Food and drink in Namibia

You can buy everything you need in any of Namibia’s major cities, but as you venture further afield, expect fewer and fewer amenities. Make sure you always have a backup meal or two and buy plenty of car snacks for long journeys. It’s also always a good idea to carry extra drinking water, even if you’re sticking to fairly well-travelled routes. Water is extremely scarce in Namibia and many places rely on boreholes, which are not always safe or pleasant to drink. In very remote regions – specifically Damaraland and Kaokoland – it’s absolutely essential to carry extra water and you should have enough for an emergency situation of at least two weeks. Many 4x4s and motorhomes come with extra jerry cans and/or internal water tanks and you should top these up at every opportunity. Even so, buy a few extra 5-litre bottles just in case. In Namibia’s hot conditions you’ll need to drink much more water than usual to stay hydrated.