Namibia is an adventure seeker’s delight, aptly described by the country’s national anthem, ‘Land of the Brave’.
Pricing
| per rider in shared twin/double room (with own motorcycle) | $5,130.00 |
| per rider in shared twin/double room (with rental motorcycle BMW F750 GS) | $6,953.00 |
| per pillion passenger in shared twin/double room | $2,639.00 |
| per person single room (surcharge) - (only available with an additional selection of the basic price "per rider in shared twin/double room") | $1,249.00 |
| - | |
| Rental motorcycle BMW F850 GS (surcharge) | $270.00 |
| Rental motorcycle BMW R1250 GS (surcharge) | $743.00 |
| - | |
| Top Box Supplement | $123.00 |
Included
| Rental bike BMW 750 GS as standard (upgrade to the F850 or R1250 possible - see "prices") |
| Accommodation |
| Airport Pickup / Drop-off |
| Entrance Fees / Activities |
| Expedition Leader |
| Financial Protection |
| Fuel |
| GPS Tracking |
| Meals |
| Medical Support |
| Part Profits Donated to Charity, Rainforest & Wildlife Conservation |
| Support vehicle |
| Welcome Pack |
| Everything not listed as included |
| Flights |
| Motorcycle Damages |
| Other Expenses: Alcohol; Laundry; Souvenirs; Any meals that are not mentioned in the itinerary; Recovery, oil, spare parts, labor, or other indirect costs resulting from the damage or repair of your motorcycle; Emergency transportation; Any other item, optional excursion, activity or entrance fee that is not specifically mentioned as being included. |
| Personal Travel Insurance |
| Riding Kit |
More details
| Max Group Size: 12 Riders |
| Terrain: 90% unpaved |
| Difficulty: 8/10 |
| Support: Trip manager | 1st response medic | Support vehicle | Consulting doctor |
| Comfort: 8/10 |
| Average Daily Ride Hours: 5 - 7 |
| Total Distance - km: 2620 |
| - |
| Accommodation : |
| Twin-share accommodation is included as standard – see ‘Prices’ for single room availability and pricing. Please see the daily itinerary details for more info on each night’s accommodation. The accommodation on this motorcycle tour is sure to impress! From private beachfront villas to luxury lodges and safari tents under the stars. There’s a huge variety and they’re all unique in their own way. We might stay in some incredibly remote places, but we certainly won’t be slumming it! |
| - |
| Airport Pickup/Drop-off: |
| You’ll be collected from Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) on the morning of the first day (You are of course welcome to arrive a day or two earlier, but there will be an extra cost for airport pickup). At the end of the trip we will arrange transfers from our final hotel back to Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH). |
| - |
| Entrance Fees/Activities: |
| Sunset boat trip, and 4×4 safari in Damaraland in search of the nomadic desert elephant and black rhino. |
| - |
| Expedition Leader: |
| Your tour will be led and managed by a highly experienced member of our team (trained as a wilderness first response medic). |
| - |
| Financial Protection: |
| We are committed to customer satisfaction and consumer financial protection. At no extra cost to you, all our passengers are fully insured, and subsequently the balance of monies paid as detailed in your booking confirmation form. The policy also includes repatriation if required, arising from the cancellation or curtailment of your travel arrangements due to insolvency. During the COVID-19 crisis, every rider that requested a refund was issued a cash refund. |
| - |
| Fuel: |
| All fuel for your motorcycle is provided by us and we carry spare fuel in our support vehicle for the sections of the route where fuel stations are scarce. |
| - |
| GPS Tracking: |
| This motorcycle tour is accompanied by a GPS tracker that displays our live location and track history on an online map. We will provide you with the link and login details which you can then share with your family at home so they can track your progress throughout the trip. |
| - |
| Meals: |
| Breakfast, lunch and dinner is provided on most days. Please see the daily itinerary to see what meals are included on each day. |
| - |
| Medical Support: |
| At least one member of the support team will have been trained as a Wilderness First Response medic. An extensive medical kit including a defibrillator (AED) & stretcher is carried in the support vehicle. We also have consulting doctors on call, 24/7, who are always ready to assist in the case of an emergency. Our doctors are fully briefed on all riders medical info prior to the tour, they know what we do, where we are riding, exactly what we have in our medical kit and what training our medics have. Tours are accompanied by GPS trackers and a satellite messenger device so our doctor and office can see exactly where we are and can maintain communication. |
| - |
| Motorcycle Hire: |
| If you have you your own suitable & reliable motorcycle at the start point, you are quite welcome to use that for this trip. If not, we will provide a rental motorcycle for you… Please see the Dates & Prices section for available bikes. Included with the rental: |
| Shipping of the motorcycle to/from the start/finish point; |
| Comprehensive motorcycle insurance with an excess of approximately £1000 – £1500 (depending on the model). Please note that this amount will either be ‘held’ on your card or paid as a deposit. |
| We organise your motorcycle rental with our preferred rental provider in South Africa. Your contract for the motorcycle rental is direct with the provider and you’ll be required to sign their contract when receiving your motorcycle. You must comply with the terms & conditions of the rental provider. Upon request, we can provide you with a copy of these terms & conditions in advance. |
