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Voykit pocket guide · Namibia
Rehoboth
Spend a half‑day (4–6 h) in Rehoboth for the Lake Oanob resort and the Rehoboth Museum; add a night if you want camping.
Rehoboth is a small Hardap‑region town on the B1 highway and the Windhoek–Keetmanshoop railway. Its main attractions are the Lake Oanob water‑sports resort and the local museum. A few hours cover the sights; an overnight stay is optional for camping.
- Country
- Namibia
- Best months
- Apr–Oct (dry, warm)
- Avoid
- Jan–Mar (rain, cooler)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- NAD
- Money
- Currency is the Namibian dollar (NAD, N$), pegged 1:1 to the South African rand; rand is accepted in Namibia, but Namibian dollars are not accepted in South Africa.
- Daily spend
- Budget N$150–250 excl. bed · Mid N$250–400 excl. bed · High N$400+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- MTC has the widest coverage; TN Mobile is the alternative. Buy at the airport or town shops with a passport (registration required).
- Emergency
- Ambulance and rescue (private, 24 h) E-Med Rescue 24 — check the number
- Plugs
- Types M, D · 220–230 V · 50 Hz · Same large round-pin sockets as South Africa; bring an adapter and a car charger.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: About 10%.; Fuel attendant: N$5–10.; Car guard: N$5–10.; Lodge guide: N$100–200 per guest per day.; Lodge staff: N$50–100 per guest per day in the communal box.
- Water
- Tap water is safe in Windhoek and main towns (Windhoek recycles water to drinking standard). Carry plenty in the car.
- Toilets
- Clean at fuel stations, lodges and park camps; few facilities between towns.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Lake Oanob admission | N$30 |
| Small boat hire | N$150 |
| Jet ski | N$250 |
| Camp site (standard) | N$90–150 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- WDH · Hosea Kutako International Airport
- ≈100 km (62 mi) north of Rehoboth, drive or shuttle≈62 mi (100 km) north of Rehoboth, drive or shuttle
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Language, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
The town is on the B1 road; walk or use local taxis for short trips. No public bus service inside town.
See and do
Known for
- Lake Oanob water‑sports
- Rehoboth Museum
- Baster heritage
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Oanob Resort | Turn west off B1 about 8 km (5 mi) north of town; follow signs to the dam.Turn west off B1 about 5 mi (8 km) north of town; follow signs to the dam. | ≈15 min drive |
| Rehoboth Museum | Walk north from town centre, opposite Police station. | ≈5 min walk |
Sleep
- Kuja Lodge & Camping
- Basic camping with pool and braai; N$150 per person; extra gear fees apply.
Language
English is the official language and works everywhere in tourism. Afrikaans is a common lingua franca in the south and centre; Oshiwambo dominates the north; German is spoken in Swakopmund, Lüderitz and by many lodge owners. Damara/Nama is a click language.
- WhatsApp is used by lodges, guides and rental companies.
- Lodge directions are often given as GPS points; save them offline.
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Greet and ask 'how are you' before any question; avoid: Straight to business
- Village visits: Go with a guide and ask permission; avoid: Photographing without asking
- Roads: Wave at passing drivers on quiet gravel; stop for anyone in trouble; avoid: Speeding through villages
- Lodges: Follow staff instructions about walking at night; avoid: Leaving your room after dark in unfenced lodges without an escort
- Language: English or a few words of Afrikaans or Oshiwambo; avoid: Assuming everyone speaks German
Scams and watch-outs
- Scorpions and snakes are common around the dam; wear proper shoes.
- Lake Oanob water‑sports prices vary; confirm rates before booking.
Rehoboth is generally safe; watch for wildlife (scorpions, snakes) around the dam and keep valuables secure in town.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Rehoboth yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Lake Oanob water‑sports
- Rehoboth Museum
- Baster heritage
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Rehoboth (Namibia), revision 5244839 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5244839
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Rehoboth
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Ambulance and rescue (private, 24 h)E-Med Rescue 24 — check the number
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/rehoboth-namibia). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.