Two options are available to reach the starting point: you can book your flight to Windhoek International Airport (WDH), the capital of Namibia, or to Walvis Bay Airport. The transfer from Windhoek to the hotel takes approximately 5 hours, while the journey from Walvis Bay takes about 1 hour. Entry requirements for Namibia include a visa for certain foreign nationals.

We encourage you to check the specific requirements on the website of your Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The visa costs 1,600 Namibian dollars (approximately $80). Once you arrive, our team will be there to welcome you.

Airline tickets with insurance are necessary, given the restrictions that may be applied by countries.

Airline tickets must be booked for April 25, 2026, to Windhoek International Airport (WDH) or Walvis Bay airport, Namibia. You must arrive before 2 p.m. to catch the shuttle buses from Windhoek Airport. And you must arrive before 7 p.m. to catch the shuttle buses from Walvis Bay Airport.

For your information, if you are coming from Europe, you will probably be flying via Frankfurt in Germany or Addis Ababa in Ethiopia, which is very common for Namibia.

On the return, shuttles will be organized on Saturday, May 2nd, between the hotel and both Windhoek and Walvis Bay airports. Given the travel times, it is necessary to choose a return flight after 2:00 PM.

Day 1 : Arrival, airport transfer, night at the hotel

Day 2 : Technical checks, welcome briefing, night at the hotel

Day 3 : Transfer, stage 1, night at the bivouac

Day 4 : Stage 2 / part 1, Star Night

Day 5 : Stage 2 / part 2, night at the bivouac

Day 6 : Stage 3, night at the hotel

Day 7 : Free day, gala evening, night at the hotel

Day 8 : Transfer back to the airport

Two routes: 90 km and 107 km of dunes.

• Stage 1 : 23,2 km
• Stage 2 – over 2 days : 19.4 km or 37.2 km on the first day, 21.9 km on the second day
• Stage 3 : 25,9 km

If it’s your first MDS, you probably have a lot of questions. Once you register, we'll send you a full checklist of the material, but here is the principal to have per person:
 

• Backpack plus 2 water bottles (type Ultrabag 20L)
• T-shirt + running shorts
• Trail shoes + anti-sand gaiters
• Cap and sunglasses
• Change: T-shirt + light shorts / leggings
• Windbreaker jacket for the evening and morning
• Sleeping bag + mattress for the night
• Hygiene products (sun cream, soap, antiseptic...)
• Toilet paper
• Food and kitchen utensils (cooking utensils, lighter, fire pellets...)
• Podiatry kit

You can bring a large suitcase with more clothes, which you will leave at the hotel and find after the MDS adventure.

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The prices for the MDS Namibia 2026 are the following:

• From June 18 to June 30, 2025: €2,450/ person
• From July 1 to July 31, 2025: €2,550/person
• After July 31, 2025: €2,650/person

An additional €100 discount for the first 100 registrants.

Prices are per person.

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• Bib for the adventure
• Transfers between the airport, the hotel and the desert
• 4 nights' half-board hotel accommodation in Swakopmund (2 before the race, 2 after)
• 3 nights on the bivouac, in an individual tent
• Medal and finisher’s present
• Dinner and Gala evening
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Cancellation conditions:

• Cancellations are possible without charge until October 26, 2025
• From October 27, 2025 to November 30, 2025 included, 25% of the total amount of the registration will be kept by the organization in case of cancellation.
• From December 1 to 28, 2025 included, 50% of the total amount of the registration will be kept by the organization in case of cancellation.
• After December 28, 2025, no refund is possible, however it will still be possible to postpone your registration according to the conditions of the event.

Postponement conditions:

• Up to and including December 28, 2025 included, postponement to the next edition is possible for free.
• From December 29, 2025 to January 25, 2026 included: €450 fee for a postponement.
• From January 26, 2026: no postponement possible.

During the race, you will be surrounded by medical and organizational teams from the start to the finish of the stages. These teams will be on hand to deal with any medical emergencies. We'll provide you with route maps that you can follow on your phone or watch to help you get your bearings (you'll be able to charge your devices at the bivouac).

The signposting will be much lighter than on a classic MDS, with markers every kilometer, or more, depending on the section. For greater safety and to simplify navigation, you should at least stay in pairs during the stages.

You will all be equipped with a GPS beacon with an alarm button, enabling the organizers to locate you at any time. Blisters will be treated by self-care. For this, you need to get a foot care kit. Medical teams will be on hand for emergencies only.

You can pay by:

Credit card : 1, 3 or 5 instalments

Bank transfer : 1 instalment

The number of instalments may vary depending on the date of registration. The registration will be 100% validated once the total amount of the registration is paid.

Consulter le Règlement et les Conditions Générales des Ventes MDS Raid - Namibie 2026.