8-Day Motorcycle Tour | Namibia – Skeleton Coast & Damaraland Adventure

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Overview

Ride Namibia the way it’s meant to be ridden.

This 8-day off-road motorcycle tour is a pure enduro-style adventure across the Skeleton Coast, Damaraland, and Erongo Mountains, designed for riders who want to leave comfort behind and chase real terrain.

Expect deep sand, endless gravel, coastal tracks, and remote desert riding. From Dakar-style dunes near Walvis Bay to the foggy Atlantic coastline and the raw isolation of Damaraland, every day is built around riding.

This is not a sightseeing tour.
This is focused, technical, and raw adventure riding in one of the most untouched regions on earth.

Highlights

Ride a KTM 500 EXC-F on true enduro terrain
Conquer Dakar-style dunes along the Atlantic coast
Explore the surreal Moon Landscape & Welwitschia plains
Ride through Erongo Mountains & granite formations
Experience the wild Skeleton Coast & seal colonies
Pass the iconic Zeila shipwreck
Cross remote Damaraland & Messum Crater
Spot wildlife at Omaruru Game Lodge

Key information

Total Distance

1080 KM

Comfort Rating

4/10

Duration

8 Days

Tour Availability

All Year Round

Min. Group Size

4 Riders

Max. Group size

12 Riders

Bike Type

Enduro

Difficulty Level

Advanced

Pillion Friendly?

No

Terrain

90% Unpaved, Desert, Gravel, Mountain Passes

Special Feature

includes-guide, mechanic-support, Limited Spots, New Tour

Support level

Local Guide, Mechanic Support, Medical Support, Trip Manager
Day 1 – Arrival in Walvis Bay

Arrive at Walvis Bay International Airport and transfer to Pelican Bay Hotel.

Take time to recover from travel, meet the group, and prepare for the ride ahead. Depending on arrival time, enjoy a walk along the lagoon, where flamingos gather in the shallow waters, or relax with a drink overlooking the Atlantic.

Overnight: Pelican Bay Hotel


Day 2 – Walvis Bay - Goanikontes Oasis (±160–200 km)

The ride begins immediately with real sand riding in the coastal dunes — a playground often used by Dakar rally drivers.

From the dunes, transition into the surreal Moon Landscape, where eroded ridges and valleys create an almost otherworldly setting. Pass ancient Welwitschia plants, some hundreds of years old, before reaching the green contrast of Goanikontes Oasis.

Overnight: Goanikontes Oasis Lodge


Day 3 – Goanikontes - Erongo Rocks (±160–200 km)

Leave the oasis behind and head inland across wide gravel plains toward the Erongo Mountains.

The terrain gradually shifts into rocky tracks and winding routes between massive granite formations. The area offers opportunities for short walks and panoramic viewpoints, with changing light bringing out the colors of the rock formations.

Overnight: Erongo Rocks Campsite


Day 4 – Erongo - Omaruru Game Lodge (±160–200 km)

Start the day with a Bushman village visit, gaining insight into traditional tracking techniques, survival skills, and cultural storytelling.

Continue riding toward Omaruru, where the landscape opens up into wildlife territory. In the afternoon, enjoy time at the lodge’s waterhole or join a guided game drive, with chances to spot rhinos, giraffes, and other plains animals.

Overnight: Omaruru Game Lodge


Day 5 – Omaruru - Brandberg / White Lady Lodge (±160–200 km)

Ride north into the remote expanse of Damaraland, one of Namibia’s most untouched regions.

Pass near the vast Messum Crater, a collapsed volcanic basin surrounded by desert silence and scattered Welwitschia plants. Continue into the Ugab River valley, with Brandberg Mountain rising dramatically above the landscape.

Overnight: White Lady Lodge (Brandberg)


Day 6 – Brandberg - Cape Cross (±160–200 km)

Turn west toward the Atlantic, riding through remote terrain until the desert meets the ocean.

