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4 Day CEDERBERG & KAROO ADVENTURE- 80% Gravel
Starting in Cape Town - Experience the Diversity of the Breathtaking Karoo Landscapes, wild Flowers and Twisted Mountain Passes.
Tour Description:
Leaving Cape Town - the route takes us on back roads through the Overberg and into the Anysberg Nature Reserve, then up through Montagu, Longkloof pass and some spectacular scenery up to Laingsberg.
From there we journey through the rugged Karoo Region and Klein Roggeveld to the incredible “Ouberg Pass” one of SA’s most spectacular sites.
Then we travel through the flower region of Calvinia and Niewoudtville before heading south to the Majestic and ancient Cederberg Mountains. Challenging gravel roads takes us down into the “Rooibos Tea” historical route into Wupperthal - We visit 6000 year old cave paintings dotted around the incredible rock formations. The final day takes us along a scenic, mostly tar route via Ceres and the twisted Bainskloof pass back to Cape Town.
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WARNINGS !
Technical light sand and loose Gravel in Summer can be challenging. The Route to Wupperthal has a 200m patch of deep sand, caution is advised.
Route can be changed for less experienced riders
Whats included in this tour price ?
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4 Days BMW Motorcycle & Panniers Rental
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Motorcycle Fuel & Oil, Chain Lube, Spare Tubes
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Overnight Accommodation in hotels, lodges, and breakfasts
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Experienced Motorcycle Group Leader
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Admission fees to national parks
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Full Comprehensive Bike Insurance in South Africa
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Difficulty level (3 out of 5) = Easy, but Intermediate over the Wupperthal Trail
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Route can be changed for less experienced riders
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Off road bias Tyres @ ZAR175 per day
Whats NOT included in this tour price ?
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Health insurance for foreign travels
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Tips & gratuities
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All expenses of a personal nature, e.g. beverages, souvenirs, telephone calls
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NOT pillion friendly
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Crash or Damage Recovery (AA Costs apply of ZAR3.30 per Km)
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Fuel
INVERDOORN GAME RESERVE
Overnight Safari Optional Extra day.
5 Star Lux Accommodation, evening game drive, Dinner, Morning Game Drive, Breakfast, Cheetah Interaction - Included for ZAR4550pp extra
Plus one extra days rental fees
Route with Inverdoorn is 5 Days
Route Map
NOTE*
This Tour is NOT suitable with Passengers
Guided
Tour Cost per Single rider in a group
ZAR 20 500.00 (BMW R1250 GS LC)
ZAR 19 300.00 (BMW F850 GS )
Guided
Tour Cost per Single Rider Sharing Accommodation
ZAR 19 200.00 (BMW R 1250 GS LC)
ZAR 18 200.00 (BMW F850 GS )
GPS Virtual Guided
Tour Cost per Single rider
ZAR 14 500.00 (BMW R 1250 GS LC)
ZAR 13 500.00 (BMW F850 GS )
EXCL Fuel
Accommodation:
B&B Style 3 Star, 4 Star
Breakfast is Included
Some evening meals are included
Shared accommodation is available on request
Activities:
Permits for the Cave Paintings are ZAR40 pp
Adding one extra Night at Inverdoorn Game Reserve will be charged extra( ZAR4550pp) - Plus one extra days rental fees
Route with Inverdoorn is 5 Days
Extras:
Airport/Guesthouse Shuttle, pick up and drop off
Pre Tour Accommodation in Cape Town
Paper Maps of the region
Back up Vehicle
For more than 6 riders
4x4 = ZAR1650 per day
Driver = ZAR1500 per day
Spare bike on Trailer = ZAR450 per day
Solo Ridng Only
Prices subject to change without notice. E&OE
Our Motorcycle Routes are safe, Secure and have all been verified and ridden regularly.
Customer satisfaction is guaranteed
Best Time = Ridable all year round
Tour Dates: Open, tell us when youre available ?
Tour Stats:
Total Distance 1170km
Total Days 4
Riding Days 4
Average distance 350km per day
Riding Time per day 4-5 hours
Level of Difficulty 3
Off-Road Surface 80 % Gravel
On-Road Surface 20 % Asphalt (Tar)
Minimum Riders 1
Maximum Riders 10
NOTE: INVERDOORN GAME RESERVE + 1 Day