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8 Day Cape Explorer Tour 

 

8 Day
Motorcycle Tour of Cape Town and the Garden Route

This EXCITING tour takes in the best TAR and Dirt roads of South Africa’s Famous Garden Route..

At a Glance

Dates 11 - 19 Sep '26 | 05- 15 Feb '27 | 10-18 Sep '27 | 12- 20 Nov '27

Start: Cape Town End: Port Elizabeth (One way flight back to Cape Town or JHB is included)

Mileage: +-1,700km

Countries: South Africa

Daily Distance

Daily Distance: 200- 300 km (Avg of 250)

Road Surfaces:80% Tar, 20% Good hardpacked gravel

Rest Day: 6 Riding days, 2 Rest Days

Difficulty: Easy with a bit of Gravel

Petrol: Included

Accomodation: 3-4 Star Lodges

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Starting in Cape Town, we tour the Cape Peninsula, visit Cape Point and sleep in the beautiful village of Franschoek (French Corner) surrounded by the wine farms of the Cape Winelands. (Wine tasting included!)

Next up we make our way to the Southern Most Tip of African at Cape Agulhas. Here the cold Atlantic Ocean meets the Warm Indian Ocean in a turbulent mix of untamed beauty

We then ride Scenic Route 62 To Outdsthoorn-  The Ostrich Capital of South Africa. We have rest day here were you can ride some exciting tar and gravel mountain passes (Die Hel or Swartberg Pass), visit an ostrich farm or the Cango Caves

Next up, we head down over the beautiful Outeniqua Pass and spend a night in Knysna at the waterfront where we admire the beautiful Knynsa headlands. We then carry on the ride to Storms River Mouth in the Garden Route National Park. Those brave enough can do the World’s Highest Bungee Jump on the way.

After viewing the Storms River Mouth  Suspension Bridges we  enjoy a  Safari into Addo Elephant National Park. Here we can see  the BIG 5, incluiding Lion, elephant, Rhino, Buffalo and Leopard- living in the wild.

The tour ends in Port Elizabeth on Day 8 and includes a flight back to Cape Town or Johannesburg.

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TOUR ITINERARY

Day 0: Arrive in Cape Town
Day 1: Cape Town – Cape Point- Cape Winelands
Day 2: Cape Winelands- Hermanus- Cape Agulhas
Day 3: Cape Agulhas to Oudtshoorn
Day 4: Oudtshoorn Rest Day
Day 5: Oudtshoorn- Knsyna- Storms River Mouth
Day 6: Storms River to Addo Elephant Park
Day 7: Big 5 Safari Addo Elephant Park
Day 8: End of Tour Transfer to Port Elizabeth and flight to Johannesburg or Cape Town

Day 0 Arrive in South Africa (+-50km)
Highlights: Explore Cape Town

Welcome to South Africa. You will be transferred from the airport to our hotel located within walking distance of the VA Waterfront with spectacular views of Table Mountain. There is so much to see and do in Cape Town. Take a hop on hop off bus tour, visit Robben Island where Nelson Mandla was imprisoned for 26 years or take the Cable car to the top of Table Mountain. This afternoon we will have a tour briefing, followed by our official welcome dinner (D)


Welcome to Cape Town

Day 1 Cape Town- Cape Point- Cape Winelands (+- 180km)
Highlights: Cape Point, Wine Tasting

Today is a highlight of the tour- we explore beautiful coastal roads to Cape Point Peninsuala and then head into the beautiful Cape Winelands over exciting mountain passes and sleep Surrounded by beautiful wine farms. Tonight we enjoy tasting South African Wine. (B,L,D)

Wine Tasting

Day 2 Cape Winelands – Hermanus- Cape Agulhas (+- 293km)
Highlights: The Southern Most Tip of Africa

Today we make our way over the famous Franschoek pass and ride beautiful coastal roads through the Cape Overberg. We stop off to see the Penguin colony living on the beach in Bettys Bay and then make our way to Cape Agulhas- the Southernmost tip of Africa. Situated at 34.8 Degrees South and 20 degrees east- this is also the point where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. Tonight we dine at a famous local restaurant- with world-class fresh seafood  (B,L, D)


