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For the grand finale of the SAND bikepacking route, the fifth segment ventures into the remote depths of Namibia's extremely wild and rugged north. It's a committing endeavor, taking on challenging terrain and braving profoundly isolated desertscapes. It’s steeped in beauty and offers the unique opportunity to immerse in some of the most pristine wilderness in Africa.

Segment four of the SAND bikepacking route enters its second country, Namibia, and features the oldest desert on earth, the Namib. This segment is a mostly all-gravel affair, with close to 1,200 kilometers of exquisite gravel to enjoy as it traverses the southwestern parts of the Namib Desert from the Orange River to Swakopmund. It features breathtaking vistas, vibrant dune fields, abundant wildlife, and endless solitude...

The third segment of the SAND bikepacking route continues the journey through South Africa’s Northern Cape Province, this time going beyond the road less traveled to discover the depths of the Richtersveld and the remote desert tracks that skirt the Orange River. It takes on some seriously burly terrain but rewards with breathtaking scenery and a truly one-of-a-kind desert experience...

The second segment of the SAND bikepacking route traverses Namaqualand, the arid region in South Africa’s northwest. The area is renowned for its breathtaking springtime wildflowers but remains largely overlooked. This segment takes a deep dive to uncover some of its lesser-known gems and unique flora and fauna, following challenging but exciting dirt roads and tracks along the way...

The first segment of the SAND bikepacking route takes riders on an immersive tour of South Africa's Western Cape province. It traverses remote countryside, with a focus on the mountainous periphery of the Karoo, the large semi-desert from which the segment gets its name. The route links some of the Cape's most iconic mountain passes and gravel roads, and it features a wealth of captivating sights ranging from the tranquil plains of the Tankwa to the rugged mountainscapes of the Cederberg...