Klaus M.
The tour through Namibia offers a well-thought-out itinerary that makes it possible to experience the different facets of the country. Particularly to be highli...
MOTORCYCLE-TOURS · NAMIBIA
Namibia Motorcycle Tour 14 Days | Best of Namibia
The namibia motorcycle tour 14 days covers 2,500 km across the full width of Namibia: Etosha game country, Twyfelfontein rock art, Brandberg, Swakopmund coast, Sossusvlei dunes, and the Kalahari.
How long?
14 Days
When?
Winter, Spring, Autumn
Price
$ 5,117
/ Person
The Journey
Best of Namibia: 14 Days, 2,500 km Gravel
The best of namibia motorcycle tour starts with airport pickup at Hosea Kutako (WDH) and motorcycle handover in Windhoek on Day 1. Day 2 heads north through Okahandja to Omaruru on the first namibia gravel tour sections. From Omaruru the route tracks through Outjo to Etosha for two days in game country, then west into Damaraland and Twyfelfontein. The Namib crossing lands in Swakopmund for two nights, then south through Namib Naukluft to Sossusvlei. The kalahari motorcycle tour leg closes the circuit east from Solitaire before the return to Windhoek on Day 13.
Key Highlights of the Trip
Key Highlights of the Trip
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Beginner-accessible route
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Beginner-accessible route
This namibia beginner motorcycle tour is rated skill level 1. Gravel makes up 95% of the route, but gradient and surface are manageable. Prior highway experience is enough — the guide adjusts pace and beginners improve fast.
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All five major regions
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All five major regions
The best of namibia motorcycle tour covers Etosha, Sossusvlei, Brandberg, Swakopmund, and the Kalahari in a single 14-day loop. Most guided namibia circuits pick 2–3 of these; this one runs all five without backtracking.
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Etosha full safari day
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Etosha full safari day
The etosha motorcycle tour day runs by 4x4 ranger vehicle inside the park. In August and September, lion, elephant, rhino, cheetah, and leopard concentrate around Etosha's pan waterholes. Safari fees are included.
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Sossusvlei Dead Vlei
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Sossusvlei Dead Vlei
Day 11 of this namibia gravel tour reaches Sossusvlei by shuttle from Sesriem. Dead Vlei's 900-year-old camelthorn trees stand on a white clay floor between 300 m dunes — most photographed landscape in Namibia.
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Desert camp nights
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Desert camp nights
This namibia motorcycle safari includes two remote camp nights: a candlelight dinner in a Namib farm gorge and a Kalahari campfire with the Southern Cross overhead. Accommodation and dinner included both nights.
Namibia
The namibia motorcycle tour 14 days circuit covers 2,500 km across the full width of Namibia on 95% gravel and dirt roads. Skill level 1 — beginner-accessible throughout.
Days 1–14
Windhoek – Arrival & Handover
Airport pickup at Hosea Kutako International (WDH) and 45 km transfer to Windhoek. Motorcycle handover and group briefing at the hotel. Time to exchange currency, buy sunscreen and a local SIM, and pick up Biltong for the road. Tomorrow the namibia motorcycle tour 14 days heads north into the bush — today is orientation and preparation. Breakfast and dinner included.
Windhoek – Omaruru
First riding day of the best of namibia motorcycle tour. The route heads north through Okahandja — stop at the large wood-carving market on the main road — then continues to Omaruru, the centre of Namibian arts. The first namibia gravel tour sections begin north of Okahandja. Overnight at the River Guesthouse in Omaruru. Breakfast and dinner included.
Omaruru – Outjo
Heading toward Etosha. The landscape opens into savanna and farmland as the route tracks north through Kalkfeld to Outjo. A brief stop at a local German farm breaks the morning stage. The Outjo Café is a tradition: Black Forest cake before the game country stretch. Early dinner and an early night — tomorrow requires a pre-sunrise start for the etosha motorcycle tour day. Breakfast and dinner included.
Etosha National Park Safari
The etosha motorcycle tour day. Motorcycles are not permitted inside Etosha National Park — the group transfers by 4x4 ranger vehicle for a full-day game drive. The reason becomes clear quickly: lion, elephant, rhino, cheetah, giraffe, zebra, and wildebeest move freely across the pan. The Okaukuejo waterhole is floodlit at night for viewing from the camp perimeter. Return to Outjo for the second night. Breakfast and dinner included.
Outjo – Twyfelfontein
Leaving the game country behind, the route heads west toward Damaraland on namibia gravel tour tracks. The landscape transitions from acacia savanna to rocky semi-desert. Optional stop at the Petrified Forest north of Khorixas. The approach to Twyfelfontein opens onto a dramatic panoramic viewpoint at the Sundowner spot — the guide calls a stop here every departure. Breakfast and dinner included.
Twyfelfontein UNESCO – Brandberg
Morning at the UNESCO World Heritage Site. A Damara village demonstration shows traditional fire-starting and craft techniques. The Twyfelfontein rock engravings — over 2,500 carved panels across sun-bleached dolerite slabs — were made by San people over a period stretching back 6,000 years. A licensed guide leads the group on foot. Afternoon ride to Brandberg, Namibia's highest peak at 2,573 m. The White Lady Lodge sits at its foot by a dry river. Breakfast and dinner included.
Brandberg – Swakopmund Coast
The Namib crossing. The route descends from the central plateau into the Dorob National Park coastal zone. Adventure riding namibia at its most cinematic: the temperature drops 15°C within 30 km of the Atlantic as the Benguela fog belt rolls in from the sea. Fuel and a brief stop at Henties Bay on the Skeleton Coast, then south along the coast road to Swakopmund. Breakfast included; dinner at a waterfront restaurant at your own expense.
Questions about the tour itinerary?
