Cross Border Times & Charges
Tourists entering Namibia via one of its border posts and driving a foreign registered vehicle are expected to pay entry fees in cash either in South African Rand or Namibian Dollars. For tourists that plan to combine a visit to a neighbouring country (Angola, Botswana, Zambia or South Africa) must confirm with their car rental company what documentation and insurances are required.
Namibia / Angola: Ruacana: 07h00–18h00 / Omahenene: 08h00–18h00 / Oshikango / St. Clara: 08h00–18h00 / Rundu: 08h00–18h00
Namibia / Botswana: Impalila Island: 07h00–18h00 / Ngoma Bridge: 07h00–18h00 / Mohembo/Shakawe: 06h00-18h00 / BuitePos/Mamuno: 07h00-24h00
Namibia / South Africa: Kl. Menasse/Rietfontein: 07h00–18h00 / Hohlweg – Closed / Ariamsvlei/Nakop: 24hours / Velloorsdrift/Onseepkans: 08h00-17h00 / Sendelingsdrif: 08h00-17h00 / Mata Mata: 08h00-16h30 / Noordoewer/Vioolsdrif: 24 hours / Oranjemund/Alexander Bay: 06h00-22h00
Namibia / Zambia: Welena / Sesheke: 06h00-22h00
Cross Border Charges:
Each and every foreign registered vehicle entering Namibia must pay a cross border fee.
| Type | Description (Petrol & diesel driven) | Entry Fee N$ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motor cycles, motor tricycle, motor quadru-cycle, caravans, & light trailers drawn by Type 2 vehicles. | 188.00 |
| 2 | Motor cars, single and double 242.00 cab goods vehicles (bakkies), 2x4 and 4x4 goods vehicles (bakkies), minibuses (less than 25 passengers). | 295.00 |
| 3 | Light goods vehicles/delivery vehicles (GVM<3,500 kg) | 617.00 |