SAMA MOTORCYCLE TOURS
12 Day Garden Route Tour
03-15 November 2018
SOUTHERN AFRICA
12 Day Motorcycle Tour of South Africa and Lesotho
Ride the Drakensberg and Lesotho Mountains in the North of South Africa and then head South to ride the world famous Garden Route between Port Elizabeth and Cape Town.
We start in Pretoria, South Africa and make our way to the Mountainous Kingdom of Lesotho. Here we ride more turns within 80 km than any other road in Africa.
Next up we head back into South Africa again and ride through Golden Gate National Park and the mighty Drakensberg Mountains.
We reach the Indian Ocean at East London and the enjoy a world class safari into Addo Elephant National Park- spotting Lions, Elephants, Rhino, leopard and Buffalo.
We are now in the famous Garden Route and we spend the next several days riding beautiful mountain passes, forest meanders and desert roads . We RIDE to the mighty Storms River Mouth and the Knsyna Heads, and visit Ostriches in Oudtshoorn.
Next up we ride all the way to the Southern Most Point of Africa at Cape Agulhas . On our Penultimate day we ride 0ver 200km of amazing coastal roads all the way into Cape Town.
Day 0: Arrive in South Africa
Transfer to your hotel- Welcome to Africa!
Day 1: Day Tour of Pretoria and Surrounds
Enjoy a BIG 5 Game Drive on your motorcycle in Dinokeng Nature Reserve
Day 2: Pretoria to Clarens
Ride to Clarens on the edge of Golden Gate National Park
Day 3: Clarens- Lesotho- Clarens
Enjoy a day riding into the Kingdom of Lesotho- the Alps of Africa
Day 4: Clarens to Underberg
Explore the amazing Drakensberg Mountain Range- a Unesco world Heritage site
Day 5: Underberg to East London
Ride along South Africa's Wild Coast and meet the Indian Ocean in East London
Day 6: East London to Addo Elephant Park
Enjoy a BIG 5 Safari into the famous Addo Elephant Park
Day 7: Addo to Knysna
Ride to Storms River Mouth Suspension Bridges and visit the Iconic Knysna Heads.
Day 8 : Knysna Rest Day
Cruise the lagoon, taste Knsyna Oysters, visit Featherbed Reserve or ride the epic mountain passes of the Garden Route
Day 9 Knysna to Oudtshoorn
Visit Cango Ostrich Farm and Cango Caves and ride exciting oDirt OR Tar mountain passes
Day 10: Oudtshoorn - Cape Agulhas- Hermanus
Ride to the Southern most tip of Africa and sleep in South Africa's whale watching capital
Day 11: Hermanus- Cape Point- Cape Town
Visit Bettys Bay Penguins, Simons Town and Cape Point. Ride Chapmans Peak and over 200km of coastal roads into Cape Town
Day 12: End of Tour
Transfer to airport will be arranged. You can also stay on in the beautiful city of Cape Town for a few more nights.
Please note that this itinerary only applies to the 2018 Garden Route tour. In 2019- the Garden Route is 2 Days longer and include an extra night in Addo and in the Cape Winelands. Click here for the 2019 Itinerary
Dates:
- 03-15 November 2018
- 01- 15 November 2019 (See New 2019 Itinerary)
- 2020 Dates coming soon
2018 Pricing
| BIKE | PRICE RIDING 1 UP, SHARE |
| BMW F700GS | R65,530 |
| BMW F800GS | R68,110 |
| BMW R1200GS | R71,760 |
| BMW R1200GS ADV | R75,400 |
| Passenger/Pillion, add: | R24,040 |
| Single Supplement, add: | R6,490 |
See 2019 Pricing and Itinerary
Price Includes
- 12 Days Motorcycle Rental (14 Days in 2019*)
- 12 Nights Accommodation in 3-4 Star Accommodation (14 Nights in 2019*)
- Petrol and toll fees
- Tour Guide on Motorcycle
- Back Up vehicle
- 12 Breakfast, 10 Lunches
- Big 5 Safari by motorcycle
- Safari into Addo Elephant Park
- Cango Caves Tour
- Ostrich Farm
- Entrance Tsitsikamma National Park
- Entrance to Cape Point Nature Reserve
- T-shirt
- Guide Book
- Map of South Africa
- Free Transfers from the Johannesburg International Airport and to Cape Town International Airport
- The most amazing motorcycle adventure you have ever had!
- All Taxes
Price does not include:
- Local and International Flights
- Visas (Note American, Australian and British do not require visas for South Africa or Swaziland)
- Drinks
- Items of a personal nature
- Activities and meals not listed in "Tour Includes"
| DATES 2018: | 03- 15 November 2018 |
| DATES 2019 | 01- 15 November 2019 |
| START: | Pretoria (Fly into Johannesburg) |
| END: | Cape Town, South Africa |
| MILEAGE | +-3450km |
| DAILY DISTANCE: | 200- 550 km per day (Avg of 350km) |
| REST DAYS | 1 Rest Day, 10 Riding Days |
| COUNTRIES: | South Africa, Lesotho |
| ROADS: | 99% Tar, Exciting off-road options |
| DIFFICULTY: | Easy |
TOUR DIFFICULTY?
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PICTURES OF THIS TOUR
| DAY | TOUR ITINERARY |
| 0 | Arrive in South Africa- Bonus Night |
| 1 | Day tour of Pretoria and Big 5 Safari by motorcycle |
| 2 | Pretoria to Clarens |
| 3 | Clarens- Lesotho – Clarens |
| 4 | Clarens-to Underberg |
| 5 | Underberg to East London |
| 6 | East London to Addo Elephant Park |
| 7 | Addo Elephant Park to Knysna |
| 8 | Knysna Rest Day |
| 9 | Knysna to Oudtshoorn |
| 10 | Oudtshoorn- Cape Agulhas- Hermanus |
| 11 | Hermanus- Cape Point- Cape Town |
| 12 | End of Tour |
TOUR INFO AT A GLANCE
Dates 2018: 03- 15 Nov 2018
Dates 2019: 01 -13 Nov 2019
Start: Pretoria (Fly into Johannesburg)
End: Cape Town
Mileage: +-3450km
Daily Distance: 200- 550 km (Avg of 350km)
Rest Days: 3
Riding Days: 10
Countries: South Africa, Lesotho
Roads: 99% Tar, off-road options
Difficulty: Easy
