Quad biking in the Namib Dunes

• Various durations from 45 minutes to 2 hours

• Breakfast excursion
• Sundowner excursion (with limited light alcoholic beverages)
  
• Dune 7 excursion
• Overnight excursion
• Access to an area of the Namib dune belt that can otherwise not be visited
  

Sandboarding

• Duration is between 1 and 1.5 hours
  
• Lying boarding for children & beginners
• Standing boarding for more experienced boarders
  
• Walking up dunes or transfer with quad bikes

Spit Braai / lamb barbecue

• Whole lamb barbecued on a spit, with starter, soft drinks and light alcoholic beverages
  
• Ideal for large groups and corporate gatherings, after dune activities
  

Quad biking
* All clients are given a pre-tour riding & safety briefing.
* All clients are provided with helmets and goggles.
* The difficulty level is adjusted to the experience of the client.

Sandboarding
* Offers lying and standing boarding, according to experience.
* All clients are given a pre-tour boarding & safety briefing.
* Participants in standing sandboarding are provided with a helmet.
* Participants in lying sandboarding may choose whether to use helmets or not.
* Dunes are selected according to the client's experience.

Note
* All activities are supervised for the purposes of safety and protection of the environment.
* Participants are requested to pay attention to supervisors' advice, warnings and cautions.
* Dare Devil Adventures has a first aid station.

Dare Devil Adventures operates a fleet of about 60 quad bikes of various sizes.
* For travellers with no previous quad biking experience & beginners, semi-automatic 125 CC quad bikes are available
* 250 and 350 CC quad bikes are available for more experienced riders.
* Children quad bikes for children over 12 years of age are available.

Dare Devil Adventures provides specifically designed boards for sandboarding.
* The lying boards are wider and ideal for children and people with no experience or beginners.
* The standing board are narrower, are designed for more speed and are suitable for experienced sandboarders / snowboarders.
* Children and less experienced boarders are taken to less challenging slopes.
* Helmets are provided for the standing activities, and may be provided at no extra cost on request for the lying activity.
* The standing activity includes quad bike rides to the top of dunes as these dunes are higher.
* Quad bike rides to the top of the dune are an optional extra for the lying activity, as these slopes are lower and less steep.

Dare Devil Adventures

Marketing & reservations
Tel: +264 - (0)64 - 220 158
Mobile +264 - (0)811 491 261 or +264 - (0)812 932 238

E-mail: daredev@iway.na

Dare Devil Adventures offices and departure Point
Opposite Langstrand (Long Beach) halfway between Swakopmund & Walvis Bay

Office hours: 7 days a week from 08h30 to 17h00

Dare Devil Kiosk
There is a small kiosk offering cool drinks, sandwiches, snacks and sweets.

* English
* Afrikaans
* German
* Portuguese

Note: If your group requires German or Portuguese, please state this clearly on advance booking.

* Visa
* Master Card
* Traveller cheques

Dare Devil Adventures is an active industry role player in conserving and protecting Namibia's coastline, and contributes to development of management policies under the auspices of the Namibian Coast Conservation and Management project, NACOMA.

Dare Devil Adventures is commited to protecting the Namibian coastal environment by:
* Only operating in the special demarcated areas for off roading to ensuring that the desert ecosystem is not harmed.
* Assisting the Ministry of Environment and Tourism with issuing the free permits & stickers for off road driving in demarcated areas.
* Organizing and co-operating in desert & coastal clean up projects
* Taking school children into the desert for educational & environmental education, as well as clean-ups

Dare Devil Adventures can be reached with a small 2x4 sedan vehicle.

* Swakopmund
* Walvis Bay

Dare Devil Adventures is located opposite Langstrand / Long Beach halfway on the 30 km stretch of the B2 between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay.

If Dare Devil Adventure clients require transfers from / to Swakopmund or Walvis Bay these can be organized.

After receiving a helmet and goggles, the guide will do a briefing on riding a quad bike, safety rules and hand signs. The trip begins with a drive up the gentle slope just behind the offices of Dare Devil Adventures. Once on top of the dune the sand sea of the Namib Desert stretches ahead. Depending on the experience of the rider, various slopes of dunes are taken. The guide may stop along the way to point out some of the deserts smaller creatures, depending on sightings. The trip ends with a look from the top of a dune over the Atlantic Ocean, before returning to the Dare Devil Aventure offices.

Duration: 45 min, 1 hour, 1.5 hour or 2 hours
Experience: The excursion is tailored for people with no previous experience or more experienced riders.

In the morning travellers begin the breakfast trip with a briefing on riding a quad bike, safety rules and hand signs. After receiving a helmet and goggles. the trip begins with a ride up the gentle slope just behind the offices of Dare Devil Adventures. After enjoying the trip throught the sand sea, stop on the crest of a dune overlooking the Namib Dunes and the Atlantic Ocean for a packed breakfast of sandwiches and fruit, weather permitting. A choice of coffee, tea, juice and or water is included. Depending on the weather and / or the choice of the group, a hot English breakfast can be served at the Dare Devil central facility, on return and in place of the packed breakfast on the dune.

