A motorcyclist riding a gravel desert road toward distant mesa mountains

MOTORCYCLE-TRIPS · NAMIBIA 

Enduro Namibia Damaraland: 11 Days Offroad through the Desert

The Enduro Namibia Damaraland Tour takes you through the wild northwest of the country for eleven days. On this Damaraland motorcycle journey, dunes, rocky passages, and wide gravel roads alternate as you hopefully discover desert elephants on the edge of the dry rivers.


How long? 11 Days
When? Winter, Spring, Autumn
Price € 3,760 / Person

The Journey

Off-road enduro in Damaraland - 70% asphalt-free through Namibia

Experience the Damaraland offroad! This motorcycle trip through Namibia is something special and is led by our enduro expert Dirk, who is equally appreciated by connoisseurs and experts in Europe, Namibia, and South Africa. He guides you not on the well-trodden paths of enduro mass tourism, but over untraveled bush trails, gravel roads, and dunes - enduro adventure off the beaten track. You will cover about 70% of the route without asphalt, with 2000 to 2500 km on gravel roads and dirt tracks just outside the city limits of Windhoek. Would you like to meet the guides in advance or chat about the tour? A strong coffee is always ready in the Overcross office, and we are just a call or an email away.

Three enduro motorcycles and riders on a rocky ridge with granite peaks behind Off-road motorcycles and a support truck parked below a granite rock formation in the desert at sunset Two enduro riders crossing a dry rocky riverbed beneath layered canyon walls A lone enduro rider crossing a desert sand track with flat-topped mountains beyond Three enduro motorcycles parked on a rocky ridge at sunset Enduro Namibia Damaraland: 11 Days Offroad through the Desert
Key Highlights of the Trip

Key Highlights of the Trip

01 70 % asphalt-free on the road
01
70 % asphalt-free on the road
You drive about 70% of the distance off-road on untrodden gravel roads and dirt tracks.
02 Dessert elephants in the dry river
02
Dessert elephants in the dry river
Look for the legendary desert elephants of Namibia in the dried-up riverbeds.
03 Bush trails off the beaten path
03
Bush trails off the beaten path
Your Enduro rolls over challenging jeep trails far away from the typical tourist routes.
04 Landscapes full of variety
04
Landscapes full of variety
From sandy dunes to rocky passages, pure variety awaits you in Damaraland.
05 Twyfelfontein as UNESCO heritage
05
Twyfelfontein as UNESCO heritage
At the UNESCO World Heritage site Twyfelfontein, you can see rock engravings that are up to 6000 years old and learn about the culture of the Damaras.
Motorcycle Tours
Days 1-11
Off-road motorcycles and a support truck parked below a granite rock formation in the desert at sunset
Windhoek - Transfer and start in Omaruru

Windhoek - Transfer and start in Omaruru

We will pick you up at the airport or - if you are already acclimatized - at the hotel. There will be time for shopping or a late breakfast. To save you the journey over asphalt, gravel road, and fenced farmland, the bus will take you to Omaruru, where the motorcycles are waiting at the River Guesthouse. In Okahandja, we make a stop at the African woodcarving market. This is how your Damaraland motorcycle trip starts in a relaxed way. Accommodation and meals: guesthouse and dinner.

A motorcycle and camping tent pitched beside a granite outcrop at sunset
Omaruru - Offroad in the bush

Omaruru - Offroad in the bush

After a short stage on the gravel road, we turn off for off-road fun on worn Jeep tracks. Dense bush, some sand, and rocky passages make the route varied - true enduro terrain. As we approach the dried-up riverbed, it's time to keep an eye out: Here we look for the first elephants. This is where your enduro really takes off in Damaraland. Accommodation: Camping or luxury tent, breakfast and dinner.

Two enduro riders crossing a dry rocky riverbed beneath layered canyon walls
Damaraland - Drive into Nowhere

Damaraland - Drive into Nowhere

We continue northwest through a Mars-like, bizarre mountain landscape until we reach a dried-up river. Along the way, we stop at petrified trees that were once washed ashore here during a different climatic era. Upon arriving at the dry river, we look out for the legendary desert elephants. This off-road stage of your motorcycle trip through Namibia takes you deep into nowhere. Accommodation and meals: Camping or luxury tent, breakfast and dinner.

Two motorcyclists stopped on an open desert plain below a large mountain
Twyfelfontein - Dunes and Water Crossings

Twyfelfontein - Dunes and Water Crossings

Today we leave the luggage at the campsite and take a round trip. We refuel at a remote gas station. The route is extremely varied: First, you try your hand at a dune, then it's onto jeep tracks through rocky mountains, and some water crossings await you. We take our lunch break at a stone age cave. Dunes and rocks - pure Enduro in Damaraland. Accommodation and meals: camping or luxury tent, breakfast and dinner.

Tour riders on a donkey cart passing a Twyfelfontein road sign in the desert
Brandberg - Rock engravings and off-road stage

Brandberg - Rock engravings and off-road stage

We visit cultural and archaeological highlights. At the UNESCO World Heritage site of Twyfelfontein, you can see rock engravings that are up to six thousand years old and learn how the Damaras lived in the past. After lunch at the Twyfelfontein Lodge, an off-road stage follows up to Brandberg. At the foot of Namibia's highest mountain lies the White Lady Lodge. This Damaraland motorcycle trip combines riding fun with history. Accommodation and meals: camping, luxury tent or room, breakfast and dinner.

