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Good Hope: South Motorcycle Tour (M-ID: 2658) https://www.motourismo.com/en/listings/2658-good-hope-south-africa-motorcycle-tour from €4,890.00 Dates and duration (days) On request 16 days 01/28/2022 - 02/11/2022 15 days

Pure Cape region - a pure tour to enjoy: 2,500 kilometres with fantastic passes between coastal, nature and wine-growing landscapes.

Starting with the world famous "Chapmans Peak" it takes as a start or end point on our other South Africa tours. It is us past the "Cape of Good Hope" along the beautiful bays situated directly on Beach Road in Sea Point. Today it is and beaches around . Afterwards the tour runs time to relax and discover Cape Town. We have dinner through the heart of the wine growing areas via together in an interesting restaurant in the city centre. to . Via picturesque Wellington and we pass through the fruit growing areas of Ceres Day 3: to the Cape of Good Hope (Winchester Mansions to the enchanted Mountains. The vastness of Hotel) the Klein offers simply fantastic views on various Today's stage, which we start right after the handover and passes towards Montagu and . Over the briefing on GPS and motorcycles, takes us once around the famous Pass we continue to the dreamy Prince entire Cape Peninsula. Although the round is only about Albert, which was also the home of singer Brian Finch 140 km long, there are already some highlights today. (Gravel Travel Song). The spectacular steep mountain pass Almost the whole route consists of coastal roads and the "De Hell" (unpaved) can be taken under the wheels of the 9km of the Chapmas Peak with its 114 curves are enduro freaks on the rest day. particularly noteworthy. There is also a lot to see, the coastal towns of Kalk Bay, Fish Hoek and Simonstown on Afterwards the route leads all the way south to the Indian the Indian Ocean or Scarborough and Houtbay and the Ocean. We visit the jungle in the Tsitsikamma National Park extravagant Camps Bay on the Atlantic coast. Of course we and pass the highest bungee jump in the world (if you feel visit the Cape of Good Hope and the penguin colony at like it, you can go down too) on our way to tropical . Boulders beach. In the evening we meet again at our hotel Romantic passes through wild mountain scenery lead us and drive from there together for dinner. (100% tar) through the Klein Karoo to Swellendamm and back to the coast in the "". Along the Garden Day 4: Cape Town - Paarl (Pontac Manor Hotel) Route we also visit "", the southernmost point Today we leave Cape Town heading east. The stage takes of Africa and drive via Hermanus on beautiful coastal us through the world famous wine growing areas via passes finally back to the vibrant life of the "Mother City" to Paarl. First we pass Somerset West on the Cape Town, where we let the tour end on the last evening... and wind our way up Sir Lowry`s Pass. Then we turn inland onto the R321, the road takes us past eucalyptus Itinerary: groves and large orchards to Elgin and Grabouw. Along the Theewaterskloofdam at the Theewaters Nature Reserve we Day 1: Arrival Germany - South Africa. pass the Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve and reach the Departure from Germany. Night flight to Cape Town. La Rochelle Pass, which leads us to the picturesque Franschhoek, a small French wine growing town. Many Day 2: Arrival in Cape Town (Winchester Mansions Hotel) small street cafés invite you to linger... From there we Arrival at the newly built airport in Cape Town, where you follow the Helshoogte Pass, finally pass Stellenbosch on will be met by us and transferred to our hotel, the the R44 and arrive in the tranquil wine town of Paarl. (100% Winchester Mansions, which we have used for many years tar) 06.10.2021 Good Hope: South Africa Motorcycle Tour - MOTOURISMO -- 1 characterized by gigantic rock formations and the steep Day 5: Paarl - Cedar Mountains (Mount Ceder serpentine descent with breathtaking views at the end. Who Guestcottages) is fit on the motorcycle should not miss this route. (100% Today's stage is a leisurely drive that takes us into the gravel) remote Cedar Mountains. Leaving Paarl to the north, we pass through the picturesque town of Wellington and the Day 9: Prince Albert - Tsitsikamma (Tsitsikamma Village famous Boschendal Winery before heading up the beautiful Inn) Bain's Kloof Pass through the Hawequas Nature Reserve. Soon after leaving Prince Albert to the east we turn south For a delicious lunch under oaks and palm trees we meet in onto the tarred, beautiful pass . A small the famous Church Street in Tulbagh, a small wine village in waterfall with a large natural pool invites for a refreshment. the Breede River valley. Afterwards the "Cape Scenic Route Afterwards we pass the small farming town of , the 62" leads us over Mitchell's Pass to Ceres, the heart of fruit landscape here is dominated by ostrich farms. Now we growing. We drive through the large valley depression along continue into the small Karoo near Uniondale. But then we nectarine and apricot orchards and emerge from the emerge from the plain, high on the impressive Prince Alfred cultivated landscape via Prince Alfred Hamlet onto the Pass, cross deserted forests, some small river crossings Gydo