South Africa Kruger National Park Safari
South Africa Bike Tours
Experience safari & wildlife on this bike & safari tour in Africa
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Overview
Combining a bike tour in South Africa with a wildlife safari? Have you ever heard of such an experience? Talk about unique!
This is an inclusive biking and adventure tour in North-Eastern South Africa in the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces. You will visit the fascinating Greater Kruger National Park and the breathtaking Blyde River Canyon with the Three Rondavels, with God's Window, and Bourke's Luck Potholes. In addition to your safari experience and cycling, you will also have the opportunity to participate in a different activity each day.
Featuring stunning panoramas and game drives, as well as hands-on experience in cultural customs and everyday life, this tour has it all.
Your incredible adventure will be led by two licensed tour guides and will be accompanied by a support vehicle ensuring reliable luggage transfer and support during the cycling itinerary and guaranteeing a unique, relaxed, and stress-free travel experience.
Highlights
- South African wildlife
- Diverse South African cultures
- God's Window
- Greater Kruger National Park
- Blyde River Canyon
- Lisbon Falls
- Local hospitality
- Typical South African cuisine
- Extra daily activities (fishing, visit to the citrus packhouse, bush walks, or a game drive)
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at O.R. Tambo International Airport. Overnight in Sandton, Johannesburg.
Day 2: African Bush. Transfer to lodge from Johannesburg.
Day 3: Safari cycling, 15 mi. (25 km)
Day 4: Kudu Valley and a Bapedi Village, 34 mi. (55 km)
Day 5: Wolkberg Mountains, 9.5 to 28 mi. (15 to 45 km)
Day 6: Blyde Dam and the Kruger National Park, 23 mi. (37 km)
Day 7: Kruger National Park (full day)
Day 8: Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 9: Echo Caves, 17 mi. (27 km)
Day 10: DepartureChanges to the order of the itinerary can occur due to the availability of accommodation. A bicycle tour can be affected by changing weather conditions and therefore the itinerary of a tour may change. But don’t worry, there is always Plan B and the best solutions will be researched and offered to for an equally exciting tour.
Day 1: Arrival at O.R. Tambo International Airport. Overnight in Sandton, Johannesburg.
Welcome to South Africa! Upon arrival, you will notice that you are in a country filled with smiles. A guide will meet you at O.R. Tambo International Airport and accompany you to your overnight accommodation in Johannesburg. The rest of the day is at your leisure where you can rest or explore some of Sandton’s attractions. Please take a look at our recommendations below:- Nelson Mandela Square (right across from your hotel)
- Hop-on-hop-off bus Johannesburg (www.citysightseeing.co.za/destinations/joburg)
- Sandton City Mall
- Soweto (depending on your arrival time, we can add a 4-hour cycling tour through Soweto. The tours start at 10 am or 2 pm and include lunch and a transfer from your hotel to Soweto and back:
- Price: €110 per person).
Preferred accommodation: Garden Court Sandton City
Day 2: African Bush. Transfer to lodge from Johannesburg.
Your transfer will depart at 8:00 am from your hotel. Travel time from Johannesburg to your overnight accommodation is approx. 5 hours. Along the way, you will stop to visit an open-air museum demonstrating the daily life of the Bakone people who inhabited the Polokwane area 250 years ago. The next two evenings will be spent at a private game lodge near Bandelierkop. After settling in, you will end your day with a bushwalk to get acquainted with the African bush and a cozy dinner in an African boma. (B, L, D)Includes: Open-air museum, bushwalk
Preferred accommodation: Private lodge near Bandelierkop
Day 3: Safari cycling, 15 mi. (25 km)
Your first bike ride is an exploratory ride through the bushveld. The aim of this safari cycle is to have personal encounters with some of the animals of the African bush. The Lodge has a wide variety of non-dangerous animals including giraffes, impala, zebra, kudu, and many bird species. Learn more about the lifestyle and habits of the different species as well as the tracking of animals. Join us for a sunset game drive or alternatively enjoy a relaxed afternoon next to the swimming pool. Dinner will be a unique South African experience served in the boma. (B, L, D)Elevation gain: 591 ft. (180 m)
Includes: Game drivePreferred accommodation: Private lodge near Bandelierkop
Day 4: Kudu Valley and a Bapedi Village, 34 mi. (55 km)
A 45-minute transfer transports you to the start of your bike ride. Today is the “King of the Mountain stage”. The first part leads through agricultural land and up through the Kudu River valley, a 790 m gain in elevation. Along the route, you will notice a drastic change in scenery as you pass through different biomes with the gain in elevation. At the top, you enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking the valley. The route then meanders through a Bapedi village where you will experience the daily rhythm of a rural African village, ending at a local shebeen (African bar) to enjoy a cold one. A 40-minute transfer by bus takes you to your accommodation for the next two evenings. (B, L, D)Elevation gain: 3806 ft. (1106 m)
Includes: Route through a Bapedi VillagePreferred accommodation: Coach House Hotel
Day 5: Wolkberg Mountains, 9.5 - 28 mi. (15 - 45 km)
The Wolkberg Mountains separate the highveld from the Lowveld of Limpopo. It also contains some of the most intensive and well-established avocado and macadamia nut farms in South Africa. Your bike route for the day is a circular one that passes through pine and eucalyptus plantations, with splendid views of the surrounding mountains and farms. Lunch will take place at a local restaurant with picturesque area views. A relaxing afternoon awaits at the Coach House Hotel. The hotel has a spa that offers optional massage and spa treatments. Drinks can be enjoyed in the historical bar and lounge and guests can enjoy the breathtaking views of the Wolkberg Mountains from the comfort of their balconies or next to the pool. (B, L, D)*Depending on the time of year, we may visit an avocado/macadamia nut packhouse.
