Market Access
REGIONAL & INTERNATIONAL CONNECTIONS
Namibia is well-connected by land, sharing borders with Angola, Zambia, Botswana, and South Africa, which facilitates overland travel into the country. You can enter Namibia by road from neighboring countries through several key border crossings, primarily between Namibia and South Africa. Notable routes include the Trans-Kalahari Highway, linking Botswana and Namibia, and the Orange River crossing from South Africa.
To streamline cross-border travel, the Namibia Revenue Agency has partnered with Botswana Unified Revenue Services to pilot the One Stop Border Post at the Trans Kalahari and Mamuno borders. This initiative aims to simplify customs and immigration procedures, making it easier for travelers and goods to move between countries.
The Walvis Bay Corridor Group plays a crucial role in enhancing Namibia's position as a transport hub for regional and international trade. Established in 2000, the WBCG promotes the utilization of the Walvis Bay Corridors, which comprise an integrated system of well-maintained tarred roads and rail networks. These corridors provide vital access for landlocked Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries to transatlantic markets.
Through the world-class commercial port at Walvis Bay, international shipping connection and the added advantage of being a gateway to the west coast of Africa, Namibia plays an increasingly important role in trade, linking the global economic centres to over 330 million consumers in southern Africa.
GATEWAY TO AFRICA
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Trans-Kalahari Corridor: Connecting Walvis Bay to Gaborone and Gauteng in South Africa.
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Walvis Bay-Ndola-Lubumbashi Development Corridor: Previously known as the Trans-Caprivi Corridor, it links Namibia with Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Trans-Cunene Corridor: Extending through northern Namibia into southern Angola.
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Trans-Oranje Corridor: Linking Walvis Bay with South Africa's Northern Cape Province.
These corridors not only facilitate trade but also significantly reduce transit times for imports and exports, making Namibia an attractive gateway for businesses.
The WBCG has achieved remarkable growth in cargo volumes along these routes, now standing at approximately 2.4 million tons per annum.
With ongoing improvements in transport infrastructure and a commitment to trade facilitation, including 24-hour border operations along the Walvis Bay Corridors, reaching Namibia has never been more accessible. Whether traveling for business or leisure, visitors can enjoy seamless connectivity to this vibrant nation.
