Britz in Namibia: rooftop tent 4x4s from Windhoek

Q: Which Britz model should you choose for Sossusvlei and Etosha?

A couple travelling light can make do with the Jimny with a soft-shell tent, the cheapest of the camper models. The Hilux Comfort offers more space and comes in versions for two or four sleepers. The Premium version, with a hard-shell tent, folds away faster if you change camp every evening. The seven-seat Fortuner is aimed at groups staying in lodges.

The rental company

Windhoek, the departure point for Britz 4x4s in Namibia

In Namibia, Britz hands over its vehicles mainly at Hosea Kutako International Airport, some forty kilometres east of Windhoek. Two towns on the Atlantic coast, Swakopmund and Walvis Bay, complete its network: the handover location there is given at the time of booking. The brand itself, a specialist in 4x4 campers for bush camping in southern Africa, is described on its South African page.

From Windhoek, CoolDrive recorded 32 offers in October 2026, for 15-day hires starting between January and October 2027. The daily price ranges from about €87 to €252, with an average of €143. The lowest rates are for the single-cab Hilux, with no sleeping space, and the Suzuki Jimny with a soft-shell tent, from €90. A Hilux Comfort for two starts at around €121, its four-person version at around €137, while the Premium with a hard-shell tent costs between €178 and €252 depending on the date.

All eight models recorded are automatics and no offer caps the mileage. That is welcome in a country where linking the Namib Desert, the coast and Etosha means stages of several hundred kilometres, mostly on gravel.

Our view: a convenient base for those arriving by plane, with a range running from the basic pick-up to the best-equipped Hilux. Bear in mind: only departures from Windhoek produced prices in our records, the excess has to be read offer by offer, and sleeping in a rooftop tent remains a fairly basic level of comfort.

Rental company profile

Britz in detail: what you need to know

The key facts to decide whether Britz suits your trip.

General information

Range recorded: 8 Toyota and Suzuki models · Hilux, Fortuner and Jimny, including 3 vehicles with no berths
Berths: 2 or 4 · 4 with the four-person Hilux Comfort or the Premium

Rental conditions

Daily price in Windhoek: €87 to €252 · 15-day hire, departures tested from January to October 2027
Mileage: Unlimited · in all the Namibian offers recorded
Excess: Amount shown in the offer · check it before booking, along with the options to reduce it
Road network: Mostly gravel · driving on the left, tarmac mainly on the main roads

Insurance and extras

Camping equipment: With the rooftop tent versions · inventory specific to each version, listed in the offer

Network and availability

Windhoek: Hosea Kutako Airport · the only Namibian city where prices were recorded
Atlantic coast: Swakopmund and Walvis Bay · exact location given at the time of booking
Competitors in Namibia: Asco, Africa on Wheels, Caprivi · present with depots, visible in the same search

Observed prices

Prices recorded at Britz in Namibia

Vehicle	Winter July	Spring October	Summer January	Autumn April
Campervan	from €112/day median €183/day	from €112/day median €183/day	from €91/day median €137/day	from €91/day median €137/day
Car and SUV	from €116/day median €141/day	from €116/day median €141/day	from €87/day median €98/day	from €87/day median €98/day

Daily prices recorded at Britz on October 21, 2026 for a 15-day rental from its branches in Namibia: CoolDrive selling price, mandatory fees included. 100% of offers with unlimited mileage. Median excess: €300.

Branches

Britz branches in Namibia

Windhoek

Britz 4x4 Rentals Airport

Hosea Kutako International Airport, Windhoek

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2 delivery cities

Britz has no physical branch in these cities: the company delivers the vehicle there, at a time and place agreed with you after booking. They are available as pick-up locations in the search form, which shows availability and the price, delivery included.

Network

Britz also operates in 8 other countries

Our view

Britz: who is it for, and who should look elsewhere?

Britz is ideal if…

You are landing in Windhoek and want to collect the 4x4 without crossing the city
Your loop takes in Sossusvlei, Swakopmund and Etosha, with no worries about the odometer
There are four of you and you plan to sleep on the roof of the same vehicle
You are staying in lodges and a Fortuner or a double-cab Hilux is enough for you

Britz is not ideal if…

A bathroom on board seems essential to you
You want to know the handover address on the coast before you even book

Practical tips

Our tips for booking with Britz

Adjust your speed to the gravel

Most of the Namibian network is made up of compacted gravel tracks. Corrugations, patches of sand and poorly signposted bends regularly cause vehicles to leave the road, all the more so as a loaded 4x4 with a tent on the roof has a high centre of gravity. Keep to a moderate speed, brake before bends and slow down when passing another vehicle to limit flying stones.
Stock up in Windhoek

