Western Cape Motorbike Safari

Ride a beautiful, scenic route leaving from Cape Town circling through Franschoek, Oudsthoorn, and back along South Africa's Garden Route.

Enjoy the unspoilt landscapes, scenery, wine tasting, ostrich racing and other highlights of the Western Cape from the seat of a motorbike.

The tour is joined by a support vehicle and a trailer, carrying luggage and all the camping equipment.

The group will consist of a maximum of 10 bikers plus a professional guide on a motorbike, a driver for the back-up vehicle and an additional support person.

Minimum age: 25 years old.

DAY 1: Cape Town to Bainskloof Pass – South Africa

A morning departure takes you from the bustling city centre of Cape Town to the French-inspired town of Franschoek, where we visit a wine farm to taste and savour the local beverage. We continue through the winelands over the winding pass through Bainskloof to the mountainside campsite at Tweede Tol. Enjoy dinner under the canopy of pine and oak.

Bainskloof pass was opened on the 13/14 September 1853 and this year will be a 150 years old. It was built by Andrew Geddes Bain after whom it was named.

The first kilometre or two runs through pine forests, once you have passed the forest you reach the fynbos on the higher slopes.

From the top you can enjoy spectacular views over Wellington and its scenic surrounds. Bainskloof Pass is a natural monument along it's full length.

Distance: 200 / Departure: 09h00
Lunch Stop: Franschoek
Accommodation: Tweede Tol Campsite

Meal Plan: Dinner

DAY 2: Bainskloof Pass to Barrydale – South Africa

An early start on day two of the Western Cape Motorbike Safari sees us heading towards the Overberg area via the scenic town of Swellendam. Take in the past with beautiful gables, homesteads and out-of-town hospitality. We continue along the N2 and then off the main highways heading towards Barrydale. We camp the night at Warmwaterberg, a spa resort that is pure simplicity with two open pools set against the stark backdrop of the Little Karoo.

Distance: 225 km / Departure: 08h00
Lunch Stop: picnic spot en-route
Accommodation: Warmwaterberg Hot Springs

Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner

DAY 3: Barrydale to Oudtshoorn – South Africa

After breakfast we head towards Oudtshoorn with its balmy climate, festive locals and everything you can imagine about ostriches. More than that, this is your chance to explore the expansive and breath-taking cave system of the world-famous Cango Caves. If you're feeling especially brave, visit an ostrich farm and ride on one of these giant birds.

Distance: 165 km / Departure: 08h00
Lunch Stop: En route
Accommodation: Cango Mountain Resort

Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner

DAY 4: Oudtshoorn to Wilderness – South Africa

Descending the N2, we head for the coast at Wilderness, a town with spectacular ocean, forests and mountain views. We venture out for a hike to Rus en Vrede Waterfall and enjoy the luxury of tranquility in this peaceful setting. Return to set up camp alongside the river in Wilderness National Park, and spend a peaceful night under starry African skies.

Distance: 105 km / Departure: 08h00
Lunch Stop: En route
Accommodation: Wilderness National Park

Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner

DAY 5: Wilderness to Bredasdorp – South Africa

We start circling back towards Cape Town as we head west out of Wilderness and towards the superb conservation area of De Hoop Nature Reserve, the pearl of the Overberg. We spend the day exploring the wetlands, fynbos lowland and the myriad mammal, plant and bird species.

Distance: 320 km / Departure: 8h00
Lunch Stop: En route
Accommodation: De Hoop Nature Reserve

Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 6: Cape Town – South Africa

We continue along the rocky coastline towards the Mother City. Fortune favours the brave when we head along the sinewy Chapman's Peak to conclude our Western Cape Motorbike Safari.

Meal Plan: Breakfast