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Namibia, Access & Travel

How to get there & Getting around...

Travel in Namibia is safe and relatively uncomplicated; the infrastructure is excellent with well-maintained roads, frequently situated fuel stations and a wide variety of shops, it is comparatively cheap and offers excellent safari experiences.

Namibia is a popular self-drive destination; although most Game Reserves are easily accessible, parts of the country remain only accessible to authorised tour operators where either guided safaris or fly-in safaris are recommended.

AIRPORTS IN NAMIBIA:

Airport Name

Airport Code

Airport Information

Connecting Airports

Hosea Kutako International Airport

WDH

45km's outside of Windhoek

Frankfurt / Johannesburg / Cape Town / Addis Ababa / Victoria Falls / Luanda

Eros International Airport

ERS

In Windhoek

Ondangwa / Rundu / Mpacha / Oranjemund

Walvis Bay International Airport

WVB

19km’s outside of Walvis Bay

Johannesburg / Cape Town

Oranjemund

OMD

4km’s outside of Oranjemund

Eros (Windhoek)

Mpacha

MPA

19.8km’s outside of Katima-Mulilo

Eros (Windhoek)

Rundu

NDU

6.5km’s outside of Rundu

Eros (Windhoek)

Ondangwa

OND

5km’s outside of Ondangwa

Eros (Windhoek)

How to get there

By Air - Namibia is directly accessible by regular international flights from Europe and neighbouring countries via connecting flights from Luanda, Johannesburg and Cape Town. Towns and lodges are linked internally by scheduled or charter flights serviced via Fly Namibia on direct routes from Windhoek.

Major Airlines that offer scheduled flights to Namibia: Fly Namibia, Ethiopian Airlines, Airlink South Africa, TAAG Angola Airlines

By Road - Namibia is directly accessible by the regular bus service from Johannesburg, Cape Town and Victoria Falls. Namibia has a good system of major highways, and an extensive network of well-graded, smaller gravel roads. The country is well geared for self-drive tours and is also a convenient option from the neighbouring countries. Tourists driving privately owned vehicles and foreign-registered rental vehicles must pay Cross Border Charges (CBC). 

International Airports
(WDH) Hosea Kutako International Airport, previously Windhoek International Airport; (WVB) Walvis Bay Airport

Airports & Airstrips
In Windhoek, Hosea Kutako International Airport caters primarily for international and regional air traffic while Eros Airport, situated within the municipal boundaries of Windhoek, handles domestic flights. All major Namibian tourist destinations have airports, landing strips and/or heliports to accommodate holidaymakers travelling by air. Although Namibia has over 300 known airfields, travellers are cautioned not to land at unlicensed airfields, as the condition is not always known. Aircraft fuel is usually not available at the landing strips, and landings must be arranged in advance.

Transport
Domestic transport services available include bus service and commercial flights. Private transport available includes hired car, 4x4 vehicle or light aircraft.
Please note: For public transport, Gondwana Travel Centre suggests to use Lefa, Yango, Dial-A-Cab or In-Drive in Windhoek, or Go2 Tourism Transfers for national transportation. 

Road Conditions
A two-wheel drive vehicle is adequate for a self-drive holiday; but we recommend a vehicle with high ground clearance. The country has a well-established road network, of which some 5 450 km is tarred and 37 000 km consists of gravel and earth roads, providing access to the majority of towns, parks, nature reserves and tourist attractions in the country. Road conditions are good and well signposted. Two major development projects, the Trans-Caprivi Highway and the Trans-Kalahari Highway, provide access to Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa and link Namibia with other Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries for trade, travel and communication.

Getting around the country

Scheduled Fly Namibia Flights: https://flynam.com/schedule/

There are frequent flights from Johannesburg and Cape Town to Windhoek and Walvis Bay. Regular flights also operate between Windhoek and Swakopmund. Scheduled flights from Maun and Victoria Falls to Windhoek are also available. TAAG operates return flights from Luanda to Windhoek. 

Shuttle/Charter Flights
A light aircraft shuttle flights are available into the Sossusvlei and Etosha areas, but most areas necessitate a private charter from Windhoek. These charter flights are relatively costly but save time for the busy traveller. See our selection of Fly-In Safaris.

Self-Drives & Car Rental
Namibia is an ideal self-drive destination although distances between major centres are considerable. All our guests beginning their self-drive journey in Windhoek or Swakopmund are given a comprehensive briefing by our knowledgeable staff regarding road conditions, suggested sightseeing along the route and other relevant information. See our selection of Self-Drive Tours.

Guided Safaris
We offer a variety of expertly guided Scheduled Camping and Scheduled Lodge/Accommodated Safaris featuring the highlights of Namibia; as well as Private Guided Tailor-made Safaris.

Trains and Coaches
Local trains and buses are not really a suitable option for travellers around Namibia. 

Namibia Diplomatic Information & Visas

The Namibian Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security
Windhoek, NAMIBIA
Tel: + 264 (0)81 951 1000 or + 264 (0)81 951 0000
Website: https://mha.gov.na/

 

Visa Requirements and applications for foreigners travelling to Namibia

  • Check the General Visa Information for Namibia here.
  • The Namibian Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration facilitates e-services for visa applications online.
  • Make sure you apply for the correct visa which is applicable to your nationality and country. See General Visa Information.
  • Foreign travellers from countries, who have to apply for a Visa on Arrival since 1 April 2025, find helpful information on the application process here.
  • An online portal launched by The Tour and Safari Association of Namibia (TASA) can be accessed by individuals and tourism companies applying for visas and permits, including holiday or tourist visas, extensions and renewals. 

 

IMPORTANT:

  • Visas are your own responsibility; persons arriving without the relevant visa for their safari will not be refunded in this scenario.
  • While every effort has been made to ensure that the visa information is correct, Gondwana Travel Centre will not be held liable for any incorrect information outlined on this visa section.
  • Please contact us or consult the nearest Embassy to ensure that you have the updated visa entry requirements.
  • Only single entry visas can be obtained from an embassy. Multiple entry visas must be applied for at the Ministry of Home Affairs in Windhoek in advance of travel. 

 

Film Crews & Media:

  • All media people on working visits should immediately inform Ministry of Information & Broadcasting of their intended visit.
  • They need to apply for temporary work permits in advance, even if they are residents of countries whose citizens are exempt from visa requirements.
  • You can contact us for assistance. with all your permits and visas.

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