Sama Tours

SELF GUIDED  Mpumalanga Meander Tour 

 

3 Day
Motorcycle Tour of South Africa from Johannesburg

Ride Bikers Paradise

Mpumalanga, an area known to local bikers as “Bikers Paradise” is a perfect weekend getaway. Spend three days exploring beautiful curving roads, spectacular viewpoints and incredible waterfalls

At a Glance

Dates: Self Guided Tour- Choose your own

Start/End: Pretoria (Fly into Johannesburg)

Mileage: +-800

Countries: South Africa

Daily Distance

Daily Distance: 200- 450 km (Avg of 250)

Road Surfaces: 99% Tar, with offroad options

Rest Day: 3 Riding Days

Difficulty: Easy

Petrol: Not Included

Accomodation: 3-4 Star Lodges

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Ride Bikers Paradise

Mpumalanga, an area known to local bikers as “Bikers Paradise” is a perfect weekend getaway. Spend three days exploring beautiful curving roads, spectacular viewpoints and incredible waterfalls.

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Day 1: Pretoria to Magoebaskloof
Day 2: Magoebaskloof- Panorama Route- Hazyview
Day 3: Hazyview back to Pretoria

Day 1 Pretoria to Magoebaskloof
Today you make your way up into South Africa’s wild Limpopo Province. As you head up north, the roads become mountainous with beautiful views of the rolling hills below. Enjoy the great twisties and arrive at the majestic Magoebaskloof hotel, situated on the top of a beautiful mountain pass with breathtaking views of the valley below. There is a lot to do at the hotel. You can take a walk to the waterfall, spotting birds and Samango Monkeys along the way or you can chill out at the Phoenix and Fireman Pub!(+-350km)


Magoebaskloof

Day 2 Magoebaskloof – Panorama Route- Hazyview
Today you make our way down into Mpumalanga (an area known to Local Bikers as “Motorcycle Paradise”) the roads here are beautiful and curvy, and there are so many great view points, rock formations and waterfalls along the way. The route includes stops at Bourkes luck potholes, The Three Rondavels, and Gods Window. You will arrive in Hazyview in the late afternoon (+-270KM)


Blyde River Canyon

Day 3: Hazyview to Pretoria
Take a slow, scenic ride back to Pretoria, stopping in at Pilgrims Rest (a historic gold rush town). This ride includes the Long Tom Pass which has high speed sweeping corners with amazing views that will take your breath away. Arrive back in Pretoria in the late afternoon with many wonderful memories of your motorcycle trip.. (+-450km)

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2025/2026 Pricing

MOTORCYCLEPRICE ZARPRICE USDPRICE AUDPRICE POUNDPRICE EURO
BMW F800GS,1UP,SH *New Model R14 680$850$1 290£630$720
BMW F850GS ADV, 1UP,SH *New ModelR15 180$880$1 340£650$750
BMW F900GS ADV, 1UP,SH *New ModelR16 050$930$1 410£690$790
BMW R1300GS,1UP SH *New ModelR19 900$1 150$1 750£860$980
BMW R1300GS ADV,1UP SH *New ModelR21 560$1 250$1 900£930$1 060
Pillion/Passenger, addR4 000$230$350£170$200
Single Supplement, addR1 180.00$70$100£50$60

Understanding the pricing
Prices are quoted on a sharing basis, meaning that you will be sharing with another rider on the tour. If you would like your own private room please add the single supplement. If you would like to bring a pillion/passenger- add the pillion price. Please note that we charge for our tours in our local currency- The ZAR (Rand). The other currency’s are an estimate only (taken on the 29 September 2025). For up to date exchange rates please visit www.xe.com 

Price  includes

  • 3 Days Motorcycle Rental
  • 2 Night Accomodation in 3-4 Star Lodges
  • 2 Breakfasts
  • Side Panniers for Luggage
  • GPS fully loaded with route maps
  • 24 Hour Back up support
  • T-shirt
  • Guide Book/Tour App
  • Map of South Africa
  • Free Transfers from the Johannesburg International Airport
  • The most amazing motorcycle adventure you have ever had
  • All Taxes

Price does not include

  • Petrol and toll fees
  • Tour Guide
  • Back Up vehicle
  • Local and International Flights
  • Visas
  • Drinks
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Activities and meals not listed in “Tour Includes”
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BMW F750GS

The F 750 GS is easy to handle and masters even rough terrain admirably.

853cc | 57 kW (77 hp) at 7,500 rpm |

Seat Height: 815mm
Low Version: 760mm
Low Seat: 790mm

Comes with:
ABS | ESA| RIDER MODES | CRUISE CONTROL

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This tour includes 2 Nights of 3-4 Star Accommodation

Every night you will have your own Private room with an ensuite bathroom. You can choose to share with your partner or another rider on the tour. Otherwise, you can select our “Single Supplement” to get your own room throughout the tour.

All Accommodation has been handpicked by Sama Tours- we only use high-standard accommodation in good locations. We love African Lodges, Boutique Hotels and BnBs, or places that have a good atmosphere, exceptional staff, and all the modern amenities. 

Examples of Hotels on the  3 Day Mpumalanga Meander Tour

City Lodge Hotel, Pretoria


This is a great City Hotel. Surrounded by shops, restaurants and cocktails bars (all within walking distance) This is a great starting hotel where you can relax and get over any jetlag you may have. It is close to all of Pretoria’s Main Attractions as well as Sama Tours headquarters. Modern Amenities include: Wifi | Laundry | Room Service

Please note that well the above hotels are our first choices, we don’t always get availability on the dates we need. In this case, we source hotels next door or nearby that are of the same high standard and quality or better. 

Tour Difficulty

Easy
This tour is suitable for Riders who have experience touring on two wheels. 99% Of this tour takes places on good Tarmac roads, but there are some short gravel roads that are optional. We recommend being bike fit as there are some longer days in the saddle (up to 6 hours of driving) Rest Days are scheduled regularly.