Major city · Namibia
Outjo
Spend 1–2 days in Outjo as a base for Etosha's southern gate and nearby monuments; drive 90 km (56 mi) to Anderson Gate in about 1 h.Spend 1–2 days in Outjo as a base for Etosha's southern gate and nearby monuments; drive 56 mi (90 km) to Anderson Gate in about 1 h.
Outjo is a small town in Kunene, Namibia, known as the gateway to Etosha National Park. It sits on the C38/C39 road, 90 km from Anderson Gate, and offers a few museums, a historic watertower and the Vingerklip rock formation. With limited services, a short stay of one to two days is enough for a park entry and local sights.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- NAD
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Jan–Feb (rainy season)
- Airport
- WDH
- Nights
- 1–2
Not a trip line yet
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- 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 guide9 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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Outjoopen ▾
- Medical (private)N/A – use private services such as E‑Med Rescue 24
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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 Outjo, 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
- SafetyOutjo is generally safe; main risks are wildlife on roads after dark and limited medical facilities.
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- RestroomsClean at fuel stations, lodges and park camps; few facilities between towns.Namibia-wide
- Emergency numbersN/A – use private services such as E‑Med Rescue 24 Medical (private) (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.
- AirportWDH Hosea Kutako International Airport (Main international airport, about 350 km (217 mi) (≈4 h drive) from Outjo).WDH Hosea Kutako International Airport (Main international airport, about 217 mi (350 km) (≈4 h drive) from Outjo).
- Getting aroundSelf‑drive on C38/C39; road conditions are gravel outside main B‑roads.
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 (Main international airport, about 350 km (217 mi) (≈4 h drive) from Outjo)WDH Hosea Kutako International Airport (Main international airport, about 217 mi (350 km) (≈4 h drive) from Outjo)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Mar
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Apr
not flagged
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
not flagged
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Dec
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jun (6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jun (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Outjo: 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
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
12 rd
Feb
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
Mar
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6 rd
Apr
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1 rd
Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
0 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
0 rd
Aug
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
0 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2 rd
Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
Dec
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 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
Self‑drive on C38/C39; road conditions are gravel outside main B‑roads. Fuel stations are sparse, fill up before leaving town.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Anderson Gate (Etosha entrance)
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Drive south on C38, about 90 km (56 mi), 1 hDrive south on C38, about 56 mi (90 km), 1 h
Main entry for southern Etosha; park entry fee payable at gate.
Vingerklip
goDoor to door: ≈20 min total
Drive east on local road, about 10 km (6.2 mi), 10 minDrive east on local road, about 6.2 mi (10 km), 10 min
Erosion‑shaped rock formation, good for quick photo stop.
Franke Haus Museum
goDoor to door: ≈10 min
Walk or short drive within town, 5 min
Local history museum on Major Viktor Franke.
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.
Etotongwe Lodge
Affordable lodge near the C38, 90 km (56 mi) from Etosha gate; rooms, pool, Wi‑Fi, wheelchair accessible.Affordable lodge near the C38, 56 mi (90 km) from Etosha gate; rooms, pool, Wi‑Fi, wheelchair accessible.
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
Cost per day
- Budget
- N$400–600 excl. bed (check)
- Mid
- N$600–900 excl. bed (check)
- High
- N$900+ excl. bed (check)
Watch out
Safety
- Remote area: mobile signal may be weak; carry emergency numbers.
- Night driving on unlit gravel roads is discouraged.
- Fuel prices can vary; confirm before departure.
Emergency numbers
- Medical (private)
- N/A – use private services such as E‑Med Rescue 24
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My bed tonight
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Na hierdie adres, assebliefTo this address, please
Emergency
- Medical (private)N/A – use private services such as E‑Med Rescue 24
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Outjo → Anderson Gate (Etosha): about N$200–250 for 90 km (56 mi), 1 h (check)about N$200–250 for 56 mi (90 km), 1 h (check)
Say or show
- Verskoon my — Excuse me / Sorry (verskoon my)
- Dankie — Thank you (dankie)
- Hoeveel kos dit? — How much is it? (hoeveel kos dit?)
- Waar is die toilet? — Where is the toilet? (waar is die toilet?)
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 Outjo. 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: May–Sep · avoid Jan–Feb (rainy season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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