Cycle Namibia

Name: Cycle Namibia
Brand: Exodus
Rating: 4.5 (26 reviews)

12 Days Excluding Flights From

14 Days from

~~£ 3099~~ £ 2799

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Cycling

Activity Level

Moderate & Challenging

Comfort Level

Simple

Ways to Travel :

Guided Group

Activity :

Cycling

Group Size :

4 - 12

Ages :

16+

Trip Code :

MZN

Carbon Footprint :

12kg CO2e per person per day

Enjoy an off-road bike adventure through stunning desert and over dunes

Namibia is a vast country with wide-open spaces and endless skies. Dunes gradually turn into granite hills, while rocky outcrops give way to vast plains where elephants, giraffes and lions roam. Travelling through the wilderness by bike is undoubtedly one of the best ways to experience the varied landscape of this desert nation and there is also the unique experience of cycling over dunes on a modified fat bike.

Discover the highlights and hidden secrets of the country on two wheels, watch the sun rise over some of the tallest dunes in the world and experience game drives in one of the best game reserves in southern Africa, Etosha National Park.

Highlights

Cycle through the Namibian wilderness with a like-minded group
Safari in Etosha National Park, searching for lions, elephants and more
Hop on a fat bike to explore the Swakopmund dunes
Witness sunrise from the summit of a towering dune in Sossusvlei
Camp under the starry Namibian sky, visiting floodlit waterholes where wildlife gathers

Key Information

Accommodation: 4 Classic nights (hotels/lodges), 7 Simple nights (full-service camping)
Eight days of cycling (including a morning fat biking) with full vehicle support
Group normally 4 to 12, plus leader. Minimum age: 16

Countries visited: Namibia

What's Included

All breakfasts, two lunches, five dinners
All accommodation
All transport and listed activities
Tour leader throughout
Arrival transfer for any flight, group departure transfer available
Local bike hire

What's Not Included

Travel insurance
Single accommodation (available on request)
Visas or vaccinations
E-bike hire (available for an additional cost)

8 Days of Cycling

Pace:

Moderate & Challenging: 8mph-10mph (13kph-16kph)

Terrain:

Low altitude; 90 percent off road/gravel roads, 10 percent paved roads
Some gentle hills and mostly along quiet roads

Day 2

45 km / 28 miles

Day 3

60 km / 37.3 miles

Day 4

25 km / 15.5 miles

Day 5

47 km / 29.2 miles

Day 6

22 km / 13.7 miles

Day 7

35 km / 21.7 miles

Day 10

15 km / 9.3 miles

Day 11

23 km / 14.3 miles

Sustainability and Impact

As a certified B Corp, we’re on a mission to improve our social and environmental impact across all our adventures.

We do this through our innovative Thriving Nature, Thriving People plan.

This ‘nature positive’ approach is designed to help nature and communities thrive in harmony through practical solutions, such as reducing carbon and waste on our trips, supporting conservation projects through the Exodus Adventure Travels Foundation, and rewilding 100 square metres for every Exodus traveller.

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For flights call us on 0203 733 5948 or enquire when booking online

Regional flights available

Competitive flight prices

Specialist Flight Support

ATOL protected

Itinerary

Windhoek Windhoek

Begin your adventure at Arebbusch Lodge in Windhoek. The afternoon can be spent exploring or relaxing, perhaps taking a dip in the pool or watching the many native birds that swoop overhead.

Around 6pm, say hello to your tour leader and fellow travellers at the lodge, where we gather as a group for the first time to get to know each other and learn more about the adventures ahead.

Your tour leader then ensures a big welcome by arranging an optional group dinner (this will be included for all in 2026).

Want to explore further? Secure pre-tour nights through your sales representative.

Accommodation: Arebbusch Lodge (or similar)

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)
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Distance covered: 28mi (45km)

Ascent: 951ft (290m); Descent: 1,804ft (550m); Activity hours: 3

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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)

Distance covered: 37mi (60km)

Ascent: 1,099ft (335m); Descent: 3,248ft (990m); Activity hours: 4

Meals included: Breakfast

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 parking area and have a quick walk to Hiddenvlei or optional 4×4 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)
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Distance covered: 16mi (25km)

Ascent: 230ft (70m); Descent: 377ft (115m); Activity hours: 1.5

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

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)

Distance covered: 29mi (47km)

Ascent: 459ft (140m); Descent: 1,575ft (480m); Activity hours: 3

Meals included: 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)

Distance covered: 14mi (22km)

Meals included: Breakfast

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)

Distance covered: 22mi (35km)

Ascent: 1,148ft (350m); Descent: 656ft (200m); Activity hours: 2.5

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

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: 2025: Okaukuejo Camp (or similar) 2026: Etosha Safari Camp (or similar)
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Meals included: Breakfast

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: 2025: Okaukuejo Camp (or similar) 2026: Etosha Safari Camp (or similar)
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Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, 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)
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Distance covered: 9mi (15km)

Ascent: 328ft (100m); Descent: 328ft (100m); Activity hours: 2

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

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)

Distance covered: 14mi (23km)

Ascent: 492ft (150m); Descent: 492ft (150m); Activity hours: 2.5

Meals included: 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.

