Day 0: Arrive in South Africa

Welcome to South Africa. You can arrive at any time on “day 0” as your 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 airport and transfer you to your hotel in Pretoria.

Day 1: Day tour of Pretoria and BIG 5 Safari by motorcycle (0-50km)

Highlights: Township tour and BIG 5 motorcycle Safari

This morning we will hand over your motorcycle to you and sign all the paperwork. After that is complete we will have a tour briefing and then the fun begins. We start by taking a tour of a small township just north of Pretoria to experience all the vibrant colors, sounds, and tastes of Africa. We will have lunch at a local tavern and afterwards, we enjoy a guided motorcycle ride through a BIG 5 nature reserve. Rhinos, giraffes, impala’s, and wildebeest can all be spotted from your motorcycle. Tonight, we have a welcome dinner around a roaring fire in an African Boma. Welcome to Africa! (B,L,D)

Day 2: Pretoria To Hazyview (+-400km)

Highlights: Scenic mountain passes, Long Tom Cannons

Today you make your way up into Mpumalanga- an area known to local riders as “Biker Paradise”. As you head up north, the roads become mountainous with beautiful views of the rolling hills below. A highlight is riding up Long Tom Pass. Enjoy the great twisties and arrive in Hazyview in the last afternoon. (B,L,D)

Day 3: Panorama route (+- 250km)

Highlights: God's Window, Bourkes Luck Potholes, The Three Rondavels, Waterfalls, Magical Views Sites

Make your way up into Mpumalanga (an area known to Local Bikers as “Motorcycle Paradise”) the roads here are beautiful and curvy, and there are so many great viewpoints, 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. We will arrive back in Hazyview in the Late Afternoon. Tonight- you will enjoy a traditional African meal and African dances at the Shangana cultural village (B, L, D)

Day 4: 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- for example, you can visit the elephant sanctuary or enjoy a microlight flight over the Blyde River Canyon. (B, D)

Day 5: Hazyview to Swaziland (+-300km)

Highlights: Kingdom of Swaziland

After a hearty breakfast, we depart for the Kingdom of Swaziland – the home of the friendly Swazi people. After border procedures (passport and possibly visa required) we weave our way along winding country roads and mountain passes. Today we will visit Swaziland’s glass factory (Ngwenya Glass) and see the world-famous Swazi candles being handcrafted at Swazi Candles. tonight we sleep in Ezulweni Valley, the valley of Heaven at an excellent country lodge, with its magnificent restaurant on a wooden deck with spectacular views. (B,L,D)

Day 6: Swaziland to St. Lucia (+- 310km)

Highlights: Relaxing drive through African Countryside

Today we make our way through Swaziland to South Africa’s Zulu Kingdom, the homeland of the proud Zulu nation. We make our way down to St Lucia- a world heritage site that is famous for its natural beauty, wildlife, and deserted beaches. St. Lucia is also home to an abundance of Hippos and crocodiles that live on the estuary around which the town is based. Tonight we will walk into town for a delicious meal. (B,L,D)

Day 7: St. Lucia Rest Day (0-50 km)

Highlights: Hluhluwe National Park and Hippo Croc Cruise

Today is dedicated to experiencing African Wildlife! We start the day with an early morning safari into Hluhluwe Umfolozi National Park- this park is home to the Big 5 and is the oldest National Park in South Africa and one of the most scenically beautiful landscapes in South Africa. Enjoy your Game Drive in an open safari vehicle before returning to St. Lucia. In the late afternoon, we also enjoy a Lake Cruise to see hippos and crocodiles while enjoying an ice-cold drink. Bliss! (B, D)

Day 8: St. Lucia to Oribi Gorge (+- 450 km)

Highlights: Breathtaking views over Oribi Gorge

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, D)