Arrive at Cape Cross, home to one of the largest Cape fur seal colonies in the world. Walk along the boardwalks among thousands of seals and take in the raw energy of the Skeleton Coast.

Overnight: Cape Cross Lodge


Day 7 – Cape Cross - Walvis Bay (±160–200 km)

Follow the iconic coastal salt road, riding between dunes and the Atlantic Ocean.

Pass the haunting Zeila shipwreck, a rusted relic stranded along the coastline. Continue via Swakopmund, where you’ll stop for lunch before completing the final stretch back to Walvis Bay.

Return the bikes and close the journey with a final evening together.

Overnight: Pelican Bay Hotel


Day 8 – Departure

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for departure.

Leave Namibia with the dust still on your gear and a full set of unforgettable off-road memories.

Program/Tour Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival in Walvis Bay

Arrive at Walvis Bay International Airport and transfer to Pelican Bay Hotel.

Take time to recover from travel, meet the group, and prepare for the ride ahead. Depending on arrival time, enjoy a walk along the lagoon, where flamingos gather in the shallow waters, or relax with a drink overlooking the Atlantic.

Overnight: Pelican Bay Hotel


Day 2 – Walvis Bay - Goanikontes Oasis (±160–200 km)

The ride begins immediately with real sand riding in the coastal dunes — a playground often used by Dakar rally drivers.

From the dunes, transition into the surreal Moon Landscape, where eroded ridges and valleys create an almost otherworldly setting. Pass ancient Welwitschia plants, some hundreds of years old, before reaching the green contrast of Goanikontes Oasis.

Overnight: Goanikontes Oasis Lodge


Day 3 – Goanikontes - Erongo Rocks (±160–200 km)

Leave the oasis behind and head inland across wide gravel plains toward the Erongo Mountains.

The terrain gradually shifts into rocky tracks and winding routes between massive granite formations. The area offers opportunities for short walks and panoramic viewpoints, with changing light bringing out the colors of the rock formations.

Overnight: Erongo Rocks Campsite


Day 4 – Erongo - Omaruru Game Lodge (±160–200 km)

Start the day with a Bushman village visit, gaining insight into traditional tracking techniques, survival skills, and cultural storytelling.

Continue riding toward Omaruru, where the landscape opens up into wildlife territory. In the afternoon, enjoy time at the lodge’s waterhole or join a guided game drive, with chances to spot rhinos, giraffes, and other plains animals.

Overnight: Omaruru Game Lodge


Day 5 – Omaruru - Brandberg / White Lady Lodge (±160–200 km)

Ride north into the remote expanse of Damaraland, one of Namibia’s most untouched regions.

Pass near the vast Messum Crater, a collapsed volcanic basin surrounded by desert silence and scattered Welwitschia plants. Continue into the Ugab River valley, with Brandberg Mountain rising dramatically above the landscape.

Overnight: White Lady Lodge (Brandberg)


Day 6 – Brandberg - Cape Cross (±160–200 km)

Turn west toward the Atlantic, riding through remote terrain until the desert meets the ocean.

Arrive at Cape Cross, home to one of the largest Cape fur seal colonies in the world. Walk along the boardwalks among thousands of seals and take in the raw energy of the Skeleton Coast.

Overnight: Cape Cross Lodge


Day 7 – Cape Cross - Walvis Bay (±160–200 km)

Follow the iconic coastal salt road, riding between dunes and the Atlantic Ocean.

Pass the haunting Zeila shipwreck, a rusted relic stranded along the coastline. Continue via Swakopmund, where you’ll stop for lunch before completing the final stretch back to Walvis Bay.

Return the bikes and close the journey with a final evening together.

Overnight: Pelican Bay Hotel


Day 8 – Departure

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for departure.

Leave Namibia with the dust still on your gear and a full set of unforgettable off-road memories.

Accommodation on this tour is a mix of comfortable lodges and remote desert stays, carefully selected to match the route and riding intensity.

