MOTORCYCLE:
KTM EXC500
TOUR DESCRIPTION:
You love off-road riding? You value premium motorcycles build for genuine off-road: KTM EXC500 is nothing short of the gold standard in its category! Want to venture deep into the Namibian North, both on tracks and even cross-country? Mind you, this tour is not for beginners: prior off-road experience is required. This tour is all about riding, star-filled night skies, stunning lodges, nature, and also incredible wildlife. Premium lodges in spectacular settings give you an ideal setting to relax and recover from the adventures of the day. We have added one night of luxury camping to enjoy an authentic outdoor experience. Everything will be prepared for you: all you have to do is kick off your boots, have a shower and sip a cold drink by the camp fire.
This expedition combines adventurous off-road riding, wildlife, beaches, the highest sand dunes in the world, the world’s oldest desert, safaris, stunning landscapes, Skeleton coast ship wrecks and seal colonies. Whenever possible, we’ll guide you over abandoned tracks in the desert, sometimes even cross-country.
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 some of the colonial history of the country at Swakopmund.
An optional unforgettable safari at a private wildlife game reserve will allow you to come within inches of rhinos, giraffe, elephants, mountain zebras and antelopes.
If you’re after second-to-none off-road riding, in-style relaxation with a touch of luxury, delicious food, wildlife, and a fully supported expedition like no other, this tour is for you.
One more thing: If 7 or more friends want to experience this together, this tour can be customized as your private tour, with more or less demanding off-road riding. What could be better?
Join us!
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DETAILS OF THE TOUR
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Skeleton Coast
- Seal colonies
- Namib Desert
- Wildlife
- Private safari (optional)
- Dune riding
- Beach riding
- Bushmen rock engravings
- Himba & Damara tribe visits
- Swakopmund
- Spitzkoppe
- Henties Bay
- Single track riding
- Remote off-road riding
- Fully supported expedition
WEATHER:
Temperatures will range from a possible 10 degrees at night to 38C some days. Our ride will be between 1,800m above sea level to the ocean. No rain is expected.
MOTORCYCLE GEAR:
You must wear adequate off-road gear on this tour.
You must bring a backpack with a water bladder. It is not possible to strap your bag to the motorbike.
LUGGAGE:
We will be traveling light. The limit for your luggage which will be transported by the support car is 1 piece. Each participant will receive an individual box to pack their luggage in. You can leave a bag in Walvis Bay, to collect it upon your return.
On this tour, we recommend a backpack of max 16L with a 2L water bladder. It is not possible to strap your bag to the motorcycle.
IMPORTANT, REMEMBER:
This is an off-road tour. You must wear adequate gear. Avoid open-face helmets (thorns from bushes).
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE:
1800
meters above seal levelDAY BY DAY TOUR PROGRAM
DAY 1 (10.11)
Arrival to Walvis Bay.
DAY 2 (11.11 / 100KM, off-road)
Walvis Bay – Goanikontes: jeep tracks and sand dunes.
DAY 3 (12.11 / 200KM, off-road)
Goanikontes – Erongo: jeep tracks and dirt.
DAY 4 (13.11 / 180KM, part easy gravel road & technical tracks)
Erongo – Omaruru. Optional safari.
DAY 5 (14.11 / 200KM, dry river bed riding & technical tracks)
Omaruru – Brandberg.
DAY 6 (15.11 / 200KM, tracks of varying difficulty)
Brandberg – Madisa – Twyfelfontein. Rock engravings, Herero and Tamara settlements.
DAY 7 (16.11 / 200KM, gravel)
Twyfelfontein – Burnt Mountain – Doros & Messum craters – Cape Cross.
DAY 8 (17.11, 200KM, salt road)
Cape Cross – Henties Bay – Swakopmund: shipwreck visits, seal colonies and sand dune riding along Skeleton coast.
DAY 9 (18.11 / 150KM, gravel roads and desert riding)
Swakopmund – Kuiseb Delta – Walvis Bay: Toopnaar tribe visit, sand dunes and desert riding.
DAY 10 (19.11)
4×4 excursion in the dunes of Sandwich Harbor with champagne at sunset to close off the tour.
Day 11 (20.11)
Fly out.
THE ITINERARY MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO POLITICAL, SOCIAL REASONS, OR WEATHER CONDITIONS OR SKILL LEVEL OF THE GROUP.
YOUR OPINIONS
FROM GOOGLE
Krzysztof Roszkowski2023-12-11Z Motobirds miałem przyjemność zwiedzić w listopadzie Radżastan. Organizacja wyprawy na najwyższym poziomie, trasy były profesjonalnie przygotowane. Każdy dzień był wspaniałą przygodą. Atmosfera była bardzo przyjacielska wręcz rodzinna. Na pewno wybiorę się jeszcze z nimi na niejedna wyprawę.
zali morcom2023-10-05Best thing I have EVER done! I loved every second of this trip!! Every detail was so well organised and I knew what to expect at every point, from route planning to the altitude to prepare for. Our support crew were amazing! We were always safe and well looked after. Anything we needed they made it happen. Every time I got off my bike, someone was there just in case I needed some assistance. If there were tricky sections, they were planned out with people to provide assistance getting through. The support was wonderful, it was just a great vibe all round. Accommodation was great, always clean and comfortable. Same for the food, it was always amazing. Bikes were awesome and well maintained at all times by our trip mechanic. THE VIEWS! I came for the views & I got way more than what I bargained for! Many times I caught myself tearing up in my goggles as we rode through the most incredible scenery I have ever come across. It was UNREAL, it actually didn’t look real it was just that beautiful 😍 You have to see it for yourself, there is absolutely nothing like it! Thank you Ola & Team for the best best memories ever!
