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Journey

Cape Town to Katima Mulilo through Namibia

The return leaves Cape Town for Windhoek, turns west to Swakopmund and Dune 7, then crosses northern Namibia through Rundu and Bwabwata to Katima Mulilo.

Firsthand material by Liv Kenya

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Travel leg

Cape Town to Katima Mulilo through Namibia

Timing is variable; use times only as broad guidance.

Transfer point

Vioolsdrif–Noordoewer border

Home Base

Swakopmund

Route landmark

Dune 7

Home Base

Windhoek

Home Base

Windhoek return

Home Base

Grootfontein

Home Base

Rundu

Route landmark

Bwabwata National Park

Further viewing

See this Journey on the ground

Featured video

Cape Town to Nairobi | Full Documentary Part 3

Video by Liv Kenya

Liv Kenya's complete documentary of the return through Namibia, Zambia, Malawi, and Tanzania.

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Journey Back to Kenya Begins | Episode 19

Video by Liv Kenya

The road leaves Cape Town and turns north toward Namibia.

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Leaving Namibia for Zambia | Episode 22

Video by Liv Kenya

The road crosses northern Namibia through Rundu and the Zambezi Region toward Katima Mulilo.

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Swakopmund and Dune 7 | Episode 21

Video by Liv Kenya

The return route reaches Namibia's Atlantic coast and the dunes outside Walvis Bay.

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The Longest Drive to Namibia | Episode 20

Video by Liv Kenya

The border crossing and long Namibian road lead to first impressions of Windhoek.

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