Major city · Namibia
Gobabis
Half a day is enough: 1–2 h for the Cattle Country statue on the B6 and the town's historic churches; sleep here only as a rest stop on the Trans-Kalahari route.
Gobabis is a small transport hub on the B6 Trans-Kalahari Highway, 200 km east of Windhoek and 113 km from the Buitepos border with Botswana. Freight between Walvis Bay and Botswana keeps it busy, but the sights are few: the Cattle Country statue, 14 historic churches and the 1890s Lazarett field hospital, a national monument. Plan a few hours, not a day.
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More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- NAD
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Jan–Mar (rainy season)
- Airport
- Hosea Kutako (WDH)
- Nights
- 1 (optional stopover)
Not a trip line yet
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- Southern Africa ↗A rental car may leave its home country only with the rental company's cross-border letter, the registration papers and paid road taxes at each post; driving into Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique or Angola without them ends at the border.
- Southern Africa ↗Across the subregion, plan every road leg to arrive before sunset: livestock, wildlife, pedestrians and unlit trucks make night driving the main cause of serious visitor accidents.
- Namibia ↗Check visa and entry rules for your passport on official Namibian government sources before booking: since 1 April 2025 citizens of 33 countries, including the US, UK, most of the EU, Canada and Australia, need a visa on arrival or an e-visa.
- Namibia ↗Taking a rental car into Botswana, South Africa, Zambia or Zimbabwe needs written permission from the rental company and the right papers; ask when you book.
- Namibia ↗Etosha gates open at sunrise and close at sunset: you must be inside a camp or out of the park by closing time.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Gobabis081 924 ▾
- Ambulance and rescue (private, E-Med Rescue 24)081 924
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Gobabis, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Namibian dollar (NAD, N$), pegged 1:1 to the South African rand; rand is accepted in Namibia…Namibia-wide
- SIM or eSIMMTC has the widest coverage; TN Mobile is the alternative.Namibia-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in Windhoek and main towns (Windhoek recycles water to drinking standard).Namibia-wide
- TippingRestaurant: About 10%.Namibia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Namibia-wide
- SafetyGobabis is generally safe in daylight.
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- RestroomsClean at fuel stations, lodges and park camps; few facilities between towns.Namibia-wide
- Emergency numbers081 924 ambulance and rescue (private, e-med rescue 24) (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSmall-town shops close Saturday afternoon and Sunday; fuel stations in towns are open daily.Namibia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportWDH Hosea Kutako International Airport (Windhoek) (About 200 km (124 mi) west, roughly 2 h on the B6).WDH Hosea Kutako International Airport (Windhoek) (About 124 mi (200 km) west, roughly 2 h on the B6).
- Getting aroundThe centre is small enough to walk.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeN$15–25
- Budget bedBudget double room, a night, per roomNAD 200
- Mid-range bedBudget double room, a night, per roomNAD 300
- High-end bedBudget double room, a night, per roomNAD 400
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NAD 300 · Mid NAD 600 · High NAD 900
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- WDH Hosea Kutako International Airport (Windhoek) (About 200 km (124 mi) west, roughly 2 h on the B6)WDH Hosea Kutako International Airport (Windhoek) (About 124 mi (200 km) west, roughly 2 h on the B6)
Map of Gobabis
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Mar
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Apr
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Nov (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jun (6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C) low), wettest Jan (8 rain days), driest Jul (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Gobabis: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8 rd
Feb
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7 rd
Mar
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Apr
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1 rd
Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
1 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
0 rd
Aug
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
0 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
1 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The centre is small enough to walk. Shared taxis (combis) run to Windhoek; most travellers arrive by car on the B6.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Buitepos border (Botswana)
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min one way
Drive north-east on the B6, 113 km (70 mi)Drive north-east on the B6, 70 mi (113 km)
Check current border hours and Botswana entry rules before you set off.
Witvlei
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Drive west on the B6 towards Windhoek
The next stop on the road to Windhoek.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Steps Accommodation
Budget double or twin room with garden view and shared kitchen, on Hemanus Landsberg Avenue in Nossobville, about 2 km (1.2 mi) from the centre; from N$200.Budget double or twin room with garden view and shared kitchen, on Hemanus Landsberg Avenue in Nossobville, about 1.2 mi (2 km) from the centre; from N$200.
Goba Lodge
On the outskirts of town, overlooking a dam.
Nossob Safaris
Bunk-style and backpacker beds about 12 km (7.5 mi) out on the C30.Bunk-style and backpacker beds about 7.5 mi (12 km) out on the C30.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- N$300–500 excl. bed
- Mid
- N$500–800 excl. bed
- High
- N$800+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget double room1 × 1 night × NAD 200 | NAD 200 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × NAD 300 | NAD 600 |
| eSIM data, about a week2 × NAD 350 · check | NAD 700 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NAD 150 |
| Trip total≈ NAD 825 per person per day, bed included | NAD 1,650 |
Steps Accommodation lists doubles from N$200.
2026 estimate in Namibian dollars; flights and long-distance car hire excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | N$15–25 |
| Meal at a local restaurant | N$50–120 |
| Petrol, per litre | N$20–22 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Dining and nightlife options thin out after 20:00.Dining and nightlife options thin out after 8:00 PM.
- Avoid driving the B6 after dark: wildlife and poor lighting.
- The railway line ends here but carries freight only, no passengers.
- Epako, about 2 km (1.2 mi) east of the centre, has informal settlement areas; go with a local if you visit.Epako, about 1.2 mi (2 km) east of the centre, has informal settlement areas; go with a local if you visit.
Emergency numbers
- Ambulance and rescue (private, E-Med Rescue 24)
- 081 924
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My bed tonight
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Na hierdie adres, assebliefTo this address, please
Emergency
- Ambulance and rescue (private, E-Med Rescue 24)081 924
Embassy
No embassies in Gobabis; most are in Windhoek (check the address).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Shared taxi (combi), Windhoek → Gobabis: About 200 km (124 mi) on the B6, roughly 2–2.5 h; fare checkAbout 124 mi (200 km) on the B6, roughly 2–2.5 h; fare check
- Petrol, per litre: N$20–22 (check)
- Buitepos border post to Botswana: 113 km (70 mi) north-east on the B6; hours check70 mi (113 km) north-east on the B6; hours check
Say or show
- Hallo — Hello (hah-loh)
- Dankie — Thank you (dahn-kee)
- Hoeveel kos dit? — How much is it? (hoo-feel kos dit)
- Waar is die toilet? — Where is the toilet? (vahr is dee toy-let)
- Help my asseblief — Please help me (help may ah-suh-bleef)
- Totsiens — Goodbye (tot-seens)
English is the official language; Afrikaans and Otjiherero are widely spoken in Gobabis.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Gobabis. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Jan–Mar (rainy season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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