This adventure puts YOU right in the center of the action: This is the kind of ride where the experiences you’ll live on this tour will stay with you for a lifetime.
Pricing
| per rider in a shared room incl. rental motorcycle SUZUKI DRZ400E (Only available for a booking of two persons. Single travelers need to choose the single room surcharge.) | €4,900.00 $5,182.05 ? |
| Self-drive 4x4 car - TBA | |
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| per person, per night single room - subject to availability (surcharge - only available with an additional selection of the basic price "per rider in shared twin/double room") | €70.00 $74.03 ? |
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| Optional (Surcharge): | |
| per person 4×4 Game Drive in private reserve (Upon request) | |
| per piece Additional luggage (conditioned to space availability) | €150.00 $158.63 ? |
| per individual transfer to/from the hotel | €100.00 $105.76 ? |
Included
| Rental motorcycle: Suzuki DRZ400E with electric starter incl. daily maintenance and periodic service |
| 4x4 car: Self-drive option for participants traveling in the 4x4 car Toyota Hilux 2.4 or 2.8. Each car will be equipped with a roof tent, fridge and all necessary pots, pans and cutlery to cook. |
| Guide: Assistance of our guide on a motorbike and the experienced off the beaten track riding local guide on the motorcycle. All support staff will be equipped with 2-way radios and satellite phone. |
| Support car and service: A support car fully equipped for the entire tour with: first aid kit, necessary camping equipment (except sleeping bags and pillows for participants), pots, pans, cuttlerly, mattresses, tents, fridges, spare parts, tools. Our luggage will also be loaded in the car. The price includes one piece of soft luggage per person. The price includes fuel for the support car and driver expenses. |
| Accommodation: All participants will be provided with: single tent, mattress, pots, pans, cups and all cutlery. Participants traveling in 4x4 car while camping will sleep in roof tents mounted on the cars. The organizer DO NOT provide sleeping baG and pillows, i.e. each participant has to bring his/her own sleeping bag and pelos on the trip. Upon request, subject to availability, it is possible to organize in hotels and lodges a single room - against an additional fee (please see the price table) |
| - 4 nights in hotels in twin rooms |
| - 1 night in the lodge located in the private wild animal game reserve in twin rooms |
| - 1 night on wild camping |
| - 1 night in tented camp |
| - 5 nights on organized campsites |
| Food: All breakfasts, lunches (picnic an route) and dinners (barbecue or meals prepared on camping spots), excluding the “a la carte meals” ordered by participants in restaurants |
| Transport to/from the hotel: Group airport transfers are included in the tour price, provided your arrival date is on the tour program dates. Individual transfers can be organized on different dates, but is not included in the tour price (please see the price table). |
| Permits: All park and government fees where required. Himba tribe visit. Damara tribe visit. Sossusvlei Dune visit (Excursion) |
| Insurance: Basic travel insurance. Upon request and with additional fee, we can offer additional insurance, covering for example the costs related to no – show on the tour due to Covid -19. Tourist Guarantee Fund fee. Tourist Support Fund fee. Third-party liability insurance for the motorbikes. |
| Pictures and GPX tracks from the tour: Before the tour, participants will receive a detailed information pack to help prepare. After the tour participants will receive photos of the tour, GPX tracks of the route and a commemorative poster. |
| Welcome pack: Each Participant will receive a welcome pack, which includes, among other items: Stickers, tour stickers, a detailed program, the list of hotels and a tour souvenir. |
| Airline tickets (tickets should not be bought until the organizer confirms the completion of the minimum group size). |
| Tourist visa costs, if needed (Polish citizens are required to have a visa which is arranged on arrival at the airport – 1000 NAD, for some EU countries, UK and Switzerland visa is not required). |
| Covid tests and / or vaccinations, if required. |
| Medical expenses not covered by basic insurance. |
| Drinks |
| Costs related to the transport of a participant to the nearest medical center, in case of injury, illness, inability or unwillingness to continue the tour. |
| Costs related to the transport of a broken motorbike to Swakopmund, if the motorbike cannot continue the trip. |
| Fuel for bike / 4x4 (self-drive) car |
| Tube replacement in case of puncture or snakebite. |
