Code | Duration | Riding days | From/to | Area(s) |
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NAM-12 | 12 days | 12 days | Cape Town | West Coast – Richtersveld – Namakwa Eco Trail – Bokkefeld |
ABOUT THE ROUTE
This tour is probably one of the ultimate off-road motorcycle adventure of Southern Africa, the kind of once in a lifetime riding and human experience. Expect, out of 2’600km and beside a few tar sections, lots of sandy tracks and rocky off-roading; to name a few: the West Coast, the longest 4×4 trail of South Africa (Namakwa Eco Trail)), a UNESCO World Heritage site (Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape), the long and sandy road from Pofadder to Nieuwoudtville , the spectacular Road to Hell on the Bokkefeld Plateau, the Rooibos Heritage Route and a finish through the Cederberg Mountains and the Tankwa Karoo.
This tour, or better said this expedition, requires a solid portion of adventurous mind, and participants should expect to cross the line and enter the world of real adventure riding, experiencing long stages, technical challenges, remoteness, wild camping, bush repairs and last but not least team spirit.
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Watch the photo album of the tour HERE.
PROGRAMME
Day 1: 334km
Bellville – Darling – Elandsbay – Vredendal (guest cottage)
Day 2: 226km
Vredendal – West Coast – Groenriver – Hondeklip Bay (tented camp)
Day 3: 230km
Hondeklip Bay – Port Nolloth – Bakkrans caves (campsite)
Day 4: 198km
Bakkrans caves – Sukkei – Alexander Bay – Tierhoek (campsite)
Day 5: 100km
Tierhoek – Smith’s Pass – Eksteenfontein – Helskloof Pass – Vioolsdrift (cottages)
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Based on previous experiences, we now offer 2 options for days 6 and 7. The preferred option can be decided at the end of the 5th day.:
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Option 1 (additional costs: ZAR 1’800pp)
Day 6: Day off
Possibility to have canoe/rafting trip on the Orange River (not included) – Night in Vioolsdrift (chalets)
Day 7: 140km
Vioolsdrift – Eco Trail – Ramansdrift – Groot Melkboom (campsite)
Option 2 (no additional costs)
Day 6: 90km
Vioolsdrift – Eco Trail – Kamgab (campsite)
Day 7: 106km
Kamgab – Goodhouse – Ramansdrift – Groot Melkboom (campsite)
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Day 8: 132km
Groot Melkboom – Witbank – Charle’s Pass – Klein Pella (lodge or campsite)
Day 9: 346km
Klein Pella – Pofadder – Sewefontein (salt pan) – Nieuwoudtville (self-catering cottage)
Day 10: 99 or 175km
Nieuwoudtville – Die Hel loop (Bokkefeld Plateau) – Nieuwoudtville (self-catering cottage)
Day 11: 176km
Nieuwoudtville – Rooibos Heritage Route – Wupperthal – Cederberg Oasis (tented camp)
Day 12: 306km
Oasis – Katbakkies Pass – Tankwa Karoo – Ceres – Bain’s Kloof – Bellville
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Restitution of the bikes & equipment – End
DURATION & DIFFICULTY
Duration: 12 days
Riding days: 12
Difficulty: overall moderate to difficult, with numerous challenging stages, sandy and rocky terrain.
Participants: maximum 5
Start/End: Bellville (Cape Town)
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ACCOMMODATION
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Campsite and guesthouse/cottage
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PRICE
All-inclusive package with rental motorbike:
Tour code: NAM-12
ZAR 78’500
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Minimum number of participants: 4
OTHER INFORMATION
Due to the complexity of the logistics (permits, supplies, petrol, water, limited number of lodges/campsites, etc), we only organise this tour once a year, and the number of guests is limited to 5. Don’t miss it!!!
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Due to weather / trail conditions and campsite’s availability, the itinerary described might slightly be modified without prior notice.
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We are happy to organise extra accommodation for you, e.g. on the day before the tour and/or last day, please specify your request in the booking form.
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Other tours in this area:
[NAM-11] 11 days (9 riding days)
[NAM-15] 15 riding days
both tours from/to Cape Town.
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Please visit our Ts&Cs.
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We will send you a detailed programme & schedule once the booking has been confirmed.