| Region |
Date | Road Details | 4 x 4 required | submitted by |
| Luederitz | permanently | Please take note that the road leading to Lüderitz is tarred and is a very beautiful road. However, visitors should take note that if they are approximately 30KM outside Lüderitz and the wind is blowing, there could be sand dunes in the road. Speed should then be reduced to much lower than normal (for a sandstorm reduce to as low as 20-60 Km per hour) | NO | Lüderitz Nest Hotel |
| Kalkrand/Mariental | permanently | the road from Kalkrand to Intu Afrika as well as the road from Mariental to Intu Afrika. Both roads have a very sharp bend in the road which is right on a dune/hill. We request that all persons traveling this road to drive with caution and to keep to a maximum of 80km per hour | NO | Intu Afrika Game Reserve |
| Uhlenhorst - Dordabis | permanently | Please note that the C15 from Uhlenhorst to Dordabis has changed it's number to M33 - All roads in the area are in a satisfactory to very good condition. | NO | Eningu the Clayhouse Lodge |
| Naua Naua Lodge | permanently | Please could you inform your clients to phone us prior to their arrival here at the Lodge in order to inform about the road conditions during rainy season, if you are not travelling in a 4x4 car, we would pick you up at our gate. By the way, our cell phone system is active now, so there is coverage in the whole region. Our cell number is: 081 3224362, just in case you may not get hold of us via the lodge phone 067 - 687 100. | NO/YES | Naua Naua Lodge |
| Okaukuejo -
Kamanjab D2695 and D2697 |
during rain | We, Toko Lodge & Safaris, lie on the Road D2695, 27 km north of Kamanjab, and the road is not passable with a 2x4 during rainy season. We drove that road yesterday and had difficulty coming through all the small rivers with a Condor 4x4. This road also passes by the entrances of Epacha Game Lodge and Naua Naua Lodge. So it could be that a lot of tourists use this road. The D 2697 is even less accessible, since that road doesn’t get graded at all. | YES | Toko Lodge & Safaris |
| Skeleton
Coast C34 |
23.03.2008 still applicable during rain |
Road is very bad due to heavy rains – past Mile 108 – due to the flooding of the UGAB river. | preferred | NWR |
| Sesriem - Sossusvlei |
23.03.2005 still applicable during rain |
Road is very bad and lose due to heavy rains. The river is flowing towards the Vlei, and in some place impossible to travel on. | preferred | NWR |
| Walvis Bay D1986 north of Walvis Bay to the Salt Works |
26.03.2008 |
The road is closed due to the Kuiseb River. Sandwich Harbour, the Saltworks, Pelican Point and Paaltjies are not accessible. Repairs are being done. | N.A. | Catamaran Charters |
| D2351 and D2403 Omaruru area to Vingerklip/Khorixas area’s |
16.02.2011 |
Drove from Vingerklip Lodge to Omaruru on the 16th Feb via the D2351 and D2403, I would just to mention that at the moment this route should only be done with a 4x4. I had to pull one combi out of a mud hole as well as came across two trucks which have been stuck for a day or two. Guests traveling without 4x4 from the Omaruru area to Vingerklip/Khorixas area’s or visa versa should rather consider going via Otjiwarango/Outjo using the main roads. . | YES | Vingerklip Lodge |
| D1206 Between Rietoog & Büllsport |
08.02.2011 |
The D1206 is in a very bad condition. Please use the MR47 between Rietoog and Nabaseb instead. . | YES | TourBrief |
| D3700 Between Ruacana & Kunene River Lodge |
08.02.2011 |
The road still has a lot of areas with deep water and although there are detours, these are in a very bad condition. A 4x4 with an experienced driver is required. It is advisable to drive to Kunene River Lodge on the C43 from Opuwo. . | YES | Kunene River Lodge |
| D2315 Ai Aiba Lodge Area |
08.02.2011 |
Ai Aiba Lodge in the Erongo mountains is until further notice only accessible by 4x4, as some rivers along the D2315 are still in flood or badly washed out, also no access via Okombahe (Omaruru river in flood), no access via Spitzkoppe turnoff between Swakopmund and Usakos (lot of water damage)! . | YES | HAN |
| C39 Khorixas/Twyfwlfontein Area |
08.02.2011 |
coming towards Twyfelfontein from the North on the Outjo to Khorixas road C39. Should rather divert left and take the C35, 11km before Khorixas and continue for 36km and turn right into the D2612 road. There are a few dips and ditches on this road but not a serious as the road from Khorixas. Continue on this D2612 until you reach the Aba-Huab River, on the left hand side guests will see a signboard indicating a back road that leads to the D3254 towards Twyfelfontein Country Lodge and the Rock Engravings. | NO | Namibia Country Lodges |
| C14 Between Walvis Bay and Solitaire |
08.02.2011 |
The Gaub River came down in flood and makes passing at the low-level causeway very dangerous if notimpossible. Take exceptional care. The Tsondab River crossing, just south of Solitaire, is impassible and the river is still flowing strongly. Travellers are advised to use the detour via Ababis. |
NO | Solitaire Country Lodge |
| B3 Between Karasburg and Ariamsvlei |
07.02.2011 |
Extensive damage to Road. The detour is expected to be completed by tomorrow, but rebuilding the main road could take up to three months depending on further rain in the area. | NO | Roads Authority |
| C13 Between Aus & Noordoewer |
03.02.2011 |
The section of the C 13 from Helmeringhausen to Aus can be negotiated by 4 x 4 vehicles only. The stretch from Rosh Pinah along the Orange River to Noordoewer is closed because the road has been washed away. |
