eco-tours & bicycle rentals
Scenic Desert Tour (2 hours) - N$520pp (E-bike option - N$620pp)
What a thrill to be able to ride a bike up a dune... never could we have imagined it until the arrival of the fat bike! On our Scenic Desert Tour you take in the silence and breathtaking scenery of the oldest desert in the world while feeling the fresh coastal air and enjoying the thrill of cycling up and down Namibia's famous dunes. Guaranteed to excite and offer an unforgettable and unique cycling experience.
The scenic desert tour is around 12 - 14km long and includes cycling through the dry Swakop river bed and up and down stunning dunes. Although everyone appreciates the amazing scenery, a relative level of fitness and knowing how to ride a bicycle is required to fully enjoy this tour. For the unfit and inexperienced rider we recommend one of our other equally special tours.
Includes: Experienced guide, fat bike, helmet
To bring along: closed shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, camera for photos, water bottle
Tour Times: daily at 8:30, 11:00 and 14:30 (min 2 pax)
For the avid cyclist we offer an incredible 3.5hr Adventure Desert Tour (min 3 pax). Check out below. Contact us by email, phone or Whatsapp to book this tour.
3.5hr Adventure Desert Tour – N$900pp
This tour is for the experienced cyclist looking for a unique Namibian cycling adventure. Ideal for cycling groups. It includes all the aspects of the Scenic Desert Tour but double the distance and even higher dunes for longer and more technical riding.
We start from our office in the city centre through town towards the Swakop riverbed, we then cross over the riverbed along the gravel plains behind the dune belt for approximately 8km with a beautiful view of the dunes on the one side and the vast gravel plains on the other side, doing several stops along the way to share some interesting fact about the Namib desert. We then ride across the entire dune belt to reach the Atlantic ocean, taking in stunning views from the top of some of the highest dunes in the area and enjoying the thrill of cycling a fat bike in an area otherwise not accessible with a regular bike. Pure excitement! We end with a beautiful cycle along the beach enjoying the cool coastal air after a great ride through the dunes. Total distance approximately 21k.
Includes: Experienced guide, fat bike, helmet
To bring along: closed shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, camera for photos, water bottle, snack in case you get hungry along the way
Tour Times: Mon to Sat at 8:15 (min 3 pax)
Contact us by email, phone or Whatsapp to book this tour.
“UP CLOSE" Living Desert Fat Bike Tour (3.5 hours) – N$860pp (E-bike option - N$960pp)
On this tour we take you on a journey that brings you “UP CLOSE” to the wonder and life of the oldest desert in the world. Exploring the vast fauna and flora found in this very unique habitat. With the fat bike we are able to get up close to nature in an ecological way without air or noise pollution and allows the participant to be actively involved in the exploring process from beginning to end making the experience so much more memorable.
The tour is approximately 3.5 hours long and takes you through our beautiful Swakopmund, along the Swakop riverbed, gravel plains, over dunes and along the beach.
Suitable for the whole family.
Includes: Experienced guide, fat bike, helmet
To bring along: closed shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, camera for photos, water bottle
Tour Times: Mon to Sat at 8:15 (min 3 pax)
Contact us by email, phone or Whatsapp to book this tour.
"Old city" Swakopmund Tour (2 hours) - N$520pp
On this Scenic Swakopmund Tour we cycle down memory lane past some of Swakopmund's historic buildings and landmarks to convey a feeling of how our charming town started and why Swakopmund is still one of Namibia's favorite places to visit. Min of 3 pax.
Includes: Experienced guide, fat bike, helmet
To bring along: sunglasses, sunscreen, camera for photos, water bottle
Tour Times: daily at 8:30, 11:00 and 14:30 (min 2 pax)
Contact us by email, phone or Whatsapp to book this tour.
Combo City and Desert Tour (3-3.5 hours) - N$860pp (E-bike option - N$960pp)
This tour is a 360 experience of Swakopmund and it’s surroundings! Combining our "Old City" Swakopmund Tour and Scenic Desert Tour, giving you a full view of both the city and surrounding desert area. We start off by riding down memory lane, passing some of Swakopmund's historic buildings and landmarks to give the visitor a feel of how our charming town started and why Swakopmund is still one of Namibia's most popular places to visit. We then head off into the dunes to take in the breathtaking scenery of the oldest desert in the world in a fully ecological way without noise or air pollution and even cycling up and down Namibia’s famous dunes from which you will enjoy once in a lifetime views of desert, sea and Swakopmund. On our way back we might encounter some camels in the Swakop riverbed.
Includes: Experienced guide, E-fatbike, helmet
To bring along: closed shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, camera for photos, water bottle
Tour Times: Mon to Sat 8h30 and 14h30 (min 2 pax)
Sandwich Harbour Fat Bike Tour (full day, 7-8hrs) - N$3250pp (min 3 pax)
Experience the world famous “where the desert meets the sea” on a fat bike. Sandwich Harbour on the edge of the world heritage site, Sand Sea of Namibia, is one of the most special places in the world. The Fat Bike allows us to explore this amazing area in the most ecological and close to nature way, a once in a lifetime experience.
Itinerary: You will be collected from your accommodation in Swakopmund or Walvis Bay. We then transfer by 4x4 vehicle for about 40km from Walvis Bay along the coast heading to Sandwich Harbour, passing the Walvis Bay lagoon and salt pans, a bird sanctuary for flamingos, pelicans and many other birds. We setup base camp about 8km before the Sandwich Harbour lagoon, get our fat bikes ready and pack some snacks for an amazing 3 hour adventure bike trip along beach and dunes to the Sandwich Harbour lagoon. Stopping along the way for photos and water breaks. The cycle is about 3 hours and 16-18km. On return to base camp we enjoy some food and well deserved ice cold drinks.
Includes: Experienced guide, park fees, pick up from accommodation, fat bike, helmet, water, light lunch & refreshments
To bring along: closed shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, camera for photos, water bottle
Private tour rates: 2 pax (N$4350pp), 3 pax (N$3400pp), 4+ pax (N$3250pp)
Tour Times: This tour is low-tide dependent and therefore only offered on days where the tide is suitable. Contact us for exact dates and availability. (min 3 pax)
Contact us by email, phone or Whatsapp to book this tour.
Private tours
All our tours are also offered on private basis, please contact us by phone or email to inquire about our private tour rates and availability.
RENT a Fat Bike
Make the most out of your stay in Swakopmund and rent a fat bike to cruise along the beach or explore the surroundings.
Rates:
N$420 (half day, 4hrs),
N$580 (full day, 8h00 - 17h00)
Fat bike touring is the most ecological way to explore the desert's delicate habitat, because there is no noise or air pollution and the tyres' wider contact area means that the tacks are far shallower than even footprints.
RENT an E-fatbike
N$480 (half day, 4hrs),
N$800 (full day, 8h00 - 17h00)
RENT a City Bike
Explore Swakopmund on your own with one of our super comfortable city cruisers.
Rates:
N$140 (2hrs),
N$180 (4hrs),
N$280 (full day, 8h00 - 17h00)
Contact us by email, phone or Whatsapp to book a bike.