The surprisingly, ever-changing landscapes, the vast country with its plains, deserts and dunes, the extensive wildlife, the jaw-dropping, big open skies and the indescribably incredible feeling of freedom riding the gravel roads of Namibia.. yeah that’s what we all crave!
TOUR SUMMARY
START/FINISH: Windhoek / Cape Town RECOMMENDED AIRPORT: Husea Kutako / Cape Town International TOTAL DISTANCE: 2 600km DAILY RIDING AVERAGE: 6 – 7 hours REST DAYS: 2 days ACCOMMODATION: Breakfast + Dinners Included, hand-picked, exceptional accommodation. EXCURSIONS INCLUDE: Fish River Canyon, Sossusvlei Dunes drive, Kolmanskop Ghost Town. ROAD CONDITIONS: 40% gravel, 60% paved road |
HIGHLIGHTS |
TOUR ITINERARYFor those who want to visit a game reserve, it is recommended to arrive 16 Oct, take a 180km transfer to Erindi Reserve for two nights, and transfer back to Windhoek on 18 Oct, for the start of the tour. Day 01 | 18 October 2023 - Arrival Windhoek Day 02 | 330KM: Windhoek to Sossusvlei Day 03 | Dune Excursion / Rest day Day 04 | 350KM: Sossusvlei to Aus Day 05 | 260KM: Luderitz Loop Ride/Rest day Day 06 | 330KM: Aus to Fish River Canyon Day 07 | 310KM: Fish River Canyon to Springbok Day 08 | 390KM: Springbok to Niewoudtville Day 09 | 280KM: Nieuwoudtville to Paternoster Day 10 | 320KM: Paternoster to Franschhoek Day 11 | 28 October 2023 - Departure OR Additional day and night in Franschhoek and visit winefarms by tram (https://winetram.co.za/) OR ride Cape Peninsula and overnight in Cape Town. With these options departure on Day 12 (29 Oct) |
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TOUR PRICES INCLUDE
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2023 TOUR PRICES
MOTORCYCLE |
RIDER SHARING ROOM |
BMW F750GS |
R107,000 |
BMW F850GS |
R109,000 |
BMW R1250GS |
R116,000 |
4x4 PASSENGER SHARING ROOM |
MOTORCYCLE PASSENGER SHARING ROOM |
R86,000 |
R72,000 |
NOTE: PRICES ARE PER PERSON, IN SOUTH AFRICAN RAND, VAT INCLUSIVE. SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
TOUR BOOKING FORM
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UPSOUTH ADVENTURES - TOUR BOOKING TERMS & CONDITIONS
In order to ensure peace of mind for UpSouth Adventures CC, but more importantly, for you as our valued customer, we need to stipulate terms and conditions. Let us get the formalities out of the way, then we know where we stand and we can get down to the fun and adventure!
The terms and conditions are applicable on all tours offered by, or booked with UpSouth Adventures CC.
Accepting these terms and conditions also means that you agree that any legal disputes will only, explicitly and exclusively fall under the jurisdiction of the South African court of law. The customer must comply with the laws, customs, foreign exchange and other regulations of the country you visit.
LICENSE AND TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
All riders must be in possession of a valid motorcycle driving license. If your license is not in English you also need to bring an international drivers license. Licenses are to be produced prior to the handover of the motorcycle. All riders must be at least 25 years of age. Contact us to make special arrangements for younger riders.
All riders must produce a valid credit card prior to receiving their motorcycle. The insurance excess amount of the motorcycle will be reserved on the credit card. At the end of the tour, the reservation will be lifted, unless damages occurred. In such a case the rider will be notified and the damages will be subtracted from the credit card. The excess amount ranges from R25,000 - R35,000.
The customer is responsible for all legal documents, i.e. Passport, required Visas and Health Certificates for all the countries to be visited during the tour.
PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION FEES
Upon booking, you will receive a confirmation e-mail and invoice within one working day. A deposit of 25% is required to confirm your booking. The balance of the invoice amount must reflect in our bank account 30 days prior to the departure date of the tour, otherwise UpSouth Adventures reserves the right to cancel your booking and the applicable cancellation fees will be applied. All bank transfer fees are for your account. When you do the transfer, make sure to indicate this clearly to your bank.