You’ll stay in locations such as Pelican Bay Hotel (Walvis Bay), Goanikontes Oasis, Omaruru Game Lodge, Brandberg White Lady Lodge, and Cape Cross Lodge.

Expect:

  • Comfortable lodge stays with private or shared rooms
  • Unique locations in remote desert and coastal environments
  • A mix of mid-range comfort and more basic wilderness stays
  • Selected nights in more rugged settings aligned with the off-road nature of the tour

After long riding days, these stays offer the right balance between recovery, atmosphere, and adventure.

Accommodation on this tour is a mix of comfortable lodges and remote desert stays, carefully selected to match the route and riding intensity.

You’ll stay in locations such as Pelican Bay Hotel (Walvis Bay), Goanikontes Oasis, Omaruru Game Lodge, Brandberg White Lady Lodge, and Cape Cross Lodge.

Expect:

  • Comfortable lodge stays with private or shared rooms
  • Unique locations in remote desert and coastal environments
  • A mix of mid-range comfort and more basic wilderness stays
  • Selected nights in more rugged settings aligned with the off-road nature of the tour

After long riding days, these stays offer the right balance between recovery, atmosphere, and adventure.

KTM 500 EXC-F Motorcycle
Fuel for the entire tour
Accommodation throughout the trip
Meals (except first & last dinner)
Experienced local guide
Selected cultural visits (Bushman experience)
Wildlife experience (Omaruru Game Lodge / safari elements)
Airport transfers (Walvis Bay)
Flights
Travel & riding insurance
Riding gear
Alcoholic drinks & personal expenses
Visa costs
KTM 500 EXC-F Motorcycle
Fuel for the entire tour
Accommodation throughout the trip
Meals (except first & last dinner)
Experienced local guide
Selected cultural visits (Bushman experience)
Wildlife experience (Omaruru Game Lodge / safari elements)
Airport transfers (Walvis Bay)
Flights
Travel & riding insurance
Riding gear
Alcoholic drinks & personal expenses
Visa costs
Start your adventure in walvis bay and follow the exciting itinerary that is listed above!
Start your adventure in walvis bay and follow the exciting itinerary that is listed above!

Riding Conditions
This is a true off-road tour with deep sand, gravel tracks, and remote desert terrain. Expect minimal pavement and constantly changing surfaces.


Daily Riding
Average riding distances are 160–200 km per day, with 5–7 hours in the saddle depending on terrain and conditions.


Skill Level
This tour is advanced level. Riders should have solid off-road / enduro experience and be confident riding in sand and remote environments.


Weather & Environment
Namibia offers a dry desert climate with warm days and cooler mornings and evenings. Conditions can be harsh, adding to the expedition feel.


Motorcycle
You’ll ride a KTM 500 EXC-F, a lightweight, high-performance enduro bike built for technical terrain, sand riding, and long off-road days.


Support & Safety
A full support vehicle follows the group, including:

  • Mechanic support
  • Luggage transport
  • Backup for riders if needed
Key Information
Day 1 – Arrival in Walvis Bay

Arrive at Walvis Bay International Airport and transfer to Pelican Bay Hotel.

Take time to recover from travel, meet the group, and prepare for the ride ahead. Depending on arrival time, enjoy a walk along the lagoon, where flamingos gather in the shallow waters, or relax with a drink overlooking the Atlantic.

Overnight: Pelican Bay Hotel


Day 2 – Walvis Bay - Goanikontes Oasis (±160–200 km)

The ride begins immediately with real sand riding in the coastal dunes — a playground often used by Dakar rally drivers.

From the dunes, transition into the surreal Moon Landscape, where eroded ridges and valleys create an almost otherworldly setting. Pass ancient Welwitschia plants, some hundreds of years old, before reaching the green contrast of Goanikontes Oasis.

