Mariental

Mariental is the capital of Hardap in central Namibia. In 2011, it was home to 12,500 people. Mariental is considered the gateway to the Kalahari. == Understand == Mariental is home to a large number of Nama-speaking people, descendants of the early Khoi inhabitants of Namibia. === Climate === Mariental has a hot desert climate, with extremely hot summers and very warm winters. == Get in == === By bus === Long distance coaches on their way between Windhoek and South Africa pass through Mariental. === By car === The B1 which crosses Namibia from north to south passes through Mariental. From Windhoek, Mariental can be reached by car in 3 hours (300 km). === By train === Mariental is connected to the TransNamib railway line from Windhoek to Keetmanshoop. == Get around == == See == == Do == 1 Hardap Recreation Area. A popular recreational area with numerous African wildlife species, including kudus. Namibia Wildlife Resorts operates accommodation here. (updated May 2025) == Buy == Mariental has all standard services a traveller might need, supermarkets, petrol stations, tyre repair, and so on. 1 Mariental Superspar, Drieboom St. (updated Jan 2024) == Eat == 1 River Chalets (on the B1). Accommodation, farm shop, restaurant. Extensive playground, tame animals. Nice stopover if travelling with kids. Food is good, generous portions, value for money. Pizza N$100-150, burger N$100, schnitzel, steaks. (updated Jan 2024) == Drink == == Sleep == == Connect == The area code for Mariental is 063. There is cellphone coverage in Mariental and along the main road, both from MTC and Telecom. == Go next == The next city to the north is Rehoboth. The next city to the south is Keetmanshoop.