Namibia - Female Riders Adventure
About this Adventure
Namibia – A COUNTRY full of beauty! Experience endless landscapes on a motorcycle. A true adventure on two wheels – exclusively for women!
Our tour promises you a mix of riding, motorcycle workshops, safaris, wildlife encounters and cultural experiences.
You’ll be accompanied by a professional local guide and a female backup rider.
On KTM 500s, we will ride along some of Namibia’s most exciting and picturesque unpaved roads. From the rugged coastline of the Skeleton Coast to the impressive formations of Damaraland, each day reveals a new aspect of Namibia’s diverse charm.
The best part: the tour is tailored for beginner to moderate riding levels. However, we recommend that you complete at least one enduro off-road training course. Of course, a motorcycle license and your own protective gear are required.
Interested in becoming part of this unique motorcycle journey? Camaraderie, support and Community among women!
Tour Overview
Namibia: Female Riders Adventure
Total Days: 7 (6 nights)
2026: September 5th to 11th
Price: € 4,315
Minimum number of participants: 6
Total kilometers: ~700
Roads: 80% dirt/gravel, 20% tar
Visa: From 1st April 2025 most EU nationals need to apply for a 30 day visa online (~USD 80).
Riding Level
Accomodation
Lodges & Hotels, shared double room
1 night of camping (single tent)
Motorbikes
KTM 500
Note: This journey is not suitable for individuals with limited mobility.
The itinerary shown below is subject to change depending on weather conditions. You are viewing a sample itinerary.
What's included?
- Airport transfer to/from Walvis Bay
- Motorcycle rental, fuel
- English-speaking guide
- German-speaking, female co-guide
- Support vehicle for your luggage, tools, spare motorcycle, first aid kit, cold drinks, driver/technician
- Accomodation as stated
- Camping gear, tent (1 night)
- All meals during the tour
- Non-alcoholic beverages with meals
- Water during the tour
- Offroad (dirt/gravel/sand) training tips
- National Park entrance fees, game drive, cultural tour in a Bushman Village
What's included?
- Airport transfer to/from Walvis Bay
- Motorcycle rental, fuel
- English-speaking guide
- German-speaking, female co-guide
- Support vehicle for your luggage, tools, spare motorcycle, first aid kit, cold drinks, driver/technician
- Accomodation as stated
- Camping gear, tent (1 night)
- All meals during the tour
- Non-alcoholic beverages with meals
- Water during the tour
- Offroad (dirt/gravel/sand) training tips
- National Park entrance fees, game drive, cultural tour in a Bushman Village
What's excluded?
- Flights to/from Namibia
- Visa fees
- Motorcycle protective gear
- Welcome and farewell dinner
- All other meals, drinks, activities
- Travel health insurance
- International accident and liability insurance
- Damage excess: 1,000 USD in cash
- Tips
- Single room supplement
Why the KTM 500 is perfect
SUPER LIGHT WEIGHT – EASY TO HANDLE
The KTM 500 models are incredibly lightweight at just 105.5 kg, offering outstanding handling across various terrains, from rocky trails to soft sand dunes, while also being easy to maintain. She is practically perfect for the conditions in Namibia. The smooth and controlled power delivery makes it a comfortable and safe bike to ride, especially for riders who may prefer smaller or lighter machines. Thanks to its slim design and low weight, the bike requires less physical effort, which is particularly beneficial for women who are looking for a motorcycle that’s easy to maneuver.
In case of a minor tip-over, the KTM 500 sustains little damage, as it doesn’t have as many fragile plastic or cosmetic components compared to larger adventure bikes. This makes it perfect for those seeking a rugged yet easily controllable machine.
In summary, the combination of light weight, easy handling, and durable construction makes the KTM 500 an excellent choice, particularly for women looking for a powerful yet manageable motorcycle.
Seat Height
The KTM 500 models have a seat height of 900mm. When a shorter, average-weight woman (e.g., around 160 cm tall) sits on the bike, the seat height reduces to 880mm.
