Air and Road
- Transport Mode: Combination of flight and road transfer
- Companies:
- Airline: South African Airways
- Car Rental: Avis Rental Cars, Hertz
- Duration: Approximately 10 hours (1.5 hours flight + 8.5 hours driving)
- Distance: 1,200 km (750 miles)
- Costs:
- Flight: ~€150 (one-way ticket)
- Car Rental: ~€60 per day (for 1 day)
- Total Estimated Costs: ~€210
- Roads/Routes: N1 highway from Cape Town to Nakop border post, then B1 towards Mariental
Pro Tip: Book your flight in advance to secure lower rates, and consider picking up your rental car after passing through immigration to avoid extra charges at the airport.
For this journey, fly from Cape Town International Airport to Windhoek Hosea Kutako International Airport with South African Airways, then rent a car to drive to Mariental. This combination is efficient, balancing speed and the opportunity to explore on the road.