Guided Motorbike Tour in South Africa including Cape Town, the Garden Route, Route 62, the Transkei, the
Drakensberg, Lesotho and Durban.
Incorporating Cape Town and some of the great roads of the Garden Route, this tour goes further along the
coast to showcase the Drakensberg as well as some of the indigenous cultures of Southern Africa.
Running from Cape Town to Durban this tour gives a great overview about the different Landscapes as well as the
different cultures that are found within South Africa. From the Cape Metropolis we ride along winding coastal
roads through lush Landscapes and the Overberg region, the breadbasket of the Western Cape. Then it goes onto
the high plateau that is the interior of South Africa. Called the Karoo, this arid, semi-desert region is home to the
Route 62, the African equivalent to Route 66. We take some time to explore this area including the ostrich farming in
the city of Oudtshoorn before we turn back to the coast to experience the Garden Route, a long stretch of coastal
forests including the cities of Plettenberg Bay and Knysna. Wild Africa is on the cards when we spend 2 days in a
private game Reserve to hunt for the "Big 5", Africa's most dangerous animals. Back to Civilization we start
immersing us in the different indigenous cultures South Africa has to offer, traveling along the Drakensberg we
will be visiting the Xhosa and Zulu Tribes as well as the Sotho. |
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This Tour can be done at any time of the year, however the time from October to April is best to travel through the
Cape as it is the dry season. There might be some light rainfall in the Durban area all year round. From June to
November there is a chance to see Southern Right Whales along the coast. |
Cost: |
The following Prices serve as an Indication, and are based on a Group of 8 People on Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail. Cost will be calculated individually for your group size and Itinerary.
- Per Rider sharing ZAR 43 500
- Single Room Supplement ZAR 6 000
- Upgrade to Electra Glide Ultra Classic ZAR 4800
- Tour per Pillion sharing ZAR 29 000
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Included in the Price: |
Excluded in the Price: |
- Rental motorcycle with 24 hour roadside assistance and comprehensive insurance
- Accommodation in a mixture of 3* and 4*hotels
- Meals as per itinerary (11x breakfast, 4x dinner)
- Entrance fees as per itinerary.
- Experienced tour guide on motorcycle
- Bus to accompany the group, including driver and fuel
- Luggage transport
- Custom-build trailer to transport motorcycle
- Spare motorcycle on trailer (more than 8 riders)
- Information, maps and gifts as provided through Cape Bike Travel
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- All meals not specified in the itinerary
- Fuel
- Drinks
- All Items of a personal nature (souvenirs, curios, telephone, laundry ...)
- Flights
- Personal travel/accident insurance (recommended)
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Itinerary: |
Day 1: |
Arrival at Cape Town International Airport. You will be collected by your guide and driver in an air-conditioned
vehicle. We will do a short orientation tour of the city of Cape Town and visit Table Mountain
(weather dependant). Expect to see the Castle of Good Hope, the City Hall, District 6, the Company Gardens, the
Cathedral and the Cape Malay Quarters. We will also visit the Waterfront to give everyone the chance to
exchange/ withdraw some money. Our hotel will have the rooms ready from 14:00, when there will be some time
to relax and unpack.
At 18:00 we will depart for a welcome dinner at the gold restaurant, which will
serve traditional South African delicacies and showcase some of our diverse culture.
Dinner, Overnight and Breakfast |
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Day 2: |
Collection of motorcycles in Cape Town. After a short introduction we will depart on a tour to the Cape of Good Hope including Camps Bay, Hout Bay, Chapman's Peak Drive(weather dependant), Scarborough, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Point, Simons Town (Penguins), Ou Kaapse Weg. This tour takes us along some of the well known cape passes and to all the major tourist attractions. The route gives us a chance to get acquainted with the bikes and the fact that South Africans do drive on the left.
Overnight and breakfast daily distance approximately 175KM |
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Day 3: |
Today we are leaving Cape Town. Your luggage will be transported in the accompanying van and be taken care of by the driver. The day will be spend riding some of the amazing passes in the Cape Winelands and the surrounding mountains before we settle in Stellenbosch to sample some of the wines of the region.
