Namibia is undoubtedly a fascinating country with pristine beauty. The almost endless expanse and the silence of the desert give a feeling of freedom.
Pricing
| per rider in shared/double room (Only available for a booking of two persons. Single travelers need to choose the single room surcharge.): | |
| per rider in shared/double room incl. rental motorcycle BMW F750GS | €6,695.00 $7,313.66 ? |
| per rider in shared/double room incl. rental motorcycle BMW F850GS | €6,795.00 $7,422.91 ? |
| per rider in shared/double room incl. rental motorcycle BMW F850GS Adventure | €6,995.00 $7,641.39 ? |
| per rider in shared/double room incl. rental motorcycle BMW R1250GS | €7,445.00 $8,132.97 ? |
| per rider in shared/double room incl. rental motorcycle BMW R1250GS Adventure | €7,575.00 $8,274.98 ? |
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| per pillion passenger in shared twin/double room (pillion passengers cannot book without an accompanying rider) | €2,680.00 $2,927.65 ? |
| per person single room (surcharge - only available with an additional selection of the basic price "per rider in shared twin/double room") | €475.00 $518.89 ? |
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| Hot air balloon safari (surcharge) - to secure a place, it is recommended to book it at the same time. | €550.00 $600.82 ? |
Included
| Rental motorcycle (as per booking) |
| Top case |
| Tour guide with motorcycle |
| Support vehicle, which can also transport a limited amount of luggage per participant |
| Accommodation - including 13 x breakfast, 2 x lunch and 6 x dinner (3 and 4 stars) |
| Border fees when entering Namibia |
| Safaris in Erindi Reserve |
| Entrance to Spitzkoppe |
| Entrance to Wild horses at Aus |
| Entrance to Table Mountain |
| Entrance to Cape of Good Hope |
| Complete motorcycle insurance |
| Unlimited mileage |
| Transfer between airport and hotel |
| San cultural experience |
| Guided tour to Sossusvlei and Deadvlei |
| Entrance to Fish River Canyon |
| Admission to Boulder Beach Penguins |
| Water on the tour + road map + cap |
| Everything that is not specified under services |
| Airline tickets and fees |
| Petrol |
| Hot Air Balloon Safari (Optional) |
| Helmets and rider equipment |
| Customs fees |
| Drinks |
| Lunches and dinners not mentioned |
| Deposit for the motorcycle, which will be refunded upon return |
| Deposit for the equipment, which will be refunded upon return |
| Insurance of any kind - liability, health, or travel insurance |
More details
| Tour start: Windhoek NAM |
| End of tour: Cape Town SA |
| Participants: minimum number of participants 6 riders, maximum number of participants 10 riders |
| Duration: 14 days, 13 nights, 12 riding days |
| Region: South Africa, Namibia |
| Distance: 2900km |
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| Route: |
| Oneway Tour from Windhoek to Cape Town |
| Road condition: Asphalt 60% (Leads only on mostly well paved roads.) / Gravel 40% (Are unpaved roads and paths that are leveled, often very good to ride, but can also have sand passages, gravel stretches, "corrugated iron" and potholes). |
| Difficulty level: 3 (out of 5) - The route runs on very winding, sometimes narrow, asphalt roads. |
| Experience: experience on unpaved roads / off-road required. |
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| Accommodation: 3*** and 4**** star hotels |
| Period: May - Jun |
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| 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
It offers the traveler an extraordinary experience and should be on the "bucket list" of every enduro freak who wants to experience the almost endless gravel pads (that's the name of the unpaved roads here). To relax in the evening you can admire the Milky Way in the clean air and clear sky.
At the beginning of the Enduro trip through Namibia, we head north to the Erongo region, known for its picturesque landscape and abundance of wildlife. Erindi Private Game Reserve, home to 4 of the famous Big 5 and a variety of other wildlife, is our 1st stop. Erindi, meaning "place of water", is the custodian of the most significant number of endemic species and several conservation projects. Here we treat ourselves to 2 nights and explore the game reserve on safari tours in open jeeps.
