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SOUTH AFRICAN MOTORCYCLE ADVENTURE TOURS
[email protected] | https://samamotorcycletours.com | +27 12 804 38 05
14 Day Garden Route Tour
South Africa | Lesotho
Ride the Drakensberg and Lesotho Mountains in the north east of South Africa and
then head south to ride the world famous Garden Route with its beautiful mountain
passes, evergreen forests and coastal vistas
Map of 14 Day Garden Route Tour
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 spend a night at the mighty Storms River Mouth, ride to 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 and spend a night on a wine farm in the Cape Winelands before riding 0ver 200km of amazing coastal roads all the way into Cape Town.
SOUTH AFRICAN MOTORCYCLE ADVENTURE TOURS
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14 Day Garden Route Tour-
“At a Glance" and Itinerary
TOUR INFO AT A GLANCE
DATES
• 01 – 15 November 2019
• 06 -20 November 2020
• 05-19 November 2021
START DESTINATION: Pretoria, South Africa- fly into Johannesburg
END DESTINATION: Cape Town, South Africa
MILEAGE
+-3450km
DAILY DISTANCE
200- 550 km (Avg of 300km)
REST DAYS: 3 Rest Day, 11 Riding Days
COUNTRIES VISITED: South Africa, Lesotho
ROAD SURFACE
99% Tar, off-road options (Hard Packed Gravel)
DIFFICULTY: Easy
PETROL All petrol included
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 Rest Day Addo
8 Addo to Tsitsikamma
9 Tsitsikamma- Knsyna- Oudtshoorn
10 Rest Day Oudtshoorn with option Rides
11 Oudtshoorn to Cape Agulhas
12 Cape Agulhas to Cape Winelands
13 Cape Winelands- Cape Point- Cape Town
14 End of Tour
SOUTH AFRICAN MOTORCYCLE ADVENTURE TOURS
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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: Day Tour of Pretoria and BIG 5
Safari by motorcycle ( 0-50km )
Highlights: Township tour and BIG 5 motorcycle
Safari
This morning we will hand over your motorcycle
to you and sign all the paperwork. After that is
complete we will have a tour briefing and then
the fun begins. We start off by taking a tour of a
small township just North of Pretoria to
experience all the vibrant colors, sounds and
tastes of Africa. We will have lunch in a tavern in
the township. Afterwards we enjoy a guided
motorcycle ride through a BIG 5 nature reserve.
Rhinos, giraffes, impala’s and wildebeest can all
be spotted from your motorcycle. Tonight we
have a welcome dinner in an African Boma.
Welcome to Africa!
Big 5 Safari in Dinokeng
Day 2: Pretoria To Clarens +- 400km
Highlights: Historic Motorcycle Museum, Golden
Sandstone Cliffs
After a delicious breakfast we make our way
through South Africa's Orange countryside to
Clarens. This is a delightful ride. We stop in at the
beautiful town of Deneysville on the banks of the
Vaal Dam where we have lunch at a historical
motorcycle museum. After lunch we ride through
South Africa's very own Bethlehem, arriving at
Clarens in the late afternoon. Clarens is an artists
paradise: poets, painters and sculpturers from all
corners come to Clarens its famous GOLDEN
Sunsets. Spend the late afternoon wondering
around the craft shops and have dinner in one of
the numerous restaurants in town
Golden Sandstone cliffs
Day 3: Clarens- Lesotho- Clarens (+- 412km)
Highlights: Lesotho Mountain passes, Katze Dam
On this day we will experience a very exciting ride
to Katze Dam in Lesotho. After an early start, we
enter the Lesotho border and make our way
towards Katze Dam (a huge man made dam that
forms part of the Highlands water project which
supplies water to South Africa in times of
drought) The road to the dam has more turns
within 80km than any other road in Africa. A
motorcycle riders' dream.The condition of the
road is excellent with very little traffic. The Katze
Dam is truly eye opening! After lunch we return
along the same road arriving back at the hotel in
the late afternoon.
Sharp Curves- Lesotho
DETAILED TOUR ITINERARY
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Day 4: Clarens to Underberg (+-435km)
Highlights: Majestic Drakensberg, Golden Gate
National Park
Todays ride is unbelievably scenic. We ride down
through the Golden Gate National Park. This park
is made up of sandstone cliffs, with scenic rocks
and other interesting landforms. Watch out for
Antelope and vervet monkeys crossing the road-
you’re in the wild here! We spend the rest of the
day riding through the majestic Drakensberg
Mountains and arrive in Underberg in the early
afternoon.
Riding in the Drakensberg Mountains.
Day 5: Underberg to East London (+-
540km) Highlights: Relaxing Ride
Today is a relaxing ride through the foothills of
the Drakensberg mountains. In the late
Afternoon, we arrive in East London- a small city
situated on the Indian Ocean.
Some Baboons just chilling in the Road
Day 6: East London to Addo Elephant
National Park (+- 247 km)
Highlights: Wildlife @Addo Elephant
Today we make our way through the rolling hills
of the Eastern Cape, stopping in to see the Giant
Pineapple in Bathurst. In the early afternoon we
will arrive at the Addo Elephant National Park-
home to Africa's famous BIG 5. Later we will
embark on a sunset game drive in an open safari
vehicle. Addo is famous for its large herds of
elephants
Addo Elephant National Park
Day 7: Addo Rest Day (0-50km) Highlights: Safari, Safari, Safari
Enjoy a day completely focused on wildlife. Enjoy
2 Exciting game drives into a Big 5 Nature
Reserve. The Game Rangers will make the bush
come alive and they share their knowledge and
insight with you. In between Game Drives you can
relax and unwind back at our beautiful guest
house.