Pass to the north. The barren Karoolandschaft in her are waiting for us and the landscape reminds a little bit of so own charm announces itself and leads on wonderful Alaska, here the memories of the gold diggers and gravel roads to the Blinkbergpass with his fabulous scenery lumberjacks of the past are still alive. Through dense forest to the Mount Ceder Lodge. (70% tar 30% gravel) we finally reach and follow the N2 to our next accommodation in the rustic Day 6: Cedar Mountains - Montagu (Montagu Country Tsitsikamma National Park. Tsitsikamma Village, situated Hotel) on the Storms River, is famous for its Cadillac hut, full of Today the road leads us out of the Cedar Mountains back classic cars and Elvis memories. (50% tar / 50% gravel) over the Blinkberg Pass and past striking sandstone formations until we turn east over the Katbakkies Pass Day 10: Tsitsikamma - Knysna (Bamboo Guesthouse) onto the high plateaus of the Karoo landscape, from where Who likes, swings in the morning into the African jungle there are magnificent views at an altitude of 1000m before with a "Canopy Tour" and explores the bird's eye view from we descend the Peerboomskloof Pass to the R 355, the the treetops in up to 30m height! Then we set off for longest uninterrupted gravel road in South Africa. The Knysna. On the Garden Route N2 we first pass the world's 40km of monotony ahead are soon made up for, with a few highest bungee jump from the Bloukrans-Rivier Bridge and tarmac sections and a short bridge on the N1 national route then take course to the Grootriver Pass through dense providing relaxation before heading south again on primeval forests of the Nature Valley, rewarded by a beautiful gravel sections, ahead of us are the stunningly beautiful viewpoint of the Indian Ocean. The Garden Route beautiful Rooihoogte Pass, Burger's Pass and through the takes us to just before Plettenberg Bay, from where we Koo Valley we head back into the lovelier valleys and head back into the coastal hinterland. The lonely pass orchards to our day's destination of Montagu. The small roads lead through farmland, mountain scenery and Karoo town invites you for a leisurely stroll through the exciting dense jungle until the "green hell", where elephants streets. (40% tar / 60% gravel) are said to have lived for a long time, "spits us out" again in Knysna. In the tropical-green town, situated at a lagoon, we Day 7: Montagu - Prince Albert (Swartberg Hotel) finish the evening, especially the local Mitchell's beer and We leave the small town of Montagu in the morning and Knsyna's fresh oysters are considered legendary. (50% tar / head north-east through mountainous farmland and along 70% gravel) the and plateaus of the Klein Karoo. The way leads over some beautiful pass roads, Day 11: Knysna - Oudtshoorn (Mooiplaas Guesthouse) among others the imposing Seweweekspoort (which was Behind the lagoon of Knysna at the Indian Ocean we soon built by the engineer Thomas Bain in 1862, like almost all disappear in dense forests and gorges over the Phantom the passes we drive through). A short stretch on the paved Pass to the north. Towards George the picturesque old 7 Route 62 leads us pleasantly over the Huisrivier Pass to Passes Route leads us through long forgotten forest . Then we continue on partly narrow, jungle-like stations and lets us cross numerous small crystal clear sections and idyllic gravel passes through small farmland rivers. Beyond Wilderness we reach Montagu Pass on a along the Great Swartberg Mountains to Matjiesrevier, gravel road through vast farmland and drive up into the where the highlight of the day awaits us: the famous magnificent scenery of the . Swaartberg Pass, which we have to cross to Prince Albert. Descending again over the impressive Outeniqua Pass we Again and again there are gigantic views and you have to finally reach George. The route now takes us westwards decide whether you want to drive or look... along the Outeniqua Mountains through idyllic farmland on pleasant gravel roads to Robinson Pass at an altitude of just under 900m, before we reach our next lodge, Day 8: Prince Albert - "de Hell" or rest day (Swartberg Hotel) "Mooiplaas", situated in the lonely expanse of the Klein Today we have the choice... either rest at the pool (in case Karoo. (20% tar / 80% gravel) the party with Brian Finch the night before was too hard) or one of the most spectacular gravel pass drives in the whole Day 12: Oudtshoorn - de Hoop (De Hoop Nature Reserve) of southern Africa. The drive over "de Hell" (hell) to We leave the guest farm off the parallel running, longest Gamkaskloof, a small fertile valley deep in the gorges of the wine route of the world, the R 62, on lonely paths through Swartberg Mountains, which can only be reached via this the Karoo up to the spectacular Rooiberg Pass. Endless 1000m deep descent. A group of settlers lived there wide views reward the sometimes hot drive in high altitude. completely isolated for almost 130 years, their houses can The gravel road leads us first via to the tarred still be visited in their original state. However, only a few R 62 to Ladiesmith and Barrydale, where we turn off to the people make use of this opportunity. The route is Tradouw Pass and reach the dreamy town of Swellendam.

