Osino Car Hire Namibia

Osino Car Hire is a Windhoek-based car rental company with over 20 years of experience in the automotive industry. The company originally started as a second-hand car dealership under the name Oosthuizen Motors before expanding into vehicle repairs with a full mechanic team and panel shop. That deep automotive background led naturally to the rental division, which now operates as Osino Car Hire — a self-drive specialist focused on 4x4 vehicles with optional camping equipment for exploring Namibia's vast landscapes.

Located in the heart of Windhoek, Osino combines its hands-on mechanical expertise with a genuine passion for Namibia's wilderness. The company's motto — "Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations" — reflects both their confidence in their vehicles and their belief that Namibia's most rewarding experiences lie beyond the tar roads.

A Versatile Fleet for Every Route

Osino's fleet is built around proven Toyota models. Their Toyota Fortuner is a popular choice for travellers driving between lodges on a mix of tar and gravel roads, offering SUV comfort with genuine off-road capability. For more demanding routes — Kaokoveld, Damaraland, the Skeleton Coast — Osino offers Toyota Hilux Double Cab 4x4 vehicles, both in standard and camping-equipped configurations. Sedan vehicles are also available for city-to-city travel. All vehicles feature air conditioning, ABS brakes, power steering, and in-car entertainment.

With an in-house workshop staffed by experienced mechanics, Osino maintains every vehicle to a high standard. That automotive pedigree — two decades of buying, repairing, and maintaining cars — gives Osino an edge that pure rental-only operators simply don't have.

Camping Equipment & Self-Drive Safaris

Osino's camping-equipped 4x4 vehicles come ready for multi-day bush adventures. Rooftop tents, camping fridges, cooking equipment, and all essential gear can be added to your rental. Additional extras such as GPS navigation, satellite phones, sleeping gear, kitchen boxes, water canisters, and a potjie pot are available at reasonable daily rates — letting you customise your setup to match your itinerary.

Bilingual Team & Personal Service

Osino's team is proficient in both English and German — a genuine advantage for the large number of German-speaking travellers who visit Namibia each year. From the initial enquiry through to the vehicle handover and on-road support, the team ensures clear communication and personalised advice on routes, destinations, and driving conditions across Namibia.