These signs give guidance regarding the route and include, for example, distances and directions to destinations and public facilities, as well as traffic lane situations ahead.
Guidance sign for freeways: white/yellow on a blue board.
Guidance sign for other roads: white/yellow on a green board.
Diagrammatic lane guidance: red/black on a white board.
Tourist guidance signs: white/yellow on a board.
Local direction signs: black on white signs within a town or city.
These symbols give the name of a town, street, river, freeway, interchange and so on.
River name symbol.
Toll road name symbol.
End of toll road name symbol.
Dual carriage freeway name symbol.
Single carriage freeway name symbol.
Interchange name symbol.
Conservancy name symbol.
These signs give guidance regarding the route and include, for example, distances and directions to destinations and public facilities, as well as traffic lane situations ahead.
Suburb.
Street.
Municipality.
River.
Freeway.
Interchange.
Mountain pass.
These symbols indicate the nature of the destination to which the direction sign is pointing.
Railway station.
Bus terminus.
Airport.
Freeway.
Power Station.
Industrial Area.
Shopping Centre.
City Centre/CBD.
Toll route.
Alternative route.
Detour direction.
Mine
Harbour
Heliport
Library
Bicycle route
Park and ride train.
Park and ride bus.
Pick up point.
Parking area.
Mini-bus rank.
Toll plaza.
Border/customs post.
Freeway route number.
Metro route number south.
Regional route number.
National route number.
SADC route number.
These symbols are found in a town or city to indicate the nature of the destination to which the white direction sign is pointing.
Business centre.
Shopping centre.
Railway station.
Airport.
Bus station.
Mini-bus rank.
Harbour.
Parking area.
Parking garage.
Mine
Information centre.
Post office.
Industrial area.
Dump site.
Produce market.
Conference facilities.
Power station.
School.
Library
Swimming pool.
Fire station.
Border post/customs.
Heliport.
These symbols indicate the nature of the tourist attractions or amenities and facilities available to tourists.
Generic national park.
Generic cultural.
Theatre
Amphitheatre.
National Park.
Hiking trail.
Horse trail.
4 x 4 trail.
Biking trail.
River rafting.
Scuba diving.
Ballooning.
Namibian national park.
Generic farm.
Wine cellar.
Wine route/estate.
Showground.
Cherry farm.
Ostrich farm and riding.
Ostrich farm.
Fish farm.
Butterfly farm.
Animal theme park.
Generic provincial park.
Gauteng provincial park.
Free State provincial park.
Western Cape Provincial Park.
KwaZulu Natal provincial park.
Generic resorts.
Country golf club.
Hot springs.
Inland water.
Seaside/beach.
Berg/mountain.
Nature reserve.
Forrest reserve.
Scenic route.
National heritage site.
Botanical gardens.
Gardens(flowers).
Waterfall.
Lake/dam.
Caves.
View point.
Natural forest.
Motor racing track.
Horse racecourse.
Equestrian events.
Fishing.
Cricket field.
Swimming pool.
Sports stadium.
Wildlife.
Conservancy area.
Game reserve.
Bird park/ sanctuary.
Zoo.
Snake park.
Crocodile park.
Rhino park.
Lion park.
Historical place.
Namibian national monument.
National monument.
Museum.
Historic mine.
Historic railway station.
Historic battlefield.
Historic cemetery.
Geological site.
Coastal tourist attractions.
Marine reserve.
Oceanarium.
Maritime museum.
Aquarium.
Whales.
Dolphins.
Lighthouse.
Dockyard.
Boat launch.
Coastal fishing.
Arts & crafts.
Painting and drawing.
Pottery.
Jewellery.
Weaving and knitting.
Leatherwork.
African arts and crafts.
Woodwork.
Metalwork.
Telephone.
Emergency cellphone number.
Namibian police.
RSA police.
Police.
Hospital.
First aid post.
SOS call station sign.
NSRI.
Ambulance/medical service.
Fire station services.
Filling station and workshop.
Filling station.
Workshop.
Tow in service.
Truck rest and service area.
Restaurant.
Refreshments.
Takeaways.
Small shops.
Free parking area.
Roadside stall/curio shop.
Post office.
Toilets.
Shower.
Drinking water.
Fireplace.
Cooking facilities.
Picnic area.
Tourist information.
Facility for the handicapped.
Rest area class 1.
Rest area class 2.
Rest area class 3.
Motorcars.
Caravans.
Buses.
Trucks.
Delivery vehicles.
Motorcycles.
Accommodation (hotels, inns etc.)
Guest farm.
Ethnic (Zulu).
Chalet/self-catering.
Camping site.
Guest house.
Bed & Breakfast.
Bed (rooms only).
Youth hostel/centre/camp.
Trail shelter.
Straight on.
To the right.
Diagonally to the right.
To the right ahead.
Exit route number.
Parking area.
Car wash.
Truck wash.
The white signs or inserts are local direction signs within a town or city.
These signs give guidance in respect of the layout or use of traffic lanes ahead.