Code Duration Riding days From/to Area(s)
NAM-12 12 days 12 days Cape Town West Coast – Richtersveld – Namakwa Eco Trail – Bokkefeld

Next tour(s):

13 – 24 OCTOBER 2024 !!! FULL !!!

20 APRIL – 1 MAY 2025

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 1334km

Bellville  Darling  Elandsbay – Vredendal (guest cottage)

Day 2226km

Vredendal  West Coast  Groenriver  Hondeklip Bay (tented camp)

Day 3230km

Hondeklip Bay  Port Nolloth – Bakkrans caves (campsite)

Day 4198km

Bakkrans caves – Sukkei – Alexander Bay – Tierhoek (campsite)

Day 5100km

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 6Day 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 9346km

Klein Pella  Pofadder – Sewefontein (salt pan) – Nieuwoudtville (self-catering cottage)

Day 1099 or 175km

Nieuwoudtville – Die Hel loop (Bokkefeld Plateau) – Nieuwoudtville (self-catering cottage)

Day 11176km

Nieuwoudtville  – Rooibos Heritage Route – Wupperthal – Cederberg Oasis (tented camp)

Day 12306km

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

Difficultyoverall moderate to difficult, with numerous challenging stagessandy 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.

Please visit our Ts&Cs.

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We will send you a detailed programme & schedule once the booking has been confirmed.