Meals

All breakfasts, two lunches, five dinners are included. When staying at campsites, our guides cook for you. These will be hearty meals cooked over an open fire; expect braai (barbecue), potjie (stew) and stir fries for dinner. Breakfasts are continental and usually consist of cereals, coffee, yoghurt, muesli, fresh fruit or the occasional fried breakfast. For lunch, expect a good selection of sandwich ingredients such as cheese and cold meats plus pasta and salads. Our support vehicle carries a good selection of snacks and drinks, which are available to access every 9mi (15km) or so when the group stops. Vegetarians can be catered for but please inform us before departure of any special dietary requests.

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Transport

The support vehicle normally used for trip is a specially modified safari truck with ten to twelve seats for clients. Seating is forward facing and the windows are large and easy to open. Smaller groups may be in a Hilux/Land Cruiser. People are expected to move around to permit everyone a chance to have a window seat. There is plenty of legroom and packing space as well as a reference library and icebox. Please note, it is not safe to stand when the vehicle is moving, please remain seated until the vehicle stops, even on game drives. The bikes are stored in or on top of a trailer towed by the vehicle. Exodus offers FREE airport arrival transfers on any flight for this trip, for both Land Only and Flight Inclusive clients, so no matter which flight you choose to arrive on you will be met and transferred to your hotel. All those taking advantage of the free airport transfers must provide full flight details for both arrival and departure in advance; unless specified otherwise, the transfer will be to the Exodus start (or pre-tour) hotel; transfers to other hotels in the same city may attract an extra charge; transfers may be shared with other Exodus customers on the same flight, or on a flight with similar arrival times. The last night of the trip will be spent in the Waterberg Plateau Park and the tour finishes in Windhoek. If your return flight home departs before the group flight you may have to get a private transfer from Waterberg to Windhoek. Please ask a member of our sales team for more details. FREE airport departure transfers are only available for return flights departing after the group flight - from our Windhoek hotel to the airport.

Guide

The trip is led by an experienced cycling guide and accompanied by a driver and camp assistant. The group is typically between four and 12 cyclists.

Accommodation

On this cycling adventure in Namibia, we spend seven nights camping and four nights in hotels – bring your swimwear, most of the places we stay have pools. Below is a rundown of the hotels we typically use and some advice on camping. Hotels Windhoek: Arebbusch Lodge (night 1) Our guesthouse is only a 10-minute drive from the city centre yet is spacious with two swimming pools and one of the best pizzerias in the capital. It also has a beautiful garden with indigenous trees. Swakopmund: Prost Hotel (nights 5-6) After a few camping nights, we hop back into a clean, comfy room with a stay at the Prost Hotel. When we’re not out riding dunes on fat bikes, this 28-room hotel is well-placed for visiting Swakopmund and its pubs, restaurants, and cake and coffee shops. Waterberg: Waterberg Resort (night 11) We spend our final night of the trip in the comforts of the Waterberg Resort, where we can sink into a comfy bed. Find further relaxation in the swimming pool and enjoy our last night together in the restaurant and bar. Camping Namibia is a fantastic destination for camping. The landscapes are grand and unpopulated, wildlife is widespread plus the campsites are clean and well maintained. All communal camping gear is provided, including spacious two-person dome tents, thick foam mattresses and folding stools, although you need to take your own sleeping bag and pillow. In Etosha, we stay within the national park itself – a huge plus for any animal lover and a highlight of the trip for many. The resorts we use (nights 8-9) are either Okaukuejo, Halali or Namutoni. Each location has a restaurant, swimming pool and bar but the highlights are the flood-lit waterholes where wildlife regularly stops to drink and bathe. Worth knowing Due to the limited amount of accommodation within Etosha National Park, it may be necessary to sleep outside the park on some or all of the nights we are there.

