Light refreshments are offered on some services. Local passenger and goods trains run daily. The Desert Express , a luxury train aimed at tourists, runs between Swakopmund and Windhoek. The 19 hour 30 minute journey includes several stops which give travellers the opportunity to watch lions feeding, see the Namib Desert, walk in the sand dunes and admire the stars. A 3-course dinner and overnight accommodation are included in the ticket price.
Traffic drives on the left.
Roads are generally well maintained. A luxury bus service exists between Windhoek and all major centres in Namibia and South Africa.