Passing the Erongo Mountains, with a visit to a Bushman village, and the Spitzkoppe, our next destination takes us to the harbor town of Swakopmund, Namibia's most popular seaside resort, a well-kept city between the Atlantic Ocean and the Namib Desert, still marked by its colonial past.
From Swakopmund southward, we cross the Namib-Naukluft Park, the largest nature reserve in Namibia, one of the largest in the world, and now also a World Heritage Site (Namib Sand Sea). Before reaching Sesriem, where we stay for 2 nights, we cross the "Tropic of Capricorn". On an early morning desert tour, from Sesriem, we ride to Sossusvlei and Deadvlei, 2 clay pans surrounded by gigantic dunes, up to 300m high and among the highest in the world. Dead camel thorn trees in them, more than 600 years old, give a surreal sight.
NamibRand Nature Reserve, established to protect and preserve the unique ecology and wildlife of the southwestern Namib Desert, is also a dark sky reserve and is one of the best hotspots for stargazers. The NamibRand International Dark Sky Reserve was only the second place on Earth to be awarded Gold Tier status for its exceptionally dark skies.
After the unique view of the Southern Cross and the Milky Way, we ride again on earthly pads via Bette to Aus, where many wild horses living in the desert can still be found.
Via Seeheim we reach another UNESCO World Heritage Site, a magnificent natural wonder, the Fish River Canyon. After the Grand Canyon, it is said to be the 2nd largest on earth, the largest in Africa in any case. There are several opinions about its formation: Geologists say it was formed when the ancient continent of Gondwana broke apart, but the San are convinced that it was the dragon Kouteign Kooru.
At the Orange River, it is called "So long Namibia" and "Sawubona South Africa".
Through the Namaqualand, a semi-arid region known for turning into a blooming wonderland for a short time every spring (August, September) we reach the wild rugged Cederberg Mountains with their bizarre rock formations. Table Mountain, the Cape Peninsula, and the Cape of Good Hope round off the tour. On Chapmans Peak Drive we cruise towards the end of the Enduro trip through Namibia and South Africa.
Arriving in Cape Town we enjoy a beer or perhaps a South African wine and the colorful hustle and bustle and ambiance at the V&A Waterfront and reminisce a little about the tour.
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Optional (not included): As an alternative to the desert tour, you can also experience a spectacular safari in a hot air balloon over the Namib dune sea, Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. Read more in the attachment.
Hot Air Balloon Safari over the Namib Dune Sea
Experience a spectacular hot air balloon inflation at sunrise in the oldest desert in the world and embark on the flight of a lifetime. ...
From the best platform and in the most romantic way, float for an hour with the winds over sand seas and mountains, endless plays of shadows and light. Your destination? The dunes of Sossusvlei or the splendor of the desert.
After landing, you'll enjoy an "Out of Africa" style champagne breakfast served in the middle of nowhere.
Your pilot will present you with a flight certificate before you take a leisurely ride through nature back to the meeting point.
It's an experience like no other, the experience of a lifetime.
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Some highlights of the tour:
- San rock paintings at the Erongo
- Erindi Game Reserve game drive in an open jeep
- Swakopmund with historic buildings from colonial times
- Sossusvlei, Deadvlei and Sesriem
- Wild horses at Aus
- Fish River Canyon
- Table Mountain
- Cape of Good Hope
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Itinerary:
Day 1: Individual arrival in Windhoek
Day 2: Windhoek - Erindi: 180 km
Day 3: Erindi - Erindi: 0 km
Day 4: Erindi - Erongo Mountains: 180 km
Day 5: Erongo Mountains - Swakopmund: 250 km
Day 6: Swakopmund - Sossusvlei: 370 km
Day 7: Sossusvlei - Sossusvlei: 0 km
Day 8: Sossusvlei - Off: 350 km
Day 9: Aus - Fish River Canyon: 330 km
Day 10: Fish River Canyon - Noordoever: 250 km
Day 11: Noordoever - Van Rhynsdorp: 430 km
Day 12: Van Rhynsdorp - Cape Town: 390 km
Day 13: Cape Town - Cape Town: 150 km
Day 14: Departure day: Cape Town - Europe: 0 km
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After dropping off the motorcycles, there is still some time left to review the experiences of the past days and to talk with new friends before we fly back home.