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!
This 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 or Suzuki DRZs, you 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 adventure? Camaraderie, support and Community among women!
Tour Overview
Namibia: Female Riders Adventure
Total Days: 7 (6 nights)
2027: April 03rd to 9th
2027: August 21st to 27th
Price: € 4,315
Min/Max no. of riders: 6-10
Total kilometers: ~700-850
Roads: 80% dirt/gravel, 20% tar
Visa: 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
Suzuki DRZ 400
Note: The programme shown below is subject to change depending on weather conditions. You are viewing a sample programme.
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 dinner
- All other meals, drinks, activities
- Travel health insurance
- International accident and liability insurance
- Damage excess: 23,400 NAD
- Tips
- Single room supplement
Info Session
Register here for our free 45 minutes info session to get all your questions answered on our women-only dirt and gravel motorbike tour. Meet the guide and the female backup rider.
Wednesday, November 18th, 2026,
7pm (Central European Time)
Tour Organisation Notice
The tour presented here is organized and operated by an experienced third-party provider: Untamed Africa Tours.
I am not the tour operator, but will be joining the trip myself and happily recommend it based on personal experience and enthusiasm. Through this platform, I’m simply looking to connect with like-minded riders who would like to join me on this journey.
All information provided is for general guidance only and does not constitute a travel service or a travel contract. Booking, payment, and the operation of the tour are handled exclusively by the third-party provider, who acts as the sole contractual partner.
KTM 500 or Suzuki DRZ 400
KTM 500: SUPER Light – Easy to handle
The KTM 500 models weigh just 105.5 kg and deliver outstanding performance across all types of terrain, whether you’re riding rocky trails or soft sand. They are an excellent choice for the conditions in Namibia. Thanks to their slim design and low weight, they require less physical effort to handle, which is a major advantage, especially for women looking for a lightweight and agile motorcycle.
And what happens if you happen to drop the bike? No stress! The KTM 500 can take it. Unlike larger adventure bikes, it doesn’t have as much vulnerable plastic bodywork that can easily get damaged in a fall.
In short: lightweight, excellent handling and a robust design make the KTM 500 an ideal choice for riding in Namibia.
KTM 500 seat height
The KTM 500 models have a standard seat height of 960 mm from the factory. With a smaller, average-weight rider, for example, a woman who is 160 cm tall and weighs 60 kg, the effective seat height is reduced to approximately 885 mm once the suspension compresses under the rider’s weight.
By lowering the suspension and fitting a lower seat, the seat height can realistically be reduced to approximately 840–860 mm, depending on the specific setup and the amount of rider sag.
Suzuki DRZ 400: comfortable and smooth throttle response
At just under 150 kg, the Suzuki is heavier than the KTM 500, but it feels very comfortable and smooth to ride, especially when riding seated on long, straight stretches. The throttle response is also slightly smoother and less direct than on the KTM 500, making the Suzuki more relaxed and easier to handle on long gravel and asphalt sections. However, it requires a little more momentum and throttle in more unstable or challenging sections of the trails.
Suzuki DRZ 400 seat height
The Suzuki models have a standard factory seat height of 935 mm.
You have three options to adjust the seat height of the Suzuki: standard seat height, a lower seat, or a lower seat combined with lowered suspension.
We can discuss and decide on the best setup together with you on site, depending on your height, riding experience and personal preferences.
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 Destination
Namibia is a truly breathtaking country, and experiencing it on two wheels takes the adventure to a whole new level.
The tour starts on Namibia’s coast. You’ll be welcomed in Walvis Bay, where you’ll meet your guide and get to know the motorcycles.
The journey then leads you to the highlights of the Skeleton Coast and through the vast landscapes of Damaraland. Along the way, stops include the seal colony at Cape Cross, the famous Brandberg, Spitzkoppe, and the Omaruru Game Reserve.
Join us on a very special adventure and discover the country and its people from a completely different perspective
Tour Programme
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 make our way to the Omaruru Game Reserve, where a wonderful atmosphere awaits you. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to encounter a wide variety of wildlife. 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
In the morning, a safari in the Omaruru Game Reserve awaits you.
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: ~120 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: ~60km
Roads: dirt & gravel
Day 7: Farewell to Namibia
After breakfast (depending on your flight time), you will be taken to Walvis Bay Airport.
