Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Air
Air Namibia (
Click here
)
has an extensive network of local flights operating out of Eros
Airport. There are six flights per week to Rundu, Katima Mulilo and Ondangwa.
From Windhoek, domestic destinations include Lüderitz and Oranjemund (three times
per week) and Walvis Bay (daily).
Bicycle
Namibia is a desert country, and makes for a tough biking holiday. Distances are great and
horizons are vast; the climate and landscapes are hot and very dry and the sun is intense;
and, even along major routes, water is scarce and villages are widely spaced. As if all of
this wasn't enough of a deterrent, also bear in mind that bicycles are not permitted in any
national parks.
Of course, loads of Namibians do get around by bicycle, and cycling around small cit-
ies and large towns is much easier than a cross-country excursion. With that said, be wary
of cycling on dirt roads as punctures from thorn trees are a major problem. Fortunately,
many local people operate small repair shops, which are fairly common along populated
roadsides.
Bus
Namibia's bus services aren't extensive. Luxury services are limited to the
Intercape
Mainliner
( 061-227847;
www.intercape.co.za
)
, which has scheduled services from
Windhoek to Swakopmund, Walvis Bay, Grootfontein, Rundu, Katima Mulilo, Keetman-
shoop and Oshikango. Fares include meals on the bus.
There are also local combis (minibuses), which depart when full and follow main routes
around the country. From Windhoek's Rhino Park petrol station they depart for dozens of
destinations.
Car
The easiest way to get around Namibia is in your own car, and an excellent system of
sealed roads runs the length of the country from the South African border at Noordoewer
to Ngoma Bridge on the Botswana border and Ruacana in the northwest. Similarly, sealed
spur roads connect the main north-south routes to Buitepos, Lüderitz, Swakop mund and
Walvis Bay. Elsewhere, towns and most sites of interest are accessible on good gravel
roads. Most C-numbered highways are well maintained and passable to all vehicles, and
