| For travellers seeking the ultimate holiday experience, | | | | - Pack the right clothes to suit all weather. |
| 4x4 hire Namibia offers one of the most flexible and | | | | Temperatures towards the deserts reach fever point |
| easy ways to travel through this beautiful land of | | | | during the day and get very cold at night, while along |
| contrasts. A regular car may get you from one | | | | the coast the weather can be cooler during the day |
| destination to the next if you're sticking to paved | | | | time. Bring a range of comfortable clothing items, and |
| roads, four wheel drives however will get you from | | | | pack sandals as well as hiking boots to ensure that |
| the towering dunes of the Namib to the remote | | | | you are well-prepared for any adventure. |
| paths at Fish River Canyon, all in true off-road | | | | - Always know which areas are safe to venture to, |
| adventure style. Self-drive also has the added benefit | | | | and which may be better to avoid. Namibia is a safe |
| of letting you travel the country on your own terms, | | | | country that is ideal for self-drive travel; however |
| choosing your own routes and creating your own | | | | tensions in neighbouring countries can make border |
| adventure as you go where the wind takes you. This | | | | areas a bit more sensitive. Do your research, and |
| gives the perfect chance to explore the multitude of | | | | keep a listen out for travel warnings or other |
| wonders to be found across Namibia. | | | | indications of places to steer clear of during your 4x4 |
| In order to ensure that your 4x4 rental in Namibia is | | | | hire adventure. |
| a safe and memorable one, keep these tips in mind | | | | - Find out where there are rest and fuel stops on |
| when planning your trip: | | | | your route. These are often situated near remote |
| - Pack wisely and be prepared for anything from | | | | areas, and are often the last place where you can |
| roughing it up in a tent to staying in backpackers or | | | | refill your fuel and supplies before venturing out into |
| guest houses. If you are planning a full outdoor | | | | the desert or game parks. Don't assume you will find |
| adventure, you will need a decent tent such as two | | | | another fuel stop once you enter into these remote |
| person dome tents, which are waterproof with | | | | areas, rather take advantage of these rest stops to |
| mosquito netting to keep out bugs, plus camping | | | | refuel, check water and oil levels and stock up on |
| mattresses, sleeping bags, ground covers, assorted | | | | water and food. |
| camping pots, pans, plastic or tin cups, bowls and | | | | As one of the most diverse and spectacular |
| plates, cutlery, camping stove, cooler box and | | | | countries in Africa, with stark contrasts spanning |
| anything else you may require on your adventure. | | | | desert, oceans and rich game regions, there is no |
| - Aim to hire a GPS enabled 4x4 rental option and | | | | better destination for self-drive than Namibia. You |
| purchase a current Namibia road map. The last thing | | | | may have a planned itinerary to visit the top travel |
| you need is to find yourself stuck in the middle of a | | | | destinations in this country, or you may simply start |
| desert without knowing where you are. Namibia is a | | | | at Windhoek and make your way down to coast into |
| vast country and getting lost is a very real possibility | | | | the Namib region. Whatever you decide, car hire |
| if you do not know where you are going so always | | | | offers the best way to see Namibia in style and |
| plan your route properly. | | | | comfort. |