Designed for the most adventurous traveller, this 21-day self-drive itinerary absolutely includes most of Namibia's highlights. Do you have a number of days to spare, interested in culture, a variety of landscapes as well as wildlife diversity all in one, than look no further, this itinerary offers all that and more. Enjoy the freedom of driving through most parts of the country, and experiencing Namibia and all its glory in just one tour. This is the ideal itinerary to really soak up the African sun, culture and landscapes, not to be missed!!
The Classic North, 15-day Self-Drive tour, integrates a rich diversity of both landscapes and game-viewing. The tour kick starts from Windhoek, through the Kalahari Desert to the Sossusvlei “sea of sand”, to the coastal town of Swakopmund, the rocky landscapes of Damaraland, the arid savannah and scrub of Etosha National Park, the Waterberg Region and then finally back to Windhoek. This tour focuses more on the northern part of the country.
The Classic South, 15-day Self-Drive tour, is similar them as the Classic north tour, but for those who are more interested in landscapes. This tour is focused more on the arid, dry parts of the country such as the Kalahari Desert, Fish river canyon, Sossusvlei Tour as well as the cold Atlantic coastal towns of Lüderitz and Swakopmund.
Designed for travellers with a strict budget and not a great deal of travel time but who still want to experience the most of what Namibia has to offer, this tour will take you to seven fascinating destinations within the country. The 10-day self-drive tour itinerary, although short, still manages to offer a decent diversity of Namibia's major tourist attractions and destinations. The tour ranges from Erongo Mountains, Namibia’s coast, Etosha to Waterberg Region. The ideal itinerary for a short get-away holiday from home!!
Experience the sandy desert of Namibia, the lush and watery landscapes of Kasane, Botswana and the thunderous Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. This tour takes you from the capital city of Namibia, Windhoek, to the red desert sand of the Kalahari, right to the oldest desert sea of Namibia, the cold Atlantic Coast, the arid Damaraland, the wildlife sanctuary of Etosha, drive through the lush green Caprivi Strip, cross the border into Botswana and finally into Victoria Falls with some bonus stopovers in between! Be blown away by the beauty of southern Africa, a must visit.
The Nam-Bots Round, 20-day Self-Drive tour, is a circular route starting and ending in Windhoek, and is a combination of the focal highlights of Botswana, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe and central and northern Namibia. The tour allows you to travel through three countries, but at the same time picking-up and dropping-off the vehicle in the same location. With a combination of vast variety of landscapes, a wide variety of wildlife, birding and cultures, this tour has a lot to offer.
Melbic 4×4 Car Rentals in Windhoek absolutely exceeded my expectations. From the moment I arrived, the staff were incredibly helpful, friendly, and genuinely professional. They took the time to walk... Read More me through everything I needed to know, answered all my questions with patience, and made the whole process smooth and stress-free. The vehicle itself was in perfect condition—spotlessly clean, well-maintained, and clearly prepared with great care. It handled beautifully on every type of terrain, which made a huge difference for my trip. It’s rare to find a company that combines such high-quality vehicles with such outstanding customer service, but Melbic does it effortlessly. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable and professional 4×4 rental in Namibia.
MELBIC CAR est une entreprise sérieuse. Echange par mail facile et rapide. Il nous attendait à l’aéroport pour nous amener à leur agence. A notre arrivée tout avait été contrôle,... Read More et on a même refait le point ensemble. nous avons réservé pour 12 jours un 4X4 Toyota fortuner sans la tente. Il était relativement récent dans un état impeccable comme neuf autant à l’extérieur qu’à l’intérieur. Les 4 pneus en excellent état étaient de très bonne qualité adaptés pour le Gravel et le sable. Nous avons pris le GPS qui nous a été bien utile pour nous indiquer sur quelle route nous étions. Il mette aussi à disposition dans le véhicule une carte du pays, une trousse de premiers secours, le matériel pour regonfler les pneus et pelle au cas où. Une. Toyota Fortuner est un véhicule très agréable à conduire, haut donc une bonne visibilité et aussi très confortable pour les longues routes de Gravel journalière. Lors de la restitution, cela a été rapide et ils nous ont ramené à l’aéroport Je vous recommande cette entreprise pour un road trip serein !
