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The 8 Day Self- Guided Cape Explorer Tour
Tour Description Starting in Cape Town, we tour the Cape Peninsula, visit Cape Point and sleep in the beautiful village of Franschoek (French Corner) surrounded by the wine farms of the Cape Winelands. (Wine tasting included!) Next up we make our way to the Southern Most Tip of Africa at Cape Agulhas. Here the cold Atlantic Ocean meets the Warm Indian Ocean in a turbulent mix of untamed beauty We then ride Scenic Route 62 To Outdsthoorn- The Ostrich Capital of South Africa. We have rest day here were you can ride some exciting tar and gravel mountain passes (Die Hel or Swartberg Pass), visit an ostrich farm or the Cango Caves Next up, we head down over the beautiful Outeniqua Pass and spend a night in Knysna at the waterfront where we admire the beautiful Knysna headlands. We then carry on the ride to Storms River Mouth in the Garden Route National Park. Those brave enough can do the World’s Highest Bungee Jump on the way.
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TOUR ITINERARY AND INFO AT A GLANCE After viewing the Storms River Mouth Suspension Bridges we enjoy a Safari into Addo Elephant National Park. Here we can see the BIG 5, including Lion, elephant, Rhino, Buffalo and Leopard- living in the wild. The tour ends in Port Elizabeth on Day 8 and includes a flight back to Cape Town or Johannesburg.
TOUR ITINERARY
Day 0 Arrive in Cape Town
Day 1 Cape Town - Cape Point- Cape Winelands
Day 2 Cape Winelands- Hermanus- Cape Agulhas
Day 3 Cape Agulhas to Oudtshoorn
Day 4 Oudtshoorn Rest Day
Day 5 Oudtshoorn to Knysna
Day 6 Knysna to Tsitsikamma
Day 7 Tsitsikamma to Addo Elephant Park
Day 8 End of Tour- Transfer Port Elizabeth Airport
TOUR INFO AT A GLANCE
DATES: 16-24 November 2019
24 Nov – 02 Dec 2020
23 Nov – 01 Dec 2021
START DESTINATION: Cape Town, South Africa
END DESTINATION: Port Elizabeth, South Africa- One way
flight back to Cape Town or
Johannesburg is included
MILEAGE
+-1700km
DAILY DISTANCE
200- 370km (Avg of 200km per day)
Riding DAYS: 6 Riding Days, 1 Rest Day
COUNTRIES VISITED: South Africa
ROAD SURFACE
80% Tar, 20% off-road (Hard Packed
Gravel
DIFFICULTY: Easy with some gravel options
INCLUED MEALS:
8 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 7 Dinners
PETROL For your own cost
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DETAILED TOUR ITINERARY
Day 0 Arrive in South Africa (+-50km)
Highlights: Explore Cape Town Welcome to South Africa. You will be transferred from the airport to our hotel located within walking distance of the VA Waterfront with spectacular views of Table Mountain. There is so much to see and do in Cape Town. Take a hop on hop off bus tour, visit Robben Island where Nelson Mandla was imprisoned for 26 years or take the Cable car to the top of Table Mountain. This afternoon we will have a tour briefing, followed by our official welcome dinner
Day 1 Cape Town- Cape Point- Cape
Winelands (+- 270km)
Highlights: Cape Point, Wine Farm, Today is a highlight of the tour- we explore beautiful coastal roads to Cape Point Peninsuala and then head into the beautiful Cape Winelands over exciting mountain passes and sleep Surrounded by beautiful wine farms. Tonight we enjoy tasting South African Wine. (B,L,D)
Day 2 Cape Winelands – Hermanus -Cape Agulhas (+- 300km)
Highlights: The Southern Most Tip of Africa Today we make our way over the famous Franschoek pass and ride beautiful coastal roads through the Cape Overberg. We stop off to see the Penguin colony living on the beach in Bettys Bay and then make our way to Cape Agulhas- the Southern Most tip of Africa. Situated at 34.8 Degrees South and 20 degrees east- this is also the point where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. Tonight we dine at a famous local restaurant- with world class fresh seafood (B,L, D)
Day 3 Cape Agulhas to Oudtshoorn (+-375km)
Highlights: Bloukrans Bungee, Storms River Mouth
From the Southern Tip of Africa, we make our way over the famous Tradouw pass to Route 62. Route 62 is South Africa answer to Route 66 in America- it is a beautiful secondary road that winds its way through the Mighty Karoo Desert, through small quirky towns and villages. We make a few interesting stops (including Ronnies Sex Shop) and arrive in Oudtshoorn in the last afternoon. Oudtshoorn is the Ostrich Capital of South Africa. Tonight we enjoy a traditional ostrich braai (bbq) (B, L, D)
