1,200 km by bike, 6,500 meters of elevation gain, and 11 days of pure adventure: bikepacking through Namibia was a unique experience, combining effort, wonder, and discovery. From the South African border, starting from Noordoewer, to the Atlantic Ocean at Walvis Bay, we pedaled through breathtaking landscapes, endless deserts, and seemingly endless dirt tracks. Ten days in the saddle and ten nights in a tent immersed us completely in a wild and captivating territory, made of wind, sand, profound silence, and starry skies that lit up above us every evening like a natural theater. Every kilometer we cycled through the heart of Namibia was a small victory, a constant test for the body, but above all for the mind, which always pushed a little further, seeking what awaited us beyond the horizon. Bikepacking in Namibia is more than just a sporting adventure; it's a transformative experience: it teaches you patience, endurance, and the beauty of the essential. Sleeping in a tent amidst the sounds (and silence) of the desert, living days marked only by light and fatigue, rediscovering a slow, natural rhythm—all of this made us feel alive, present, part of the landscape. The statistics—1,200 km, 6,500 meters of elevation gain, 11 days—describe the challenge, but they're not enough to explain the emotions we experienced: Namibia offered us an extraordinary setting in which to push our limits, a journey in perfect balance between body, mind, and wilderness. A cycling adventure in Africa that we will cherish forever.
Namibia bikepacking: Alessandro Sozzi's story of the adventure
