What are the highest roads in Namibia?
Located on the Atlantic coast of southern Africa, Namibia is a land of imposing deserts, dramatic coastlines, and startling elevation. While famed for its vast, arid spaces, the country sits on a high plateau with an average elevation of 1,080 meters (3,543 feet). The most consequential feature is the Great Escarpment, where the flat interior abruptly drops toward the sea, creating a rugged zone of mountains and hills.
This geological drama has necessitated the construction of an exhilarating network of mountain passes. These routes are a paradise for 4x4 adventures, offering drivers thrilling ascents and descents across the country's most spectacular high-altitude terrain.
Highest roads in Namibia
| Mountain pass | Elevation | Region | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moltkeblick | 2.462m (8,077ft) | Khomas | Gravel |
| Grossherzog F. Berg | 2.309m (7,575ft) | Khomas | Concrete |
| Kupferberg Pass | 2.050m (6,725ft) | Khomas | Gravel |
| Us-Hoogte Pass | 1.878m (6,161ft) | Khomas | Gravel |
| Gamsberg Pass | 1.867m (6,125ft) | Khomas | Gravel |
| Spreetshoogte Pass | 1.822m (5,977ft) | Khomas | Gravel/Cobblestone |
| Bosua Pass | 1.728m (5,669ft) | Khomas | Gravel |
| Tsaris-Hoogte Pass | 1.672m (5,485ft) | Hardap | Gravel |
| Grootberg Pass | 1.629m (5,344ft) | Kunene | Gravel |
| Remhoogte Pass | 1.556m (5,104ft) | Khomas | Gravel |
| Grootberg Pass | 1.550m (5,085ft) | Kunene | Gravel |
| D3703 road | 1.488m (4,881ft) | Kunene | Gravel |
| Otavi-Tsumeb Pass | 1.478m (4,849ft) | Oshikoto | Asphalt |
| Van Zyl's Pass | 958m (3,143ft) | Kunene | Gravel |
| Kuiseb Pass | 905m (2,969ft) | Erongo | Gravel |
Pic: Jo-Ann de Smit