| - |
| Part Profits Donated to Charity, Rainforest & Wildlife Conservation: |
| Since the day we started running tours in Cambodia back in 2012, we have been dedicated to supporting the local community. Part profits from every motorcycle tour are donated to M’Lop Tapang – a local Cambodian charity dedicated to bettering the lives of young children & their families. |
| Playing our part in rainforest & wildlife conservation and in an effort to off-set our carbon emissions, we donate part profits to World Land Trust. |
| - |
| Support vehicle: |
| This motorcycle tour of Namibia is accompanied by a large support vehicle, equipped to carry your luggage, an extensive medical kit + stretcher + defibrillator (AED), drinking water, snacks, tools, spare parts and a satellite messaging device. It is also capable of carrying a motorcycle & passengers in the event of a breakdown / emergency. |
| - |
| We’ll welcome you with a bag of goodies which will include: |
| T-shirt, Baseball cap, Map, Stickers, Mug, Keyring, Neck tube. |
| - |
| Flights: |
| You’ll need to book flights to arrive in Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) on or before the morning of Day 1 of this trip. You will then fly out of the same airport on the last day of the trip. It is important you either: |
| Book a flexible flight ticket that allows you to make amendments or cancel without penalty; |
| Have travel insurance that you will reimburse you for out of pocket expenses incurred by a cancelled trip; |
| Do not book your flights until we have notified you that this departure is guaranteed. |
| - |
| Motorcycle Damages: |
| Please be aware that you will be responsible for all damage caused to your motorcycle. Comprehensive motorcycle insurance is included with the motorcycle rental and the insurance excess is approximately £1000 – £1500. Please note that this amount will either be 'held' on your card or paid as a deposit. |
| - |
| Personal Travel Insurance: |
| It is a condition of booking that you obtain appropriate travel insurance that covers you for riding the same capacity motorcycle that you’ll be riding on this motorcycle tour. The insurance must cover emergency evacuation, medical bills, repatriation etc. |
| - |
| Riding Kit: |
| Adventure style kit with decent ventilation is the way to go on this motorcycle tour, rather than enduro or road leathers. So that means a good helmet, protective riding jacket and trousers, ideally with CE or equivalent approved armour on the pointy bits – elbows, knees and shoulders. You are also going to need good riding gloves, a neck tube and a sturdy pair of motorcycle boots. Please bring waterproofs if your kit doesn’t keep out the wet stuff. |
| - |
| Single Room Supplement: |
| Single room accommodation is available for every night of the trip. |
| - |
| Language: This offer is usually suitable for English and/or German speaking participants. Please enquire for language options. |
| Mobility: The offer is not suitable for people with reduced mobility. Please contact us for more information. |
Description
Our guided adventure bike tour of Namibia takes in the vast Skeleton Coast and its unforgiving landscape littered with whale carcasses and shipwrecks. We’ll ride alongside towering coastal sand dunes that merge into a dry stone interior decorated with monumental geological formations. We’ll cross rivers that act as an oasis and refuge for wildlife in the otherwise parched environment. These are sublime days of riding, capped with magical red sunsets.
Namibia is one of those few places that offer real wilderness and seclusion with an amazing infusion of the desert, wildlife, and culture. If you want to get as far away from the hustle and bustle of modern life, this Namibian motorcycle tour is for you… this is pure adventure!
-
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Experience the wonderful diversity of African culture... stroll along Opuwo's main road and see the topless Himba tribeswomen mingle happily with more westernized Namibians.
Wildlife – we'll stay in some beautiful safari lodges and go in search of the elusive desert elephant and rhino!
Simply incredible accommodation - from start to finish, you'll be blown away by the standard and variety of the lodges, luxury tented camps, and private houses.
Spot giraffes & antelope from your bike on public roads.
Ride through vast desert landscapes.
Travel along the infamous Skeleton Coast.
Visit the large seal colony at Cape Cross.
Experience the rugged roads that run through the untamed 'Kaokoland' and 'Damaraland'.
-
TOUR ITINERARY:
DAY 1: Arrive in Windhoek - WELCOME TO NAMIBIA!
Accommodation: 4* game lodge with a pool.
Included Meals: Dinner.
The first day of the tour starts with your arrival at Hosea Kutako International Airport. You’ll be met from the plane and transferred directly to your game lodge outside of the city… What better way to start your adventure in Africa!
Once you’ve checked in, it’s a chance to relax in the pool and enjoy the view. In the afternoon we’ll get all the riders together to meet the team and give you a full briefing of the exciting adventure ahead.
We’ll enjoy a welcome dinner at the lodge and a few drinks around a roaring fire.
-
DAY 2: WINDHOEK - WALVIS BAY, 395km
Accommodation: Hotel.
Included meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
The first day of the Namibian riding adventure begins with a thrilling roller coaster-like road through the Khomas Highlands, descending into the Namib desert. The immense landscape of endless distant hills and fleeting wildlife will undoubtedly impress.
