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THE SOUTH AFRICAN GRAND SPRINGBOK TOUR - 14 DAYS:
Visor View
Have you ever thought of exploring beautiful South Africa - North to South and the long way round ? Well, then this is the tour for you! Our Springbok Tour visits some of the most scenic destinations South Africa has on offer.
The tour departs from Johannesburg and we head due east towards the Lowveld town of Sabie and the Panorama Route with its natural wonders such as the Blyde River Canyon, God's Window and Burke's Luck potholes before we explore the historic mining town of Pilgrims Rest.
At Hazyview, we have the opportunity to visit the world famous, Kruger National Park and enjoy a safari (optional) in search of the elusive Big 5 - lion, elephant, rhino, leopard and buffalo.
We ride through the Kingdom of Swaziland and into Kwa-Zulu Natal where we visit Lake St. Lucia. We pay a short visit to the Natal Battlefields and then head for the majestic Drakensberg Mountains. We briefly ride through the Freestate Province at Golden Gate and the continue onwards, around the Maluti Mountains, towards Great Karoo and the historic town of Graaff Reinet.
Next we throttle to Oudtshoorn, ostrich capital of the world, where we visit the Cango Caves and a working ostrich farm. We cruise to Cape Town along Route 62, but our journey will not be complete without spending a night at the southern most tip of the African continent, Cape L’Agulhas, also home to whales that frequent these waters to give birth and mate. On our final day in Cape Town, the Mother City, we will enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the Cape Peninsula and Table Mountain.
Dream it, feel it, taste it, ride it ! South Africa at it's best. Good roads, food, drink and accommodation to compliment the awesome landscapes you will experience. Altough we mostly travel on asphalt roads, depending on the mood and skills of the group, there is always an alternative gravel road to choose from.
This tour can also be adapted to include Lesotho, the Mountain Kingdom, the Cape Garden Route and many other worthwhile attractions. Contact us for more info and requests
Detailed Tour Itinerary
| Day 1: |
Arrival in Johannesburg - City of Gold City |
| Day 2: |
Ride east to Sabie in the Lowveld
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Ride the Panorama Route to Hazyview which borders the Kruger National Park |
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Undertake a Safari to the Kruger Park(optional) or explore the surrounds on your bike. |
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Ride south and cross into the Kingdom of Swaziland where we will overnight |
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Ride through Swaziland and into Kwa-Zulu Natal Province for a visit to Lake St Lucia |
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Continue south and then head inland to Dundee for a taste of the Natal Battlefields |
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We now head for the majestic Drakensberg - "Barrier of Spears" at Bergville |
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We ride around the foothills of the Drakensberg towards Golden Gate, Clarens and on towards the town of Wepener |
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The landscape changes as we enter the "Great Karoo", a vast semi-desert and head towards the historical town of Graaff Reinet |
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We head for Oudshoorn - "Ostrich Capital" of the world and heart of the Klein Karoo |
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Time to smell and experience the sea again! L'Agulhas is the southermost point of Africa |
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We cruise to Cape Town - The Mother City via Cape Winelands |
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We ride the breathtaking Peninsula Circular Route and take the cable car to the top of Table Mountain (weather permitting).
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"Au Revoir" South Africa |
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| Tour
duration: |
| 14 days
(14 nights and 13 days bike rental) |
| Arrival & Departure Cities : |
| Johannesburg to Cape Town |
| Rating : |
| Easy Asphalt |
| Total distance: |
| 3930 km
approximately |
| Average daily distance: |
| 330 km
per day approximately |
| Rate: Valid from January 2011 (subject to change) |
From - R 36 500.00 per rider sharing and R 19 000.00
per pillion (Suzuki DL 650) |
| Single accommodation supplement - R 4 000.00 per rider |
| Tour with own motorcycle - R 26 500.00 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: |
| 17 Mar, 27 April, 4 Sept 2011, 20 Nov 2011 or on request |
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Highlights: |
- Panorama Route
- Pilgrims Rest
- Kruger Park Safari (optional)
- Zulu Cultural Experience
- Battlefields Tour (optional)
- Valley of Desolation
- Cango Caves & Ostrich Farm
- Peninsula day route
- Boulders Beach penguins
- St Lucia Boat Trip
- Whale Watching (optional)
- Table Mountain (weather permitting)
- Numerous mountain passes
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Included in the package are
the following: |
- Accommodation(3 & 4 star) - 14 x bed and breakfast
- Dinners x 5
- Transfer to and from airport for groups
- Bike rental x 13 days - base model is a Suzuki DL650 (upgrades
available)
- Top case & Panniers
- Unlimited mileage unless otherwise indicated
- Comprehensive motorcycle insurance
- Guide on motorcycle
- Map
- Entrance to:
- Table Mountain - Cable car
- Boulder Beach - Penguin Sanctuary
- St Lucia boat trip
- Zulu Cultural Experience
- Ostrich farm entrance
- Cango Caves Entrance
- Valley of Desolation
- Cape Point National Park
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Excluded from the package
are the following: |
- Airfares from and to home
- Support vehicle*
- Safari's and conservation fees
- Battlefields Tour
- 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
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