I genuinely cannot recommend this company highly enough — they made our 10-day self-drive adventure across Namibia absolutely unforgettable. From the very beginning, everything was handled with professionalism, clarity, and genuine... Read More enthusiasm. The team took the time to walk us through every detail of the vehicle and equipment, making sure we felt completely confident before setting off. As first-time overlanders in Namibia, this made a huge difference. The 4x4 Jeep itself was in immaculate condition — incredibly reliable, powerful, and perfectly suited for Namibia’s diverse terrain, from long gravel roads to deep sand. Not a single issue throughout the entire trip. The rooftop tents were equally impressive: easy to set up, very comfortable, and surprisingly spacious. You can tell everything has been thoughtfully designed for real adventure travel. What really stood out, though, was the attention to detail. Every piece of equipment you could possibly need was included — and not just included, but high quality and well organized. It felt like the company had anticipated every scenario. We drove through Etosha, Spitzkoppe, Swakopmund, and the Namib Desert, and the vehicle performed flawlessly everywhere. Having such a dependable setup allowed us to fully enjoy the experience without worrying about logistics or reliability. On top of that, the customer service was exceptional — responsive, friendly, and genuinely invested in making sure we had the best possible trip. You don’t feel like just another booking; you feel taken care of. If you’re considering a self-drive trip in Namibia, this is the company to go with. It’s not just a rental — it’s a complete, seamless adventure setup. An absolute 10/10 experience — I would book with them again in a heartbeat.
Amazing service, amazing cars! Highly recommend
Completamente recomendable. Muy buen trato con el cliente, todo claro desde el principio y muy rápidos solventándose posibles dudas. El vehículo y todo el material complementario estaba en perfecto estado de funcionamiento... Read More .
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Took car from Melbic some time ago. All was fine - transfer directly from airport, brief safety training and we are ready to go) We also needed to return the car... Read More a little bit earlier then usual business hours - our request was welcomed, so we were managed to be in time at the airport. Great service, thanks!
Bonne expérience ! Propreté de la voiture impeccable 👌 Service très bien ! Juste un souci technique avec le wifi qui n’a jamais fonctionné qui était une option et aucune solutions n’a été... Read More trouvée! Pour le reste je recommande.
Très bonne expérience avec cette société processionnel et au dessus de mes attentes, nous avons eu un petit souci sur le véhicule initial qui a été remplacé immédiatement par un... Read More nouveau avec en prime au retour, le nettoyage du véhicule offert. Merci à toute l'équipe
Our experience with Melbic was top notch. The car was ready and prepared when we arrived fully kitted out with everything you could need for a 4x4 road trip. We... Read More opted for the hardtop tent which was very simple to set up and put away. I’d probably recommend this over the soft top tents which we saw others have and are totally fine but are a bit more fiddly to put up and down. Overall our experience was great, the staff and team were all wonderful and arranged pick up and drop off from the airport making the whole experience streamlined and stress free. I would 100% recommend Melbic car rentals if you’re doing a 4x4 trip in Namibia.
Parfait de À à Z : Communication claire et efficace des 1ers contacts à la réservation, véhicule et équipements en excellent état, explications complètes et claires lors de la mise... Read More à disposition du véhicule, bonne réactivité lorsque nous avons eu besoin d’échanger sur la route, procédure de restitution rapide : je recommande sans réserve
We are very pleased we chose to rent our Toyota Fortuna from Melbic. From the time we spent two hours going over everything about the vehicle and how to... Read More deal with any problem we might encounter on our trip to when we turned it in 31 days later we found the Melbic staff member with whom we dealt to be a total professional and very pleasant. We felt confident that we had their 24 hour support at all times should we encounter any problems with the vehicle. Moreover, the vehicle we were given was in immaculate condition. We would highly recommend Melbic to anyone seeking a top notch rental agency in Namibia for a self drive holiday. Should we return to Namibia we would definitely use Melbic again.