Elevation gain: 1400-2150 ft. (420-650 m)
Preferred accommodation: Coach House HotelDay 6: Blyde Dam and the Kruger National Park, 23 mi. (37 km)
The cycling itinerary follows the Blyde River through the canyon to a spectacular viewpoint of the Blyde Dam. The Blyde River rises on the western slopes of the Drakensberg near Sabie in Mpumalanga. It flows northwards past the town of Pilgrim's Rest for more than 62.5 mi./100 km, through a region of extraordinary beauty along the eastern escarpment and into the Blyde Dam, completed in 1974. Along the way, be on the lookout for kudus and baboons. Explore the Blyde Dam with a boat cruise and spot hippos and crocodiles as well as the amazing Three Rondavels from below. After lunch, we will depart for the Kruger National Park. Enjoy your first evening in Kruger with a “braai”. (B, L, D)Elevation gain: 1350 ft. (410 m)
Includes: Blyde Dam Boat CruisePreferred accommodation: Open Rest Camp Kruger National Park
Day 7: Kruger National Park (full day)
Today is your big Kruger safari day. Although Kruger is renowned for the Big 5, it has so much more to offer. Get your cameras ready to capture the special moments in one of Africa’s largest national parks covering an area of 19,485 square kilometers. This wildlife sanctuary is like no other; its atmosphere so unique which will allow you to experience the true heartbeat of Africa. After your day in the Kruger National Park, you will be treated with a delicious dinner. Take time to share stories and photos of your special day in the African bush. (Brunch, D)Includes: Full day in Kruger National Park
Preferred accommodation: Open Rest Camp Kruger National Park
Day 8: Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve, 25 mi. (40 km)
Welcome to the Blyde River Canyon, the third largest and greenest canyon in the world. Your bike ride starts at Pinnacle Rock where your bikes will be made ready while you enjoy the magnificent view. The route follows the escarpment all the way to Wonder View, which is said, on a clear day it is possible to see all the way to Mozambique. Visit a spectacular waterfall, before traveling to the Bourke’s Luck potholes. The potholes were formed by centuries of water flowing from the Treur and Blyde River. From here it is a short drive to the famous Three Rondavels lookout
point and your overnight stay overlooking this escarpment. (B, L, D)Elevation gain: 2040 ft. (620 m)
Includes: Entrance to Lisbon Falls and Bourke’s Luck PotholesPreferred accommodation: Blyde Canyon Forever Resorts
Day 9: Echo Caves, 17 mi. (27 km)
Take a final glimpse at the striking panorama of the Three Rondavels before cycling through citrus farms and onto the Echo Caves. This underground wonderland was stumbled upon by a local farmer in 1923, whilst looking for his lost cow. We will visit the caves before driving along the Abel Erasmus Pass and entering the Lowveld for your last evening. The adventure begins with a late afternoon game drive in an open game viewer with an experienced guide. Dinner will be served in a boma around a fire with sounds of the African night in the background.
(B, L, D)Elevation gain: 1090 ft. (330 m)
Includes: Entrance to Echo Caves, game drivePreferred accommodation: Tshukudu Bush Camp
Day 10: Departure
Your final day starts with a bushwalk accompanied by an experienced game ranger through Big 5 territory. After the bushwalk, enjoy a leisurely breakfast whilst saying farewell to your cycling companions. This will be the end of our time together. Return to your home country via the Eastgate Airport in Hoedspruit or a transfer to Johannesburg. Advice on your return journey or an extended stay is available on request. (B)Includes: Bush walk
Want to add on extra days? Take a look at our extensions to the itinerary under extra info.
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Hotels & Bikes
This tour offers a variety of accommodation throughout the trip to give you a complete feeling of what this area has to offer. The 3-star accommodations range from lodges, to hotels, to chalets, all of which have been chosen to offer you the uttermost comfort after each bike ride.
