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Muddy puddles and rivers can conceal huge holes.
Drive through these with utmost care.
Our rule of thumb:
Ensure that the footboard of the vehicle is always above water. You can easily establish the depth and speed of the water current by wading through the water.
If you damage something, you pay for the damage. If you get stuck, you will have to pull yourself out.
It may initially seem like fun to drive cross country and not on the roads. Visiting Sossusvlei is an excellent example. The tarred road ends about 5km before the Sossusvlei in a huge parking area. Those with a 4x4 off-road vehicle (and experience in driving in sand) are well off, others will have to cover the remaining kilometres to the vlei on foot or make use of one of the nowadays relatively costly shuttle services. However, be advised that an inexperienced off-road driver, who takes on the challenge to drive in the sand, will have to consider that improper towing may result in damages to the vehicle.
Basic information on travels through Namibia:
In Europe, nobody would leave a camera worth 10.000€ on the backseat of a car - then also don't do this in Namibia. Someone might get silly ideas.
Have regard to wild animals. Especially elephants and rhinos are known to be unpredictable. Remain in your car in national parks. You do not want to become known as "this tourist” in social media.
Respect traditional communities. We are well aware that these groups look fabulous in their traditional clothes. Be courteous and ask their permission before you take photographs. In addition, it is well-mannered to give something in return.
If you are uncertain, google or call someone. Namibia has one of the best internet networks in Africa. Only the most remote areas have no reception. MTC is the biggest internet provider.
Stocks can be acquired at any bigger supermarket, such as Spar, Checkers, Pick n Pay and Woermann Brock. They usually stock a variety of meats and fresh vegetables.
Even though Namibia’s tap water is amongst the best in the world, rather drink bottled water if you feel uncertain as to its quality.
Each Namibian town contributes in its own way to the country's flair with street markets or live concerts in the evenings, etc.
Up-to-date information in this regard can be found under www.whatsonnamibia.com.
And again: Should something not be clear, best advice is to google.
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