Visit www.xe.com for excange rates to Dollars/Pounds/Euros
RIDE IN AFRICA MOTORCYCLE ADVENTURE TOURS
Phone: +27 11 888 20 56 Fax: + 27 11 782 78 68
Cell: +27 79 108 28 18
Cell: +27 79 108 28 18
Short Description
Watch Ruben Zaus on the New BMWS1000RR battle it out with the likes of Troy Corser and Max Biaggi
live in South Africa!
This chapter of the World Superbike Championship will be held at Kyalami Race Track in Johannesberg, South Africa from the 15-17 May 2009
From the 15-17 May 2009- The World Super Bike Championship is coming to South Africa, with patrons such as Rueben Zaus taking the new
BMW S1000RR around Kyalami Race Track in Johannesberg.
Sama Tours is offering the oppurtunity to come view the superbikes live in Africa, combined with a 7 Day tour of South Africa.
Highlights include: Driving Motorcyclists paradise, visiting the world famous Kruger National Park on Safari and driving through the Kingdom of Swaziland. After this exciting motorcycle tour, we will arrive back in Pretoria where you will be based for the next 3 nights. The tour includes a pass for all three days of the Super Bike Championship at Kyalami as well as all transfers to and from the racetrack.
This tour is a once in a lifetime oppurtunity. Book your place today to avoid dissapointment. Space Limited to 15 Motorycles (plus pillions)
Dates
-
What to expect
on a Guided Tour
Group size:
Ranges from 5-10 Bikes
Accomodation:
3-4 star Accomodation
Tour Guide:
Accompanies the
group at all times
Back Up vehicle:
follows the group
to carry luggage
Dates:
There is a guided tour
departing every month
of the year
Day 1: Pretoria To Hazyview
Distance: 400km
Highlights: Scenic mountain passes, Long Tom Cannons
After a delicious breakfast we leave for Hazyview taking the scenic route via De Berg Pass (highest tar road in Mpumulanga) and the Long Tom Pass. Hazyview is right in the heart of Mpumulanga and makes an ideal base for exploring the magnificent surrounds. Tonight you have the choice of either dining at the hotel's excellent restaurant or many other excellent restaurants in Hazyview.
Day 2: Panorama Route
Distance: +- 250km
Highlights: Gods Window, Moholoholo Rehab Centre, Bourke's Luck Potholes, The Three Rondavels, Waterfalls, Magical Views Sites
Waterfalls, magical view sites and Winding Mountain Passes will make today one of the highlights of the tour - Gods Window- Berlin & Lisbon falls- Bourke's Luck potholes- Animal Rehab Centre etc. Tonight you enjoy an evening festival at the Shangaan Cultural Village, a truly African experience which includes dances and a delicious traditional meal
Day 3: Optional Kruger National Park
Distance 0-50km
Highlights: Optional Safari, African wildlife
Today we will bid goodbye to the motorcycles and board a game viewing Safari vehicle which will transport us into the Kruger National Park. This world famous wildlife reserve is home to the BIG 5 and is roughly the size of a small country. The vastness of the park allows ample opportunity to view wild animals in their natural habitat. We will have a full day to spot lions, elephants, birds and many different species of animals.
Day 4: Hazyview to Swaziland
Distance: +-300km
Highlights: Kingdom of Swaziland
After breakfast we depart for the Kingdom of Swaziland - the home of the friendly Swazi people. After border procedures (passport and possibly visa required) we weave our way along winding country roads and mountain passes. Today we will visit Swaziland's own glass factory (Ngwenya Glass) and see the world famous Swazi candles being handcrafted at Swazi Candles. There are many excellent restaurants, pubs and craft markets in the Ezulweni Valley where we will overnight at an excellent country lodge, with its own magnificent restaurant with wooden deck with spectacular views.
Day 5: Swaziland to St. Lucia
Distance: +- 350km
Highlights: Relaxing drive through African Countryside
Today we make our way through Swaziland to South Africass Zulu Kingdom, homeland of the proud Zulu nation. In the late afternoon we arrive in St. Lucia, a world renowned natural heritage site, with its beautiful secluded beaches, hippos, crocs, whales, endangered turtles and other wildlife, our home for the next two nights. This afternoon we embark on an exciting sunset river cruise where we see hippos , crocodiles and other estuary wildlife . Tonight you can explore the many restaurants, pubs and cocktail bars that St Lucia has to offer.
Day 6: St. Lucia Rest Day
Distance: +- 0-50 km
Highlights: Many Exciting Optional Activities
St Lucia has so much to offer that we suggest an action packed day undertaking one of the many optional activities on offer e.g. Whale watching & turtle tours (in season).Full and half day game drives are also available into the magnificent Umfolosi/Hluhluwe game reserve. You can also visit a Zulu cultural village . As all activities are extremely popular, to avoid disappointment Ride in Africa, prefers to pre-book activities for you.
Day 7: St. Lucia to Pretoria
Distance: +- 550 km
Highlights: Relaxing drive through African Countryside
Time to head back to Pretoria, after a scrumptious breakfast we start the journey back! It is a nice relaxing ride through the interior of South Africa, The bikes will be returned in the afternoon and in the evening we will have a get together where everybody can reminisce about the previous days after which you will be returned to the hotel.
Day 8,9,10 : World Superbike Championship
Distance: 0-50km
Highlights: Watch Ruben Zaus battle it out on the new BMWS100RR
You will be based at a beautiful Pretoria Guesthouse for the three days of the Kyalami Superbike Championships. Every morning there will be a complimentary shuttle service to the race track.You will spend an action packed weekend with amazing races from different classes including the National Superbike Championship and the World Superbike Classes. Sunday will be the climax of the event, where you will get to watch the actual race live from the grand stand- cheering on your favourite racer, while enjoying South African Beer!
Enjoy the World Superbike Championship up close and personal on South African Soil
Day 11 : End of the 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 the warm people you have met. Transfers will be arranged to the airport.
Pricing
BIKE
|
PILLION
|
RIDER
|
RIDER,SINGLE
|
F 650 GS
|
|||
R 1150 GS
|
|||
R 1200 GS
|
Price includes:
7 Days motorcycle rental
11 nights Accommodation in 3-4 star lodgings
Tour guide on a motorcycle
Back up vehicle
7 lunches
11Breakfasts
2 Dinners
Day Safari into Kruger National Park
Shangana Evening festival
3 Day ticket and all Transfers to Kayalami for the South African leg of the World Superbike Championships
Free shuttle service to and 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 than those specified in "Price includes"
Drinks