Namibia is a beautiful country located in the southern part
of Africa. Known for its unexplored, tall and red sand dunes, and wildlife
reserve with diverse landscapes, Namibia is one of the must go countries if you
are visiting Africa.
If you are thinking to take your car, here are few important
tips you might need to consider to make the most of your road trip.
Things to carry in your car
Camera: This is a must on any trip! One cannot just forget to
take this device to capture the splendid beauty of Namibia. You will surely
take a lot of these memories back home, so don’t forget it.
Snacks: Namibia is sparsely populated in majority of the
areas. Finding an area or a restaurant might be an impossible thing, sometimes
for several hundred miles. So make sure to have lot of snacks so that you don’t
get tired and let it hamper your journey.
Water: Please carry several bottles of water. Namibia is hot
and warm, if you are visiting sand dunes and other such hot places, it is very
difficult to find water sources. To stay hydrated, carry several bottles of
water. Whenever you get a chance, refill it.
Fill your car tank with fuel
Few of the roads apart from the highways are in bad condition
and you might empty your full tank well before your destination. Google Maps
are not that up to date as it needs to be, so you might find an empty barren
land instead of a fuelling station. Don’t delay filling the fuel when you see
one, you don’t want to be stranded in middle of nowhere when the country is
known for its wildlife. Carry a can of fuel if you can. It might come handy for
lighting a born fire or something else.
Know the major roads
Make sure you travel in the highways as much as possible.
The highways are tarred and are in good condition. Using secondary roads, you
might divert and end up at the edge of the cliff. Also carry a map in case your
electric devices switch off.
Drive an Off road capable car
If you are exploring the unexplored parts of Zambia, surely
you will be driving majorly on un-tarred roads. These paths can be tuff and
will definitely challenge your vehicle. It is safe to drive a vehicle built to
handle such conditions.
Be wary of wildlife
Be cautious when you are entering areas of wildlife. There are
several incidents where animals have been hit by speeding vehicles. This can
harm wild animals and also your vehicle.
Plan your trip
Take help of Google and also ask travelers, locals for more
info. You might get information that is unavailable on the internet. Always
have back up plans, alternative routes and know the nearest safest points. Have
a route which allows you to travel risk free.
If you are looking to stay in Namibia for an extended period
of time, like some fellow travelers, you could by a Japanese used car in Namibia and sell
it off before you leave. Japanese used cars are available at cheap prices. Good
fuel efficiency, reliable engines, good built quality make these preferred cars
in Namibia.
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