Book: 2 days in advance
Departure times: Winter - 16h00, Summer - 17h30
Duration:  1.5 hours
Experience: The excursion is tailored for people with no previous experience or more experienced riders.

In the late afternoon travellers begin the sundowner trip with a briefing on riding a quad bike, safety rules and hand signs. After receiving a helmet and goggles. the trip begins with a ride up the gentle slope just behind the offices of Dare Devil Adventures. After enjoying the trip throught the sand sea, stop on the crest of a dune overlooking the Namib Dunes and the Atlantic Ocean to enjoy the sunset. Soft drinks and a limited number of light alcoholic beverages are included.

Book: 1 day in advance
Departure times: Winter - 16h00, Summer - 17h30
Duration:  1.5 hours
Experience: The excursion is tailored for people with no previous experience or more experienced riders.

This 5 hour excursions takes travellers from Langstrand through the dunes of the Namib Desert to Dune 7, the highest dune in the coastal dune belt. The area travelled though can otherwise not be visited. At Dune 7 a packed, light lunch is served. A climb up Dune 7 not only stretches the legs, but also allows for a view over the gravel plains of the Namib Desert.  On both the outbound and inbound legs, the same route is used to minimise environmental impact.

Book: 2 days in advance
Minimum of 4 participants
Duration: 5 hours
Included: Quad bikes with helmets & goggles and packed lunch
Experience: Participants require quad biking experience. This trip is not suitable for non quad bikers or beginners.

This two day, one night quad bike trip takes the traveller through the sand sea of the Namib Desert to the dry Kuiseb River bed. The use of quadbikes allows travellers to see a part of the dune belt that cannot be seen with other vehicles. Participants stop for a picnic lunch at Dune 7, the highest in the dune belt between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay, before heading out onto the gravel plains. A visit to the Topnaar community gives insights into the lives and tradition of people who have lived for centuries beside the Namibian coast, mainly in the vicinity of the Kuiseb River mouth near Walvis Bay. In fact, they are so closely associated with the sea that they were once known as 'strandlopers', which translates to 'beach walkers'.The night is spent in simple cottages at the Aonin campsite beside the river. After breakfast the excursion returns through the dunes, via Dune 7, to Langstrand. On both the outbound and inbound legs, the same route is used to minimise environmental impact.

Book: 2 weeks in advance
Minimum of 6 participants
Departure time is 11h00 on day one.
Return time is approx. 12h00 on day two
Included:

• Quad bikes with helmets & goggles
• Packed lunch & barbecue dinner on day one
• Breakfast on day two
• Light alcoholic beverages at Aonin, and soft drinks

Bring along: backpack with change of clothing, toiletries and personal requirements
Experience: Participants require quad biking experience. This trip is not suitable for non quad bikers or beginners.

Travellers select whether they wish to use the sandboard lying down or standing up and are briefed on safety and use accordingly. Persons with snowboarding or sandboarding experience are given a board similar to that used for snowboarding, as well as a helmet. Persons who select the lying down option are given a wider, shorter board, and a helmet may be requested at no extra charge. Following the briefing, the excursion departs to a suitable slope near the Dare Devil Adventures central facility. The slope depends on the experience of the participant. Persons who select the standing option will use a steeper slope. Persons with less experience who select the lying activity will use lower dunes. 'Special' dunes are used for children.

Quad bike rides to the top of dunes are included in the standing activity. For the lying activity, the quad bike ride is an optional extra, as the slopes are less steep.

Duration:  1 - 1.5 hours
Experience: The excursion is tailored for people with no previous experience or more experienced board users.

A lamb is barbecued on a spit with soft drinks and light alcoholic beverages, as an addition for groups, after the excursion, at the central facility. The 'spit braai' is served with a starter, but no dessert.

Book: minimum 2 weeks in advance

Quad Biking - per person 01.11.2008 to 31.12.2010 45 minutes  N$ 220 1 hour  N$ 280 1.5 hours N$ 350 2 hours N$ 450 Breakfast excursion  N$ 450 Sundowner excursion  N$ 350 Dune 7 excursion Min 4 participants   N$ 950 Overnight trip Min 6 participants   N$ 1,950

Sandboarding - per person 01.11.2008 to 31.12.2010 Standing: 4 X quad bike transf. up dunes, standard N$ 250 Lying: walking up dune up to 1.5 hours N$ 100 Lying: quad bike transf. 4 trips N$ 140 Spit Braai   01.11.2008 to 31.12.2010   Per person  N$ 150

* Rates include VAT (Value Added Tax at 15%)
* Rates are subject to change unless bookings are confirmed in writing.

