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17 Days: Great Motorcycle trip

This 17 day tantalizing South Africa Motorcycle tour covers the main attractions and combines motorcycle riding with culture, adventure, and South Africa’s most beautiful destinations.


2011 dates: 29 Oct -14 Nov
2012 dates: 02-23 Jan '12, 10 - 26 March '12, 25 Aug- 10 Sep '12 & 03-19 Nov '12
Please email us to confirm dates and we will find a similar tour if this tour is not available.

2011 & 2012 Prices are quoted on a per person basis in South African Currency (ZAR)

BMW F650GS 2 Up R27,200
BMW F650GS 1 Up
R40,590
BMW F650GS Single accommodation R44,630
   
BMW F8000GS 2 Up R30,800
BMW F800GS 1 Up R47,820
BMW F800GS Single accommodation R51,830
   
BMW R1150GS 2 Up
R29,680
BMW R1150GS 1Up R45,540
BMW R1150GS Single accommodation
R49,610
   
BMW R1200GS 2 Up
R32,120
BMW R1200GS 1 Up
R50,490
BMW R1200GS Single accommodation R54,520
Email us now for more information on this 17 Day Great South African Motorcycle trip or for your customized African Motorcycle Tour.

This Tour starts from Pretoria and ends in Cape Town.

We can customise any South Africa motorcycle tour for you .

Day 1: Johannesburg International Airport to Pretoria
You will be met at JHB International Airport by a representative who will transfer you to your Pretoria lodge, where your motorcycle awaits. For those arriving early a tour of Pretoria on motorcycle can be arranged. There will be a welcome dinner at the lodge and after the Tour briefing, the evening will be spent making new friends and enjoying the African evening.

Day 2: Pretoria to Hazyview
Highlights: Scenic Drive, Mountain Passes
Make your way up into Mpumalanga over the Long Tom Pass and other amazing mountain passes. Enjoy an Evening festival at the Shangaan Village and overnight in Bikers Paradise (L)

Day 3: Hazyview to Panorama Route to Hazyview
Highlights: Gods Window, Bourkes Luck Potholes, The Three Rondavels
Drive the Panorama Route.. Explore twisting mountain roads, beautiful waterfalls and breathtaking views. Visit Gods Window, Bourkes Luck Potholes and the 3 Rondavels (B,L)

Day 4: Day Safari into the Kruger National Park
Highlights: Optional Safari in the Kruger National Park
Board an open air Safari vehicle and spend an entire day in Kruger, spotting Lions, Elephants, Rhinos, Buffalos and Leopards. Please note that this safari is optional (B,L)

Day 5: Hazyview to Swaziland (Ezulweni Valley)
Highlights: Friendly Swazi People and Ezulweni Valley
Drive through rural Mpumalanga into the Kingdom of Swaziland, home to beautiful mountain passes, and the friendly Swazi People. Overnight in Ezulwini Valley with spectacular views over Execution Rock. (B,L)

Day 6: Swaziland's Ezulweni Valley to St Lucia
Highlights: Beautiful scenery and sunset River Cruise
Make your way down through Swaziland mountain passes back into South Africa and through Zululand to St. Lucia a coastal village with a natural lagoon that has been declared a world heritage site: Enjoy a sunset cruise to see Hippos and Crocodiles in the late afternoon (B,L)

Day 7: St Lucia at Leisure
Highlights: Optional Game Drives, Cultural Experiences, Lazy Beaches, Kayaking, Horse-riding, Whale Watching or Turtle Experience in season etc.
You have a full day to relax in St. Lucia. There is so much to do: go deep sea fishing, or whale watching, go horse riding on the beach, snorkel at Kosi Bay, surf the waves or visit the local Crocodile farm. (B)

Day 8: St Lucia to Oribi Gorge
Highlights: Coastal Drive & Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve
After breakfast we travel down the Kwazulu Natal coastline through Durban to the South Coast holiday town of Port Shepstone, where we head inland via a beautiful mountain road to the spectacular Oribi Gorge Nature Reserve. Tonight we can witness the magnificent African Sunset over the breathtaking Gorge (B,L)

Day 9: Oribi Gorge to Coffee Bay
Highlights: Scenic Drive along the Wild Coast
After an early breakfast it is time to head for the Wild Coast– where our famous Madiba – former president Nelson Mandela - was born. You will see why this region is called the Wild Coast – endless unspoilt sandy beaches that stretch as far as the eye can see make this destination well worth a visit. (B,L,D)

Day 10: Coffee Bay Rest Day
Highlights: Hole in the wall, relaxing on the beach
This morning there will be an optional ride to Hole in the Wall- along the most spectacular dirt road that meanders up and down beautiful winding mountains overlooking the sea. The rest of the day may be spent relaxing on the beach, learning to surf or taking part in any of the adventurous activities on offer. Sit back relax and let the Wild Coast sink in! (B,L)

Day 11: Coffee Bay to Port Alfred
Highlights: Port Alfred Mariner
After an early breakfast we bid the rolling hills and sea cliffs of the Wild Coast farewell and make our way inland following the N2 to East London. We continue along the coastal road to Port Alfred, a beautiful little coastal town with stunning sea views and good places to eat. (B,L)

Day 12: Port Alfred to Knysna
Highlights: Garden Route, Bloukrans Gorge and the worlds highest Bungeejump (optional)
Today we follow the coastal route to Knysna – the start of the famous Garden Route where we will be based for the next 3 nights. En route, those brave enough will have the opportunity to bungee from Bloukrans, the highest bungee in the world - 214 metres of pure adrenalin. (B,L)

Day 13: Knysna to Oudtshoorn to Knysna
Highlights: The Garden Route, Cango Caves, Ostrich Farms and Spectacular Scenery
Today we enjoy the spectacular scenery and twisting mountain passes of the world famous Garden Route. Around every corner, there is a breathtaking view. We visit an Ostrich farm where you can ride ostriches, feed them or buy their HUGE eggs. Later we visit the Cango Caves to explore underground wonders, returning to Knysna in the late afternoon. (B,L)

Day 14: Knysna Rest Day
Highlights: Exploring Knysna, Knysna Heads, Knysna Forest
Knysna is a truly beautiful place and is ideal for a rest day. There is so much to do! You can go on a boat cruise, marvel at the Knysna heads, embrace the beautiful evergreen Knysna forest, meet the Knysna Elephants or simply relax and enjoy the pubs, restaurants and shops. Another option is to re-explore the beautiful routes and twisting mountain passes in the area. (B)

buitenverwacht_caledonDay 15: Knysna – Franschhoek
Highlights: Route 62, Folding Mountains, the Cape Winelands
Today we make our way over the Outeniqua Pass to the start of Route 62. The road winds through the Swartberg Mountains and beautiful foothills in their valleys. This area is famous for its Winelands. In the late afternoon we arrive in Franscoek- a picturesque village in the midst of vineyards. (B,L)

Day 16: Franschhoek – Cape Town
Highlights: Exploring Cape Town, Cape Point and surrounds
Today we ride through South Africa's Mother City. As we enter the city you will be amazed at the views of Table mountain. We start with a ride over Chapmans peak, Next up is a stop at Boulders Beach to see african penguins surfing in the waves. After that we make our way to Cape Point- the most South-westerly point of Africa (look out for whales). Tonight we sleep in Cape Town and go out for our farewell dinner at one of Cape Town's best restaurants. (B,L)

Day 17: Cape Town - End of tour

Sadly your tour of South Africa has come to an end. We guarentee that you will take home loads of awesome photographs and fond memories of South Africa the warm people you have met. Tranfers will be arranged to the airport. (B)

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