RIDE IN AFRICA MOTORCYCLE ADVENTURE TOURS
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Short Description
5 Day tour of Cape Town and surrounds with 29 SPECTACULAR mountain passes
This is an exciting 5 day tour. We start off with a train journey from Johannesburg to Cape Town and then spend 4 wonderful days driving around the Cape, exploring Table Mountain, Cape point, the Overberg and the World Famous Cape Wine Region. Many of the routes take us on beautiful coastal roads that hug the Atlantic Ocean! This is truly Motorcycle paradise.
Dates:
14-19 February 2010
07-12 March 2010
18-23 April 2010
19-24 September 2010
10-15 October 2010
Day 1: Train Trip to Cape Town
Distance: 1200km(By train)
Highlights: Scenic Train Journey
After an early start we board the overnight train to Cape Town. We load the motorcycles onto the train and start the journey to the Cape mid morning. Dinner and breakfast will be served on the train. Sit back, relax and enjoy all the passing scenery and landscapes of South Africa.
Map of Cape Town Explorer Tour- 5 Days
Day 2: Worcester to Cape Town
Distance +-281km
Highlights: Mountain passes, Fruit farms, Amazing scenery
We arrive early in Worcester and after a delightful breakfast on the train we disembark. The first day in the Cape will be full of wonderful mountain passes. We visit Ceres, right in the heart of the fruit farming region. In the late afternoon we will arrive in Cape Town and check into our hotel which is close to the city centre and the V&A Waterfront. Relax and enjoy South Africa's Mother City.
Day 3: Cape Town- Cape Point- Cape Town
Distance +-179km
Highlights: Cape Point, Simons Town, The 12 Apostles
Today is another highlight of the tour- we follow the coastal roads around Cape Town and make our way through Simons Town down to Cape Point (The most South Westerly Point of Africa) and enjoy beautiful sea and mountain views. We drive past Table Mountain, Lions Head and the 12 Apostles, all breathtaking mountain formations.
Day 4: Cape Town- Franschoek - Cape Town
Distance +-298km
Highlights: Cape Wine lands
Today we explore the beautiful Cape Wine-lands. We drive over beautiful mountains, through green valleys and past picturesque vineyards. We visit 3 major wine producing towns including Franschoek, Paarl and Stellenbosch. Enjoy great cuisine, beautiful views and old country roads.
Day 5: Cape Town- Hermanus - Cape Town
Distance +-290km
Highlights: Coastal road
We take in more beautiful passes, before arriving at Hermanus- South Africa's most famous land-based whale watching destination. In season you are able to view whales right off the cliffs. The journey from here to Cape Town is a personal favorite- it hugs the coastline all the way- (Bikers heaven!!)
Day 6: 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 South Africa and the warm people you have met. Transfers will be arranged to the airport. If you would like to, you can join your motorcycle on a return train trip to Johannesburg (by prior arrangement)
Pricing
Price includes:
5 Days motorcycle rental
4 nights Accommodation in 3-4 star lodgings
1 night Train accomodation (coupe)
Tour guide on a motorcycle
Back up vehicle
5 Breakfasts
Entry into Cape Point Nature Reserve
Train Journey from Johannesburg to Cape Town (return if requested)
Free shuttle service from the Johannesburg international airport
Price does not include
Petrol and toll fees
Visas and cross border fees
International and local flights
Items of a personal nature
All items not mentioned in "Price includes"
All meals other than those specified in "Price includes"
All Entrance fees other then those specified in "Price includes"
Drinks