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RIDE IN AFRICA MOTORCYCLE ADVENTURE TOURS
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Short Description
Mpumalanga (Bikers Paradise) and Cape Town - driving 39 unforgettable mountain passes
This Tour combines the best of both worlds. We start off in the North-East of South Africa and explore Mpumalanga, Swaziland and the world famous Kruger National Park. We then we take an overnight train to the Cape, staying in Cape Town for four nights and exploring the surrounding coast, wine lands and mountain passes- these two areas are known to South African bikers as Motorcycle heaven.
Dates
09-19 February 2010
02-12 March 2010
13-23 April 2010
14-24 September 2010
05-15 October 2010
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.
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
Map of Motorcycle Train Tour- 10 Days
Arriving by train in the Cape
Swaziland
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: Kruger National Park
Distance 0-50km
Highlights: Safari, African wildlife
Today we bid goodbye to the motorcycles and board a game viewing Safari vehicle which transports 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 Pretoria
Distance: +- 400km
Highlights: Relaxing drive through African Countryside
Time to head back to Pretoria. After breakfast we start the journey back! It is a nice relaxing ride through the interior of South Africa
Day 6: 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.
Day 7: 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 8: 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.
BIKE
|
PILLION
|
RIDER
|
RIDER,SINGLE
|
F 650 GS
|
ZAR 22,715.00
|
ZAR 33,440.00
|
ZAR 35,343.00
|
R 1150 GS
|
ZAR 24,310.00
|
ZAR 36,542.00
|
ZAR 38,423.00
|
R 1200 GS
|
ZAR 25,806.00
|
ZAR 39,655.00
|
ZAR 41,525.00
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Cape Town: The 12 Apostles
Cape Point
Cape of Good Hope
Day 9: 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 10: 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 11: 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:
10 Days motorcycle rental
9 nights Accommodation in 3-4 star lodgings
1 night train Accommodation (2 berth rooms)
Tour guide on a motorcycle
Back up vehicle
5 Lunches
10 Breakfasts
3 Dinners
Day Safari into Kruger National Park
Shangana Evening festival
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