The Adventurer
Climbing, hiking and remote gravel passes through Namibia’s rock country
Overview
A climbing and hiking road trip through Namibia’s rock country. Travel the C28 / Bosua Pass gravel route, climb in the Swakop River area, spend two full days at Spitzkoppe, and finish among the boulders of Omandumba in the Erongo mountains.
- Two dedicated climbing days at Spitzkoppe, matched to your level
- The C28 / Bosua Pass gravel route to the coast
- Climbing and bouldering in the Swakop River area
- A final climbing session among the granite of Omandumba
- Guided by certified local climbing guides who grew up on this rock
Route
Numbered in order of overnight stops. Roads are indicative.
Day by day
About 655 km of driving in total
The route at a glance. Each day is written out in full on the itinerary page: where you sleep, how far you drive and what to expect from morning to evening.
- Day 1Windhoek to Daan ViljoenDaan Viljoen Game Reserve, 1 night
- Day 2Daan Viljoen to Swakop RiverSwakop River, 1 night
- Day 3Swakop River to SpitzkoppeSpitzkoppe, 1 night
- Days 4–5Climbing at SpitzkoppeSpitzkoppe, 2 nights
- Day 6Spitzkoppe to OmandumbaOmandumba, Erongo mountains, 1 night
- Day 7Omandumba to WindhoekJourney ends
What’s included
Included
- Safari planning, with the route tailored to your interests and travel preferences
- A professional guide accompanying you throughout your safari
- A private safari vehicle suited to your chosen route
- Transport between destinations, including vehicle hire and fuel
- Accommodation for the number of nights specified in your itinerary
- Guided sightseeing, game drives and activities listed as included
- Meals and refreshments where specified in your itinerary
- Park and attraction entrance fees where specified as included
- Arrival and departure transfers where included in your travel plan
- Coordination of accommodation and included activity bookings
- Required vehicle permits and documentation for cross-border itineraries
- Assistance from our team before and throughout your trip
- All technical climbing equipment (ropes, harnesses, helmets, protection)
Not included
- International and domestic flights unless specified as included
- Visa fees, passport costs and other personal travel documents
- Personal travel and medical insurance
- Meals and drinks not listed as included
- Optional activities and excursions
- Park and attraction fees not listed as included
- Laundry, souvenirs and other personal expenses
- Gratuities for guides and lodge staff
- Personal climbing shoes and chalk bag
These are general guidelines for our safaris. Your detailed trip PDF and quotation will confirm the accommodation, transport, meals, activities, transfers and entrance fees included in your particular journey.
Good to know
- The C28 / Bosua Pass route is part of the experience. Gravel-road conditions can vary, so travel timing is kept flexible.
- Climbing days are selected around experience, conditions and the day you want to have: single pitch, easy multi-pitch or advanced multi-pitch.
- Distances and driving times are approximate and may vary with road and border conditions.
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Plan the Adventurer
Tell us your dates and group size. We reply personally with a route, accommodation options and a quote.