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— Travel Insurance — Single accommodation (available on request) — Visas or vaccinations

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Day 1 Day 1: Start Windhoek
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Start Windhoek

Depending on your arrival time at the hotel, there is time today to go into Windhoek and explore the city at your own pace or you can relax at the lodge. Accommodation: Arebbusch Lodge (or similar)
Day 2 Day 2: Transfer To Kupferberg Pass; Introductory Cycle Past Private Farms And Local Wildlife (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Transfer To Kupferberg Pass; Introductory Cycle Past Private Farms And Local Wildlife (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

Leaving Windhoek, we start with a short transfer towards the Khomas Hochland and the top of the Kupferberg Pass. From here, we get our first taste of cycling through the amazing landscapes of Namibia as we descend along winding roads past private farms and local wildlife, getting used to the terrain for about 28mi (45km) while stopping regularly for snacks and pictures. Our campsite tonight is on a family-owned farm surrounded by mountains. There’s a dipping pool if you’d like to cool down and a small shop serving locally sourced and homegrown products. Accommodation: Stofpad Lodge & Camping (or similar)
Day 3 Day 3: Cycle Along Gravel Trails Towards Sesriem (Breakfast)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Cycle Along Gravel Trails Towards Sesriem (Breakfast)

Leaving camp on our bikes, we continue along gravel roads on rolling hills. We cycle down the Remhoogte pass to the west where we will soon find open plains towards the desert. We aim to get to Solitaire for lunch and hopefully have the opportunity to try the local apple crumble, which has been called the best in the Southern Hemisphere. After lunch, we transfer to Sesriem. If we don’t visit Solitaire this day we will stop at Solitaire again on day 4. Accommodation: Sesriem Camp (or similar)
Day 4 Day 4: Climb Dune 45 And Cycle Back To Sesriem Past Giant Dunes (Breakfast,Dinner)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Climb Dune 45 And Cycle Back To Sesriem Past Giant Dunes (Breakfast,Dinner)

Waking early, we drive 25mi (40km) to some of the highest dunes in the world before climbing Dune 40 or 45 as the first sunrays peak over the horizon and hit the red-ochre sand. After descending, we have breakfast with a view before taking to our bikes for a ride back to Sesriem along a paved road cutting through the towering dunes. Depending on the weather, we may be able to do a 15.5mi (25km) ride to Sossusvlei and have a quick walk to Hiddenvlei or optional 4x4 ride to Deadvlei. We might also return from Dune 40 and cycle 40km back to Sesriem. After lunch at camp, we transfer to Solitaire. In the afternoon, we can visit the Namib Carnivore Conservation Centre to see cheetahs (depending on time, we may go tomorrow morning). Accommodation: Solitaire Camp (or similar)
Day 5 Day 5: Morning Cycle Through Namib Naukluft Desert; Transfer To Walvis Bay Then On To Swakopmund (Breakfast)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Morning Cycle Through Namib Naukluft Desert; Transfer To Walvis Bay Then On To Swakopmund (Breakfast)

After a short transfer, or we cycle from camp, we continue on our journey north, cycling towards the Tropic of Capricorn. If conditions allow, we have the option of cycling over the Kuiseb Pass or a different route towards the coast. With luck, we should see ostriches, springbok, gemsbok and mountain zebras. Once again, we end our ride in the shadow of Guab Pass before transferring to Walvis Bay, which is known for its flamingos. From here, we continue to Swakopmund, driving with the ocean on the right and the dunes on the left. Accommodation: Prost Hotel (or similar)
Day 6 Day 6: Fat Biking On Dunes And Free Afternoon For Optional Activities (Breakfast)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Fat Biking On Dunes And Free Afternoon For Optional Activities (Breakfast)

This morning, we are introduced to our modified fat bikes and cycle into the vast expanse of dunes surrounding Swakopmund. Fat bikes have very wide tyres that make it possible to cycle over sand and explore areas that regular mountain bikes are unable to reach. Our ride takes approximately 2hr 30min to 3hr 30min and includes a coastline section if the tide is in our favour. On our return to Swakopmund, we have a free afternoon to enjoy one of the many optional activities available nearby, such as sandboarding or quad biking. If you feel like relaxing, this Germanic town is renowned for its cake and coffee shops. Accommodation: Prost Hotel (or similar)
Day 7 Day 7: Spitzkoppe Ride (Breakfast,Dinner)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Spitzkoppe Ride (Breakfast,Dinner)