Cape Agulhas The Southern Most Tip of Africa

Day 3 Cape Agulhas to Oudtshoorn (+-375km)
Highlights: Route 62, Ostriches

From the Southern Tip of Africa, we make our way over the famous Tradouw pass to Route 62. Route 62 is South Africa’s answer to Route 66 in America- it is a beautiful secondary road that winds its way through the Mighty Karoo Desert, through small quirky towns and villages. We make a few interesting stops (including Ronnies Sex Shop) and arrive in Oudtshoorn in the last afternoon. Oudtshoorn is the Ostrich Capital of South Africa. Tonight we enjoy a traditional ostrich braai (bbq) (B, L, D)


Ostrich Capital of South Africa

Day 4: Rest Day Oudtshoorn
Highlights: Optional Ride up Swartberg Pass, Cango Caves, Ostrich farms

Day 4 is a rest day- but there is so much to see and do. We will have a guided tour of the Cango Caves with its beautiful stalactites and stalagmites and a tour of a working Ostrich farm- where you will get to feed, touch and hug Ostriches. For those that would like to do some more exciting dirt riding there will be an optional ride over the famous Swartberg Pass. This is a bucket list ride for Adventure Bikers the world over. This Afternoon, relax and enjoy the warm Karoo Hospitality that this area is known for. (B,L,D)


Swartberg Pass

Day 5 Oudtshoorn – Knysna- Garden Route National Park
Highlights: Dirt and Tar Passes of the Garden Route

Today we make our way down to the Indian Ocean, where we will be spending the night in the Garden Route National Park, in ocean view chalets. En-route we visit the famous Knysna Heads. Today you can choose to ride Tar over Outeniqua Pass or the gravel road over Price Alfred Pass- Both options are breathtaking! Welcome to bikers paradise! This afternoon you can enjoy a short walk to the breathtaking suspension bridges hanging between the sea cliffs. (B,L,D)

Enjoy the Mountain Passes of the Garden Route

Day 6 Storms River Mouth to Addo Elephant Park
Highlights: Suspension Birdges, J-Bay and Addo

We have most of the morning free to enjoy Garden Route National Park with its beautiful ocean views, spectacular gorges and ocean cliffs. We then make our way to Addo Elephant National park, home to Africa’s famous BIG 5. On the way we enjoy riding past Jeffreys Bay – a surf spot made famous by the documentary Endless Summer! (B, L,D)


Storms River Mouth

Day 7: BIG 5 Safari Addo Elephant Park
Highlights: Big 5 Safari

Today is dedicated to wildlife watching. We enjoy being in open air safari vehicles which escort us into Addo National Park. Look out for Lions, Buffalo, Elephants and other exciting wildlife. Tonight we celebrate the end of an Epic Motorcycle tour (B,L,D)


Addo Elephant Park

Day 8: End of Tour

Unfortunately, your motorcycle tour of Cape Town and the Garden Route has come to an end. The tour officially ends after breakfast and transfers will be arranged to the  Port Elizabeth airport. Your tour price includes a one way flight to either Cape Town or Johannesburg so please let us know where you would like to fly. You may wish to spend a few extra nights at Addo Elephant Park enjoying Game Drives and Game walks or perhaps book one of our Add on Tours to Victoria Falls or Kruger National Park. The Sama Team will happily book any post-tour activities for you. (B)


The two wheel time of your life!

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

Price Includes:
  • 7 Days Motorcycle Rental
  • 8 Night’s Accommodation in 3-4 Star Accommodation
  • 8 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches 7 Dinner
  • Tour Guide Riding on a motorcycle
  • Back up Vehicle
  • All petrol and toll fees
  • Entrance to Cape Point Nature Reserve
  • Cango Caves
  • Cango Ostrich Farm
  • Entrance to Tsitsikamma Nature Reserve
  • Safari into Addo Elephant Park
  • Transfers to and from the Cape Town international Airport and Port Elizabeth Airport
  • One way flight from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town or Johannesburg
  • Detailed Itinerary
  • Tour App with Maps, links and information
  • Filtered Water, coffee and Snacks
  • Sama T-shirt
  • Motorcycle Insurance (Excess payment applicable)
  • All Taxes
Price does not include:
  • Domestic and International flights
  • Items of a personal nature
  • All items not mentioned in “Price includes”
  • All meals and drinks other than those specified in “Price includes”
  • All Entrance fees other than those specified in “Price includes”
Motorcycle Options:

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 8 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. 

 

Tour Difficulty

Easy

This tour is suitable for Riders who have experience touring on two wheels.
80% Of this tour takes places on good Tarmac roads, 20% Takes place on good hardpacked Gravel roads. If you are not comfortable on the Gravel, we can plan alternate tar routes for you.
We recommend being bike-fit, However Rest Days are scheduled regularly.

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