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Driving distances in NamibiaCountry forums / Africa / Namibia | ||
Hello, We are planning to go to Namibia this November. I would like to know what are the driving distances and times between the following destinations. We are planning to rent a 4WD. Windhoek - Etosha Etosha - Swakopmund Etosha - Damaraland Etosha - Swakopmund Swakopmund - Sesriem Sesriem - Windhoek Thank you very much! | ||
This may help: | 1 | |
or even Google Maps will tell you... The driving times will depend on how fast you drive, but most of the legs you mention will be half a day, except Etosha- Swakopmund, which is a day. | 2 | |
My general rule in Namibia is everything is about 5-6hrs drive. All your above sectors pretty much fit in to this, except I'm not sure where in Damaraland you mean. If it's any help - Etosha to Opuwa fit into my 5-6hr rule. Speed limit on tarred roads is generally 120km/hr. But you'll only be able to do 80km/hr on gravel. So even though eg Swakopmund to Sesriem looks close enough - it will still take you 5-6hrs. The scenery is stunning anyway, and you'll want to stop along the way. | 3 | |