Namibia Kakaoland

Physical challenges
The long days on dusty gravel roads can make the trip tough. These are often slippery after rainfall. Altitude is not worth mentioning. 

Overnight stays
With a few exceptions you will stay in comfortable middle class hotels during this trip.

Climate
Namibia has a subtropical continental climate. The rainy season is between November and March. In September and October, the last months of the dry season, you will see a lot of wildlife at the different waterholes. Nature is greener in April and May after the rainy season. Temperatures range from 26 to 36 degrees in the Northeast to 'only' 20 to 25 degrees in the cooler Southwest. At night, during the winter from June to August, the mercury may drop inland to around freezing point.

Off Road
For the most part we ride on good gravel roads and asphalt roads of varying quality. Gravel roads can be slippery after rainfall. 

Insurance
It is possible to take out extra insurance for the motorcycle. This insurance covers damage to the motorbike as well as damage to third parties.

Clothing
Mandatory items of clothing: a helmet, protective motorcycle jacket, gloves, a good strong pair of protective motorcycle trousers or trousers with loose knee armour/protectors, and sturdy high (mountain) boots. We also recommend a breeze-through summer motorcycle jacket with protection. That way you can wear extra clothing underneath you jacket if needed during colder parts in the mountains. Also important are a good pair of sunglasses and a helmet with visor which will protect against dust and gravel. The tour will be carried out during the dry season, but you’ll need to take into account the occasional shower, especially during the spring season.

Driving license
In addition to a valid motorcycle driving license, an international driving license is required for this trip.

Visa
There is no visa requirement for Namibia if you stay max 3 months.

More details about the trip and items to bring can be found in the tour’s handbook which you will receive approx. one month prior to departure.