Meals included: Breakfast

Essential Info

Is this trip for you?

This trip is graded Activity Level 4 (Moderate & Challlenging). For more information on our trip gradings please visit the Activity Level Guidelines page. If you have any queries about the difficulty of the trip please do not hesitate to contact us.

Average daily distance: 24mi (39km)

Number of cycling days: Eight (including a morning fat biking)
Vehicle support: Fully supported with the exception of the fat biking excursion

Bikes: You will typically be riding entry level 29er Mtb Hardtail (Silverback / GT) for the majority of the trip. The hardtail aluminium frame is light and perfect for riding on road and offroad tracks. For more experienced riders wanting to bring your own bikes, please ensure that it is equipped with tubeless tyres and properly serviced prior to joining the trip. For a more comfortable ride, you can rent a full suspension mountain bike or E-bike (S-works / specialised) locally for the tour.

Route: The cycling is approximately 90 percent on open public gravel/dirt roads or off road and 10 percent on paved roads. There is a mix of terrain, including some rolling rides, flat, downhill and uphill sections. The support vehicle is available, especially for the more challenging sections. Most of the cycling on roads is with little traffic, though there may be some busier sections. The last 2 rides are on jeep track roads on a reserve.

The fat biking on dunes is with a specialist guide and on modified bikes. These are mountain bikes fitted with extra large tyres, making it easier to ride on sand and distributes the rider’s mass across a larger area, enabling more traction and stops the bike from sinking into the sand. You receive a tutorial before setting off but no experience is necessary. The terrain is rolling and you have the opportunity to cycle some steep gradients down the dunes. However, there is always the option of cycling down a gentler slope.

Safety: Helmets must be worn by all cyclists in Namibia.

Itinerary: On all days, we may do less or more cycling than stated in the Trip Notes. This depends on the ability and preference of the group plus the local conditions at the time. We also have many early starts.

Weather: It can get hot in Namibia and shade is not common on most of the rides.

Important flight information: If you’re booking your own flights, you should not book flights leaving before 3pm on the departure day.

Following a review of all our trips we have categorised this trip as generally not suitable for persons of reduced mobility. However if you are a regular traveller on such trips, please contact customer services to discuss the trip and your personal condition.

Joining Instructions

Key information

Start hotel: Arebbusch Lodge, Cnr of Golf & Auas Rd, Olympia, Windhoek
Phone: +264 61 252 255
Recommended arrival time: You can arrive at any time today, there will be a welcome briefing around 6pm in the evening.
Airport: Windhoek Airport (WDH)

Getting to the start hotel

The start hotel is approximately 45 minutes’ drive from the airport. Exodus provides free arrival transfers to the start hotel from the airport for all customers. If you would like further information on joining this trip, please speak to your sales representative.

Please note, unless specified otherwise, the transfers are to the start (or pre-tour) hotel and are on the date on which the tour starts; transfers to other hotels in the same city and/or on different dates may attract an extra charge. Transfers should be booked with your sales representative at least two weeks before the tour starts.

Catching your return flight

The last night of the trip is spent in the Waterberg Plateau Park and the tour finishes in Windhoek. 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.

Full joining instructions including local emergency numbers will be sent to you as part of our Final Joining Instructions. If you do not receive these at least a week before departure, or require them earlier please contact our office or your travel agent.

Location start: Windhoek
Location end: Windhoek

Vaccinations and Health

Namibia

There are no required vaccinations. However, recommended vaccinations include hepatitis A, hepatitis B, tetanus, typhoid, cholera, rabies and tuberculosis. Malaria prophylaxis is essential, seek advice from your doctor about which malaria tablets to take. You will also need a yellow fever vaccination certificate if you’re arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission or transiting for more than 12 hours through a country with risk of yellow fever transmission. Please confirm all requirements and recommendations with your doctor or travel clinic.

Passport

Remember to check the expiration date of your passport if travelling internationally. Many countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after the date of your scheduled return.

Visa

Namibia

Travellers from the UK, US, Canada, and some EU states need a visa to enter Namibia (see the full list here).

Visas can be obtained online (https://eservices.mhaiss.gov.na/) and you should apply for the Visa on Arrival option. Please check all visa requirements.

