Desert Run
Namibia & South Africa
We ride via the Cape Winelands over numerous mountain passes and hit the first gravel roads towards the open landscapes of the Tankwa Karoo. We then shoot over a few breathtaking gravel road passes into the Cederberg region.
Highlights
Days:
11 days / 1 free days / 8 riding days
Distance:
Approximately 2550 km
The tour starts: ends in:
Cape Town / South Africa
The tour ends in:
Windhoek / Namibia
Highlights:
Table Mountain, Cape Winelands, Cederberg, Fish River Canyon, Sossuvlei, Deadvlei.
Accommodation:
Hotels and guest houses
Dates:
29.09.2024 – 09.10.2024
Visit Table Mountain
We ride via the Cape Winelands over numerous mountain passes and hit the first gravel roads towards the open landscapes of the Tankwa Karoo. We then shoot over a few breathtaking gravel road passes into the Cederberg region.
We continue riding through the dramatic scenery of the Cederberg over numerous gravel passes towards Clanwilliam. From there we follow the back roads into the Namakwa district, where we overnight on a farm.
We travel down the Bokkeveld escarpment and hit the open road for a while before we take a gravel detour into the mountains of the Northern Cape. Then off to Springbok for the night, the last big town on the South African side.
We cross into Namibia, ride along the Orange River, then turn north and ride along the Fish River Canyon. We visit the canyon that afternoon before we arrive at our accommodation.
We ride south around the Fish River Canyon, then west along the Orange River, which forms the natural border between South Africa and Namibia, all gravel. Then north to Aus on tarmac.
This is a rest day, but most people join in the ride to Luderitz and the famous Kolmanskop (Ghost Town) and back. You might get lucky and experience the wild horses of the Namib upclose.
We travel further north along the Namib desert and through the Namib nature reserve. You will be amazed by how frequently the landscapes change. Spectacular all day gravel ride.
In the morning we visit the dunes, Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. Then relax by the pool or go for an optional flight over the desert.
Last bit of desert, before we head out to Windhoek. But first we stop at the world famous Solitaire bakery in the middle of the desert, for freshly baked apple pie.
Travel back home!
