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Namibia Trip Cost Calculator

Namibia is the ultimate African self-drive country — great roads, low traffic, dramatic scenery. Costs are very controllable when you do it yourself.

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Trip style

Mid-range guest farms, 4x4 rental with rooftop tent, restaurant meals.

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Daily cost by trip style

Per-person, per-day spending in Namibia. Mid-range and luxury assume double occupancy for accommodation; budget assumes per-bed.

CategoryBudgetMid-rangeLuxury
AccommodationUSD 30USD 130USD 650
Food & drinkUSD 15USD 35USD 80
Local transportUSD 60USD 90USD 150
IncidentalsUSD 15USD 25USD 50
Daily totalUSD 120USD 280USD 930

Namibia budget wisdom

1

Self-drive is the default — flights only make sense if you're short on time.

2

Camping at NWR sites in Etosha and Sesriem is some of the best-value camping anywhere.

3

4x4 rooftop-tent rentals (Asco, Africa on Wheels) are how most independent travelers do Namibia.

Keep planning your Namibia trip

First

Check Namibia visa requirements

Pick your nationality to see whether you need a visa, an eTA, an e-visa, or nothing at all.

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