Namibia by van
Namibia is best travelled in a 4x4 with a rooftop tent: gravel roads, 300m Sossusvlei dunes, skies without light pollution and national parks home to elephants, lions and rhinos. A country where you can drive 100 km without meeting anyone, and camp under the stars.
Our itineraries
Travelling in Namibia by van
On the road
Stops not to miss
Where to sleep
The rules for sleeping in a van
From the itinerary “Namibia Van Trip: 2-week itinerary through the desert” →- In national parks (Etosha, Namib-Naukluft): only at the designated campsites, booked ahead with Namibia Wildlife Resorts (nwr.com.na). Gates close at sunset.
- On private land (most farms are fenced): only with the owner's permission; without it, it is trespassing (Kalahari Car Hire).
- On communal land (Damaraland, Kaokoveld): ask the village head or the community for permission first (same source).
- The simple option: a campsite every night. This is what our budget counts. Kalahari Car Hire advises against wild camping unless you know the country well and travel with a second vehicle.
When to go
Namibia month by month
May to October
- Jan : Outside the best time
- Feb : Outside the best time
- Mar : Outside the best time
- Apr : Outside the best time
- May : Best time
- Jun : Best time
- Jul : Best time
- Aug : Best time
- Sep : Best time
- Oct : Best time
- Nov : Outside the best time
- Dec : Outside the best time
Elsewhere
