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Practical guides: Namibia

Getting around

Driving licence, road conditions, public transport and domestic flights.

Driving licence

  • Traffic drives on the left. A licence in English is accepted; otherwise get an international driving permit before departure (not available locally). Without it, rental car insurance may be refused. Legal blood alcohol limit: 0.079%.

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    Government of Canada, Travel advice: Namibia

Driving locally

  • Fatal accidents are common, often due to speed on gravel roads and often with no other vehicle involved: check that your rental insurance covers them. Assistance is almost non-existent outside Windhoek.

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    Government of Canada, Travel advice: Namibia

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