Experience the magnificent and Garden Route

regions of on a motorcycle.

Ride exciting gravel roads and mountain passes set in the pristine natural beauty of the region with good food and comfortable stays to complement our adventure packed moto days

[ADDRESSW INFORMATION] We ride the most exciting gravel roads and historical mountain passes spanning the Little and Great Karoo regions, all the

way to and from the coast. All set in a stunning, ever changing landscape. With the perfect mix of action & adventure

blended with the ideal amount of relaxing & taking it easy - this trip is set to amaze.

ITINERARY & At Stormsrivier we will line up for a unique, forest canopy zip line HOW MUCH Karoo to SIGHTSEEING tour before we continue our journey to Patensie. Arriving early and weather & WHEN Coast Tour permitting, we undertake a late afternoon Day 1 : Arrival in Cape Town safari drive and hope to spot some of Africa’s unique game species Rate: Valid from January 2013 11 days Arrive in Cape Town with iconic Table J Scenic Garden Route Ride o From US$ 3 000 per rider with Mountain as your stunning backdrop. BMW F650 GS bike standard and We transfer you to historic J Canopy Tour (optional) What’s Included : J Safari ride accommodation twin sharing Stellenbosch, in the heart of the o 9 Nights’ Accommodation (3-4 o US$ 2 000 per pillion Boland wine region where you receive Day 6 : Patensies - Baviaanskloof star where available) your motorcycles. Enjoy a relaxing We journey inland to conquer the o US$ 300 Single Accommodation  2 Nights Hotel stay stay in this university town and spectacular Baviaans Kloof (Baboon Supplement prepare for the tour departure. Gorge) mega reserve. Rhinoceros have  7 Nights Lodge stay o US$ 2 000 per rider touring with J Enjoy historic Stellenbosch on recently been reintroduced into the own motorcycle o 16 meals foot  reserve and with some luck we might  9 breakfasts Day 2 :Cape Peninsula Outride meet up with them. The Baviaanskloof is o Upgrade to BMW F800GS & any adventure rider's dream with steep R1200GS available on request  5 dinners We explore the Cape Peninsula on and narrow mountain passes, river o The rate quoted is a net rate based o Transfer to and from airport for motorcycle crossings, all set in beautiful, unspoilt, on a minimum of 6 participants. groups J Cape Peninsula ride nature. Should there be less participants o 9 days bike rental : base model J Table Mountain J Baviaanskloof gravel ride moto-africa.com reserves the right J Boulders Penguin sanctuary is a BMW F650 GSII Day 7 : Baviaanskloof – The Hell to cancel the tour  Unlimited mileage o The rate quote is subject to change Day 3 : Stellenbosch to Calitzdorp We head for the historic " Pass" (Black Mountain Pass), riding from time-to-time.  Top Case We slip over the Helshoogte and through some of the most beautiful o Departure dates: March, April,  Comprehensive motorcycle magnificent Franschoek Passes to Karoo's landscapes. Upon "summiting" May and September or on insurance exchange the city beautiful Cape the "Swartberg Pass" we detour into the request o An experienced & professional Winelands. Soon after Montagu it is all "Hell" (Gamkaskloof). After a magnificent, glorious gravel travel through the Little Fast Facts English speaking guide on a all gravel ride with steep little passes motorcycle Karoo culminating in the magnificent here and there, we reach our rewarding o Tour Rating Rooiberg Pass gravel ride befor we and remote overnight stop in the heart of What’s excluded: decend into Calitzdorp, the Port Wine the "Hell"! Previous gravel riding experience o Airfares to and from home Capitol of South Africa essential, some passes will require J Gravel ride to the Hell o Support vehicle J Franschoek Pass proven technical riding skills Day 8 : The Hell to Bosluiskloof o Toll fees J Little Karoo gravel ride o Total Distance : 2 500km J Rooiberg (gravel) Pass We throttle out of the "Hell" and down the o All activities listed as optional awesome "Swartberg Pass" into the o Average daily Distance : 280km o Lunch and non-specified meals historic town of . From here Day 4 : Calitzdorp to Knysna o Includes 8 of the highest gravel o Drinks we cruise through the Huisriver Pass and mountain passes in South Africa We start with a beautiful gravel road awesome Seweweekspoort gravel road o Fuel that follows the scenic Matjiesrivier towards the Great Karoo. An easy day’s o Several historic sites and places o Gratuities meander to the foot of the Swartberg ride with a relaxing lodge stay. visited, dating back to South o Refundable bike and equipment Pass. We are now in the heart of the Africa’s earlier history deposit ostrich capital of the world. The J Optional visit to Cango Caves breathtakingly beautiful Oude Murargie J More glorious gravel routes Options o Helmet and riding gear rental road will take us into the quaint town of Day 9 : Bosluiskloof to Sutherland o Upgrade your bike to: o Bike accessories rental De Rust. o Own personal insurance The Great Karoo is calling us. An all BMW F800GS or R1200GS We follow more enjoyable gravel roads gravel journey into the heart of the Great o Medical insurance o Extend your stay : interspersed with short asphalt Karoo with a stunning, somewhat steep, o Travel Insurance sections to the top of the Price Alfred pass to contend with. A relaxing day’s Let’s continue the tour into the Pass. From here, it is all gravel and ride with ample opportunity to explore the Cedarberg region for a day or2 one of the best rides of the tour. The region with its harsh beauty. road will eventually take us on a J Scenic gravel ride magical ride through the indigenous J Optional night time Star Gazing Book Now! Contact Knysna Forest and will spit us out on Tour  the Indian Ocean coastal town of Knysna, our overnight stop. Day 10 : Sutherland - Cape Town J Matjies River Meander Another awesome gravel ride down the J Oude Murargie Ride Ouberg Pass into the Tankwa Karoo. We J Prince Alfred Pass ride the Katbakkies Pass, Gydo Pass, J Knysna by the sea Michells Pass and the spectacular Bainskloof Pass - A suitable conclusion Day 5 : Knysna to Patensie to a great tour. A relaxing ride, mostly on Day 11: Au Revoir Cape Town asphalt, through scenic coastal towns of Plettenberg Bay, Keurboomstrand, and Naturesvalley. The route is known as the “Garden Route” with beautiful indigenous forests lining the sides of the road.