We leave Swakopmund this morning , passing the nearby Moon Valley landscape, for Spitzkoppe where we have an early lunch. This impressive granite peak rising from the gravel plains is known as the Matterhorn of Namibia. We explore the area on foot in the late afternoon. When there have been good rains, it may be possible to find rock pools where we can take a refreshing dip. Later in the afternoon, we can go on an optional bike ride or short hike in the area. Accommodation: Spitzkoppe Camp (or similar)
Day 8 Day 8: Transfer To Etosha National Park For Safari (Breakfast)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Transfer To Etosha National Park For Safari (Breakfast)

After a relaxing start to the morning, we transfer to Etosha National Park, one of the best game-viewing parks in southern Africa. We go on a late afternoon game drive in search of various wildlife, including elephants, rhinos and lions. In camp, we can sit by the watering hole, which is floodlit at night, and enjoy the living theatre that unfolds as animals come to drink the water. Accommodation: Okaukuejo Camp (or similar)
Day 9 Day 9: Safari In Etosha National Park (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Safari In Etosha National Park (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

Today is dedicated to safari. We go on morning and afternoon game drives and have the opportunity to relax in camp during the heat of the day when the wildlife hides from the Namibian sun. Accommodation: Okaukuejo Camp (or similar)
Day 10 Day 10: Transfer From Park; Otjiwa Ride (Breakfast,Dinner)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Transfer From Park; Otjiwa Ride (Breakfast,Dinner)

We leave Etosha National Park and transfer approximately 75mi (120km) to Otjiwa, the oldest safari lodge in Namibia. After lunch, we go on an afternoon ride along the jeep tracks and hopefully see some of the local wildlife. For our last night of camping, we enjoy a delicious braai (barbecue) under the African night sky. Accommodation: Otjiwa Safari Camp (or similar)
Day 11 Day 11: Cycle In Otjiwa And Transfer To Waterberg Plateau For An Optional Walk (Breakfast)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Cycle In Otjiwa And Transfer To Waterberg Plateau For An Optional Walk (Breakfast)

This morning, we cycle from camp along the jeep tracks of Otjiwa Lodge for about three hours while looking for wildlife. We then transfer to our accommodation at the impressive red table mountain formation of the Waterberg Plateau, where we can cool off in the pool and enjoy our last night of the trip in a comfortable room. This afternoon, we can also go for a walk on the Waterberg Plateau. Accommodation: Waterberg Lodge (or similar)
Day 12 Day 12: Transfer To Windhoek Airport (Breakfast)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Transfer To Windhoek Airport (Breakfast)

A 3hr 30min drive brings us back to Windhoek, where our adventure ends. Bid farewell to new-found friends and begin your return journey home. If you’d like the adventure to continue, speak to our sales representative about extending your stay. Please note: The group transfer back to Windhoek is scheduled to align with a chosen flight to London, UK; therefore, you should not book flights leaving before then. Please contact your sales representative for the timings of this flight.

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Day 1: Start Windhoek

Day 2: Transfer To Kupferberg Pass; Introductory Cycle Past Private Farms And Local Wildlife (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

Day 3: Cycle Along Gravel Trails Towards Sesriem (Breakfast)

Day 4: Climb Dune 45 And Cycle Back To Sesriem Past Giant Dunes (Breakfast,Dinner)

Day 5: Morning Cycle Through Namib Naukluft Desert; Transfer To Walvis Bay Then On To Swakopmund (Breakfast)

Day 6: Fat Biking On Dunes And Free Afternoon For Optional Activities (Breakfast)

Day 7: Spitzkoppe Ride (Breakfast,Dinner)

Day 8: Transfer To Etosha National Park For Safari (Breakfast)

Day 9: Safari In Etosha National Park (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

Day 10: Transfer From Park; Otjiwa Ride (Breakfast,Dinner)

Day 11: Cycle In Otjiwa And Transfer To Waterberg Plateau For An Optional Walk (Breakfast)

Day 12: Transfer To Windhoek Airport (Breakfast)

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