Marius Bochynski2023-09-18MotoBirds team did wonderful job organizing and executing impot of my two antique motorcycles from Europe to United States. They had plenty of professional and experienced stuff who picked up the bikes from my house, delivered them to shipping facilities and package them in shipping crates. Throughout the process communication was outstanding and they also updated me with pictures of my motorcycles just prior to shipping. Thank you MotoBirds for bringing my dream to reality!
Mariusz Nalbert2023-09-09Świetna ekipa z doświadczeniem. Wszystko znakomicie zorganizowane. Sami tego tak nie ogarnięcie i nie będziecie mieć takiego towarzystwa!
Grzegorz Olczak2023-09-07Wspólnie z Moto Birds byłem na moto-przygodzie w Himalajach. Organizacja, przygotowane trasy, opieka, atmosfera na najwyższym poziomie. Ola, Guy i Mat wykonali kawał dobrej roboty, za to dzięki... Zdecydowanie polecam, satysfakcja i emocje gwarantowane 🙂 Ja z pewnością wybiorę się na kolejną wyprawę z Moto Birds 👍
Agnieszka Mazurkiewicz2023-09-07Żadne słowa nie oddadzą mojej fascynacji wyjazdem z MotoBirds. Niecałe 2 tygodnie temu wróciłam z Indii - podróży życia. Jestem wręcz oczarowana profesjonalizmem z jakim całość została zorganizowana. Opieka przed wyjazdem, wsparcie podczas podróży, organizacja noclegów, posiłków, wybór tras. Bardzo, bardzo za wszystko dziękuję ❤ PS Najlepszym dowodem mojej opinii, jest planowanie kolejnych wypraw z MotoBirds 😁 Z serca polecam.
Tomasz Solid2023-09-07Jest pomysł, jest jakość i odpowiedzialność. Każdy na takiej wyprawie prócz tego co w umowie, znajdzie wiele wiecej, zależnie od wrażliwości i życiowego doświadczenia. Ja mam poczucie długu do tej ekipy ale zamierzam go spłacić na jakiejś następnej wyprawie. Himalaje 2023
Paweł Szczecki2023-09-07Great service and unforgettable trip to India, highly recommended!
Gemma Sturt2023-09-07Fantastic experience with MotoBirds in India/Himalayas this summer. The guide, accomodation and bikes were all excellent and I'm looking forward to rebooking another trip as soon as I'm able!
Viktória Hroncová2023-09-07Very well planned and organized adventures. Ola is a great (and fun!) guide, I definitely recommend joining her on any of the trips she offers.
PRICE INCLUDES:
MOTORCYCLE
4X4 CAR
GUIDE
SUPPORT CAR
MOTORBIKE MAINTENANCE
ACCOMMODATION & FOOD
TRANSPORT TO/FROM THE HOTEL
PERMITS
ACTIVITIES
Himba tribe visit (included in the price).
Damara tribe visit (included in the price).
Optional safari in a private game reserve (600 NAD). Possibility to extend the tour by one day for a balloon ride over the dunes (600 EUR / person incl. extra hotel night). Prior reservation required.
INSURANCE
- Basic travel insurance.
- Tourist Guarantee Fund fee.
- Tourist Support Fund fee.
IMPORTANT:
Upon request for an additional fee, it is possible to extend the insurance under Allianz Travel or purchase the recommended Global Rescue package. The price of the tour includes only basic travel insurance.
PICTURES & GPX TRACKS FROM THE TOUR
WELCOME PACK
PRICE NOT INCLUDES:
- Airline tickets (tickets should not be bought until the organiser confirms the completion of the minimum group size).
- Fuel will have to be purchased and stored in the support vehicle. Fuel cost / rider EUR250 to be paid in cash prior to the start of the tour.
- 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 visa is not required: https://visitnamibia.com.na/visa-information/
- Any vaccinations.
- Medical expenses not covered by the standard MotoBirds insurance.
- Costs related to the transport of a participant to the nearest medical centre, in case of injury, illness,
- Costs related to the transport of the participant’s motorcycle to Walvis Bay if a participant decides to stop riding for comfort reasons.
- Costs related to avail a replacement motorcycle in case the motorcycle is damaged by the fault of the client.
- Additional, recommended Global Rescue coverage.
- Drinks.
- Lunches in Walvis Bay & Swakopmund
- Dinners in Walvis Bay, Swakopmund and Omaruru Lodge.
- Tips.
- Optional 4×4 Game Drive in private (600 NAD/person).
- Optional balloon ride over the dunes (600 EUR / person incl. extra hotel night). Prior reservation required.
DEPOSIT FOR THE MOTORCYCLE:
EUR1,000 refundable security deposit either by credit card or in cash.
