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Your partner for rental cars in Namibia and beyond

WELCOME TOUR OPERATORS TO KALAHARI CAR HIRE

We are an owner-managed family business based in Windhoek, Namibia. Thanks to our 30 years of passion for travelling through Namibia and Southern Africa, we offer you the very best in car hire.

With heart and soul

Born and raised in Namibia, we are lucky enough to call it our home and have explored southern Africa with our families. We grew up with what others could only dream about: incredibly vast landscapes, fascinating wildlife, breathtakingly starry skies and diverse people.

Namibia is not just a destination, but a place where you can find perspective and balance in a fast-paced world. We would like to share Namibia, as we know and love it, with you and bring it closer to your customers.

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A car hire you can rely on

Every customer and trip is unique and vacation time is a precious commodity. That’s why we take care of each individual with great dedication.  Things like a personal pick-up service instead of a group shuttle or a unique car handover with driving instructions from professionals comes standard with us. We are also happy to cater for special requests, be it a car handover at a lodge instead of in Windhoek so that the rest of the travellers can already relax after the long flight, or going grocery shopping in advance so that clients can be on their way as soon as possible.

We take pride in being your clients’ “go-to-guy” or “friend in a foreign country” – we are available around the clock, not only for questions relating to the rental car, but are here to support and advise also in general matters, like which dentist is still open or where to get the best steak in town.

24/7 assistance

Unlimited kilometers

Personal transfer from and to airport

Additional drivers at no extra charge

One-way rental with drop off and collection points outside Windhoek or Namibia

Opt for zero excess waiver

Rooftent & camping equipment

Reservation in person or just a click away

Enquire about availability, offers or provisional bookings either directly with Ricarda:

+264 81 237 7449

Or get live availabilities from our online booking platform:

A CAR FOR EVERY KIND OF TRAVELLER:

Whether it’s a relaxed self-drive holiday with lodge accommodation or an adventure trip with a rooftop tent off the beaten track, we have the right vehicle for every kind of traveller.

CONNOISSEUR AUTOMATIC 2.4 4x4 Pickup

N$2.100/Day

  • automatic transmission
  • 5 seater
  • 4-wheel-drive
  • 140 litre tank
  • bluetooth radio
  • park assist
  • can be equipped with camping
  • cruise-control

COMFORT AUTOMATIC 4x4 Pickup

N$1.900/Day

  • automatic transmission
  • 5 seater
  • 4-wheel-drive
  • 140 litre tank
  • bluetooth radio
  • park assist
  • can be equipped with camping
  • cruise-control

SUV AUTOMATIC 4x4

N$1.800/Day

  • automatic transmission
  • 5 seater
  • 4-wheel-drive
  • 140 litre tank
  • bluetooth radio
  • park assist
  • cruise-control
  • tyre monitoring system via bluetooth

CLASSIC AUTOMATIC 4x4 Pickup

N$1.680/Day

  • automatic transmission
  • 5 seater
  • 4-wheel-drive
  • 140 litre tank
  • bluetooth radio
  • park assist
  • can be equipped with camping
  • cruise-control

LUXURY SUV AUTOMATIC 4x4

N$3.560/Day

  • automatic transmission
  • 5 seater
  • 4-wheel-drive
  • 110 litre tank
  • bluetooth radio
  • park assist
  • cruise-control
  • downhill-assist
  • tyre monitoring system via bluetooth

CONNOISSEUR AUTOMATIC 2.8 4x4 Pickup

N$2.310/Day

  • automatic transmission
  • 5 seater
  • 4-wheel-drive
  • 140 litre tank
  • bluetooth radio
  • park assist
  • can be equipped with camping
  • cruise-control
  • downhill-assist
  • tyre monitoring system via bluetooth

Prices at a glance

No matter how good the service, the price often matters most to clients at first. Here is a summary of our prices for 2026 – 2027.

Should you have other expectations or suggestions, please contact Ann-Kathrin directly at annkathrin@kalaharicarhire.com or +264 81 415 7265. We always have an open ear for our partners and look forward to honest communication. After all, a good partnership depends on both parties being content.

Just in case..

Nobody likes awkward surprises. Customers can reduce the excess to N$ 0, provided the rental duration is at least 11 days, the drivers are over 25 years old and are not travelling to Botswana.

