12 Day South African Motorcycle Safari 

Starting in Pretoria  and ending in Port Elizabeth, this motorcycle Tour takes in all the best Riding that South Africa, Swaziland, Lesotho  have on offer.

12 Day South African Motorcycle Safari Tour
Starting in Port Elizabeth (Garden Route) and ending in Pretoria- this motorcycle Tour takes in all the best Riding that South Africa, Swaziland and Lesotho have on offer.

Highlights include

• Big 5 Safari in ADDO Elephant National Park
• Riding the Alps of Africa in Lesotho
• Exploring Golden Gate National Park
• Luxury Safari Experience at Nambiti 
• Riding Swaziland
• Exploring Bikers Paradise in Mpumalanga
• Adventuring in the Drakensberg
• Visiting the World Famous Kruger National Park
• View sites, Waterfalls and twisting roads of the Panorama Route

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Day 0 Arrive in South Africa- Transfer to Addo
Day 1 BIG 5 Safari into Addo Elephant Park
Day 2 Addo to Aliwal North
Day 3 Aliwal North to Semonkong, Lesotho
Day 4 Semonkong Rest Day
Day 5 Semonkong to Clarens, South Africa
Day 6 Clarens- Golden Gate- Nambiti
Day 7 Nambiti to Swaziland
Day 8 Swaziland to Hazyview
Day 9 Rest Day and Safari into Kruger National Park 
Day 10 Hazyview- Panorama Route- Hazyview
Day 11 Hazyview to Pretoria
Day 12 End of Tour

Day 0: Arrive in South Africa- 

Welcome to South Africa. You can arrive at any time on “day 0” as you motorcycle tour only officially starts on “day 01”. Tonight’s accommodation is included as “Your bonus night”. A friendly Sama Tours representative will meet you at the Port Elizabeth airport and transfer you to your hotel in Addo- on the outskirts of Addo Elephant National Park. Addo is famous for its large herds of elephants and other exciting wildlife.  (D)

Addo Elephant National Park

Day 1 Big 5 Safari into Addo Elephant National Park (0-50km)
Highlights: Half Day BIG 5 Safari

Up with the sunrise- we enjoy a Guided Game drive into Addo Elephant park- famous for large herds of elephants as well other other exciting wildlife. This Afternoon we will hand over the Motorcycles and enjoy a pre tour depature. Tonight – you can get to know your fellow travellers over a delcious dinner. Welcome to Africa!  (B,D)

Your in the WILD here

Day 02: Addo Elephant Park to Aliwal North (+- 440 km)
Highlights: Orange River

Today we enjoy a relaxing ride through South African Farmland as we make our way to Aliwal North just south of Lesotho. We spend the night in a beautiful guesthouse on the Orange River (B,L,D)

Day 03: Aliwal North to Semonkong, Lesotho (+- 290 km)
Highlights: The Alps of Africa

Today is a major highlight of the trip. Today, you enter Lesotho! This country is completely landlocked and every part of it is located in the mountains giving it the title- The Highest Country in the world. Riding here is like riding in the ALPS of Africa- amazing steep mountain passes, switchbacks, and hundreds of twistys. In the later afternoon, you will arrive at Semonkong Lodge – your home for the next 2 Nights. This lodge is located in a Village where it feels like time stood still. The main form of transportation here is horseback. This village is a hive of activity and a magical place to truly experience this beautiful country. Tonight you enjoy a cold Maluti Beer and amazing food in the Duck and Donkey Tavern. (B,L,D)

Semonkong Falls

Day 04: Rest Day Lesotho (+- 0-50 km)
Highlights: Waterfalls, Mountains, Village Life, Donkey Pub Crawl

Semonkong is a perfect place for a rest day- there is so much to see and do. You may wish to attempt the “Worlds Highest Abseil” 186 Meters- over the breathtaking Matlesunyane Falls. Other optional activities include Fly Fishing (In season) Horseback riding, 4 x 4 Tours,  Hiking, Village tours, or our favorite: a Donkey Pub Crawl. Ride local donkeys into town and visit local “Shebeens” (Bar/Taverns) for a truly local experience. (B, D)

Lesotho Herdsman

Day 05: Semonkong to Clarens (+- 276-350 km)
Highlights: Clarens, Golden Gate National Park

We enjoy some more breathtaking mountain passes as we make our way out of Lesotho and back into South Africa again. This afternoon we will arrive in the Artists Village of Clarens. This village is surrounded by Golden Sandstone Cliffs. Enjoy a walk around the cozy little shops, taste some beer at the local brewery and tonight we enjoy a lovely pub meal (B,L, D)

Golden Gate National Park

Day 06: Clarens- Golden Gate- Nambiti Game Reserve  (+- 210km)
Highlights: Golden Gate National Park, Nambiti BIG 5

Our Morning starts off with a beautiful ride down through the Golden Gate National Park to the Drakensberg mountains. From here we head inland through Kwazulu Natal to Nambiti Big 5 Game Reserve where we enjoy a sunset Safari- Look out for Lions, Elephants and Leopards. Tonight we enjoy dinner around a crackling fire before retiring for the night in our Luxury Safari Accommodation (B,L,D)