A lone enduro rider crossing a desert sand track with flat-topped mountains beyond
Uis - Through the desert landscape

Uis - Through the desert landscape

This stage takes you along the dry river. Wind-eroded rock formations and a grand view over the river valley impress you along the way. We follow the jeep tracks through the Namibian desert landscape to the mining town of Uis. Gravel roads, sand, and rock - your enduro has plenty of work to do here. Accommodation and meals: rooms with breakfast, dinner at cost in the restaurant.

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Three enduro motorcycles and riders on a rocky ridge with granite peaks behind
Spitzkoppe - The Namibian Matterhorn

Spitzkoppe - The Namibian Matterhorn

Today, the Namibian Matterhorn awaits you. From afar, the Spitzkoppe can already be seen, but until then, there is still a varied off-road route ahead of us. In the early afternoon, we will reach the massif and you will have time to explore the natural bridge and the distinctive rock formations. Another highlight of your motorcycle journey through Namibia. Accommodation and meals: Camping or luxury tent with breakfast and dinner.

Three enduro motorcycles parked on a rocky ridge at sunset
Swakopmund - Desert meets Atlantic

Swakopmund - Desert meets Atlantic

The rugged Atlantic coast calls. On the off-road path, you cross the Namib Desert. In the small coastal town of Hentiesbay, we refuel and continue on to Swakopmund. The many good steak and fish restaurants invite you to dinner with fresh Atlantic air. Desert meets sea on your enduro tour through Namibia. Accommodation and meals: rooms with breakfast, dinner at self-cost in the restaurant.

Swakopmund - City and Dunes with the Quad

In the morning you have time to explore the German-influenced town and have breakfast in one of the many cafés. You can visit the museum or the crystal gallery or choose other activities. In the afternoon, you drive through the vast dune area of Swakopmund on the quad - even quad skeptics come back with a grin. A relaxed day on your Damaraland motorcycle trip. Accommodation and meals: Room with breakfast, dinner at cost.

Windhoek - Return to the capital

Today we return to Windhoek. Since the route is a straight asphalt road, we load the motorcycles onto the trailer and take you comfortably to the capital. There will be time for shopping in the city. This is how the off-road part of your motorcycle trip through Namibia ends comfortably. Accommodation and meals: Room with breakfast, dinner at cost in the restaurant (Joes Beerhouse).

Windhoek - Farewell and Journey Home

Today is the time to say goodbye and start the journey home - or, for everyone who hasn't had enough yet, to start a connecting vacation. Cape Town, for example, is just a flight away. We hope your Enduro Namibia Damaraland Tour has sent you home with many off-road memories in your luggage. Until the next adventure in the saddle!

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Verified Reviews

What riders say about Motorcycle-trips in Namibia

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3 reviews

Sebastian S.

The technical preparation and the support during the motorcycle trip in Damaraland, Namibia, were consistently satisfactory. The German-speaking local tour guid...

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Die technische Vorbereitung und der Support während der Motorradreise im Damaraland, Namibia, waren durchweg zufriedenstellend. Der deutschsprachige einheimische Tourguide stellte sicher, dass wir auf jeder Etappe die richtigen GPS-Tracks erhielten, insbesondere bei den anspruchsvollen moto enduro-Strecken durch die steinigen Passagen. Die Verfügbarkeit eines Ersatzmotorrads und der Mechanikerservice trugen dazu bei, eventuelle Probleme schnell zu lösen. Diese Detailgenauigkeit ermöglichte ein fokussiertes Fahren, trotz des hohen Schwierigkeitsgrads der Tour.

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Manuel F.

The organization of this motorcycle tour through Damaraland in Namibia was clearly structured. The daily briefings and the precise route planning ensured a smoo...

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Die Organisation dieser Motorradtour durch das Damaraland in Namibia war klar strukturiert. Die täglichen Briefings und die präzise Routenplanung sorgten für einen reibungslosen Ablauf, insbesondere bei den abenteuerlichen Buschpfaden mit hohem moto enduro-Anteil und den kulturellen Stopps, wie in Twyfelfontein. Die Gruppengröße von maximal 6 Personen ermöglichte individuelle Betreuung.

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Stefan B.

The motorcycle tour through Damaraland in Namibia showed convincing technical preparation. The daily briefings before the stages offered clear GPS tracks, which...

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Die Motorradtour durch das Damaraland in Namibia zeigte eine überzeugende technische Vorbereitung. Die täglichen Briefings vor den Etappen boten klare GPS-Tracks, die besonders in den anspruchsvollen moto enduro-Passagen von Bedeutung waren. Der Einsatz eines Ersatzmotorrads während der Tour stärkte das Sicherheitsgefühl, während der Mechanikerservice für notwendige Unterstützung sorgte. Insgesamt ermöglichte dies eine solide Betreuung auch bei unerwarteten Schwierigkeiten, die aufgrund des hohen Schwierigkeitsgrads und der rauen Landschaften hätten auftreten können.

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PRICE

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€ 3,760 / person

Price Options

per motorcyclist in camping € 3,760
Passenger in the support vehicle € 3,299

Additional Options

Upgrade Lodge & Luxury Camp € 309

Trip includes

  • German-speaking local tour guide
  • Rental motorcycle for the entire tour
  • Spare motorcycle is usually carried along
  • Mechanic service on the way
  • Meals according to the travel description (where a restaurant is available, it is best for everyone to pay for themselves)
  • Overnight stays according to the travel description in fixed accommodations or in tents
  • Camping option: overnight fees (10x tent, 4x inn/hotel double room) and camping equipment
  • Travel security certificate (insolvency protection according to BGB §651r), mandatory for all OVERCROSS tours
  • Is the luggage transported in the support vehicle?
    Yes, your luggage will be transported in the support vehicle, so you can easily travel on the enduro.

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