YES | TourBrief |
| C12 Between Seeheim & Holoog UPDATE |
03.02.2011 |
Road closed. Please drive the B4 from Keetmanshoop and turn into the D545. The road bypasses the closed area and re-joins the C12. | NO | TourBrirf |
| D463 |
03.02.2011 |
gravel road has been damaged by the rains but continues to be passable, so please drive slowly. The access road to the Fish River Lodge is in a reasonable condition. |
NO | Fish River Lodge |
| Uis and Khorixas |
28.01.2011 |
due to all the rain the roads between Uis and Khorixas is not roadworthy for any Quantum's, Kombi's and any kind of Bus. The Ugab river is running from side to side | YES | Camelthorn Safaris |
| Zebra River Lodge D 854 |
28.01.2011 | The D854 is not easily negotiable with a small car at present. Please phone for an alternative route 264 63 693265 | NO/YES | Zebra River Lodge |
| Caprivi Roads in General |
28.01.2011 | The B8 from Rundu to Ngoma Border passing katima Mulilo is good with the odd pot hole here and there. The Okvango river is in flood, but the gravel road to the lodges at Divundu are NOT a problem, but please CALL THE lodges before hand as some of them have to take you in by boat, again depending on the river height. THERE IS NOW PETROL AT KONGOLA, IT HAS BEEN TAKEN OVER BY ANDRE AND HE IS BUSY WITH A NEW SHOP AS WELL. Just some of the gravel roads that are near the Zambezi River have been closed but seldom are they used by Tourists. The transit road in the chobe has some very bad pot, just look out for the game and potholes at the same time and keep to the speed limit. The Tar road bridge across the zambezi at the Zambia border is fine, but between the border and livingstone it is reported that the road also has some potholes, because of the very big trucks now using that route. The road out of livingstone for the first 80km is in a bad condition but repairs are underway, BUT watch out for the heavy transport trucks. From Kasane to Nata, that road is still very bad with potholes, although they have managed to fill in some of the potholes. A tender has gone out but believe they are waiting for the rains to go. Other wise nothing much, yes the rivers are in flood, dont try to do any crossing, always make sure that if the road you wish to cross is flooded, get out of your car walk in the water and see how it pushes you. If it is very shallow and not fast running you should be able to pass, always if you can ask the local people, they know far more than you and I would know. Should you require further info on any roads around the top end of namibia and our neighbours, please feel free to call + 264 (0) 8124 77363. |
NO | KALIZO LODGE |
| Omaruru Game lodge D2329 |
28.01.2011 | All the rivers of the D2329 towards Omaruru Game lodge is running everyday, but water runs of in about 2 hours, still it would be difficult for Non-Namibians and Non-South Africans that do not know how to drive in mud to reach us withour a 4X4. We had 188mm of rain in the last 2 days. | YES | Omaruru Lodge |
| Khorixas Area | 28.01.2011 | The Huab & Aba-Huab Rivers have not flooded yet. Most roads in the area are in a relative good condition. | YES | TourBrief |
| Opuwo and Epupa Falls | 28.01.2011 | Parts of the C43 road between Opuwo and Epupa Falls are in a bad condition. Only drive this road with a 4x4. Parts of the C43 road between Sesfontein and Opuwo are in a bad condition. Only drive this road with a 4x4. Alternatively use the C35 to drive from / to Opuwo. | YES | Opuwo Country Hotel |
| Tsumkwe | 28.01.2011 | C44 from the B8 turn off to Tsumkwe is very wet and slippery. Please drive slowly! Several of the smaller roads around Tsumkwe are in a very bad condition. A 4x4 is required and caution should be exercised before crossing any flooded roads. | YES | Tsumkwe Country Lodge |
| Auob Country Lodge | 28.01.2011 | Auob Country Lodge campsite has been closed due to flooding. Depending on the rains the campsite may be closed for several days. The Lodge is open and and roads leading to Auob Country Lodge are drivable, but slippery. Please drive slowly. |
YES | Auob Country Lodge |
| C19 | 28.01.2011 | Between Solitaire & Sesriem The Tsondab River has stopped flowing and the detour is no longer required. Generally the C19 is in a good condition. |
NO | TourBrief |
| D1268 Road past Bagatelle Kalahari Game Ranch |
28.01.2011 | The D1268 is flooded in places. It is better to drive from Mariental to Bagatelle than from Kalkrand. Please enquire with Bagatelle concerning the road condition before departing for the lodge. | NO | TourBrief |
| C49 (M125) Between Kongola & Katima Mulilo |
28.01.2011 | The C49 (M125) is very wet and slippery. A 4x4 is required. Namushasha Country Lodge access road has a sign posted detour around a flooded area. Please drive slow. | YES | TourBrief |
| C12 Between Seeheim & Holoog |
28.01.2011 | The Löwen River is in flood and part of the C12 can not be used. Please drive the B4 from Keetmanshoop and turn into the D545. The road bypasses the flooded area and re-joins the C12. | NO | TourBrief |
| C46 Between Ruacana & Kunene River Lodge |
28.01.2011 | TThe road has a lot of areas with deep water and although there are detours these are in a very bad condition. A 4x4 with an experienced driver is required. It is advisable to drive to Kunene River Lodge from Opuwo. | YES | TourBrief |
| Botswana Between Kasane & Okavango Delta |
28.01.2011 | The Savuti Channel has flooded and the road from Kasane to the Okavango Delta is closed. Travel between Namibia and Victoria Falls is not effected. | NO | TourBrief |