What are the most spectacular roads in Namibia?

Namibia's roads offer challenges for each driver. Covering an area of 824,292 km2 (318,261 sq mi), Namibia is one of the largest countries in Africa but the second least densely populated country in the world after Mongolia. Located in the heart of southern Africa, it borders Angola, Zambia, Botswana and South Africa. The country is named after the Namib desert and consists of five different geographical areas: the Central Plateau, the Namib Desert, the Great Escarpment, the Bushveld, and the Kalahari Desert.

Namibia is home to many interesting drives, including Van Zyl's Pass, the wildest 4x4 trip in the country, climbing up to 958m (3,143ft) above sea level; Salt and mud on the 4x4 Skeleton Coast Road, in the country’s northwest; and Spreetshoogte Pass, one of the steepest (14%) drives in the country, topping out at 1,822m (5,977ft) above sea level. For those seeking the most defiant drives, don’t forget to check out our content about the highest roads of the country, where altitude and adventure meet in a breathtaking challenge.

Van Zyl’s Pass is a mountain pass at an elevation of 958m (3,143ft) above sea level, located in the Kunene region of Namibia. It’s one of the highest roads in the country.

Located along Namibia’s hauntingly barren Skeleton Coast, in the country’s northwest, the Skeleton Coast Road is one of the most stunning drives in the world.

Spreetshoogte Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1,822m (5,977ft) above sea level, located in the Khomas region of Namibia. It’s one of the highest roads in the country.

Gamsberg Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.867m (6,125ft) above sea level, located in the Khomas region of Namibia. It’s one of the highest roads in the country.

C28 is a very scenic road located in central Namibia, linking Windhoek to the coast. It’s said to be one of the less traveled roads in the world: fewer than 10 cars use it every day.

Doros Crater is a very scenic spot located in the Kunene region of Namibia. It is a meteorite impact crater situated in the northern part of the country.

Located in southern Africa on the Atlantic coast the dry lands of Namibia have an average elevation of 1,080 meters (3,543 feet). The parts of the country which are not flat are often covered by mountains and hills. If you are into 4x4 adventures, Namibia has some beautiful mountain passes just for you.

Bosua Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.728m (5,669ft) above sea level, located in the Khomas region of Namibia. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Remhoogte Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.556m (5,104ft) above sea level, located in Namibia. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

C14 Road is an epic drive through the Namibian desert. The drive offers stunning views. Not advisable to drive the route with a sedan vehicle.

C27 is a scenic drive across the Namib Desert, located in the boundary of Hardap and ǁKaras regions of Namibia.

Kuiseb Pass is a mountain pass at an elevation of 905m (2,969ft) above the sea level, located on the boundary of Khomas and Erongo regions of Namibia. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Messum Crater is the remainder of a gigantic volcanic eruption located within the Dorob National Park, in Namibia. It’s one of Damaraland’s most remote natural attractions, which comprises two concentric circles of hills. Make sure you have enough equipment to handle basic breakdowns.

Kupferberg Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 2,050m (6,725ft) above sea level, located in the Khomas region of Namibia. It’s one of the highest roads in the country.

Gaub Pass is a mountain pass at an elevation of 750m (2,460ft) above the sea level located along the Naukluft Mountains in southern Namibia.

Tsaris-Hoogte Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.672m (5,485ft) above the sea level, located in Hardap region, in central Namibia. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Located in the far south of Namibia, close to the border of South Africa, Fish River Canyon is the largest canyon in Africa.

Surrounded by high red dunes, Sossusvlei is a large, white, salt and clay pan located within the Namib-Naukluft National Park in the southern corner of Namibia. It’s one of the best-known attractions in the country.

Tucked away in the southern reaches of Namibia, the D707 weaves its path through the enchanting landscapes of the Namtib Desert. This gravel and sandy track, often hailed as one of the most picturesque routes in the country, is a canvas painted with diverse terrains and captivating vistas.

Us-Hoogte Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.878m (6,161ft) above the sea level, located in the Khomas region of Namibia. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Otavi-Tsumeb Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.478m (4,849ft) above the sea level, located in the Oshikoto region of northern Namibia.

The Sangwali Bridge is located in the Mamili National Park in the north-eastern corner of the Zambezi Region in Northern Namibia. It’s one of the most spectacular bridges in the world.

D1986 is a very scenic road located in Walvis Bay, a city on the coast of Namibia.

Located in the Mamili National Park in the north-eastern corner of the Zambezi Region in Northern Namibia, the bridge over the Linyanti River is 40m long. It’s one of the most spectacular bridges in the world.

Sandwich Harbour is a freshwater lagoon surrounded by dunes, located on the Atlantic coast of Namibia.

Located in the Kunene Region in northwestern Namibia, D3703 is the name of a very challenging 4x4 road. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Moltkeblick is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.462m (8,077ft) above the sea level, located in Khomas region, in the central part of Namibia. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Grossherzog Friedrich Berg is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.309m (7,575ft) above the sea level, located in Khomas region, in the central part of Namibia. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Divorce Pass is a mountain pass at an elevation of 401m (1,315ft) above the sea level, located in the Kunene region of Namibia, in southern Africa.

Grootberg Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1.550m (5,085ft) above the sea level, located in the Kunene region of Namibia. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.

Tucked away in the northern corner of Namib-Naukluft National Park in Namibia, the Welwitschia Drive offers breathtaking desert landscapes. This scenic route meanders southeast of the coastal town of Swakopmund, unveiling the mesmerizing moon-like expanse of the Welwitschia Plain.

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