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14 African Kingdom Tour South Africa | Lesotho | Swaziland

Starting in Pretoria we make our way to Lesotho – The “ALPS OF AFRICA” our first stop

is Afriski Mountain Resort. In the winter months this is Lesotho’s premiere ski destination, but in

Summer it is a Bikers playground. Enjoy amazing Tar mountain passes, The riding here is very

similar to riding in the European ALPS, but without all the traffic!

We then ride rural mountain passes of Lesotho past the famous Katse Dam to Semonkong, a little African village hidden away. Here time has stood still and you will see Lesotho Cowboy’s, ox wagons, donkey carts and villagers going about their everyday life. We have a rest day here to see the Maletsunyane Falls , enjoy a donkey pub crawl, hike, Horse ride or fly fish! The options are endless

From Semonkong we make our way back into South Africa again where we explore the Mighty Drakensberg Mountains.

There will be an optional bike ride or 4 x 4 trip up the infamous Sani Pass (Depending on the state of this steep mountain pass) to have a beer at the Highest Pub In Africa.

Our next stop is A Private BIG 5 Nature Reserve in Ladysmith. Here we spend 2 Nights with Game Drives early morning and evening, spotting Lion, Leopard, Elephant,Buffalo and Rhino in the WILD

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Next up is the Mountainous Kingdom of Swaziland- we ride through the Valley of Heaven and head north to Mpumalanga- an area known to Local Bikers as “Riding Heaven” In Hazyview we enjoy another Safari into the Kruger National Park and ride the Panorama Route with its waterfalls, view sites and rock formations before the tour ends on Day 13 back in Pretoria again.

What a RIDE!

Please note this tour takes place 80% on Tar and 20% on Good Gravel Roads, with a few technical sections We recommend that you have off-road experience and have done at least one off-road riding course.

14 Day African Explorer Tour

DAY TOUR ITINERARY 0 Arrive in South Africa- Bonus Night 1 Pretoria to Afriski, Lesotho 2 Ride Lesotho to Thaba Tseka

3 Thaba Tseka to Semonkong

4 Rest Day - Abseiling, Horseriding, Fishsing

5 Semonkong to Underberg, South Africa

6 Day Tour of Sani Pass

7 Sani Pass to Ladysmith- Big 5 Safari into Nambiti

8 Rest Day and Big 5 Safari Nambiti

9 Nambiti to Swaziland

10 Swaziland to Hazyvuew 11 Rest Day - Safari into Kruger

12 Tour Waterfalls and exciting roads of the Panorama Route

13 Hazyview back to Pretoria

14 End of Tour

TOUR INFO AT A GLANCE

DATES

• 09 -23 April 2021

START /End DESTINATION: Pretoria, South Africa- fly into Johannesburg

MILEAGE

+-2,700 km

DAILY DISTANCE

200- 450 km (Avg of 200km)

REST DAYS: 4 Rest Day, 9 Riding Days

COUNTRIES VISITED: South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland

ROAD SURFACE

80% Tar, 20% Good Gravel Roads (Hard Packed

Gravel)

DIFFICULTY: Medium. We recommend that you are

experience in riding Adventure Motorcycle off

road or have done at least an intermediate off

road course

PETROL All petrol included





Day 0: Arrive in South Africa- Bonus Night

Welcome to South Africa! This is your Bonus Night, so

you can arrive at any time as the tour only officially

starts the next day. A friendly Sama Tours

representative will collect you from the Airport and

transfer you to your hotel in Pretoria.

Day 1: Pretoria to Afriski Lodge, Lesotho (

+-460km )

Highlights: Riding the Alps of Africa in Lesotho

Today we make our way to the Kingdom of Lesotho.

This whole country is situated in the mountains, giving

it the title: "The alps of Africa" After you enter

Lesotho you will notice the scenery changes. The

roads get steeper and steeper as we make our way up

to Afriski Lodge at 3000 Metres. In winter time this

lodge is Lesotho's Premier skiing destination, but in

Summer it is a bikers playground- with amazing roads,

trails and routes to explore. Tonight we enjoy a dinner

around the fire in the Sky View Restaurant and sleep

in alpine style chalets. (B,L,D)

