Have you been lying awake at night wondering when BMW will reveal the specifics of its next BMW Safari GS Enduro event in 2022? Then we have some exciting news for you! BMW Safari has just revealed that this year’s event will begin in Dubbo, New South Wales, and end in Barossa Valley, South Australia’s wine area.
The adventure begins on August 14, 2022, and lasts for seven days, ending on August 21, 2022. Between those two sites, there will be plenty of outback exploring to appreciate, with stops at Wilpena Pound, Cameron Corner, Strezlecki Track, White Cliffs, Tibooburra, and Arkaroola.
This event is only for GS riders and is almost entirely off-road in nature, with some sandy sections possible. BMW Motorrad Australia will attempt to stay away from the sand if at all possible, but riders should be aware that it is not completely off the table, depending on the group’s weather circumstances. It’s also the type of trip where you’ll be doing a lot of camping, so if you’re not interested in that, this might not be the adventure tour for you.
However, if all of this seems appealing to you, you’ll want to know a few more specifics. For starters, you can choose from a variety of packages based on how many nights of lodging versus camping you’d like to spend along the journey. In any case, the journey will last seven days and eight nights, with the exception of the remainder of your tour group.
Each day’s route is clearly indicated by lead riders, and there’s also a route sheet and GPS files to aid navigation. There will also be medical, luggage, BMW tech assistance, and three gasoline top-ups available. All meals are included, including tire service, support cars, eight dinners, six lunches, and six breakfasts. A full-length event video, a photographer, and a goodie bag were all included in the package.
You’ll need a BMW GS, as well as a few additional items, to participate:
- License to ride a motorcycle
- Safety equipment for off-road riding
- Boots with an off-road look
- Tires for off-road use (can be ordered and fitted at the event)
- GPS functionality is available as an option.
- Coverage for ambulances
- Insurance for domestic travel (recommended)
- 2 × 55L soft baggage bags maximum (one for camp gear, one for your other stuff)
- A tent, sleeping mat, sleeping bag, pillow, and camp chair are among the camping essentials.
For the 2022 BMW Safari GS Enduro, three different packages will be available: Adventurer, which includes four nights of single accommodation, three nights of shared accommodation, and one night of camping; Explorer, which includes seven nights of shared accommodation and one night of camping; and Wanderer, which includes four nights of shared accommodation and four nights of camping. Prices for any of these packages are not currently available, but they will be provided closer to the official registration day.
When does the registration period begin? If you want to compete in the 2022 BMW Safari GS Enduro in New South Wales and South Australia, you can sign up via the link in our Sources starting on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at 9 a.m.