Bicycles
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MTB Bikes
Silverback Spectra Comp or Silverback Splash 2
- Aluminum frame
- 27-gear Hardtail
- Sizes available Spectra: S, M, L
- Sizes available Spectra: S
- Flat handlebar
- Ergonomic non-slip rubber handles
- Comfortable saddle
- Flat pedal
- Water bottle cage
- Shimano hydraulic brakes
- 29-inch wheels (Spectra) and 27.5-inch wheels (Splash)
- Small handlebar bag
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Ebikes
Silverback Ebike
- Sizes available: XS, S, M, L, XL
- Mid-motor - drives the crank multiplying its power and allowing it to take advantage of the bike’s gears
- 29-inch or 27.5-inch wheel size
- Small handlebar bag
Inclusions
What’s Included
- Accommodation for 9 nights in 3-star establishments
- 9 breakfasts, 9 lunches, & 8 dinners
- Bike rental - Hardtail MTB, 27 gear, handlebar bag, water bottle cage
- 6 days of cycling with vehicle support (a combination of paved and gravel roads)
- Tour guide & support vehicle
- Entrance into the Kruger National Park
- Activities as per itinerary
- Transfer from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to first-night accommodation
- Transfer from the last night’s accommodation to Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport (HDS)
- Water for the cycling stages
- Daily luggage transfer (One bag not to exceed 23 kg and one hand luggage)
What’s Not Included
- Meals not mentioned
- Drinks
- Beverages & Gratuities
- Pre-or post-tour extensions (on request)
- Spa treatments (when available)
- Non-private shuttle service. See pricing.
- Bike protection
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates
Sunday to Tuesday
August 6, September 3, October 8, & October 29, 2023
Minimum number of participants: 4
Maximum number of participants: 10If you have another date that works for you, do not hesitate to contact us We will try to make it work!
Sunday to Tuesday
March 10, April 21, May 12, August 11, September 1, October 6, & October 27, 2024
Minimum number of participants: 4
Maximum number of participants: 10If you have another date that works for you, do not hesitate to contact us We will try to make it work!
Please Note
- Rates are per person, based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Pricing
2023 / 2024
Twin/double: $ 4415 £ 2324 $ 3,837 € 2615 kr 388142 ₪ 10830 ¥ 421762 Mex$ 52300 NZ$ 4773 NOK 30664 kr 31677 $ 2,844 Single supplement: $ 473 £ 249 $ 411 € 280 kr 41560 ₪ 1160 ¥ 45160 Mex$ 5600 NZ$ 511 NOK 3283 kr 3392 $ 305
Extra Options
Electric Bike (limited): $ 371 £ 195 $ 323 € 220 kr 32654 ₪ 911 ¥ 35483 Mex$ 4400 NZ$ 402 NOK 2580 kr 2665 $ 239
Non-private shuttle service: Hoedspruit Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport: $ 135 £ 71 $ 117 € 80 kr 11874 ₪ 331 ¥ 12903 Mex$ 1600 NZ$ 146 NOK 938 kr 969 $ 87 *
*A group transfer is included from your last night's accommodation to Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport.
Extension programs/Extra nights
One extra night in Sandton
Twin/double: $ 144 £ 76 $ 125 € 85 kr 12616 ₪ 352 ¥ 13709 Mex$ 1700 NZ$ 155 NOK 997 kr 1030 $ 92 Single supplement: $ 93 £ 49 $ 81 € 55 kr 8164 ₪ 228 ¥ 8871 Mex$ 1100 NZ$ 100 NOK 645 kr 666 $ 60Two-day pre-extension in Johannesburg and Soweto:
Twin/double: $ 329 £ 173 $ 286 € 195 kr 28944 ₪ 808 ¥ 31451 Mex$ 3900 NZ$ 356 NOK 2287 kr 2362 $ 212 Single supplement: $ 110 £ 58 $ 95 € 65 kr 9648 ₪ 269 ¥ 10484 Mex$ 1300 NZ$ 119 NOK 762 kr 787 $ 71Three-day post extension Hoedspruit:
Twin/double: $ 1123 £ 591 $ 976 € 665 kr 98705 ₪ 2754 ¥ 107255 Mex$ 13300 NZ$ 1214 NOK 7798 kr 8056 $ 723 No single surcharge
Additional night: $ 397 £ 209 $ 345 € 235 kr 34881 ₪ 973 ¥ 37902 Mex$ 4700 NZ$ 429 NOK 2756 kr 2847 $ 256Three-day post-extension Sausage Tree Camp:
Twin/double: $ 1621 £ 853 $ 1,409 € 960 kr 142492 ₪ 3976 ¥ 154834 Mex$ 19200 NZ$ 1752 NOK 11257 kr 11629 $ 1,044 Single supplement: $ 338 £ 178 $ 293 € 200 kr 29686 ₪ 828 ¥ 32257 Mex$ 4000 NZ$ 365 NOK 2345 kr 2423 $ 218Three-day Kapama Camp:
Twin/double: $ 2279 £ 1200 $ 1,981 € 1350 kr 200379 ₪ 5591 ¥ 217736 Mex$ 27000 NZ$ 2464 NOK 15830 kr 16354 $ 1,468 Single supplement: $ 1013 £ 533 $ 880 € 600 kr 89057 ₪ 2485 ¥ 96771 Mex$ 12000 NZ$ 1095 NOK 7036 kr 7268 $ 653Three-day Winelands tour:
