Driving in a train (single file) only in the city and if necessary
Daily briefing (mandatory), evening meeting
Like-minded drivers form small groups and drive independently.
container shipping
Loading about 7-9 weeks before departure (depends on tour)
First meeting with tour information and getting to know the group with many opportunities for exchange
Clarification of many questions about the tour
Camping equipment and protective motorcycle clothing can also be placed in the container.
support vehicle
The "mother ship" transports the camping equipment, spare parts, tools, food, water, fuel "for emergencies"
Telephone connection (also for organization in case of problems)
The experienced crew and support vehicle can take care of for your problem and usually solve it
navigation
maps
GPS data of the route with meeting points
through GPS routes more safety and at the same time freedom for the whole group!
small groups meet at agreed coordinates
Route options with varying difficulty levels
Services
Included
Support vehicle for equipment, tools etc.
Charging options (220 V / USB only with external power connection)
Luggage transport in the support vehicle
Container transport of the motorcycles including basic transport insurance – bitte prüfen und ggf. erhöhen
Customs formalities for motorcycles and luggage
German and English speaking tour guide
Overnight stays in hotel/guesthouse only at the beginning and possibly at the end of the tour (no entitlement to single rooms!)
Breakfast / dinner from the galley
Campsite fees, including outdoor camps
Provision of tools
Use of petrol and water canisters
Detailed tour information for travel preparation
Map material and GPS maps and routes for Garmin
Optional route variants with different levels and tracks
mostly daily briefing with route information and suggestions
Not included
the motorcycle – reliable(!) enduro bike – Suitable tyres (at least for gravel) – lightweight single cylinder bikes up to 200 kg strongly recommended (the lighter, the easier for you) – Travel enduros also suitable for cross-country tours – big machines, boxers etc. on the Namibia and Uganda tours on request (e.g. sand experience!) – 300 km km range required
Surcharges for single rooms in hotels/guesthouses/lodges
additional individual hotel stays
Petrol for refueling the motorcycles
Park entrance fees, costs for safaris, balloon rides, etc.
Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
individual expenses for souvenirs, food etc.
large, very heavy luggage, spare parts only on request (even the truck does not have an infinite amount of space, so please agree who will take what with you!)
Toiletries, sun protection (hat, cap, sunscreen etc.)
GPS device (e.g. Garmin) strongly recommended (at least for the "navigators" among you; you will receive GPS maps, coordinates and tracks from us before the tour) (GPS Routen/Tracks und Koordinaten bekommt ihr vor der Tour von uns)
Maps of the individual countries (e.g. Reise Know-How, Tracks4Africa)
see tour book for more information
minimum requirements
Adequate fitness
good health and mental condition
a healthy spirit of adventure (not everything can be planned)
Sufficient riding ability (difficulty S1-S2, off-road/selective up to S3, for the Namibia tours S2-S3, off-road/selective up to S4, details)
Riding experience on gravel required
Respectful behavior towards country, people and nature
Tolerance for possible surprises on our adventure trips (e.g. delays due to breakdowns or tour changes due to weather changes)