Welcome to the Alps of Africa

Day 2: Afriski to Thaba Tseka via Katse

Dam +- 200km

Highlights: Katse Dam, Riding the Heart of Africa

Lesotho feels like a country that has stood still in

time. Most of the population lives a simple

Subsistence farming lifestyle. The main form of

transportation here is Horse or donkey back. As

you ride along you will see "Lesotho Cowboys"

riding horses, young boys in the mountains taking

care of their sheep and others riding into town

with their trusty donkeys to trade corn and

livestock. Today's Ride will take us right into the

heart of Lesotho as we ride through small

mountain villages, crossing over streams, through

valleys and up escarpments. We will enjoy lunch

overlooking the breathtaking Katse Dam- a huge

man made dam in the Lesotho Highlands before

continuing to the small village of Thaba Tseka-

our home for the night. (B,L,D)

The Heart of Lesotho

Day 3: Thaba Tseka to Semonkong (+-

220km) Highlights: Lesotho Mountain passes

Today we continue further into Lesotho. We enjoy

more amazing mountain passes as we make our way

to Semonkong- our home for the next two nights.

Semonkong Village is a lively Trading post- all the

Shepards who live in the mountains come into

Semonkong to trade Livestock and buy supplies. Our

lodge is situated right on the Maletsunyane river

overlooking the bridge that leads to the Village. It is a

hive of activity hiding away in the Maluti Mountains.

Here we sleep in Traditional Sotho Huts with a

luxurious twist- Just the right balance between

civilization and rustic elegance. Tonight we enjoy a

delicious meal and cold Maluti beer in the famous

Duck and Donkey Tavern (B,L,D)

DETAILED TOUR ITINERARY





Sharp Curves- Lesotho

Day 4: Rest Day Semonkong (+-0-50km)

Highlights: World Highest Abseil, Hiking,

Waterfalls, pony trekking, fly fishing and more

Semonkong is a perfect place for a rest day- their is so

much to see and do. You may wish to attempt the

"Worlds Highest Abseil" 186 Meters- over the

breathtaking Matlesunyane Falls. Other optional

activities include: Fly Fishing (In season) Horse back

riding, 4 x 4 Tours, Hiking, Village tours or our

favorite: a Donkey Pub Crawl. Ride local donkeys into

town and visit local "Shebeens" (Bar/Taverns) for a

truly local experience. (B,D)

Matlesunyane Falls

Day 5: Semonkong to Underberg South

Africa (+- 272km)

Highlights: The rolling foothills of the

Drakensberg Mountains Today we make our way down South through Lesotho

and through the Qachas Neck Border post into South

Africa again. We make our way to Underberg at the

foot of the Drakesnberg Mountains. Our

accommodation for the next two nights is surrounded

by rolling green hills and amazing vistas. (B,L,D)

Day 6: Underberg Rest Day (+-0-70km) Highlights: 4 x 4 Tour up Sani Pass Highest Pub in

Africa

Under-berg lies at the foot of the famous Sani Pass.

Today we have organized a day tour by 4 x 4 up this

beautiful pass and into Lesotho where we will drink a

beer in the HIGHEST Pub in Africa. Sani Pass rises from

1,500 meters to 3,000 meters in just 7km- with steep

hair pin bends. The road has really deteriorated over

the last few years- making it only suitable for very

experienced GS rides who can handle loose rocks,

sharp turns and steep drop offs . Those brave enough

can attempt the ascent by motorcycle - and the rest of

us will follow by 4 x 4 - which is a very enjoyable

experience in itself as we journey high into the clouds

past waterfalls and rolling hills. (B,L,D)

The Infamous Sani Pass

Day 7: Underberg to Nambiti Game

Reserve (+- 270km)

Highlights: Big 5 Safari

Today we ride right into the Drakensberg Mountains

along beautiful mountain roads and wind our way up

to Nambiti Game Reserve. As the sun starts to set we

enjoy a BIG 5 Game Drive into this incredible wildlife

reserve that is home to over 40 species of Game. Keep





your eyes open for Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Buffalo and

Elephant. On Return to Camp we enjoy a dinner

around a crackling Fire. (B,L,D)

Day 8: Rest Day Nambiti Game Reserve

(0-50km) Highlights: Big 5 Safari

Today we enjoy a full day in the African Bush. Up at

dawn, we enjoy a sunrise safari- this is the best time

of the day to view predators and other wildlife. We

arrive back in camp in time for a leisurely brunch

followed by an afternoon of relaxation by the pool or

in our Safari Style luxury accommodation. In the early

evening, we enjoy one last game drive and delicious

dinner in the bush boma. (B, L, D)

Another day on Safari

Day 9: Nambiti to Swaziland (+- 330 km)

Highlights: Swazi Culture

Today we make our way into the Magical

Kingdom of Swaziland. This landlocked country is

home to the warm Swazi nation and ruled by a

king with 17 Wives! Tonight, we sleep in Ezulwini

Valley (Known to Locals as "The Valley of

Heaven") Our lodge overlooks the famous

"Execution Rock" There is an optional waterfall

and Village tour available to experience more of

the famous Swazi culture. (B,L,D)

