Namibia is a country in Africa and Africa is the Dark Continent -debt-ridden, strife-torn, disease-prone and with high mortality rates. But the infrastructure in Namibia came as a complete surprise. To begin with, Namibia has an excellent network of roads and highways. The tarred roads connecting the major towns are kept in excellent condition and while you are cruising on them, it is difficult to remember that you are in Africa. Even the gravel roads are regularly visited by the road crews. In fact “overlanding” in Namibia is a joy.
The towns en route are well equipped to handle tourists and have all that may be required by travelers. The gas stations in the towns are the focal points where you can fill gas, use the toilets, stock up on snacks and beverages at the supermarket and also grab a coffee and a quick bite at the café on the premises. Travel light and you can stock up on all you need as you go along.
The toilets are clean and come with toilet paper and flushing toilets. No wet floors and no need to screw your noses and hold your breath.
The lodges that we stayed in were all aesthetically done up with hot water in the showers. Even the one star and the two star lodges are well appointed.
Along the roads and highways, benches have been provided under the shade of trees for the travelers to catch a quick lunch. Pamphlets and booklets that are well written and well illustrated with a wealth of information on all that is to see and do in Namibia are available at airports, cafes, lodges, restaurants, hotels and shops.
Truly first class infrastructure in a third-world country.
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