Originally Posted by johan rebel

Namibia's road and rail network was surveyed and built with German thoroughness and efficiency during colinial times over a century ago, and has stood the country in good stead ever since, with only minor upgrades and changes.

Unless you are adventurous enough to drive the Van Zyl's pass, visit Khaudom or remote corners of the Kaokoveld, you will not need a 4x4.

As for the route to choose: what time of the year are you visiting?

Late July.

Johan