The 8 Day Self- Guided Explorer Tour

Tour Description

Starting in , we tour the , visit 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 at Cape Agulhas. Here the cold meets the Warm in a turbulent mix of untamed beauty

We then ride Scenic Route 62 To Outdsthoorn- The Ostrich Capital of . We have rest day here were you can ride some exciting tar and gravel mountain passes (Die Hel or 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 National Park. Those brave enough can do the World’s Highest Bungee Jump on the way.

SOUTH AFRICAN MOTORCYCLE ADVENTURE TOURS [email protected] | https://samamotorcycletours.com | +27 12 804 38 05 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 on Day 8 and includes a flight back to Cape Town or Johannesburg.

TOUR ITINERARY

TOUR INFO AT A GLANCE Day 0 Arrive in Cape Town Day 1 Cape Town - Cape Point- Cape DATES:

Winelands 16-24 November 2019 24 Nov – 02 Dec 2020 Day 2 Cape Winelands- - Cape 23 Nov – 01 Dec 2021 Agulhas START DESTINATION: Day 3 Cape Agulhas to Cape Town, South Africa Day 4 Oudtshoorn Rest Day

Day 5 Oudtshoorn to Knysna END DESTINATION: Port Elizabeth, South Africa- One way Day 6 Knysna to Tsitsikamma flight back to Cape Town or Day 7 Tsitsikamma to Addo Elephant Park Johannesburg is included Day 8 End of Tour- Transfer Port Elizabeth Airport 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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Day 0 Arrive in South Africa (+-50km) Day 2 Cape Winelands – Hermanus -Cape Highlights: Explore Cape Town Agulhas (+- 300km) Highlights: The Southern Most Tip of Africa Welcome to South Africa. You will be transferred from the airport to our hotel located within walking Today we make our way over the famous distance of the VA Waterfront with spectacular Franschoek pass and ride beautiful coastal roads views of . There is so much to see through the Cape Overberg. We stop off to see and do in Cape Town. Take a hop on hop off bus the Penguin colony living on the beach in Bettys tour, visit Robben Island where Nelson Mandla was Bay and then make our way to Cape Agulhas- the imprisoned for 26 years or take the Cable car to the Southern Most tip of Africa. Situated at 34.8 top of Table Mountain. This afternoon we will have Degrees South and 20 degrees east- this is also the a tour briefing, followed by our official welcome point where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. dinner Tonight we dine at a famous local restaurant- with world class fresh seafood (B,L, D)

Day 3 Cape Agulhas to Oudtshoorn (+-375km) Day 1 Cape Town- Cape Point- Cape Highlights: Bloukrans Bungee, Storms River Mouth Winelands (+- 270km) Highlights: Cape Point, Wine Farm, From the Southern Tip of Africa, we make our way over the famous Tradouw pass to Route 62. Route Today is a highlight of the tour- we explore 62 is South Africa answer to Route 66 in America- beautiful coastal roads to Cape Point Peninsuala it is a beautiful secondary road that winds its way and then head into the beautiful Cape Winelands through the Mighty Desert, through small over exciting mountain passes and sleep quirky towns and villages. We make a few Surrounded by beautiful wine farms. Tonight we interesting stops (including Ronnies Sex Shop) and enjoy tasting South African Wine. (B,L,D) 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)

SOUTH AFRICAN MOTORCYCLE ADVENTURE TOURS [email protected] | https://samamotorcycletours.com | +27 12 804 38 05 Day 4: Rest Day Oudtshoorn (0-200km) Day 6 Knsyna to Tsitsikamma (+-100km) Highlights: Optional Ride up Swartberg Pass, Highlights: Tsitsikamma Suspension Bridges Cango Caves, Ostrich farms Next up we ride to the Garden Route National Day 4 is a rest day- but there is so much to see Park. En route we stop off at Bloukrans Bungee. and do. We will have a guided tour of the Cango This is the highest Bungee Jump in the world- and Caves with its beautiful stalactites and stalagmites those brave enough and attempt the 214 metre and a tour of a working Ostrich farm- where you high Jump, and the rest of us can just admire the will get to feed, touch and hug Ostriches. For breathtaking views. From the bungee site we ride those that would like to do some more exciting down to Storms river mouth where we spend the dirt riding there will be an optional ride over the night in wooden cabins overlooking the ocean. famous Swartberg Pass. This is a bucket list ride This afternoon you can enjoy a short walk to the for Adventure Bikers the world over. This breathtaking suspension bridges hanging between Afternoon,relax and enjoy the warm Karoo the sea cliffs. Otherwise you may wish to just Hospitality that this area is known for. (B, L,D) relax, enjoy some more rides in the area or take part in some exciting optional activities. (B, L,D)

Day 5 Oudtshoorn to Knysna (100-190 km) Highlights: Dirt and Tar Passes of the Garden Route Day 7: Tsitsikamma to Addo Elephant Park (0-170km) Today we make our way down to the Indian Highlights: Addo Elephant Park Ocean, where we will be spending the night at the This morning we make our way to Addo Elephant National park, home to Africa's famous BIG 5. Later we Knysna Waterfront and we visit the famous will embark on a sunset game drive in an open safari Knysna Heads. En route you can choose to ride Tar vehicle. Addo is famous for its large herds of elephants over Outeniqua Pass or the gravel road over Price and other exciting wildlife. There is nothing quite like Alfred Pass- Both options are breathtaking! enjoying an ice cold drink in an open safari vehicle as Welcome to bikers paradise! (B,L,D) 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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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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2019 Pricing Price includes: PRICE RIDING • 8 Days Motorcycle Rental BIKE MODEL 1 UP, SHARE • 8 Night’s Accommodation in 3-4 Star BMW F700GS R 49,450 Accommodation • 8 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches and 7 Dinners BMW F750GS R 52,000 • Tour Guide leading on Motorcycle BMW F800GS R 50,500 • Back up vehicle to carry Luggage • All petrol and Toll Fees BMW F850GS R 53,140 • Activities: BMW R1200GS R 54,050 o Entrance to Cape Point Nature Reserve BMW R1250GS R 57,300 o Entrance to Tsitsikamma (Garden BMW R1200GS ADV R 56,500 Route) National Park o Safari into Addo Elephant Park BMW R1250GS ADV R 57,850 • Transfers from the Cape Town Passenger / Pillion, add: R 17,070 international Airport • Transfers to the Port Elizabeth Airport Single Supplement, add: R 3,600 • Guide Book with Detailed Itinerary • Map of South Africa Prices are based on sharing accommodation and • Sama T-shirt quoted in South African Rand. To convert to another currency, visit www.xe.com • Motorcycle Insurance (Excess Payable) • Optional Knobbly tyres 2020 Pricing This price does not include: PRICE RIDING BIKE MODEL 1 UP, SHARE • Domestic and International flights • Items of a personal nature BMW F700GS R 58,510 • All items not mentioned in "Price includes" BMW F750GS R 61,030 • All meals and drinks other than those BMW F800GS R 59,380 specified in "Price includes" • All Entrance fees other than those BMW F850GS R 61,990 specified in "Price includes"

BMW R1200GS R 61,990 Understanding the Pricing: BMW R1250GS R 65,200 BMW R1200GS ADV R 64,160 All prices are quoted per motorcycle based on riding 1 up and sharing accommodation. If you BMW R1250GS ADV R 67,490 would like to bring a passenger add the "Pillion Passenger / Pillion, add: R 17,070 price" to the base price OR if you would like your own room, add the"Single Supplement price to Single Supplement, add: R 3,949 the base price to get your total.

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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

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