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Namibia Desert Adventure
Cape Town to Cape Town |
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 Namibia is an extraordinary country, considered by some to be paradise because of its wide horizons, contrasting landscapes and pristine beauty. It offers the traveler an experience par excellence and a visit to Namibia must feature on every traveler's "to do list". With more than half of the country is classified as either arid or extremely arid, it offers the traveler a pleasant climate, clean air and clear blue skies.
Come and enjoy endless nights under the Milky Way and be delighted as you'll be taken on a journey through our galaxy by your local experts. Namibia is not only one of the most sparsely populated countries in the world, but it is also home to one of the oldest deserts in the world - the Namib Desert. The contrasts to be found in Namibia are unlike anywhere else in Africa, from the plant and wildlife to the unique geological natural wonders such as the Fish River Canyons.
Our journey will start in Cape Town and end back in the mother city after visiting the Namibian capital Windhoek. After we have explored the best of the Cape Peninsula and visited Table Mountain, our journey will take us north towards the Namibian border through an area known as Namaqualand, a semi arid region known for its flower beauty in spring. Crossing the border into Namibia we ride along the banks of the Orange River to Luderitz where we will visit the ghost mining town of Kolmanskop and the desert dwelling feral horses at Aus. We follow the gravel roads north along the edge of the Namib Naukluft Park via Zaris to Sossusvlei, Deadvlei and Sesriem as we continue to the coastal town of Swakopmund. Swakopmund is a two night stopover for us to fully enjoy its German culture and Colonial feel. En route to Windhoek we visit the moon landscape and Welwitchia Route.
The capital of Namibia, Windhoek is a compulsory stop for us in a country this vast, roughly four times the size of the United Kingdom. No visit to the capital will be complete without a visit to Joe's Beer House, a local eatery which has become synonymous with Windhoek. We head down south through the Kalahari region known for its red dunes and wild roaming Oryx antelope. Before we cross the border back into South Africa we make a detour to the world’s second largest canyon, the Fish River Canyon. Thereafter we spend our last two days on the bikes reflecting on the experience we have enjoy, places we have visited and friends we have made as we ride into Cape Town.
| Detailed itinerary: |
| Day 1: |
We all meet in Cape Town from where the tour will commence |
| Day 2: |
Explore the Cape Peninsula and surrounds |
| Day 3: |
Travel along the N7 towards Vredendal |
| Day 4: |
Continue to Namibian border and overnight on the banks of the Orange River |
| Day 5: |
Follow the banks of the Orange River to Aus |
| Day 6: |
Visit Luderitz and Kolmanskop ghost mining town |
| Day 7: |
Today we head to the Namib desert |
| Day 8: |
Rest day to visit the Namib desert - Sossusvlei, Deadvlei and Sesriem Canyon |
| Day 9: |
Leave the desert behind and head for Swakopmund with its German colonial treasures and adventure activities |
| Day 10: |
Enjoy a rest day in Swakopmund...Quad biking in the dunes or Welwitchia Route and moon-landscape |
| Day 11: |
Traverse the Khomas Hochland on route to Windhoek |
| Day 12: |
After our previous nights visit to Joe's Beerhouse, we head south east to the Kalahari desert |
| Day 13: |
We leave the Kalahari behind - head for Keetmanshoop with the Giants Playground, quiver tree forest and thereafter Fish River Canyon, the world 2nd largest canyon. |
| Day 14: |
Cross back into South Africa |
| Day 15: |
Ride from Vredendal to Cape Town |
| Day 16: |
Bon voyage! |
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Included in the package are the following: |
- Motorcycle: BMW F 650GSII - twin cylinder model
- Comprehensive motorcycle insurance
- Top case
- Unlimited mileage
- Guide on motorcycle
- Back up vehicle which will also transport limited luggage per participant
- Accommodation - inclusive of 15 x breakfast and 3 dinners (3 and 4 star)
- Transfer costs between airport and hotel
- Gratuities for 3 dinners
- Portage
- Specified activities and entrances listed:
- Peninsula day route - Cape Town
- Kolmanskop ghost town - Luderitz
- Wild horses at Aus
- Naukluft Park visit - Sossusvlei, Deadvlei and Sesriem entrance
- Fish River Canyon entrance
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Excluded from the package are the following: |
- Airfares from and to home
- Helmets and other riding gear
- Fuel
- Lunches and unspecified dinners
- Drinks
- Refundable bike deposit
- Refundable equipment deposit
- Road taxes payable at Namibian Border
- Personal insurance - travel insurance etc.
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