Our tour guide is happy to answer any questions about the day-by-day route, stops, and details.
Swakopmund – Rest Day
Rest day in Swakopmund. The town retains a distinct German colonial character — Wilhelmine architecture, bakeries, and a busy waterfront. Options include a catamaran trip to see dolphins and seals at Walvis Bay, a scenic flight over the Sossusvlei dunes, or a quad bike run through the Swakopmund dune belt. Museum, crystal gallery, and aquarium for a quieter day. Breakfast included; all meals at own expense.
Namib Naukluft – Desert Farm
Refreshed and back in the saddle. The route cuts south through the Namib Naukluft National Park on namibia gravel tour tracks through one of the world's oldest deserts. The destination is a remote private farm surrounded by rugged mountains — a genuine off-grid overnight. Candlelight dinner in the farm gorge. Breakfast and dinner included.
Namib Farm – Sesriem
South toward Sesriem on lonely gravel. The desert petrol station at Solitaire appears after 120 km of near-empty road — famous for its apple crumble and the wrecks in the yard. A brief stop, then the final run into Sesriem, base camp for tomorrow's sossusvlei motorcycle tour day. The Sesriem Canyon is a short walk from the camp — a 30-metre deep slot cut through the red sandstone. Breakfast and dinner included.
Sossusvlei – Dead Vlei
The sossusvlei motorcycle tour day. Motorcycles are not permitted beyond the 2WD car park — the group uses the park shuttle into Dead Vlei and Big Daddy dune. Dead Vlei: a white clay pan floor, 900-year-old camelthorn trees, and 300 m dunes above. The light shifts from pink to orange between 06:30 and 08:30 — the guide times the shuttle accordingly. Sesriem Canyon visit rounds off the afternoon. Breakfast and dinner included.
Namib to Kalahari
The namibia motorcycle safari transitions from Namib desert to Kalahari. The route climbs to a high plateau on winding tracks with multiple viewpoints across the yellow grasslands and red dunes. By evening the group reaches a private Kalahari farm for the kalahari motorcycle tour camp night. Sundowner by the campfire, dinner under the stars, Southern Cross visible from 21:00. Breakfast and dinner included.
Kalahari – Windhoek Return
The final riding day. Red dunes and dry riverbeds carry the route north on the last 300 km of namibia full circuit motorcycle tracks toward Windhoek. Arrival mid-afternoon for showers and a group farewell dinner at Joe's Beerhouse — Windhoek's most reliable post-expedition meal. Breakfast included; dinner at the restaurant, price paid individually.
Windhoek – Departure
Departure day. Free morning in Windhoek until your flight. Motorcycle handover and final paperwork before airport transfer. The namibia motorcycle tour 14 days covers 2,500 km of the country's most varied terrain — from Etosha game country to Sossusvlei dunes to Kalahari grasslands. Transfer to Hosea Kutako airport included.
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Verified Reviews
What participants say about Motorcycle-tours in Namibia
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Peter H.
The Moto Enduro-Tour through Namibia focuses on advanced riders who travel over 2,500 kilometers through various regions. The challenging routes, especially in...
Klaus K.
The group dynamics on this motorcycle tour through Namibia were challenging, especially due to the advanced level of difficulty. The constant switching between...
PRICE
from
$ 5,117
/ person
Price Options
Camping & Hotel
$ 5,117
Only hotel
$ 5,996
Additional Options
Passenger Camping and Hotel
/ Person
$ 3,826
co-driver Only Hotel
/ Person
$ 4,648
Trip includes
- Rental motorcycle: Honda XR650R, KTM LC4, BMW X-Challenge, or Suzuki DR650SE
- Support vehicle with refrigerator for luggage, food, and spares
- Replacement motorcycle if needed
- Catering as described in the daily itinerary
- Accommodation as per itinerary (camping or optional lodge)
- Tour folder with route maps and daily briefings
- Travel security certificate (insolvency protection per BGB §651r)
FAQS
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Yes — this is the most namibia beginner motorcycle tour-friendly circuit in the Overcross portfolio. Skill level 1. Around 95% of the route uses gravel roads, but gradients and surface conditions are manageable with basic highway riding experience. The guide sets a pace the group agrees on each morning.
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Your luggage travels in the support vehicle throughout. The vehicle also carries a refrigerator for food and drinks, spare parts, and tools for the full namibia full circuit motorcycle journey. You ride with a daypack only.
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The namibia motorcycle rental fleet for this tour includes Honda XR650R, KTM LC4, BMW X-Challenge, and Suzuki DR650SE — enduro and dual-sport models suited to namibia gravel tour terrain. Contact Overcross before booking to confirm model availability for your departure date.
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A category A motorcycle licence from your home country plus an International Driving Permit (IDP) are required. Namibia drives on the left. The IDP must be carried alongside your national licence at all times during the adventure riding namibia circuit.
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Included: namibia motorcycle rental with insurance, support vehicle with refrigerator, replacement motorcycle, catering as described per day, accommodation (camping or optional lodge), tour folder, and travel security certificate (insolvency protection per BGB §651r). Excluded: insurance deductible deposit, drinks, fuel, and personal expenses.
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The namibia motorcycle safari includes two camp nights — a candlelight dinner in the Namib farm gorge and a campfire sundowner in the Kalahari. Other nights use a mix of guesthouses and lodges. Lodges can be substituted for camping nights at extra cost on request.
OVERCROSS note on itinerary
The above travel description is a non-binding online proposal and does not represent a binding travel itinerary. We expressly reserve the right to make changes to the route, schedule, and accommodations (§ 651d BGB in conjunction with Art. 250 EGBGB). The terms and conditions of OVERCROSS apply.Terms and Conditions of OVERCROSS
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