Driving times in Namibia often take longer than they look on a map due to road types and regular stops. A good rule of thumb is to divide the distance by 80 km/h on tar and 60 km/h on gravel to get a realistic estimate.
For example, the 350 km drive from Sossusvlei to Swakopmund usually takes around 5–6 hours, and most travel days work out to about half a day on the road. While that may sound like a lot, the scenery is spectacular, and the journey itself is a big part of the experience.
