Driving Namibia’s D707 Through the Namtib Desert
Namibia, africa
123 km
N/A
moderate
Year-round
Okay, picture this: Namibia's wild south, and you're cruising down the legendary D707. Forget the highway – this is a proper off-road adventure winding through the Namtib Desert! Think endless horizons and mind-blowing scenery around every bend.
This "Dream Road," as the locals call it, stretches for 123 kilometers (about 76 miles) from Spes Bona on the C27 all the way to the C13 near Aus.
Now, let's be real – this isn't a Sunday drive. We're talking soft sand that wants to swallow your tires, bone-rattling corrugated sections, the odd pothole thrown in for good measure, and stones scattered everywhere. It's mostly straight, but don't get complacent. A 4x4? Non-negotiable. Trust me, you'll need it to conquer this epic, rugged terrain.
Where is it?
Driving Namibia’s D707 Through the Namtib Desert is located in Namibia (africa). Coordinates: -22.9629, 18.2893
Road Details
- Country
- Namibia
- Continent
- africa
- Length
- 123 km
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Coordinates
- -22.9629, 18.2893
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