Friendly Swazi Maidens in traditional attire

Day 10: Swaziland to Hazyview (+- 300 km

Highlights: Maguga Dam, Bulembu Pass

Today is an absolute treat- we get our craft fix by

visiting the Swazi Candle factory and the Ngwenya

Glass Factory and then we ride beautiful roads up past

Maguga Dam and over the Bulembu Pass into South

Africa again. We will arrive at our hotel in Hazyview in

the late afternoon. This area is know to local bikers- as

riding paradise and over the next few days you will

find out why! (B,L,D)

Day 11: Kruger Park Safari and other

Optional Activities (0-50 km)

Highlights: Kruger National Park

This morning we enjoy a Big 5 Safari into the Famous

Kruger National Park. On arrival back in Hazyview you

will have the whole afternoon free to explore and

relax. You may wish to book a microlight flight, ride

elephants, go river rafting or just enjoy a cold beer at

the pool. (B,D)





Enjoy a Safari into the world famous Kruger Park

Day 12: Tour of Waterfalls and Panorama

Route (+- 200 km)

Highlights: Blyde River Canyon, Gods Window,

The 3 Rondavel, Lone Creek Falls

Today we enjoy a round trip through

“Motorcycle Paradise”, the roads here are

beautiful and curvy, and there are so many great

view points, rock formations and waterfalls along

the way. The route includes stops at Bourkes luck

potholes, The Three Rondavels, and Gods

Window as well as a waterfall or two.. We will

arrive back in Hazyview in the Late Afternoon.

Tonight- you will enjoy a traditional African meal

and African dances at the Shangana cultural

village (B,L,D)

Day 13: Hazyview to Pretoria (+- 420 km)

Highlights: Long Tom Pass and Dullstoom

Today we enjoy some more great riding over the

Famous Long Tom Pass. We stop in the trout fishing

town of Dullstroom for lunch and then make our way

back to Pretoria. Tonight we go out to the one of the

best restaurants in Pretoria to celebrate the end of an

amazing tour. We trust that you will take home

unforgettable memories of the places you have been

and the people that you met along the way on this

once in a lifetime trip. (B,L,D)

Day 14: 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 the warm people you have met. Transfers will

be arranged to the airport.

Please note that we can book any post/pre tour

accommodation and activities for you. Click here for

add-on tours.



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2020 Pricing

BIKE MODEL

PRICE RIDING

1 UP, SHARE

BMW F750GS R 86,310

BMW F850GS R 87,950

BMW R1250GS R 93,460

BMW R1250GS ADV R 93,910

Passenger / Pillion, add: R 31,910

Single Supplement, add: R 9,270

2021 Pricing

BIKE MODEL

PRICE RIDING

1 UP, SHARE

BMW F750GS R 94,260

BMW F850GS R 95,900

BMW R1250GS R 101,410

BMW R1250GS ADV R 101,860

Passenger / Pillion, add: R 39,850

Single Supplement, add: R 11,670

Prices are based on sharing accommodation and

quoted in South African Rand. To convert to

another currency, visit www.xe.com

Understanding the Pricing: All prices are quoted per motorcycle based on riding 1 up and sharing accommodation. If you would like to bring a passenger add the "Pillion price" to the base price OR if you would like your own room, add the"Single Supplement price to the base price to get your total.

Price includes:

• 13 Days Motorcycle Rental

• 14 Nights Accommodation in 3-4 Star

Accommodation

• Petrol and toll fees

• Tour Guide on Motorcycle

• Back Up vehicle

• 14 Breakfast, 11 Lunches and 13 Dinners

• 4 X 4 Tour Up Sani Pass

• 3 x Safaris into Nambiti Big 5 Reserve

• Kruger Park Safari

• Shangaan Dancing and African Feast

• Knobbly tyres such as Karroo 3 or similar

• T-shirt

• Guide Book

• Map of South Africa

• Free Transfers to and from the

Johannesburg 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"



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Add-On Tours

Do you want to get even more out of your

vacation? If you feel like spending a couple of days extra in Southern Africa, before or after your tour, why not try one of these popular “non motorcycle riding” excursions .Please note that we can book any post/pre tour accommodation and activities for you. You can read more about our Add-On Tours on our webpage:

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14 African Kingdom Tour - samamotorcycletours.com · waterfalls, view sites and rock formations before the tour ends on Day 13 back in Pretoria again. What a RIDE! Please note this