Enjoy another BIG 5 Safari in Nambiti

Day 07: Nambiti to Eswatini (Swaziland) (+-312 km)
Highlights: Mountainous Kingdom of Swaziland

Today we then make our way up north into our 3rd Country of the trip- Swaziland. We travel up north into Mountains surrounding the capital city of Mbabane. The Swazi people are known as some of the friendliest in Africa! Here we spend the night in Ezulwini Valley- Meaning: “The Valley of Heaven” (B,L,D)

Mountainous Kingdom of Swaziland

Day 08: Swaziland to Hazyview  (+- 280 km)
Highlights: Bikers Paradise

Today we make our way back into South Africa. We enjoy some beautiful riding and in the afternoon we will arrive in Hazyview. This are is known to local bikers as bikers paradise! It is also on the edge of the world famous Kruger National Park. We have 3 Nights here to enjoy the best riding and wildlife sighting in South Africa. (B,L,D)

Riding Bikers Paradise

Day 09: Half Day Safari- Kruger National Park (+-50km)
Highlights: Safari, African wildlife

Today we will bid goodbye to the motorcycles and board a game viewing Safari vehicle which will transport us into the Kruger National Park. This world famous wildlife reserve is home to the BIG 5 and is roughly the size of a small country. The vastness of the park allows ample opportunity to view wild animals in their natural habitat. We will have a full morning to spot lions, elephants, birds and many different species of animals. In the Afternoon we will return to our hotel in Hazyview where we can relax around the pool or take part in any of the optional activities in the area. 

Leopard @ Kruger National Park

Day 10: Hazyview – Panorama Route- Hazyview (250km)
Highlights: God’s Window, Bourkes Luck Potholes, The Three Rondavels, Waterfalls, Magical Views Sites.

Today we explore the Panorama Route- 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 as well as a waterfall or two. Tonight we enjoy dining on the banks of the Sabie River, lookikng out for Hippos and Elephants (B,L,D)

The Panorama Route

Day 11: Hazyview to Pretoria (400km)
Highlights: Long Tom Pass, Pilgrims Rest, Dullstroom

It is our last riding day! We enjoy riding the breathtaking Long Tom pass with its switch back curves and have lunch in Dullstroom- The highest town in Mpumalanga. We will arrive back in Pretoria in the early Afternoon. Tonight we go out to celebrate the end of a once in a lifetime tour in one of Pretoria’s Best Restaurants (B,L,D)

Day 12: End of tour (+- 0-50 km)

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

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2027 Pricing

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 8 June 2026). For up to date exchange rates please visit www.xe.com 

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Price Includes:

• 12 Days motorcycle rental
• 12  night’s Accommodation in 3-4 star lodges
• ALL PETROL and Toll Fees
• Tour guide on a motorcycle
• Back up vehicle
• 12  Breakfasts, 9 lunches, 12 Dinners
• Half Day Safari into Kruger National Park
• Big 5 Safari into Nambiti 
• Big 5 Safari into Addo Elephant Park
• Free shuttle service Johannesburg international airport and to the Port Elizabeth Airport
• One way flight from Port Elizabeth to Either Johannesburg or Cape Town
• Sama T-shirt
• Detailed Tour App and Google Map Links for Everyday
• All Airport Transfers (Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg)
• One Way Transport of Motorcycle
• Comprehensive Motorcycle Insurance (Less Excess)
• The Two Wheel time of your life!
• All Taxes

Price does not include:

• Local and International Flights
• Visas (Note American, Australian and British citizens do not require visas for South Africa or Swaziland or Lesotho)
• Drinks
• Items of a personal nature
• Activities and meals not listed in “Tour Includes”

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Choose from the Latest BMW GS Motorcycles:

Choose from our fleet of the latest Model BMW Motorcycle. All our bikes are the latest Models- less than 2 years old. They are serviced Regularly through BMW and maintained daily to ensure a smooth ride through Southern Africa. All motorcycle include a top box

BMW F800GS

BMW F900GS ADV

BMW R1300GS

BMW R1300GS ADV

All motorcycles come with Top boxes, Rider Modes (Road, Rain, Enduro and Dynamic) as well as Cruise control and heated hand grips.

This tour includes 12 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  12 Day South African Safari Tour include:

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 Pretoria’s Main Attractions as well as Sama Tours headquarters. Modern Amenities include: Wifi | Laundry | Room Service

Mantenga Lodge, Swaziland

On arrival enjoy a fresh glass of juice while enjoying views of Execution Rock. Thr rooms are beautifully appointed and the staff are the friendliest in Africa. Enjoy a delicious dinner on the wooden deck while the chef serves up Flame grilled meals that tantalise our tastebuds

Isandlwana Lodge, Kwazulu Natal Battlefields

Everyone comments that this is one of their favourite hotels, Perched high up on the hillside with breathtaking views of the Battlefields, this luxurious hotel checks all the boxes

Semonkong Lodge

This is a one-of-a-kind luxury lodge located in one of the most remote countries in the world- Lesotho. Situated in a small village, on the river, this lodge is a hive of activity, relax on your balcony as you watch Basotho herdsman riding their horses down into town with their pack donkeys and sheep. Enjoy a cozy evening at your fireplace in your stone-walled chalet. Dine on delicious homemade bread and other delectable treats at the Duck and Donkey Pub

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.