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THE KAROO TO COAST TOUR - 9 DAYS:

View of the Hell Cape Agulhas Riding the Klein Karoo


Visor View

On our Karoo to Coast Tour you will experience Cape Town, Table Mountain and the breathtaking Cape Peninusula, before we ride out of the "Mother City" towards Cape L'Augulhas - the southern most point on the African continent. After a relaxing stay, we steer our "steeds" towards Oudtshoorn, the heart of Klein Karoo and home to the famous Cango Caves and Ostrich Farming. One of the many highlights of this tour is our ride over the historic "Swartberg Pass" and detour into the Gamkaskloof, also known as the "Hell". The "Hell" will capture our souls, but when we escape its allure after a relaxing stay over, we will descend the Swartberg Pass into historic town of Prince Albert. From here we will wind our way back through the beautiful Meiringspoort to join Route 62 at De Rust. We cruise Route 62 through the Klein Karoo and Cape Winelands all the way to Cape Town.

Our Karoo to Coast Tour is a short, but high impact tour - taking in some of the most scenic destinations, roads and mountain passes the Western Cape has on offer. We mostly travel on good asphalt roads, but the Swartberg Pass and road leading into the "Hell" is all gravel and steep in places. You will require some previous gravel riding experience. Do not miss the opportunity to visit the "Hell" for one night ! Book your place now.

Detailed Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Cape Town - The Mother City
Day 2: We explore the Cape Peninsula on motorcycle and visit Table Mountain, Boulders Penguin sanctuary and Cape Point
Day 3: Travel to Cape L'Agulhas, the southern most tip of the African continent with a possibility of whale watching along the way
Day 4: Travel along the wheat fields of the Overberg to Mossel Bay and slip over the magnificent Outeniqua Pass outside George. We arrive in Oudtshoorn - Ostrich Capital of the world and heart of the Little Karoo
Day 5: Rest day in and around Oudtshoorn and the opportunity to explore the famous Cango Caves, experience a working Ostrich Farm or simply ride some magnificent gravel roads through beautiful landscapes.
Day 6: We head for the historic, all gravel, "Swartberg Pass" that will eventually detour into the "Hell" (Gamkaskloof) access road. After a magnificent , all gravel ride with a steep incline and pass here and there, we reach our rewarding and remote overnight stop in the "Hell"
Day 7: We throttle out of the "Hell" and down the awesome "Swartberg Pass" into the historic town of Prince Albert. From here we wind through the Meiringspoort to connect with Route 62 at De Rust. Our relaxing, ovenight stop is in the farming town of Calitzdorp.
Day 8: We cruise the beautiful Route 62 to Cape Town, stopping briefly at Ronnies Sex Shop for refreshments
Day 9: "Au Revoir" Cape Town Town

 

Tour duration:
9 days (8 nights and 7 days bike rental)
Arrival & Departure Cities:
Cape Town
Rating :
Mostly easy asphalt but gravel riding experience is required to visit the "Hell" which has some steep passes
Total distance:
1 400 km approximately
Average daily distance:
200 km per day approximately
Rate: Valid from January 2011 (subject to change)
From - R 18 000.00 per rider sharing and R 8 000.00
per pillion (Suzuki DL 650)
Single Accommodation Supplement - R 2 500.00 per rider
Tour with own motorcycle - R 9 000.00 per rider sharing
Tour excludes the use of a support vehicle
Upgrade to BMW F650, F800GS & R1200GS
available on request
The rate quoted is a nett rate based on a minimum
of 6 participants. Should there be less participants
moto-africa.com reserves the right to cancel the tour
Departure date:
06 March, 2011, 4 Sept 2011, 31 October 2011 or on request
Highlights:
  • Peninsula day route
  • Boulders Beach penguins
  • Visit to "The Hell"
  • Cango Caves
  • Ostrich Farm
  • Numerous mountain passes
  • Table Mountain cable car (weather permitting)
  • Cape Agulhas - Southern most point of Africa
  • Whale watching (optional)

Included in the package are the following:

  • Accommodation(3 & 4 star) - 8 x bed and breakfast
  • Dinners x 4
  • Transfer to and from airport for groups
  • Bike rental x 8 days - base model is a Suzuki DL650 (upgrades available)
  • Unlimited mileage unless otherwise indicated
  • Comprehensive motorcycle insurance
  • Guide on motorcycle
  • Map
  • Entrance to:
    • Table Mountain via Cable Car
    • Boulder Beach - penguins
    • Ostrich farm
    • Gamkaskloof (The Hell)
    • Cango Caves
    • Cape Point National Park

Swartberg Pass

Excluded from the package are the following:

  • Airfares from and to home
  • Support vehicle*
  • Toll Fees
  • All activities listed as optional
  • Meals - Lunch and non specified dinners
  • Drinks
  • Fuel
  • Gratuities
  • Refundable bike and equipment deposit
  • Helmet and riding gear rental
  • Bike accessories rental
  • Own personal insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • Travel insurance

Route 62








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