The capital is home to the large supermarkets and outdoor equipment shops. Stock up on water, food and firewood there before heading south: on the road to Sesriem, shops become scarce and the choice is often limited to a few filling-station grocery stores.
Book Etosha and Sesriem early

The campsites inside Etosha National Park, such as Okaukuejo, Halali or Namutoni, and the one at Sesriem fill up quickly in the dry season. Staying inside the Sesriem area generally lets you reach the Sossusvlei dunes before visitors staying outside, when the light is at its best.
Plan your refuelling between filling stations

In Damaraland or Kaokoland, filling stations can be several hundred kilometres apart. Always set off with a full tank and keep cash on you: some isolated pumps do not always accept bank cards.

What travellers ask

Your questions about Britz

What budget should you plan for a Britz 4x4 from Windhoek?

Over 15 days, our October 2026 records put a single-cab Hilux at around €87 to €116 a day and the Suzuki Jimny camper between €90 and €111. To sleep on board, allow roughly €121 to €160 for a Hilux Comfort for two, €137 to €182 for four, and €178 to €252 for the Premium. The difference depends mainly on the departure date.

Which Britz model should you choose for Sossusvlei and Etosha?

A couple travelling light can make do with the Jimny with a soft-shell tent, the cheapest of the camper models. The Hilux Comfort offers more space and comes in versions for two or four sleepers. The Premium version, with a hard-shell tent, folds away faster if you change camp every evening. The seven-seat Fortuner is aimed at groups staying in lodges.

Can you start in Windhoek and finish in Swakopmund?

Swakopmund and Walvis Bay are part of the Britz network in Namibia, but our records only cover return hires from Windhoek. To find out whether a one-way hire to the coast is accepted and at what price, enter one of these towns as the drop-off location: only compatible offers will be shown.

Are all Britz 4x4s hired in Namibia automatics?

Yes for the eight models we recorded: the 2.4 or 2.8-litre diesel Hilux, the Fortuner and the petrol Jimny all have automatic transmission. That frees up your attention for driving on the left and reading the track, especially on sandy stretches.

Verified customer reviews

They rented with Britz

4.3

818 reviews

Public rating of Britz

3.1/5 (10 reviews)

Trustpilot 3.1/5 10 reviews

Public ratings collected on October 28, 2026 from independent review sites.

Everything was quick and quite simple. Just a small downside upon arrival, we waited a good amount of time before being taken care of.

Anne D.

Namibia · Oct 2025

Avis Vérifiés

Easy communication, in French

Emmanuel R.

Namibia · Sep 2025

Avis Vérifiés

impeccable service with good responsiveness

Namibia · May 2025

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Frequently asked questions

FAQ — Britz 4x4 camper hire in Namibia

Can you travel to Botswana or South Africa in a 4x4 hired in Namibia?

Generally yes, subject to the agreement of the rental company, which provides the vehicle documents required at the border, often for a fee. A crossing tax may also be charged at the border post. Mention the countries you plan to visit when you book: those that are permitted appear in the offer conditions.

Which season is best for a 4x4 camper trip in Namibia?

The dry season, from May to October, draws the animals around the waterholes of Etosha. In June, July and August, nights in the desert turn cold, sometimes close to zero: bring warm clothes for the tent. From November to April, storms mainly affect the north and the centre, without preventing visits to the dunes.

How does vehicle pick-up at Windhoek airport work?

After booking, our experts help you set the handover time with the rental company according to your flight. Allow time on site: the agent shows you how to unfold the tent, the fridge and the spare wheel. Spending the first night near Windhoek lets you find your bearings before taking to the road.

What deposit should you allow for a Britz 4x4 in Namibia?

Each Britz offer specifies its own excess, the deposit requested at the counter and the waiver options available. On the day of departure, the sum is normally held on a credit card: check beforehand that its limit is high enough.

About us

Hire a Britz 4x4 camper in Namibia with CoolDrive Nomad

In Namibia, Britz hands over its vehicles at Windhoek airport and also offers departures from Swakopmund and Walvis Bay. Our October 2026 records cover eight automatic models, from the Hilux with no berths to the Premium with a hard-shell tent, between €87 and €252 a day over 15 days, with unlimited mileage. In the search, these offers sit alongside those of Asco, Africa on Wheels or Caprivi for your dates. The brand's history and all its services are presented on its main page, dedicated to South Africa.

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