About Us – Kalahari Car Hire

We are a 4x4 and camping tribe

Welcome to Namibias trusted, family-run car rental partner

Founded in 1994, we are a well-established, owner-led car hire company with decades of experience and a lifelong passion for travelling Southern Africa. Our proudly Namibian but internationally experienced team focuses on tailor-made and flexible rental options, to suit individual travel needs.

Kalahari Car Hire goes next generation

Kalahari Car Hire was founded by Hubert and Lola Hester, but they wanted to make more time for leisure – which those of you who know them will probably find hard to believe – and handed the business over to the next generation. Since May 2022 Anika and Ekkehard Friedrich together with Ann-Kathrin and Konrad Friedrich are the proud new owners of Kalahari Car Hire. Anika basically grew up in Lola and Hubert’s house, therefore continuing things as a family enterprise.

As passionate campers and off-road enthusiasts, we deeply appreciate these experiences, bring our own hands-on expertise, and look forward to sharing them with both new and returning customers alike in future. Here’s to many more beautiful adventures and safe trips at all times!

Huber and Lola Hester with new owners Anika, Ekkehard, Konrad and Ann-Kathrin Friedrich

Next to the local airport in Windhoek city

Find us at No. 50 Hyper Motor City complex, Maxwell street, Windhoek.

MORE ABOUT OUR TEAM

Find out more about the people who make your self-drive trip or camping adventure come alive.

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    Marc 
 
 
 
  Wir sind rundum begeistert von Kalahari Car Hire! Von der Buchung über die Shuttlefahrten bis zur Fahrzeugübergabe hat alles perfekt und völlig unkompliziert funktioniert.
Unser Toyota Hilux war absolut zuverlässig und hat uns sicher zu den schönsten Orten Namibias gebracht. Dank ihm konnten wir dieses wunderschöne Land ganz entspannt entdecken.
Besonders in Erinnerung bleibt uns das tolle Team: Selbst auf der Shuttlefahrt zurück zum Flughafen haben wir noch viele spannende Hintergrundinfos über Namibia bekommen – ein schöner Abschluss einer unvergesslichen Reise.
Wir sind mit einem riesigen Grinsen nach Hause gekommen und würden jederzeit wieder bei Kalahari Car Hire mieten. Eine richtig coole Truppe – absolute Empfehlung!
  
 
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    Rory Langbridge 
 
 
 
  absolutely fantastic vehicle and experience.  Great service highly recommended
  
 
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    Martin Landvoigt 
 
 
 
  Gut ausgestattete Autos mit vielen nützlichen Details. Vorbildliche Kommunikation und einwandfreiem Service.
  
 
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    Tim 
 
 
 
  Ein sehr gutes Unternehmen. Wir haben einen wirklich neuwertigen Toyota Hilux gemietet, der sehr gut ausgestattet war. Auch die Kommunikation mit dem Unternehmen war sehr gut. Wir werden hier wieder ein Auto mieten und das Unternehmen weiterempfehlen!
  
 
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    Maud Pélissier 
 
 
 
  Excellent experience with Kalahari. We had a pick up with a rooftop tent. Everything was in a great condition, the tent and bedding were very comfortable, and the car was very well equipped, for camping and for safety and comfort. It was also very well organised, making our camping road trip a breeze. Everyone was extremely nice, and they are very thorough when it comes to safety and preparation. Will definitely rent again from them!
  
 
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    Andre Seewald 
 
 
 
  Wir sind rundum zufrieden und buchen gerne wieder einen Toyota Hilux mitsamt Dachzelten bei KalahariCarHire. Sowohl die Kommunikation als auch die Ausstattung des gemieteten Fahrzeuges waren einwandfrei. Alles top!
  
 
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    Naomi McGhee 
 
 
 
  We had a fantastic experience with Kalahari Car Hire in Namibia. The service and communication were excellent from start to finish, and the car was perfect for our trip. We organised extras with them, including a fridge, flask and extra spare tyres, which made travelling around Namibia so much easier and gave us great peace of mind. Highly recommend Kalahari Car Hire — we wouldn’t hesitate to use them again!
  
 
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    Jana Tydlitatová 
 
 
 
  Fast a full service, complete equipment.
  
 
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    Drazen Parlov 
 
 
 
  Great service at reasonable price. For this type of car hire and transport in Namibia, Kalahari Car Hire is on top of the list.