The afternoon’s ride takes us to the Skeleton Coast, where enormous sand dunes merge with the beach. We finish the day by rolling into our private beachfront villa… As the first days go, this one knocks it out of the park!
-
DAY 3: WALVIS BAY - TWYFELFONTEIN, 400km
Accommodation: Large safari tents with WC, showers, etc.
Included meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
We ride the big adventure bikes north, passing through the quaint coastal town of Swakopmund with its German colonial heritage. The ride along the coast will pass a recent shipwreck and one of the largest seal colonies on the African coast. We then kiss the coast goodbye and head inland for the sweltering rock-strewn plains of the desolate Dorob National Park. This is the proper desert country where the only vegetation is the bewitching Welwitschia settling its roots in the rocky and arid landscape.
Embrace the desert warmth as we ride around Namibia’s largest Massif, the descriptively named Brandberg (burnt mountain). The solitude of these remote roads holds as much appeal as the beautiful vistas and gives you a sense of a true expedition.
-
DAY 4: TWYFELFONTEIN - KHOWARIB, 325km
Accommodation: Lodge with a swimming pool.
Included meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Passing through the stunning landscapes of Damaraland, we’ll watch the miles tick over as we pass small African villages, wildlife farms, and conservation lands where we’ll have to keep our eyes peeled for local herdsmen walking with their goats and cattle. Large wildlife also roams free… you could spot anything from ostrich to zebra, elephants to giraffes. This is also lion and leopard country so you wouldn’t want to get stranded out here on your own!
-
DAY 5: KHOWARIB - KUNENE RIVER, 325km
Accommodation: Lodge with a swimming pool.
Included meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Another great day of adventure bike riding is in store for us as the journey continues north all the way to the border with Angola. We enter the mystical Kaokoland famously inhabited by the Himba people.
After a thrilling day on the bike, we descend into the Kunene valley where the river offers respite from the parched lands through which we have traveled.
-
DAY 6: KUNENE REST DAY
Accommodation: Lodge with a swimming pool.
Included meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
You are in for a well-deserved break on the banks of the tropical Kunene River. With an idyllic setting under large shady trees, it’s the perfect spot to put your feet up and chill out with a Windhoek Lager in hand.
For those not content with just letting the hours pass by, in usual African tradition there are several activities to keep you entertained. Adrenaline junkies can opt for white river rafting on the rapids while the lodge also offers canoeing, cultural tours, and bird-watching excursions.
Just in case you weren’t relaxed enough we’ll take you on a beautiful sunset boat trip – there’s no better way to end a perfect day in Africa.
-
DAY 7: KUNENE - OPUWO, 275km
Accommodation: Lodge with a swimming pool.
Included meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
The morning ride to Epupa Falls offers incredible riding along the Kunene River. The road meanders up and down with great views of the river and a few dry (and not-so-dry) river bed crossings.
We’ll stop to admire the falls… bet you’ve never seen a baobab tree growing in the middle of a waterfall? As we turn south this rollercoaster road will take us past some traditional Himba villages amid Kaokoland all the way to Opuwo. This is proper Africa!
-
DAY 8: OPUWO - PALMWAG, 235km
Accommodation: Lodge with a swimming pool.
Included meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Today’s ride takes us back into Damaraland for a uniquely Namibian safari. We spend the morning riding through more incredible desert scenery towards the tiny oasis-like lodge of Palmwag where we’ll have lunch and spend the afternoon trying to get a glimpse of the desert elephant and rare black rhinoceros.
-
DAY 9: PALMWAG - ERONGO MOUNTAINS, 335km
Accommodation: Lodge with a swimming pool.
Included meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
We start the day riding through the sparsely populated Damaraland, a region famous for its intriguing geological formations and free-roaming wildlife.
In the afternoon we take the backcountry roads to the Erongo mountains with vistas that never fail to impress.
-
DAY 10: ERONGO MOUNTAINS - WINDHOEK, 330km
Accommodation: 5* game lodge.
Included meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Although this is the last day of riding, it offers some of the best big adventure bike roads on the planet.
We ride out of the Erongo Mountains along a scenic route littered with enormous granite hills before the final stretch towards Windhoek takes us back through the Khomas highlands. This road is hard to beat with its fast sweepers and the countless hills – you will appreciate the power of big adventure bikes on this gravel section. Just watch out for the kudu.
You will be in for a treat on the final night reminiscing over your adventures in an exquisite safari lodge.
-
DAY 11: TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT
Accommodation: Not included.
Included meals: Breakfast.
The riding may be done but that doesn’t necessarily mean your trip has to come to an end. You may want to go on a safari to Etosha National Park or explore other attractions in the region.
If you have enough time you can enjoy a morning game drive before being transferred to the airport or into Windhoek.
If you like the idea of continuing the adventure to ride the bikes all the way down to Cape Town, get in touch and we can talk you through some options!
One thing’s for sure… you will now be totally in love with this incredible country!