Overnight: Goanikontes Oasis Lodge


Day 3 – Goanikontes - Erongo Rocks (±160–200 km)

Leave the oasis behind and head inland across wide gravel plains toward the Erongo Mountains.

The terrain gradually shifts into rocky tracks and winding routes between massive granite formations. The area offers opportunities for short walks and panoramic viewpoints, with changing light bringing out the colors of the rock formations.

Overnight: Erongo Rocks Campsite


Day 4 – Erongo - Omaruru Game Lodge (±160–200 km)

Start the day with a Bushman village visit, gaining insight into traditional tracking techniques, survival skills, and cultural storytelling.

Continue riding toward Omaruru, where the landscape opens up into wildlife territory. In the afternoon, enjoy time at the lodge’s waterhole or join a guided game drive, with chances to spot rhinos, giraffes, and other plains animals.

Overnight: Omaruru Game Lodge


Day 5 – Omaruru - Brandberg / White Lady Lodge (±160–200 km)

Ride north into the remote expanse of Damaraland, one of Namibia’s most untouched regions.

Pass near the vast Messum Crater, a collapsed volcanic basin surrounded by desert silence and scattered Welwitschia plants. Continue into the Ugab River valley, with Brandberg Mountain rising dramatically above the landscape.

Overnight: White Lady Lodge (Brandberg)


Day 6 – Brandberg - Cape Cross (±160–200 km)

Turn west toward the Atlantic, riding through remote terrain until the desert meets the ocean.

Arrive at Cape Cross, home to one of the largest Cape fur seal colonies in the world. Walk along the boardwalks among thousands of seals and take in the raw energy of the Skeleton Coast.

Overnight: Cape Cross Lodge


Day 7 – Cape Cross - Walvis Bay (±160–200 km)

Follow the iconic coastal salt road, riding between dunes and the Atlantic Ocean.

Pass the haunting Zeila shipwreck, a rusted relic stranded along the coastline. Continue via Swakopmund, where you’ll stop for lunch before completing the final stretch back to Walvis Bay.

Return the bikes and close the journey with a final evening together.

Overnight: Pelican Bay Hotel


Day 8 – Departure

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for departure.

Leave Namibia with the dust still on your gear and a full set of unforgettable off-road memories.

Riding Conditions
This is a true off-road tour with deep sand, gravel tracks, and remote desert terrain. Expect minimal pavement and constantly changing surfaces.


Daily Riding
Average riding distances are 160–200 km per day, with 5–7 hours in the saddle depending on terrain and conditions.


Skill Level
This tour is advanced level. Riders should have solid off-road / enduro experience and be confident riding in sand and remote environments.


Weather & Environment
Namibia offers a dry desert climate with warm days and cooler mornings and evenings. Conditions can be harsh, adding to the expedition feel.


Motorcycle
You’ll ride a KTM 500 EXC-F, a lightweight, high-performance enduro bike built for technical terrain, sand riding, and long off-road days.


Support & Safety
A full support vehicle follows the group, including:

  • Mechanic support
  • Luggage transport
  • Backup for riders if needed
Untamed Africa Tours specializes in premium motorcycle adventure tours across Southern Africa, including Namibia, Botswana, and Zambia. Their tours combine remote off-road riding, iconic landscapes, and wildlife-rich regions such as the Okavango Delta and Victoria Falls. With experienced local guides and full support, they offer high-impact, expedition-style adventures for riders seeking something truly unique.
Untamed Africa Tours specializes in premium motorcycle adventure tours across Southern Africa, including Namibia, Botswana, and Zambia. Their tours combine remote off-road riding, iconic landscapes, and wildlife-rich regions such as the Okavango Delta and Victoria Falls. With experienced local guides and full support, they offer high-impact, expedition-style adventures for riders seeking something truly unique.

Tour Information & Request

From: USD 4066
Per rider (incl. bike rental)

Starting Point

walvis bay

Motorcycle

KTM 500 EXC-F

Upcoming Departures

✔ No upfront payment required — pay after confirmation

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