Overnight and breakfast daily distance approximately 250KM |
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Day 4: |
The route takes us along the coast through Gordon's Bay, Claren's Drive, Hermanus, Stanford, Cape Agulhas (the southernmost point of the African continent) to Arniston. Arniston is known for its coastline. Even though the beaches are not generally safe for swimming, take the time for a long walk along the coast, looking for shells or trying to spot the rare Black Oystercatcher. In season it is also a great spot to watch whales frolicking in the surf.
Overnight and breakfast daily distance approximately 290KM |
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Day 5: |
Leaving the coast and riding inland through farming country that is the Overberg region, we will visit the villages Bredasdorp, Stormsvlei, Swellendam and Ashton on route to Montague. Montague is the start of the Route 62, known as the longest wineroute in the world. Take some time to sample some of the wines of the region or explore the little farmstalls of the village.
Overnight and breakfast daily distance approximately 180KM |
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Day 6: |
Dry and arid landscape awaits us as we are riding the Route 62 through Barrydale (including a stop at the famous "Ronnie's Sex Shop")and Calitzdorp to Oudtshoorn where we will visit an ostrich farm. Learning a lot about these fascinating birds we will have a chance to ride them and if you fall off you can get your revenge by having them for dinner. TIP: Ostriches are bred for their feathers and leather. Your chance to browse for some high quality souvenirs.
Dinner, overnight and breakfast daily distance approximately 220KM |
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Day 7: |
Through the flowing bends of the Outeniqua Pass we find the start
of the "classic" Garden Route in George and travel through Knysna and
Plettenberg Bay into the coastal rainforests of the Tsitsikamma. Riding along
the coast we reach Cape St. Francis our overnight destination.
Overnight and breakfast daily distance approximately 300KM |
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Day 8: |
A short ride brings us past the surfing spots of Jeffrey's Bay and Port Elizabeth into the rolling hills of the Eastern Cape bushland. We check in at the Kariega Private Game Reserve where we will spend the next 2 Days hunting for pictures of the "Big 5". The rangers will be ready for us in the late afternoon to take our first drive into the African Bush.
Lunch, dinner, overnight and breakfast daily distance approximately 200KM |
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Day 9: |
After an early breakfast we climb into the game viewing
vehicles at Kariega Private Game Reserve where the knowledgeable
rangers will track the "Big 5" as well as many other animals for us.
The afternoon can be spend relaxing at the pool or engaging in one
of the many outdoor activities on offer. After afternoon tea the
rangers will take us on a sundowner drive into the Reserve.
Lunch, dinner, overnight and breakfast daily distance 0KM |
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Day 10: |
Use the offered early morning game drive to take some final "shots" at the animals or have a little lie-in before we say good-bye to the safari lodge and travel through the wild Transkei (the home of Nelson Mandela) past many of the traditional "Kraals" of the xhosa tribe to East London.
Overnight and breakfast daily distance approximately 300KM |
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Day 11: |
Traveling ever deeper into the Eastern Cape experiencing some of the rural
countryside of South Africa through wide bends and many small mountain passes
until we reach Coffee Bay, another one of South Africa's famous surfing spots.
Overnight and breakfast daily distance approximatly 350KM |
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Day 12: |
In the morning we will take a little excursion along the coast
to the famous coastal sight of the "Hole in the Wall". After lunch we
will reach the Drakensberg Mountains and continue to the Lesotho
border and the old frontier town of Underberg. Stretching for over
450km the Drakensberg is home to the largest mountains in southern
Africa. The peaks reach nearly 3500m.
Overnight and breakfast daily distance approximatly 250KM |
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Day 13: |
Staying in the mountains we discover the old smugglers trail into Lesotho,
the Sani Pass. Braving about 2000m in height, the pass can be attempted on off road
bikes or for the not so brave in a 4x4 vehicle with an experienced driver.
Having mastered the pass we reach the highest pub in Africa where we stop for
lunch before returning to Underberg.
Overnight and breakfast daily distance approximatly 100KM
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Day 14 |
Riding through the Valley of 1000 Hills we take a relaxing trip to Durban
where we return the bikes.
Overnight and Breakfast Daily Distance approximatly 200KM |
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We reserve the right to change prices, content and routing of this tour without prior notice |
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Some possible extensions of your holiday: |
- 3 Days in Cape Town
- 3 Days in Kruger National Park
- 3 Days in Livingstone, Zambia at the Victoria Falls
- Have some relaxing time in Mauritius
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