Starting in Cape Town, we tour the Cape Point Peninsula, visit the Navy village of Simons Town, and ride the epic coastal roads around the mother city with Table Mountain as our back drop

Next up we journey to Cape Agulhas, the Southernmost tip of Africa, and then visit the Garden Route Game Lodge where we enjoy 2 x Big 5 Safaris and stay in luxurious glamping suites. 

We meet up again with the Indian Ocean at Knysna, where we marvel at the Knysna heads and then spend the night in the Garden Route National Park where we visit the famous suspension bridges located between the sea cliffs

We then spend 2 Magical nights at Addo Elephant Park going on safari to see the majestic wild elephants and other members of the BIG 5 in their natural habitat

From here we ride Gravel and/or tar mountain passes that this area is famous for as we make our way to Oudtshoorn the ostrich capital of South Africa. 

This incredible tour ends on day 09- With a transfer to the George Airport for your flight to either Cape Town or Johannesburg

What a RIDE!

Highlights include:

• Riding Cape Town and Chapmans Peak
• Visiting Cape Point
• Southern Tip of Africa
• 3 x Big 5 Safaris in two different Game Reserves
• Riding the Tar and Gravel Mountain Passes of the Garden Route including Swartberg Pass and Prince Alfred Pass
• Garden Route National Park
• Quirky Route 62
• Amazing food
• High Quality Accommodation

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TOUR ITINERARY

Day 0: Arrive in Cape Town- Bonus night 
Day 1: Day Tour of Cape Town and Cape Point
Day 2: Cape Town to Cape Agulhas
Day 3: Cape Agulhas to Garden Route Game Lodge with Safari
Day 4: Garden Route Game Lodge- Knysna- StormsRiver Mouth 
Day 5: Storms River to Addo Elephant Park
Day 6: Addo Rest Day and Big 5 Safari
Day 7: Addo to Oudtshoorn
Day 8: Oudtshoorn Rest Day and optional ride Swartberg Pass
Day 9: End of Tour- Transfer to George Airport

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. 

Welcome to Cape Town

Day 1 Cape Town- Cape Point- Elgin River Lodge (+- 200km)
Highlights: Cape Point, Simons Town, Cape Town Day Tour

This morning we have a hand over the motorcycles, do all the paperwork, and have a pre-tour briefing. We then enjoy a guided day tour of Cape Town and Cape Point taking in the Bokaap, Signal Hill, Cape Point, and Simons town while enjoying riding the beautiful coastal roads that Cape Town is famous for. Tonight we have the official welcome dinner and enjoy getting to know each other over a delicious meal (B,D)

Ride to the Cape Point Peninsula

Day 2 Cape Town to  Cape Agulhas (+- 250km)
Highlights: The Southern Most Tip of Africa

Today we make our way along beautiful coastal roads through the Cape Overberg. We stop off to see the Penguin colony living on the beach in Bettys Bay, try spot some whales in Hermanus 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 Garden Route Game Lodge (+-320km)
Highlights: Malgas Ferry, Big 5 Safari

From the Southern Tip of Africa, we explore some good hardpacked gravel roads as we make our way to the historical Malgas River Ferry. where we cross the scenic Breede River on a flat base pontoon. Next up we ride to the Garden Route National Park where we check in and enjoy a late afternoon BIG 5 Safari, looking out for Elephant, Lion, Zebra, and more (B,L,D)

Time for your first BIG 5 Safari

Day 4: Garden Route Game Lodge -Knysna- Storms River (260km)
Highlights: Safari, Knysna Heads, Storms River Mouth

Our morning starts bright and early with another Big 5 Safari. On return to the lodge, we enjoy a leisurely breakfast before we start our ride. We take the famous 7 Passes road (weather dependent) to Knysna to see the Knynsa Heads and the Knysna Lagoon. Next up we visit the Bloukrans Bungee Jump (The highest Bungee in the world) before continuing our journey to Storms River mouth where we spend the night in Ocean view chalets and walk the famous suspension bridges (B,L,D)

Storms River Mouth

Day 5: Storms River Mouth to Addo Elephant Park (223km)
Highlights: Addo Elephant Park

We have another leisurely morning planned to enjoy this beautiful Ocean park. This morning there is an optional speed boat ride or Kayak up the Storms River Gorge. At around 11:00am we will start our ride to Addo Elephant Park. We will stop in the Surfing Mecca of J-Bay for lunch overlooking the perfect surf break and arrive in Addo in the late afternoon- our home for the next two nights (B, L,D)

Addo Elephant Park

Day 6: Rest Day Addo Elephant Park (0-50km)
Highlights: Big 5 Safari and BUSH Braai (BBQ)

Today is all about wildlife. We hop into specialized wildlife viewing vehicles and spend a full day on Safari in Addo Elephant Park.  Addo is famous for its large herds of elephants and other exciting wildlife. For lunch our local guides will braai (bbq) for us in the bush, South African Style and we will return back to our lodge in the late afternoon (B,L,D)

Full day Safari

Day 7: Addo to Oudtshoorn (410km)
Highlights: The Ostrich Capital of South Africa

We are officially halfway through the tour and it’s time to start heading west again back to Cape Town. We make our way through the back roads of the western cape to Oudtshoorn- The ostrich capital of South Africa. An Ostrich farm in the Karoo will be our home for the next 2 Nights (B,L,D)

The two wheel time of your life!

Day 8: Oudtshoorn rest day and optional ride (70-170km)
Highlights: Ostriches, Cango Caves and Swartberg Pass

Today is a rest day but there is so much to see and do. There will be an optional ride to Cango Ostrich Farm and Cango Caves. This will be followed by a Ride up and over the famous Swartberg Pass with its steep turns and breathtaking scenery. We will have lunch in Prince Albert and then return to Oudtshoorn in the early afternoon. Tonight there is an Ostrich Braai (bbq) to experience some of the local culture and hospitality. (B,D)

Day 9:End of Tour

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 Southern Africa and the warm people you have met. Transfers will be arranged to the George airport. We have included a one way flight to Either Cape Town or Johannesberg in the tour price.

You may wish to extend your time in Southern Africa with an add on tour- check out all the options on our add on tour page

2026/2027 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 05 June 2026). For up to date exchange rates please visit www.xe.com 

Price Includes:

• 8 days Motorcycle Rental
• 9 Night 3-4 Star Accommodation
• Petrol and toll fees
• Tour Guide on Motorcycle
• Back Up vehicle
• 9 Breakfast, 6 Lunches and 8 Dinners
• 2 x Safaris in Garden Route Game Park
• 1 x Safari in Addo Elephant Park
• Cango Caves Tour
• Ostrich Farm
• Entrance  Garden Route National Park
• Entrance to Cape Point Nature Reserve
• Sama T-shirt
• Tour App with detailed Information, Itinerary and links to all hotels and area information
• Google Map Links for each day of riding
• Private Transfers to and from Cape Town International Airport
• Sama Tours T-shirt
• The most amazing motorcycle adventure you have ever had!
• Full comprehensive motorcycle Insurance for Damage and Theft  (Less Excess)

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 14 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.