Territory capital · Namibia
Mariental
Treat Mariental as a B1 stop between Windhoek and Keetmanshoop, not a destination: fuel, food and one night if you are driving south.
Mariental is the capital of the Hardap region and a gateway to the Kalahari, but its sights are limited to a nearby recreation area and a quick meal stop. Most travellers pass through in under an hour on the way south or north.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- NAD
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Nov–Mar (extremely hot)
- Airports
- Hosea Kutako (WDH) · Eros (ERS)
- Nights
- 0
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 7Nine African countries on this site have no trip line bec…Across the subregion, plan every road leg to arrive befor…
- Africa ↗When a route touches a yellow-fever country — even a transit of 12 hours or more — keep the original yellow card (ICVP) in your hand luggage; health desks and airlines can refuse boarding or entry without it.
- Africa ↗Nine African countries on this site have no trip line because governments advise against travel; several others have no-go regions. Read your government's advice for every country on the route before paying deposits.
- Southern Africa ↗A rental car may leave its home country only with the rental company's cross-border letter, the registration papers and paid road taxes at each post; driving into Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique or Angola without them ends at the border.
- Southern Africa ↗Across the subregion, plan every road leg to arrive before sunset: livestock, wildlife, pedestrians and unlit trucks make night driving the main cause of serious visitor accidents.
- Namibia ↗Check visa and entry rules for your passport on official Namibian government sources before booking: since 1 April 2025 citizens of 33 countries, including the US, UK, most of the EU, Canada and Australia, need a visa on arrival or an e-visa.
- Namibia ↗Taking a rental car into Botswana, South Africa, Zambia or Zimbabwe needs written permission from the rental company and the right papers; ask when you book.
- Namibia ↗Etosha gates open at sunrise and close at sunset: you must be inside a camp or out of the park by closing time.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide8 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Mariental063 ▾
- Mariental area code (landlines)063
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Mariental, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Namibian dollar (NAD, N$), pegged 1:1 to the South African rand; rand is accepted in Namibia…Namibia-wide
- SIM or eSIMMTC has the widest coverage; TN Mobile is the alternative.Namibia-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in Windhoek and main towns (Windhoek recycles water to drinking standard).Namibia-wide
- TippingRestaurant: About 10%.Namibia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Namibia-wide
- SafetyMariental is generally safe, but standard precautions apply: lock your car, don't leave valuables visible, and avoid walking alone after dark.
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- RestroomsClean at fuel stations, lodges and park camps; few facilities between towns.Namibia-wide
- Emergency numbers063 Mariental area code (landlines) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSmall-town shops close Saturday afternoon and Sunday; fuel stations in towns are open daily.Namibia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckWDH Hosea Kutako International Airport (Windhoek) (Nearest international gateway; drive south on the B1 to Mariental, time check.).
- Getting aroundThe town centre is walkable for a quick stop.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- WDH Hosea Kutako International Airport (Windhoek) (Nearest international gateway; drive south on the B1 to Mariental, time check.) · ERS Eros Airport (Windhoek) (Windhoek airport; same B1 drive south, time check.)
Map of Mariental
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Mariental
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Maltahöhe · 102 km straight line
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Feb
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Mar
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Sep
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Dec
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jun (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Jan (3 rain days), driest Jul (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Mariental: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3 rd
Feb
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
3 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3 rd
Apr
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1 rd
Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
1 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
0 rd
Aug
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
0 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2 rd
Nov
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2 rd
Dec
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
3 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town centre is walkable for a quick stop. Hardap Recreation Area is north of town off the B1; distance and whether you need your own car: check.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Hardap Recreation Area
goDoor to door: check
Drive north from Mariental on the B1, then follow signs
Wildlife viewing and camping; entry fee and opening hours check.
Rehoboth
cautionDoor to door: check
B1 north
Next town north; limited attractions.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
B1 roadside
River Chalets and a few guesthouses along the highway; convenient for an overnight stop.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Watch out
Safety
- Extreme summer heat: carry water and avoid midday stops.
- Gravel roads outside the B1: check your tyre pressure.
- Last train and bus times vary: confirm ahead if relying on public transport.
Emergency numbers
- Mariental area code (landlines)
- 063
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My bed tonight
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Na hierdie adres, assebliefTo this address, please
Emergency
- Mariental area code (landlines)063
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Windhoek → Mariental: check
- Taxi within town: check
Say or show
- Hallo — Hello (hah-loh)
- Dankie — Thank you (dahn-kee)
- Hoeveel? — How much? (hoo-feel)
- Waar is die toilet? — Where is the toilet? (vahr is dee toy-let)
Afrikaans is widely spoken; English also works.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Mariental. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Nov–Mar (extremely hot) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Hardap Recreation Area and River Chalets with verified hours and prices.
- Bus and train schedule fixtures for the Windhoek–Keetmanshoop route.
Sources
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