If you cancel your booking the following fees apply:
- Up to 30 days prior to departure: your 25% deposit
- 29 to 15 days prior to departure: 50% of the tour costs
- 14 to 8 days prior to departure: 75% of the tour costs
- 7 to 0 days prior to the departure: 100% of the tour costs
UpSouth Adventures reserves the right to cancel the tour up to 30 days prior to departure, if the minimum required amount of participants have not booked by that time (does not apply to self guided tours). UpSouth Adventures will refund the payment made to us in full. We will not be liable for any other costs, i.e. flight tickets, travel documents, vaccinations or other bookings made. Please take out travel insurance covering motorcycle travel, including a cancellation policy.
Sharing room participants: UpSouth Adventures cannot guarantee a room partner for every "Sharing Room" participant. We try our utmosts to accommodate our clients and find solutions/alternatives, but UpSouth Adventures cannot be held liable for the single room surcharge.
LIABILITY
UpSouth Adventures shall not be held accountable nor responsible for any accidents, illnesses, deaths, thefts or any other damage to your person or personal effects which occur during the tour, even if this leads to shortening your tour and/or extra costs for you. Any unforeseen circumstances including but not limited to war, illnesses, quarantine, weather, riots and other unforeseen reasons beyond the control of UpSouth Adventures and the consequences are for your own account. UpSouth Adventures shall not be held liable in any way for any of these possible occurrences or any consequences, which may arise as a result of these. By agreeing to these terms and conditions, you waive all rights to persecute us, either under South African or any other international law.
The terms and conditions are applicable on all tours offered by, or booked with UpSouth Adventures CC.
Accepting these terms and conditions also means that you agree that any legal disputes will only, explicitly and exclusively fall under the jurisdiction of the South African court of law. The customer must comply with the laws, customs, foreign exchange and other regulations of the country you visit.
LICENSE AND TRAVEL DOCUMENTS
All riders must be in possession of a valid motorcycle driving license. If your license is not in English you also need to bring an international drivers license. Licenses are to be produced prior to the handover of the motorcycle. All riders must be at least 25 years of age. Contact us to make special arrangements for younger riders.
All riders must produce a valid credit card prior to receiving their motorcycle. The insurance excess amount of the motorcycle will be reserved on the credit card. At the end of the tour, the reservation will be lifted, unless damages occurred. In such a case the rider will be notified and the damages will be subtracted from the credit card. The excess amount ranges from R25,000 - R35,000.
The customer is responsible for all legal documents, i.e. Passport, required Visas and Health Certificates for all the countries to be visited during the tour.
PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION FEES
Upon booking, you will receive a confirmation e-mail and invoice within one working day. A deposit of 25% is required to confirm your booking. The balance of the invoice amount must reflect in our bank account 30 days prior to the departure date of the tour, otherwise UpSouth Adventures reserves the right to cancel your booking and the applicable cancellation fees will be applied. All bank transfer fees are for your account. When you do the transfer, make sure to indicate this clearly to your bank.
If you cancel your booking the following fees apply:
- Up to 30 days prior to departure: your 25% deposit
- 29 to 15 days prior to departure: 50% of the tour costs
- 14 to 8 days prior to departure: 75% of the tour costs
- 7 to 0 days prior to the departure: 100% of the tour costs
UpSouth Adventures reserves the right to cancel the tour up to 30 days prior to departure, if the minimum required amount of participants have not booked by that time (does not apply to self guided tours). UpSouth Adventures will refund the payment made to us in full. We will not be liable for any other costs, i.e. flight tickets, travel documents, vaccinations or other bookings made. Please take out travel insurance covering motorcycle travel, including a cancellation policy.
Sharing room participants: UpSouth Adventures cannot guarantee a room partner for every "Sharing Room" participant. We try our utmosts to accommodate our clients and find solutions/alternatives, but UpSouth Adventures cannot be held liable for the single room surcharge.
LIABILITY
UpSouth Adventures shall not be held accountable nor responsible for any accidents, illnesses, deaths, thefts or any other damage to your person or personal effects which occur during the tour, even if this leads to shortening your tour and/or extra costs for you. Any unforeseen circumstances including but not limited to war, illnesses, quarantine, weather, riots and other unforeseen reasons beyond the control of UpSouth Adventures and the consequences are for your own account. UpSouth Adventures shall not be held liable in any way for any of these possible occurrences or any consequences, which may arise as a result of these. By agreeing to these terms and conditions, you waive all rights to persecute us, either under South African or any other international law.