| Additional luggage: conditioned to space availability (please see the price table) |
| All a la carte meals in any restaurant on the way. |
| Optional 4×4 Game Drive in private reserve (please see the price table) |
| Motorcycle security deposit/insurance: |
| - Option 1: EUR500 refundable deposit, to be paid in cash or by credit card. If the damages to the motorbikes exceed the deposit amount, the rider has to pay the difference. Inner tube replacements are not covered by the EUR500. |
| - Option 2: Non-refundable EUR350 insurance. The cost of potential damages is limited to EUR350. This insurance does not cover punctures or tires. |
| Everything that is not specified under services |
More details
| Start: Windhoek, Namibia |
| End: Windhoek, Namibia |
| Duration: 13 days, 12 nights, 9 riding days |
| Type of roads: 25% paved / 75% gravel |
| Difficulty level: 8 / 10 |
| Group size: Min. 7 / Max .12 participants |
| Tour type: Explorer |
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| WEATHER: Temperatures will range from a possible 10 degrees at night to above 30C some days. Our ride will be between 1,800m above sea level to the ocean. Some short rain is possible but unlikely. |
| MOTORCYCLE GEAR: We strongly recommend “adventure” or hard-shell motocross type boots for this ride. Bring your own gear. |
| LUGGAGE: We will be traveling light. The limit for your luggage which will be transported by the support car is 1 piece, 15 kg. Every piece of extra luggage will cost 150 EUR and is subject to availability of the place in the car. Try not to take more than one 15 kg luggage piece. It should be dust & water proof. |
| For riding days, take with you a small backpack or waterproof bag, with straps, to enable you to attach it to your motorbike. On this tour, we recommend a backpack of max 16L with a 2L water bladder. |
| IMPORTANT, REMEMBER: |
| Please bring own sleeping bag, inflatable pillow and camping towel. |
| Bring adventure-type boots or motocross boots. |
| Some off-road riding experience required. |
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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
An expedition designed by people who love this part of Africa, but also know a thing or two about motorcycles!
An adventure ride combining off-road riding, wildlife, beaches, the highest dunes in the world, the world’s oldest desert, safaris, and relaxation on the beach too.
We will take you on a unique loop through Namibia. You will see the world-famous, Sossuvlei, the Atlantic Ocean coast, and ancient rock carvings.
You will also get a feel for the way of life of some of the most ancient tribes of Africa (Himba and Damara) but also touch on some of the colonial histories with a visit to the beautiful town of Swakopmund. You will admire the rock engravings in Twyfelfontein.
An unforgettable safari at a unique private wildlife game reserve, famous for its wildlife diversity is also on our program! You will see giraffes, elephants, various types of antelopes, zebras, ostriches, hypos, and even rhinos!
This expedition offers a great mix of riding: long 4×4 desert tracks, single tracks, dune riding, varied attractions, culture, and unique natural wonders. We’ll also climb the steepest pass of Namibia, with gradients of 14%: Spreetshoogte pass
We’ll stay close to nature with several comfortable camping nights in the desert.
This tour is not a “plain vanilla” ride taking you from Cape Town to Windhoek, Rather, it is a true expedition that will take you far beyond the beaten tracks to see the highlights of Namibia, off-road!
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- Sossusvlei
- Sesriem Canyon
- Dune 45
- Hiddenvlei
- Big Daddy sand dune
- Beaches
- Bushmen rock engravings
- Spreetshoogte Pass (1,820m), 14% grade
- Swakopmund
- Khomas Hochland
- Namib desert
- Single-track riding
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Itinerary:
DAY 1: Arrival in Windhoek.
DAY 2: Windhoek – Omaruru (260 km/ 30% asphalt & 70% gravel).
DAY 3: Omaruru – Hobatere (250 km/ 10% asphalt & 90% gravel).
DAY 4: Hobatere – Khowarib (110 km / 100% off-road).
DAY 5: Khowarib – Twyfelfontein (200 km / 5% asphalt / 95% gravel).
DAY 6: Twyfelfontein – Brandberg Mountain (100 km / 30% gravel / 70% off-road).
DAY 7: Branberg Mountain – Spitzkope Mountain (150 km / 30% gravel / 70% off-road).
DAY 8: Spitzkope Mountain – Swakopmund (120 km / 100% off-road).
DAY 9: Swakopmund – Walvis Bay – Pelican Point – Swakopmund (130 km / 20% asphalt / 20% gravel / 60% off-road).
DAY 10: Swakopsmund – Sossusvlei (330 km / 100% gravel).
DAY 11: Sossusvlei.
DAY 12: Sossusvlei – Windhoek (330 km / 100% gravel).
DAY 13: Fly out
The itinerary may be subject to change due to political, and social reasons, or weather conditions.