Day 1: Arrival in Cape Town - The Mother City Day 2: We ride north along the West Coast, testing our gravel riding skills along the way to arrive in Lamberts Bay for an authentic West Coast experience. Day 3: We head north through the harsh but beautiful Namaqualand region and cross the Orange River into Namibia. Day 4: We ride along the Orange River and through the Namibian Richtersveldt to arrive in Aus Day 5: We ride to Luderitz, the coastal town pressed against the desert dunes. We explore Kolmanskop, the ghost mining town of yester year. On our way back to Aus we pay a visit to Garub and with a bit of luck we may spot the feral desert horses. Day 6: The journey continues north through beautiful harsh landscapes to Sesriem that borders the red Namib dunes and Namib Naukluft Park. Day 7: We visit the Namib Naukluft Park and experience the desert at Sossusvlei and Dooievlei. Time permitting, we walk through the Sesriem Canyon. We ride to Solitaire. Day 8: The journey continues through beautiful landscapes. We stop at the Kuiseb Canyon and explore the "Henno Martin" shelter on foot. We arrive in the colonial town of Swakopmund - "Little Germany by the Sea" to experience the culture for two days. Day 9: A leisure day in Swakopmund to explore the town, "moon landscape", Welwitchia Route or riding quad bikes in the surrounding dunes Day 10: We head for Windhoek, but detour first to pay a visit to the iconical Spitzkoppe mountains. Day 11: From Windhoek we head south and detour to Gochas to experience the Kalahari desert. Day 12: The tour would not be complete without a visit to the majestic Fish River Canyon, second in size only to the Grand Canyon. Day 13: We head for the border and back in South Africa where we stop for the night in the Vredendal region. Day 14: We arrive in Cape Town Day 15: "Au Revoir" Cape Town .	Tour duration: 15 days (14 nights and 13 days bike rental) Arrival & Departure Cities: Cape Town Rating : "Gravel Travel" - Previous experience essential Total distance: 4 450 km approximately Average daily distance: 345 km per day approximately Rate: Valid from January 2011 (subject to change) From - R 39 000.00 per rider sharing and R 17 900.00 per pillion (BMW F650 GS) Single Accommodation Supplement - R 4 000.00 per rider Tour with own motorcycle - R 23 500.00 per rider sharing Tour includes the use of a support vehicle Upgrade to BMW F800GS & R1200GS available on request The rate quoted is a nett rate based on a minimum of 6 participants. Should there be less participants moto-africa.com reserves the right to cancel the tour Departure date: 29 March, 2012, 19 September 2012 or on request
Highlights: Luderitz Town Kolmanskop ghost town Wild horses at Garub Namib Naukluft Park visit - Sossusvlei, Dooievlei & Sesriem Canyon Swakopmund Moonlandscape Spitzkoppe Mountains Fish River Canyon Numerous Mountain passes Included in the package are the following: Accommodation (3 & 4 star or best available in remote destinations) - 14 x bed and breakfast Dinners x 3 Transfer to and from airport for groups Bike rental x 13 days - base model is a BMW F650 GSII - twin cylinder model (upgrades available) Unlimited mileage unless otherwise indicated Top case Back up vehicle which will also transport limited luggage per participant Comprehensive motorcycle insurance Guide on motorcycle Map Entrance to: Kolmanskop Ghost Town- Luderitz Wild Horses - Garub Namib Naukluft Part Visit - Sesriem, Sossusvlei, Dooievlei Welwitchia Route - Moon Landscape Fish River Canyon entrance
Excluded from the package are the following: Airfares from and to home Support vehicle* Toll Fees All activities listed as optional Meals - Lunch and non specified dinners Drinks Fuel Gratuities Refundable bike and equipment deposit Helmet and riding gear rental Road taxes payable at the Namibian Border Bike accessories rental Visa for Namibia - if required Own personal insurance Medical insurance Travel insurance