Overview
Join us on an unforgettable and unique ecological Namibian cycling experience in and around the charming historic town, Swakopmund.
Feel the fresh coastal air, take-in the silence and breathtaking scenery of the oldest desert in the world while enjoying the thrill
of cycling up and down Namibia’s famous dunes. Guaranteed to excite and offer an unforgettable and unique cycling experience.
A Swakopmund must for both the scenic appreciator and adrenalin seeking adventurist. 3 tours to choose from for all levels of
fitness. No air or noise pollution and shallower tracks than even footprints makes Fat Bike Touring the most ecological way to
explore our desert’s delicate habitat.
Short description of tours
Tour 1: Scenic Desert tour, ±2hrs. (Min of 2 people): This is a unique ‘must do’ Swakopmund experience. You get to experience
the breathtaking scenery of the oldest desert in the world in a fully ecological way without noise or air pollution and even riding up
along the top of Namibia’s famous dunes from which you will enjoy once in a lifetime views of desert, sea and Swakopmund.. This
tour is for both the scenic appreciator and adrenalin seeking adventurist.
The scenic desert tour is around 12 - 14km long and includes cycling in town, through the dry river bed and up and down stunning
dunes. Although everyone appreciates the amazing scenery, a relative level of fitness and cycling experience is required to fully
enjoy this tour. For the unfit and unexperienced rider we recommend one of our other equally special tours.
Tour 2: “Old city” Swakopmund Tour, ±2hrs (Min of 3 people): On this Historic Swakopmund Tour we ride 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. Offered in German or English.
Tour 3: Low-tide Beach Cruise, ±2 hrs (Min of 2 people): The fat bike’s ballon-like tyres allow for almost effortless floating over
pebbles and sand making it ideal for casually cruising below the high-tide mark on the beach at low- tide - bound to make anyone
smile! Only offered during low tide. Contact us for the next tour date and time.
General info
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Number of Fat Bikes: 15
Max capacities: 10 guests plus guide per tour. 3 tours per day.
Min age: depends on height and fitness level, must be able to ride a small frame bike
for 2hrs continuously, including up several dunes. We have had 8 year olds along but 10 year old to be safe.
Max age: depends on fitness level. We have had several 60 plus guests. The oldest was 69.
Needs to be able to cycle for 2hrs continuously, including up several dunes.
Meeting point: at Swakopmund Fat Bike Tours office 20min before tour start.
Included: fat bike, helmet and water
Bring: comfortable wear to cycle in, sunscreen, camera for photos/video, travel insurance
Tour times: Daily at 8:30, 11:00 or 14:30. (pre-booking advised). Please note tour times are subject to change.