SOUTH AFRICAN MOTORCYCLE ADVENTURE TOURS
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Day 8: Addo to Tsitsikamma (+- 221 km)
Highlights Storms River Mouth
Today we follow the coastal route to the start of
the famous Garden Route. We ride into the
Tsitsikamma National Park and sleep in wooden
cabins overlooking Storms River Mouth. You will
have the whole afternoon free to explore this
beautiful National Park. Storms River is the start
of our famous “Otter Trail” and you can can walk
part of the hike down to the breathtaking
suspension bridges between the sea cliffs. Enjoy
an evening spent in this very unique camp
overlooking the Indian Ocean.
Tsitsikamma Sunspension bridges
Day 9: Tsitsikamma – Knsyna-
Oudtshoorn (+- 260 km)
Highlights: Exploring Knysna, Riding the Garden
Route
Today we ride the world-famous Garden Route.
Our firsts top is the spectacular Bloukrans Gorge.
Bloukrans is home to the world Highest Bungee
Jump- 216 Meters of pure Adrenalin. Next up we
ride into Knysna and marvel at the beautiful
Knysna Heads. From here riders can either take
the dirt or tar route into the Mountains. Both
option include unbelievable views and
spectacular mountain roads- that the Garden
Route in Known for. We will arrive in
Oudtshoorn- the Ostrich Capital of South Africa-
in the late afternoon. This will be our home for
the next two nights.
Ostrich Hugs in Oudtshoorn
Day 10: Rest Oudtshoorn (+- 0-200 km)
Highlights: Garden Route, Ostrich farms, Cango
Caves and spectacular mountain passes
Today is a rest day- but there is so much to see and
do. We will have a guided tour of the Cango Caves
with its beautiful stalactites and stalacmites and a
tour of a working Ostrich farm- where you will get to
feed, touch and hug Ostriches. For those that would
like to do some more exciting dirt riding there will be
an optional ride over the famous Swartberg Pass, this
is a bucket list ride for Adventure Bikers the world
over. This Afternoon-relax and enjoy the warm Karoo
Hospitality that this area is known for. This evening
we will be treated to a traditional Ostrich Braai (BBQ)
that will tantalize your taste buds.
Swartberg Pass
Day 11: Oudtshoorn to Cape Agulhas (+-
350 km)
Highlights: Route 62, Cape Agulhas
After an early breakfast we make our way to the
start of Route 62. The road winds through the
Swartberg Mountains and beautiful foothills in
their valleys.We make our way down to Cape
Agulhas- the Southernmost tip of Africa at 34° S
SOUTH AFRICAN MOTORCYCLE ADVENTURE TOURS
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and 20° . Here the ice cold waters of the Atlantic
ocean meet the warm Indian ocean, creating a
turbulent mixture of untamed beauty. There is
always a party at Cape Agulhas, as we celebrate
reaching the most southern point of Africa- there
are great photo opportunities at the Southern
most tip!
Southern Most Tip Of Africa
Day 12: Cape Agulhas- Cape Winelands (+-300km) Highlights: Ride the Cape Winelands,
Hermanus, Bettys Bay
Today we make our way to Cape Winelands. En-
Route we will stop in at Hermanus- the whale
watching capital of South Africa and also at Bettys
Bay where we will get up close to penguins living
on the beach. The Cape Winelands is a beautiful
landscape of vineyards, mountains and fruit
farms. The riding is also world class with some
exciting mountain passes. Tonight, we will sleep
in the heart of the winelands and enjoy some
local wine tasting.
Day 13: Cape Winelands- Cape Point-
Cape Town (+-180km)
Highlights: Cape Point, Chapmans Peak, Simons
Town, Coastal Roads, Signal Hill
Today we make our way to Cape Town, South
Africa’s Mother City. Today is the highlight of the
trip as there are beautiful coastal views with
twisting roads cut into the sea cliffs virtually all
the way. We start the day with a ride to the
“Simonstown”- a working navy base. After that
we make our way to Cape Point- the most South-
westerly point of Africa (with views of the Cape
Peninsula). Next up we ride the famous
Chapmans peak drive past False Bay and then
head over Signal hill into Cape Town, where we
celebrate the end of an amazing tour at one of
Cape Town’s best restaurants. What a ride!
Cape Point Peninsula
Day 14: End of tour (+- 0-50 km)
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.
SOUTH AFRICAN MOTORCYCLE ADVENTURE TOURS
[email protected] | https://samamotorcycletours.com | +27 12 804 38 05
2020 Pricing
BIKE MODEL
PRICE RIDING
1 UP, SHARE
BMW F700GS R 74,390
BMW F750GS R 79,090
BMW F800GS R 76,000
BMW F850GS R 80,850
BMW R1200GS R 80,850
BMW R1250GS R 86,820
BMW R1200GS ADV R 84,880
BMW R1250GS ADV R 87,310
Passenger / Pillion, add: R 26,670
Single Supplement, add: R 7,810
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:
• 14 Days Motorcycle
• 14 Nights Accommodation in 3-4 Star Accommodation (12 Nights in 2018*)
• Petrol and toll fees
• Tour Guide on Motorcycle
• Back Up vehicle
• 14 Breakfast, 11 Lunches, 13 Dinners
• Big 5 Safari by motorcycle
• 2 xSafaris 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"
SOUTH AFRICAN MOTORCYCLE ADVENTURE TOURS
[email protected] | https://samamotorcycletours.com | +27 12 804 38 05
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:
www.samamotorcycletours.com