06.10.2021 Good Hope: South Africa Motorcycle Tour - MOTOURISMO -- 2 Finally we cross the Breede River using the hand operated ferry in Malaga's former inland harbour. The De Hoop Nature Reserve welcomes us with zebras and bonteboks along the way, the quarters are waiting in its unique scenery in a cosy ambience under gigantic fig trees. (50% tar / 50% gravel)

Day 13: de Hoop - Hermanus (Harbour House Hotel) In the morning we take a detour to the beautiful white sandy beach from where dolphins can often be seen. Then we set off for the southernmost point of Africa, Cape Agulhas, where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet. The route takes us via , Arniston and Struisbaai, where small street cafés and a fish restaurant invite you for lunch. On our way to Hermanus we cross vast farmland where numerous paradise cranes and storks can be seen. We pass a small but famous place called Elim, an old Moravian mission station which is still in a completely original state. Continuing west we finally reach Hermanus along Walkerbay, the famous whale bay. If you are lucky you might even spot a whale fin waving from the pool of the hotel "Harbour House". (50% tar / 50% gravel)

Day 14: Hermanus - Cape Town (Winchester Mansions Hotel) The last stage of this tour takes us to Stellenbosch, South Africa's oldest university town. But before we start to explore the beautiful coastal passes, we take another trip into the northern inland and leave Hermanus via the Hemel en Aarde Pass towards Caledon to the picturesque artist town Greyton at the edge of the large forest reserve Riviersonderend. Cosy cafés give a good reason for a lunch break in an unusual idyll under old oak trees. The gravel roads then lead us all the way down again to Betty's Bay, where we can get a close-up view of the highly endangered spectacled penguins in the rocky bay. The picturesque coastal pass now takes us along Falsebay, where our eyes can hardly get enough of the turquoise of the sea and look out for dolphins. Along the Strand promenade we then head inland past Summerset West and via Stellenbosch finally back to Cape Town, where we spend our last evening together in an interesting restaurant. (100% tar)

Day 15: Cape Town and return flight The last morning is at your disposal in the hotel until about 10 o'clock, then unfortunately the rooms must be given up. Until your departure, however, you would still have the opportunity for a small excursion into the city, before it goes in the afternoon by shuttle to the airport.

Day 16: Arrival in Germany Arrival in Europe in the early morning and, if necessary, onward journey by train or flight to your home town.

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Terrain Offroad

Vehicle motorcycle rent incl.

Tourguide / Coach yes (guided)

Accommodation Camping

Hotel / B&B or similar

Flight to / from no, not incl.

Support vehicle (luggage/service) yes

Customer payment protection yes

Special Winter escape

* PRICING Minimal without optional extras, see pricing

Pricing per rider in a double room €4,890.00

per partner in a double room €4,640.00

Single room supplement per night: If there are enough rooms available, a single room €70.00 can be booked.

Features Transfer with the tour group Windhoek airport to the lodge and back to Windhoek airport (only valid in connection with a booking of the tour with flight)

Accommodation in good hotels, lodges, guest farms and camps

Catering (breakfast and rich dinner, packed lunch as required)

Luggage transport in the escort vehicle

German-speaking tour guide

Rental motorcycles Yamaha XT 660/Ténéré/WR250 in special equipment

Team T-Shirt

Introduction to the motorcycles and the GPS device

Technical support of the vehicles during the tour by our mechanics

Specially prepared GPS routes for the respective tour

Optional: Conclusion of a fully comprehensive insurance of the motorcycle in the amount of 100,- €/Euro (with 1000,- €/Euro deductible)

Not included features Everything that is not specified under services

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Fuel costs for the motorcycle (approx. 8,- Euro per day)

personal expenses, such as drinks or the like

Health insurance abroad

Travel cancellation insurance

More details Tour Profile:

13 rider days/16 travel days

An alternation of paved and gravel passes

Daily stages - between 200-300 km

Please note that your tour registration is only valid when you have received a written confirmation from us. Our tours start with a minimum of 8 riders.

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