Namibia Motorcycle Rentals and Tours
If you’re planning on joining a motorcycle tour or renting a bike in Namibia, check out these awesome companies first.
Recommended Motorcycle Rental and Tour Companies in Namibia
Please contact the companies listed on this page directly for more information.
Namibia Motorcycles
“Our twenty years of touring the country have given us an unprecedented insight into motorcycle travel in Namibia. It is through our experience in Africa that we selected and meticulously maintain the iconic Royal Enfield Classic 350 and Himalayan as the best overall motorcycles to explore this magnificent country.”
Services: Motorcycle rentals and guided tours – 9 to 15 days – in Namibia.
Rental and tour bikes: Royal Enfield Classic 350 and Royal Enfield Himalayan are available to rent and the Himalayan is used on tours.
Rental prices: The Classic is 60USD per day and the Himalayan is 65. Discounts are available for longer rentals. Visit the Rentals page for more info.
Tour prices: There’s a selection of tours available from 9 -15 days. Visit the Tours page for prices and more info.
Insurance: Comprehensive motorcycle insurance is included.
Kit availability: Motorcycle helmets are available for rent.
Info
Eric Allard and Christopher Wright
+255777138642 and +264 815791786
info@namibiamotorcycles.com
Cross border: Rentals are permitted to cross borders. Guided tours are currently only in Namibia, but tailor made cross border tours can be arranged.
Ride2Roam
“At Ride2Roam you combine the best riding roads in Southern Africa with going on safari and meeting the local people. Our tours are organized by bikers for bikers. With us you don’t just book a hotel and a motorbike, but the experience of a lifetime.”
Services: Set guided group tours in Namibia, Botswana and South Africa and both guided and self-guided tailor-made tours for two or more bikers in Southern Africa.
Tour bikes: All of our tours are offered on BMW GS 750, 850 and 1250 motorcycles. Other bikes like the Honda Africa Twin are available on request.
Tour prices: Depends on group size, type of motorbike and itinerary. Check the tour page.
Insurance: Yes, an excess is applicable depending on motorbike type.
Kit availability: Gear can be supplied.
Info
Henko and Berna
+ 27 76 404 8864 (Whatsapp)
info@ride2roam.com
African Tours: This company runs tours in Namibia, Botswana and South Africa.
FAQs on Namibia Motorcycle Rentals and Tours
No, sorry. Mad or Nomad do not offer any rentals, tours or services. Please contact the companies listed on this page directly.
This page displays motorcycle rental and tour companies from around the world. We do a lot of research into these companies before adding them and speak to the managers and owners. Many of the companies we have also used in the past or have met the owners while travelling.
While we have collected them all together in one place for your ease, we take no responsibility in your business with them. We’re simply showcasing companies in one easy-to-use place and are not involved with your dealings with them. Any business you have with these companies is at your own risk. We will not be held liable or responsible in any way.
The best time to rent a motorcycle or join a tour in Namibia is July to October.
Take a video on your phone of the entire bike, do a walk around and film the condition of the chain, fairings, tyres, any bumps, dents and scratches. By doing so, you can’t get caught out and blamed for something you didn’t do when you return it.
Check the wheel bearings, chain, oil, coolant, brakes, clutch and that the handlebars are straight. Tyres need a decent amount of tread and should be suitable for the terrain you’re riding in. Take it for a short test ride and don’t feel pressured or rushed. Go with your gut and if there’s anything that catches your eye, speak to the owners immediately.
This is down to personal preference, where you’re riding and what’s available. If you’re renting or joining a motorcycle tour in the States and you’re going to be primarily on road, then you may want to opt for a big touring bike. If you’re headed to rural or mountainous countries and are going off-road in Central Asia for example, then go for a mid-weight single-cylinder.
We usually find lighter and cheaper rental bikes are better because they’re less stress, you don’t have to worry about dropping them all the time, are easier to fix and more fun.
For more info on choosing the right motorcycle for your trip, have a look at the below guide and also check out the adventure bikes page too.
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We recommend lightweight and comfortable gear suitable for the climate you’re travelling in. If you’re heading to a particularly cold place, then go for Gore-Tex pro laminate.
But, the best all-round option is ventilated, light and comfy adventure bike gear. Take the thermal and waterproof liners out and leave them at home. Take a cheap pair of waterproof throwovers and a compressible down jacket that can be stuffed into a small bag. You can use both items as layering if it’s cold and rainy and they double up when off the bike and will reduce the amount of gear you have to take with you in your luggage.
It’s always better to take your own bike gear over renting or using kit from the rental company. You know your own stuff fits, works and is comfortable – especially your helmet. The last thing you want is to get a few days into your trip and get a headache from a tight lid.
Check out our riding gear article for more info on how to choose the right clothing and the guides section for our recommended kit.
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Contact the rental or tour company and ask what luggage the bike comes with. Your bike might come with soft bags, hard boxes, a top box or nothing at all.
You can often leave the gear you don’t want to take with you on the trip at the rental or tour company’s headquarters. So you can travel on a plane with a larger kit bag and just take the bag and gear you need on the bike.
The type of luggage you need depends on the type of trip you’re on, how much off-roading you’re doing and how long you’re going for.
A good option is to go for a waterproof duffle bag and a pair of Rok Straps as this type of luggage setup can be fastened to any bike’s pillion seat and you don’t need racks. And take an additional small and light rucksack for your important gear (camera, passport etc) so you don’t have to worry about it when off the bike.
For more info on choosing your motorcycle luggage, check out our guide page below.
READ MORE: Adventure Bike Luggage Guides
Companies may offer motorcycle insurance as an optional extra, include it in the price or not offer it at all. This again depends on the country you’re riding in.
It’s worth getting insurance if you can and ask what the excess is as you will usually be liable for damage to the bike.
Motorcycle insurance is separate from personal travel insurance. This is incredibly important and you need to be very careful when choosing your personal insurance policy because the fine print often won’t cover you for bikes over 125cc, renting, touring or using a bike as your main mode of transport.
Check out our Admin section as you’ll find detailed guides on personal insurance, paperwork and safety on the road.
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