Alquilamos el coche diez días , atención perfecta y el coche en perfecto estado . No nos fallo nunca. Estupendo !
Just back from a 2 wk tour of Namibia in a Toyota Hylux Jeep with camping equipment rented from Melbic. 2000km. Comfortable drive even in bumpy gravel tracks. No... Read More problems. Good pick up, where we were shown how to use all aspects of the jeep and camping equipment. Speedy return. Great staff. Thankyou Team Melbic.
Ho scelto Melbic basandomi sulle recensioni e quindi mi trovo in dovere di ricambiare. Abbiamo preso una toyota hilux 4x4 con tenda sul tetto e devo dire che è stata... Read More una gran macchina, ottima su tutti i percorsi: dalle piste più impervie alle strade asfaltate. L'auto era provvista di tutto il necessario per il camping ed era tutto funzionante e pulito, dalle stoviglie ai sacchi a pelo. Abbiamo avuto un piccolo incidente di percorso ma con l'assistenza di Melbic abbiamo risolto nel giro di qualche ora, cosa che non ha modificato di troppo i nostri programmi. Utilissimo il servizio navetta da e per l'aeroporto incluso nell'affitto. Forse un po' lungo il ceck in ma capisco che devono essere esaustivi soprattutto per chi è alla prima esperienza. Consigliatissimo.
Ça s’est très bien passé. Véhicule propre et quasi neuf. Service client réactif. J’ai cependant trois bémols : - le dernier soir nous avons eu une souris qui a réussi à se... Read More glisser dans le coffre, c’est pas hermétique à 100% - quand il pleuvait nous avions la pluie qui rentrait à l’intérieur - il y a différentes tailles de lit, nous avons malheureusement eu 120cm, il serait sympa de généraliser les 140cm (surtout si on prend un mois) Dans l’ensemble l’expérience était bien
The experience was grate, we rented a car for 17 days. We didn't puncture a tier (I suppose the tiers where good), and didn't have any problems with the car.... Read More The only thing i didn't like was their advice to keep the tiers always at 2.2 Bar even on sand and gravel roads. We adjusted it to 1.8 on gravel and the ride was much smoother. A pressure gauge in the car equipment would be a grate upgrade to be able to check the pressure. I bought one.
excellent service,car was in top condition as well tyres,no problems at all during 3 weeks of rental
Our one-month road trip through Namibia with a rooftop tent from Melbic Car Rentals was an unforgettable adventure and truly the trip of a lifetime. From the very beginning, Melbic... Read More made the entire experience smooth, professional, and stress-free. The vehicle was in excellent condition, well maintained, and perfectly equipped for Namibia’s long distances and varied terrain. The rooftop tent was comfortable, easy to set up, and ideal for camping in some of the most breathtaking locations we have ever experienced. Having our own car gave us complete freedom to explore at our own pace, from deserts and dunes to national parks and remote landscapes. Throughout the month, the car performed flawlessly on gravel roads, sandy tracks, and long highway drives. Melbic Car Rentals provided clear instructions, helpful advice, and great customer service, which gave us confidence and peace of mind for such a long journey. Everything we needed was thoughtfully included, making life on the road simple and enjoyable. Namibia is a spectacular country, and traveling it by self-drive with a rooftop tent is the perfect way to experience its beauty and vastness. We highly recommend Melbic Car Rentals to anyone planning a road trip in Namibia. Thanks to them, our month-long adventure was comfortable, reliable, and absolutely unforgettable.
I rented a Hilux with a roof tent for ten days and had zero problems. Pleasant people working in the main office and hassle free pick-up and return of the... Read More car. Well equipped for camping. Will use Melbic again if I return to Namibia.