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Day 4: Rest Day Oudtshoorn (0-200km) Highlights: Optional Ride up Swartberg Pass,
Cango Caves, Ostrich farms
Day 4 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 stalagmites 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. (B, L,D)
Day 5 Oudtshoorn to Knysna (100-190 km)
Highlights: Dirt and Tar Passes of the Garden Route
Today we make our way down to the Indian Ocean, where we will be spending the night at the Knysna Waterfront and we visit the famous Knysna Heads. En route you can choose to ride Tar over Outeniqua Pass or the gravel road over Price Alfred Pass- Both options are breathtaking! Welcome to bikers paradise! (B,L,D)
Day 6 Knsyna to Tsitsikamma (+-100km)
Highlights: Tsitsikamma Suspension Bridges
Next up we ride to the Garden Route National Park. En route we stop off at Bloukrans Bungee. This is the highest Bungee Jump in the world- and those brave enough and attempt the 214 metre high Jump, and the rest of us can just admire the breathtaking views. From the bungee site we ride down to Storms river mouth where we spend the night in wooden cabins overlooking the ocean. This afternoon you can enjoy a short walk to the breathtaking suspension bridges hanging between the sea cliffs. Otherwise you may wish to just relax, enjoy some more rides in the area or take part in some exciting optional activities. (B, L,D)
Day 7: Tsitsikamma to Addo Elephant Park (0-170km)
Highlights: Addo Elephant Park This morning we make our way to 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
and other exciting wildlife. There is nothing quite like
enjoying an ice cold drink in an open safari vehicle as
the sun goes down, animals serenading us in the
distance. Tonight is our last night of the tour and we
celebrate the end of an amazing Motorcycle Tour
around a crackling fire! (B,L,D)
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Day 8: End of Tour 40km Transfer to Port Elizabeth International
Airport
Unfortunately, your motorcycle tour of Cape Town and the Garden Route has come to an end. The tour officially ends after breakfast and transfers will be arranged to the Port Elizabeth airport. Your tour price includes a one way flight to either Cape Town or Johannesburg so please let us know where you would like to fly. You may wish to spend a few extra nights at Addo Elephant Park enjoying Game Drives and Game walks or perhaps book one of our Add on Tours to Victoria Falls or Kruger National Park. The Sama Team will happily book any post tour activity's for you. (B)
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TOUR PRICING 2019/2020
2019 Pricing
BIKE MODEL
PRICE RIDING
1 UP, SHARE
BMW F700GS R 49,450
BMW F750GS R 52,000
BMW F800GS R 50,500
BMW F850GS R 53,140
BMW R1200GS R 54,050
BMW R1250GS R 57,300
BMW R1200GS ADV R 56,500
BMW R1250GS ADV R 57,850
Passenger / Pillion, add: R 17,070
Single Supplement, add: R 3,600
Prices are based on sharing accommodation and
quoted in South African Rand. To convert to
another currency, visit www.xe.com
2020 Pricing
BIKE MODEL
PRICE RIDING
1 UP, SHARE
BMW F700GS R 58,510
BMW F750GS R 61,030
BMW F800GS R 59,380
BMW F850GS R 61,990
BMW R1200GS R 61,990
BMW R1250GS R 65,200
BMW R1200GS ADV R 64,160
BMW R1250GS ADV R 67,490
Passenger / Pillion, add: R 17,070
Single Supplement, add: R 3,949
Price includes:
• 8 Days Motorcycle Rental
• 8 Night’s Accommodation in 3-4 Star Accommodation
• 8 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches and 7 Dinners
• Tour Guide leading on Motorcycle
• Back up vehicle to carry Luggage
• All petrol and Toll Fees
• Activities: o Entrance to Cape Point Nature
Reserve o Entrance to Tsitsikamma (Garden
Route) National Park o Safari into Addo Elephant Park
• Transfers from the Cape Town international Airport
• Transfers to the Port Elizabeth Airport
• Guide Book with Detailed Itinerary
• Map of South Africa
• Sama T-shirt
• Motorcycle Insurance (Excess Payable)
• Optional Knobbly tyres
This price does not include:
• Domestic and International flights
• Items of a personal nature • All items not mentioned in "Price
includes" • All meals and drinks other than those
specified in "Price includes" • All Entrance fees other than those
specified in "Price includes"
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.
SOUTH AFRICAN MOTORCYCLE ADVENTURE TOURS
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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: www.samamotorcycletours.com