Discover the Beauty of the Cape on Two Wheels
This EXCITING tour takes in the best TAR and Dirt roads of South Africa’s Famous Garden Route..
Dates Choose your own- this is a Self Guided Tour
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: 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: Not Included
Accomodation: 3-4 Star Lodges
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.
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 to Knysna
Day 6: Knysna to Tsitsikamma
Day 7: Tsitsikamma to Addo Elephant Park
Day 8: End of Tour- Port Elizabeth
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
Today is a highlight of the tour- you get to 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 you can enjoy tasting South African Wine. (B)
Wine Tasting
Today you make your way over the famous Franschoek pass and ride beautiful coastal roads through the Cape Overberg. Stop off to see the Penguin colony living on the beach in Bettys Bay and then make your 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 you can dine at a famous local restaurant- with world-class fresh seafood (B)
Cape Agulhas The Southern Most Tip of Africa
From the Southern Tip of Africa, you make your 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. There are a few interesting stops (including Ronnies Sex Shop) and you will arrive in Oudtshoorn in the last afternoon. Oudtshoorn is the Ostrich Capital of South Africa. (B)
Ostrich Capital of South Africa
Day 4 is a rest day- but there is so much to see and do. You can visit the Cango Caves with its beautiful stalactites and stalagmites and take 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 is 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)
Swartberg Pass
Today you make your way down to the Indian Ocean, where you will be spending the night at the Knysna Waterfront and can visit the famous Knysna Heads. En route 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! (B)
Enjoy the Mountain Passes of the Garden Route
Next up you ride to the Garden Route National Park. En route, you may wish to stop off at Bloukrans Bungee. This is the highest Bungee Jump in the world- and those brave enough and attempt the 214 metre high or you cans can just admire the breathtaking views. From the bungee site , ride down to Storm River mouth where you will spend the night in wooden cabins overlooking the ocean. This afternoon you can enjoy a short walk to the breathtaking suspension bridges hanging between the sea cliffs. Otherwise, you may wish to just relax, enjoy some more rides in the area, or take part in some exciting optional activities such as a boat trip up the Storms River gorge. (B)
Storms River Mouth
This morning you make your way to Addo Elephant National park, home to Africa’s famous BIG 5. Later we have booked you onto a sunset game drive in an open safari vehicle. Addo is famous for its large herds of elephants and other exciting wildlife. There is nothing quite like enjoying an ice-cold drink in an open safari vehicle as the sun goes down, animals serenading us in the distance. Tonight is your last night of the tour and you can celebrate the end of an amazing Motorcycle Tour around a crackling fire!
Addo Elephant Park
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!
2025/26 Pricing
| MOTORCYCLE | RAND | USD$ | AUD$ | POUND | EURO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riding 1 up on a BMW F750GS | R52 640 | $2 970 | $4 570 | £2 180 | € 2 560 |
| Riding 1 up on a BMW F800GS | R53 510 | $3 020 | $4 640 | £2 220 | € 2 600 |
| Riding 1 up on a BMW F850GS | R53 800 | $3 040 | $4 670 | £2 230 | € 2 620 |
| Riding 1 up on a BMW F900GS ADV | R56 700 | $3 200 | $4 920 | £2 350 | € 2 760 |
| Riding 1 up on a BMW R1250GS | R61 910 | $3 500 | $5 370 | £2 570 | € 3 010 |
| Riding 1 up on a BMW R1300GS | R65 680 | $3 710 | $5 700 | £2 720 | € 3 190 |
| Riding 1 up on a BMW R1300GS ADV | R67 610 | $3 820 | $5 860 | £2 800 | € 3 290 |
| Pillion/Passenger, add | R17 200 | $970 | $1 490 | £710 | € 840 |
| Single Supplement, add | R10 040 | $570 | $870 | £420 | € 490 |
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 24 June 2025). For up to date exchange rates please visit www.xe.com
Price Includes:
Pure riding pleasure on every route. The new parallel-twin engine of the F 800 GS offers more peak power with an improved torque curve. Thanks to the optimised power curve, the F 800 GS reaches its peak power of 64 kW (87 hp) at 6,750 rpm earlier, with a simultaneously increased maximum torque curve of 91 Nm at 6,750 rpm.
895cc | 64 kW (87 hp) at 6,750 rpm
Seat Height: 815mm
Low Version: 760mm
Low Seat: 790mm
Comes with:
ABS | ESA| RIDER MODES | CRUISE CONTROL
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 8 Day Cape Explorer Tour:
President Hotel, Cape Town
This is a beautiful fresh and sunny hotel with incredible ocean views. It has a great central location in Sea Point, walking distance from the promenade and a quick taxi ride to the VA Waterfront. The Hop on Hop off Cape Town City Sightseeing bus leaves from just across the road.
Storms River Mouth Rest Camp
Here we stay in beautiful well-appointed chalets or wooden cabins, each featuring amazing sea views. Take a walk down to the Suspension Bridges between the sea cliffs and enjoy a delicious meal at the oceanside restaurant. This is a National Park so you will be surrounded by wildlife including monkeys, Dassies, and small antelope
Zuurberg Mountain Village
Zuurberg Mountain Village is a 160 year old haven of historical delight situated high up on the Zuurberg Pass in malaria-free Addo. An exclusive mountain top Hotel, set in 160 hectares of indigenous vegetation with breath-taking views of the famous Addo Elephant National Park
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.
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.