These bikes are ultralight (105 kg), making them easier to handle compared to larger adventure bikes.
For shorter women who may have concerns, we will be including a workshop focused on mounting and dismounting techniques – even when you can’t reach the ground with both feet. Since our group will be women-only and open to all skill levels, our atmosphere is designed to be supportive and considerate, ensuring we help each other out. We hope this eases any concerns you may have.
Good to know
MENTAL STRENGTH
You don’t have to be a professional on our tour. What matters most is staying calm in tricky moments. It’s perfectly fine if you take a spill. You’re never alone – we support each other every step of the way.
SAFETY
Our tour prioritizes comfort and safety. The support vehicle is always with us. There is always an “exit option” if someone isn’t feeling well.
AFRICA
Be patient with Africa. Not everything is always available, and sometimes things take longer than expected. There may be power or Wifi outages. But the warmth and friendliness of the people make up for it.
PACK LIGHT
Each of us gets a small box, which is transported by the support vehicle. The box only has space for the essentials. We don’t need a lot of outfit changes – you can be comfortable in the evening without packing too much.
Your Travel Destination
Namibia is a breathtaking country and experiencing it on two wheels is an entirely different adventure. Begin your tour along the Namibian coast. You’ll be welcomed in Walvis Bay, where you’ll meet your guide and get acquainted with the motorcycles.
The tour will take you to the highlights of the Skeleton Coast and through Damaraland. Your stops will include the seal colony at Cape Cross, the famous Brandberg, Spitzkoppe, and the Omaruru Game Reserve.
Join us on this special adventure. The tour is designed so that even those at a beginner level can participate.
Your Tailor-Made Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival & Welcome in Walvis Bay
You will be picked up from Walvis Bay Airport and taken to your accommodation.
Walvis Bay is easily accessible via the international airport in Johannesburg or Cape Town (South Africa).
In the evening, we will head to a restaurant for a joint dinner (not included).
Day 2: Getting comfortable & Ride to Cape Cross
First on the agenda is getting comfortable on the motorcycle. You’ll receive a brief orientation along with tips and tricks for riding on unpaved roads.
Our ride takes us past a dune belt, and onward to the German-influenced town of Swakopmund. We will make a short stop to visit the Zeila shipwreck before continuing to Henties Bay and then along the salt roads to Cape Cross. Here, you can walk through the seal colony. We’ll stay overnight at the Cape Cross Lodge.
Distance today: ~170 km
Roads: Tarmac, salt roads, gravel, sand
Day 3: On to Brandberg
We will ride along winding roads through Damaraland to Brandberg, located in the Erongo region. Overnight accommodations will be at the White Lady Lodge. Your guide will be on hand with riding tips throughout the day.
Distance today: ~200 km
Roads: Tarmac, graded gravel, corrugated gravel
Day 4: Omaruru Game Reserve
From Brandberg, we’ll head to the Omaruru Game Reserve, where an afternoon safari awaits us. Here, you will have the opportunity for many wildlife encounters. We’ll spend the night at a lodge of the same name, which boasts a wonderful ambiance.
Distance today: ~180 km
Roads: Gravel/Dirt (unpaved)
Day 5: Through the Erongo Mountains to Spitzkoppe
Continuing from Omaruru to Spitzkoppe, we will pass through the Erongo mountains. We will visit a Bushman village of the San people. Along the way, we may encounter wildlife, so we will ride at a slower pace today.
For the night, something truly special awaits: camping under the starry sky. Be enchanted by the night sky and the wild nature of Namibia.
Distance today: ~100 km
Roads: different types of gravel and dirt roads
Day 6: Moon Valley & Goanikontes
Today is our last riding day. After riding our motorcycles through the so-called “Moon Valley” (which looks like a lunar landscape) to Goanikontes, we’ll spend the night in a luxury camp and have our farewell dinner at the family-run restaurant there.
Distance today: ~50km
Roads: dirt & gravel
Day 7: Farewell to Namibia
After breakfast (depending on your flight time), you will be taken to Walvis Bay Airport.