Why don’t we offer Zero Excess Waiver in Botswana? The country is absolutely beautiful, but the routes within and around Botswana’s national parks can be particularly challenging. To ensure that this is not taken lightly and to protect customers from themselves, the renter always bears a certain residual risk in Botswana, as the excess can only be reduced to a minimum of N$ 20,000 (roughly € 1,000). Our clients understand this and have travelled through Botswana happily and without incident.

Please note that, like all other car hire companies in Namibia, we do not offer fully comprehensive insurance cover. There is only an option to reduce the excess. For example damages caused by gross negligence (such as speeding or drunk driving) are excluded from the insurance.

Details on waivers and exclusions >>

We care about our customers

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Massimiliano
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Great experience, highly recommended. The car was capable, well maintained, clean and had everything we needed for camping. We liked how low-key the logo on the side of the car is, no big attention-catching "CAR RENTAL" stickers labeling you as an obvious tourist. The staff at the office was lovely and explained everything to us very well. Amazing price-quality ratio!
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Kevin Ryan
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I can’t speak to the quality of other companies but these guys were simply amazing. Car was like it came out of a showrooom and handled like a pro. Service throughout was amazing and a very speedy drop off at the end which was great with getting to the airport on time. Can’t recommend more highly.
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Andreas Schneider
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Super Service, Fahrzeug war top. Angefangen mit dem professionellen Kontakt während der Buchung über den unkomplizierten pickup am Flughafen bis hin zur Fahrzeug Rückgabe. Alles absolut empfehlenswert. Ich kann Kalahari Car Heir uneingeschränkt empfelen.
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Paweł Lipski
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Samochód świetnie przygotowany i wyposażony. Wzięliśmy opcję z 2 twardymi namiotami i to był strzał w dziesiątkę, spędziliśmy świetne 2 tygodnie w Namibii. Polecam i sam na pewno wrócę :)
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Frederick van Vuuren
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Excellent service. I was assisted by Lucas, was a pleasure to deal with him. He collected me from my rental property, assisted me when I collected the vehicle and dropped me off again when I returned the vehicle after 5 days. I only have praise for Kalahari Car Hire, and especially for Lucas.
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Joy W Ngazekarie
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This was by far one of my best car hire experiences! From the very beginning, the staff were incredibly kind and welcoming. A special shout-out to Mr. Ananias, who assisted us with such genuine kindness and professionalism. As for the car this was my absolute favorite part. Its performance in the dunes and on the bumpy gravel roads was outstanding, handling everything with ease. The camping gear provided was also top-notch and made our trip so much more enjoyable. Thank you, Kalahari Car Hire, for making our journey unforgettable.
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Geraldine Škrpć
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Wir sind begeistert! Wir hatten einen nicht mal 2 Jahre alten Toyota Hillux in einem top Zustand inkl. sehr guter und durchdachter Ausstattung (ausziehbarer Kühlschrank, leichtes Verstauen der Camping Equipments, und bequemer Bettdecken(kein Schlafsack!)). Super netter Kontakt von der Anfrage über die hilfsbereite Übergabe durch Lucas und die problemlose Abgabe. Wir würde hier jederzeit wieder buchen :)
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Fabricio Sander
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Excelente empresa! Fora super solicitos do inicio ao fim, tivemos alguns problemas com cancelamento de voo e eles foram super flexiveis em ajustar nossa reserve. Tambem nos ajudaram muito esperando um pouco depois do horario, visto que a imigracao levou ridiculas 4h para ser feita. Muita gratidao pela equipe da Kalahari. Pra completar, nossa mala quebrou e deixaram a gente ficar com o chip de internet até o final do dia na devolucao do carro, o que salvou nossa pele! O carro era muito bom e manutencao em dia, a barraca muito boa e confortavel, facil de montar. Acessorios bem completos tambem foram disponibilizados. Na devolucao nao ficaram procurando coisa pra empurrar "cobranca extra", foram bem profissionais e rápidos em todo o processo. Recomendo bastante!
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Sabine Hoppe
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Super freundlich, hilfsbereit und jederzeit erreichbar .Probleme wurden unverzüglich behoben und wir fühlten uns sehr gut aufgehoben
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Marco Serpi
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Freundliche und kompetente Abwicklung bei Übergabe des Fahrzeuges. Top gepflegtes Fahrzeug mit super Ausrüstung. Rundum zufrieden gewesen. Gerne wieder!