This month they are sharing how to travel around Namibia one of my favorite countries in the world on a budget! Traveling around a sparsely populated desert country in Africa presents its challenges! We saw the sun rise over the largest sand dunes in the world in Sossusvlei and listened to thousands of seals give birth at the Cape Cross Seal Colony. Just driving around the country without seeing a single other person for hours made us feel as if we were on another planet.
Namibia is a special place that many in the world have never even heard of. But we found the country easy to visit and affordable. We entered southern Namibia, as we were traveling north from Cape Town , and exited via the Caprivi Strip into Botswana. Here is the route we followed. This route took us a month to complete, with most stops taking up days of our time. We wanted a relaxing holiday, but if you move fast and are short on time, you can easily do a Namibian road trip like this in days.
Due to lack of time, we also skipped the northwestern Kunene region, which is where the Himba people live. For those wanting to travel to this part of the country, the only way to get there is with a fully equipped vehicle or a tour. The region is isolated, so you must be fully capable of getting yourself out of any circumstances and stock up with food and water. Namibia is one of the cheapest countries in Africa.
Depending on your chosen method of transport and accommodation preference, Namibia can easily be done on a budget. Bus There is no official public bus system in Namibia, but there are local buses that connect almost all of the major towns and cities. The most reliable bus option in Namibia is the Intercape bus service.
They are generally in good condition and safe, and even provide air conditioning. Rental Car This is the most popular form of traveling in Namibia. The rental truck industry in Windhoek, the capital, is booming! With wide-open desert roads, towering sand dunes, and no one around, a road trip in Namibia is the perfect way to go exploring. Rates for a rental truck stocked with everything you need for camping and a pop-up tent vary depending on the season.
