Desert Boy
Pack Dog
5 Windhoek riders will leave home on Friday, 8 June on a 4 day (3 night) trip to Eastern Namibia. The group is a diverse one, ranging from very young to not so young (Introductions later). The bikes are a Yamaha 1200 Super Tenere, 2 Yamaha 660 Teneres, a KTM 950 Adventure and a KTM 990 Adventure.
Eastern Namibia was chosen as a destination as it is seldom visited by bikers (Charley and Ewan were there though), but is very popular with 4 x 4 enthusiasts. We have planned a route that tries to minimize tar road travel. The first night will be spent camping somewhere East of Otjinene, close to Gam. Night 2 will be spent in Tsumkwe in Bushmanland and the third night will be at the Waterberg Park, East of Otjiwarongo. The route is a circular (anti clockwise) one.
We are not certain about the condition of all the roads, however we know that the road between Otjinene and Gam has been surfaced to a good gravel standard. Previously it was a tweespoor paaidjie with deep sand, difficult for bikes. Good planning for fuel is essential (especially for the KTMs) as the availability in Tsumkwe is uncertain. We have made arrangements for fuel at the Tsumkwe Country Lodge. Each rider will have to provide enough fuel for himself to manage at least 400 km.
The proposed route :
This coming week will be a busy one preparing for adventure.
Eastern Namibia was chosen as a destination as it is seldom visited by bikers (Charley and Ewan were there though), but is very popular with 4 x 4 enthusiasts. We have planned a route that tries to minimize tar road travel. The first night will be spent camping somewhere East of Otjinene, close to Gam. Night 2 will be spent in Tsumkwe in Bushmanland and the third night will be at the Waterberg Park, East of Otjiwarongo. The route is a circular (anti clockwise) one.
We are not certain about the condition of all the roads, however we know that the road between Otjinene and Gam has been surfaced to a good gravel standard. Previously it was a tweespoor paaidjie with deep sand, difficult for bikes. Good planning for fuel is essential (especially for the KTMs) as the availability in Tsumkwe is uncertain. We have made arrangements for fuel at the Tsumkwe Country Lodge. Each rider will have to provide enough fuel for himself to manage at least 400 km.
The proposed route :
This coming week will be a busy one preparing for adventure.
