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