Booking Policy
* The overnight quad bike excursions should be booked 2 weeks in advance.
* The Dune 7 excursion should be booked 2 days in advance.
* The spit braai / lamb barbecue should be booked 2 weeks in advance.
* The sundowner should be booked 1 day in advance.
* the breakfast should be booked 2 days in advance.
* All other actvities do not require advance booking, but during high season it is advisable to make advance bookings.

Cancellation Policy
* For the overnight trip and the spit braai a 50% deposit is required on confirmation.
* The overnight trip & spit braai need to be cancelled at least 2 weeks in advance.
* For the overnight trip & spit braai the following cancellation applies

• 2 weeks or less prior to arrival: 50% deposit

• No show: 100% of the total price 

Quad biking
* The minimum age for a child sharing a bike with a parent is at parent's discretion.
* The minimum age for a child using an own quad bike is 12 years of age. Parental consent is required before a child is allowed an own quad bike.
* There are several children sized quad bikes & a child track available
* Children sharing a bike with a parent: no charge
* Children using own quad bike pay full rate

Sandboarding
* The minimum age for a child doing lying sandboarding is at parent's discretion.
* The minimum age for a child doing standing sandboarding is 14 years of age. Parental consent is required before a child is allowed standing sandboarding.
* Dunes are chosen specifically for children
* Children pay full rate

Note:
* Parent / guardian will have to sign an indemnity form for the child.
* Dare Devil Adventures reserves the right not to take a child quad biking or sandboarding.

* Namibian tour guides may join the group for free
* For the overnight trips contact Dare Devil Adventures for details on tour guide discounts

Dare Devil Adventures'  supervised, environmentally friendly quadbike excursions, in the dunes between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay, show  adventurous travellers the vast views and sense of openness of the Namib Desert.

Dare Devil Adventures'  supervised, environmentally friendly quadbike excursions, in the dunes between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay, show  adventurous travellers the vast views and sense of openness of the Namib Desert.

Tailored for experienced riders, beginners, groups, and even children, guided quadbike excursions allow travellers to set their own pace. Along the way, participants are given the exhilaration of driving over high dunes, and the opportunity to admire the scenery or look at small desert creatures.

Dare Devil Adventures'  supervised, environmentally friendly sandboarding activities, in the dunes between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay, give adventurous travellers the opportunity for high-speed adrenalin and excitement in the Namib Desert.

Dare Devil Adventures'  supervised, environmentally friendly sandboarding activities, in the dunes between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay, give adventurous travellers the opportunity for high-speed adrenalin and excitement in the Namib Desert.

Tailored for experienced board riders, beginners, and even children, this activity gives travellers the choice according to their levels of confidence and their degree of skill. The activity is an excellent option for snowboarders and adrenalin seekers who want to experience something new and exciting.

Departing from Langstrand, between Walvis Bay and Swakopmund, Dare Devil Adventures' Dune 7 excursion takes experienced quadbikers across the Namib sand sea, to the awe-inspiring sight of towering Dune 7.

Departing from Langstrand, between Walvis Bay and Swakopmund, Dare Devil Adventures' Dune 7 excursion takes experienced quadbikers across the Namib sand sea, to the awe-inspiring sight of towering Dune 7.

Dune 7 is the highest between Walvis Bay and Swakopmund. Here, travellers will stop for lunch at a picnic site. Those with a high degree of stamina will have the opportunity to climb the dune and admire the awesome view, before quadbiking back to Langstrand.

Dare Devil Adventures' overnight quadbike excursion takes travellers through dunes of the Namib Desert, to towering Dune 7 and onwards to meet the coastal-dwelling culture of the Topnaar community.

Dare Devil Adventures' overnight quadbike excursion takes travellers through dunes of the Namib Desert, to towering Dune 7 and onwards to meet the coastal-dwelling culture of the Topnaar community.

Departing in the morning the tour drives over the desert sands to the highest dune between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay, then onward over the gravel plain for a night at the Topnaars' Aonin Camp, where travellers explore the culture and knowledge of these hardy people.

Dare Devil Adventures' overnight quadbike excursion takes travellers through dunes of the Namib Desert, to towering Dune 7 and onwards to meet the coastal-dwelling culture of the Topnaar community.

Departing in the morning the tour drives over the desert sands to the highest dune between Swakopmund and Walvis Bay, then onward over the gravel plain for a night at the Topnaars' Aonin Camp, where travellers explore the culture and knowledge of these hardy people.

The Topnaars have adapted to the harsh environment of the coastal strip, with desert survival skills, an intimate knowledge of fascinating plants and the ability to forage along the coast. This is also an opportunity to discover how they are adapting to modern lifestyles.

After an afternoon and evening with the Topnaars the excursion returns the next morning. Stopping for for a last look at Dune 7, the participants continue over the dunes, returning to Langstrand.