Please note, visa requirements often change and it is your responsibility to obtain any required visas for this trip. Therefore, we recommend that you check with the nearest embassy or consulate of your chosen destination(s), including any countries you may be transiting or transferring through.

Some local governments provide guidance on what visas their citizens need. To help, we’ve gathered a selection of useful links below.

Australia: www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/africa/namibia
Canada: www.travel.gc.ca/destinations/namibia
United Kingdom: www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/namibia/entry-requirements
USA: www.travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Namibia.html

If you are transiting through South Africa and are a non-UK passport holder you may require a transit visa. Please check before travelling. Please note that if flying via South Africa you will probably have to pass immigration there.

Passports: To enter Namibia, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least six months after the date you arrive. It must also have at least one blank page. If you’re travelling to South Africa, you will need an additional two blank pages.

Travelling with children: In addition to valid passports, parents travelling with children (under 18) should always carry the original or certified copy of the unabridged birth certificate (listing the child’s and both parents’ details). Adults travelling with children where they are not the biological or legal guardians of those children, should be in possession of an affidavit statement from the child’s parents giving consent for their travel. If a child is travelling with only one parent, the other parent should give consent for travel in the form of an affidavit.

Food & Drink

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 water, 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.

Weather

June, July and August, while clear and warm during the day, it can be cold and even freezing at night. Between September and May, it is considerably warmer with the time between October and April being the hottest, when it often reaches 30C (86F). However, it is always a dry heat and the temperature does drop at night. The wet season is between November and February (this can vary a month either side), but this is not a bad time to go as the desert blooms after rainfall and it never rains for very long.

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Hotels and camping

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)

Cycle Namibia

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)

Cycle Namibia

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)

Cycle Namibia

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

Cycle Namibia

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.
For camping on nights 2, 4, 8, 9 and 10, it’s possible to upgrade to a room – speak to your sales representative for more details.

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Federica Parise

Reviewed October 2025

Unforgettable trip

Ignacio Arroyo

Reviewed October 2022

Cycle Namibia

Wonderful experience of the different landscapes in Namibia

Most Inspirational Moment

The beautiful loneliness of the countryside where you are cycling Dunes and fat bike in them Animals in freedom in Etosha National Park

Thoughts on Group Leader

Very good job in all aspects, personal and professional, solving all circumstances of the trip

Sally Moffatt

Reviewed October 2019

Oct 19

The cycling was hard on gravel and sand roads in 35 degree heat with a head wind. If you are not experienced in off road this trip will feel more like a grade 4 . Saying that some of the riding was amazing. Riding on the fat boy cycles over the dunes for nearly 4 hours was amazing and should be on peoples bucket list. The wild life matched expectation , Elephants, lions, white and black Rhino,cheaters.
Camp sites were clean but basic, they were lovely sitting in the dessert watching the stars.

Most Inspirational Moment

Cycling in the game reserve on the last day was brilliant . 3 1/2 hours of off road cycling next to white Rhino , an experience not to be missed.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Hanz was very good . He changed the cycling when the weather was too bad ( sand storm) . As their was only one cycling guide for a group of 12 he managed to accommodate us all.

Advice for Potential Travellers

If you you go when we did I would take a sheet to put on the mattress as well as a sleeping bag as some nights it was too hot with the sleeping bad Their were very few chances to wash clothes. Head touch was a must . Stock up on snacks when you can as shopping is very limited

Louise Weller

Need to be quite fit and heat tolerant.

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Cycle Namibia

Enjoy an off-road bike adventure through stunning desert and over dunes

8 Days of Cycling

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Your Group, Your Adventure

Itinerary

Windhoek Windhoek

Essential Info

Is this trip for you?

Joining Instructions

Key information

Getting to the start hotel

Catching your return flight

Vaccinations and Health

Namibia

Passport

Visa

Namibia

Food & Drink

Weather

Thank you for contacting Exodus Travels.

Hotels and camping

Hotels

Camping

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Reviews

Unforgettable trip

Most Inspirational Moment

Thoughts on Group Leader

Advice for Potential Travellers

Amazing way to experience Namibia by bike!

Most Inspirational Moment

Thoughts on Group Leader

Advice for Potential Travellers

Good Cycling tour across Namibia

Most Inspirational Moment

Thoughts on Group Leader

Advice for Potential Travellers

a brilliant trip

Most Inspirational Moment

Thoughts on Group Leader

Advice for Potential Travellers

A fantastic Adventure

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Thoughts on Group Leader

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Cycle Namibia

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Thoughts on Group Leader

Oct 19

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Advice for Potential Travellers

Namibia is fabulous

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