Namibia Self-Drive Rules

Although the roads in Namibia are good the distances are long and it can be easy to under-estimate how tired you are. Often it is the case where drivers lose concentration on good roads as they feel they do not have to concentrate as much.

The do’s of Namibia self-drive

• Obey the rules of the road at all times
• Keep to designated routes – even if tempted by others to go off route
• Only light fires in designated areas
• Only camp in designated areas – although some place seem barren they are ecologically important
• Fill up with fuel wherever available – even if the tank is half full as you never know when you will get again
• Make sure you have enough water at all times – Namibia is a hot and dry country
• Respect others at all times

The don’ts of Namibia self-drive

• Don’t drive off road – even if others are doing it
• Don’t drive when tired
• Don’t drive under the influence of alcohol
• Don’t speed – rather be late [you are on holiday]
• Don’t litter – throw rubbish away in bins [this includes peels and cores as animals quickly get used to been fed and soon become a problem
• Don’t bring bad attitudes to Namibia

Remember:

Many areas of Namibia are ecologically very sensitive and although others litter and drive off-road it is not an invitation for you to do the same. These are people with no respect for anything and selfishly disregard all common decency.

Be a self-drive traveler and not a selfish-drive moron.

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