Twin/double: $ 1511 £ 795 $ 1,313 € 895 kr 132844 ₪ 3706 ¥ 144351 Mex$ 17900 NZ$ 1634 NOK 10495 kr 10842 $ 974 Single supplement: $ 734 £ 387 $ 638 € 435 kr 64567 ₪ 1801 ¥ 70159 Mex$ 8700 NZ$ 794 NOK 5101 kr 5269 $ 473Pre/post extensions in Cape Town:
Five-day Cape Town
Twin/double: $ 2263 £ 1191 $ 1,966 € 1340 kr 198895 ₪ 5549 ¥ 216123 Mex$ 26800 NZ$ 2446 NOK 15713 kr 16232 $ 1,458 Single supplement: $ 1140 £ 600 $ 990 € 675 kr 100190 ₪ 2795 ¥ 108868 Mex$ 13500 NZ$ 1232 NOK 7915 kr 8177 $ 734
Two-day Cape Peninsula Tour
Twin/double: $ 996 £ 524 $ 866 € 590 kr 87573 ₪ 2443 ¥ 95159 Mex$ 11800 NZ$ 1077 NOK 6919 kr 7147 $ 642 Single supplement: $ 405 £ 213 $ 352 € 240 kr 35623 ₪ 994 ¥ 38709 Mex$ 4800 NZ$ 438 NOK 2814 kr 2907 $ 261
One day Cape Peninsula
Twin/double: $ 439 £ 231 $ 382 € 260 kr 38592 ₪ 1077 ¥ 41934 Mex$ 5200 NZ$ 475 NOK 3049 kr 3150 $ 283 Single supplement on request.Extra Info
Skill Level — Moderate
This tour is a moderate level guided and fully supported tour that is all-inclusive. You will cycle on a combination of off-road, paved, and dirt surfaces. The pace of your daily activities is leisure and requires a basic level of fitness and experience on your bike. The bike rides consist of 15 - 30 km per day with an elevation gain of 110 - 470 m.
Airport Info
Fly to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg.
Local Travel
Tour start: The tour starts at the O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg. Arrival is possible any time on Sunday and your transfer to the hotel will be arranged accordingly. If you would like to arrive the day before the tour starts, we can offer you a pre-extension program. Please see the Soweto and Johannesburg pre-extension tab.
Tour end: The tour ends at 10 am on Tuesday. You will be transferred to the Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport (HDS) in time for your flights. If you would like to transfer on to Johannesburg by car, a private transfer can be arranged.
Please note the transfer takes approx. 6 hours with a stop along the way.Climate
The best months for an adventure in South Africa are the cooler months starting in March and ending in October. South Africa is a subtropical region, moderated by the ocean on two sides and the altitude of the interior plateau. These account for the warm, temperate conditions so typical of South Africa. Please do check local conditions before your arrival.
Recommended
Malaria is evident in the Kruger National Park area but during the months of April to November, there is a lower risk of this as it is winter and therefore drier. Please contact your doctor about taking malaria prophylactics. There are certain precautions you can take between dawn and dusk, such as common sense, long sleeves, insect repellants, etc.
Remarks
Tour dates are officially confirmed or canceled 10 weeks prior to the tour date. The minimum number of guests needed to guarantee a tour is 4. In order to guarantee a tour earlier than 8 weeks, we can do so for bookings of 2 with a supplement of €300 per person. This amount will be refunded as soon as the group reaches a minimum size of 4.
Please note if the number of guests is below 4, only one tour guide will accompany the tour. If the number of guests is above 5, a cycling tour guide, as well as a tour guide driving the support vehicle, will accompany the tour.
On this tour, an extra activity is offered daily apart from the cycling tour. For example: a visit to citrus packhouse, a bushwalk, a game drive, a visit to the Echo Caves, and a visit to Bourke’s Luck Potholes, all included in the tour price. See each day’s activities for more details.Important to know
Excursions
Pre-Extension: One night in Sandton
Extend your holiday and add one additional evening in Sandton, Johannesburg.
Day 1: Transfer from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Johannesburg.
Day 2: First official day of your tour. Full day in Sandton, Johannesburg.Included services
- Accommodation for one night at a hotel with breakfast
- Transfer from O.R. Tambo International Airport
Pre-Extension: One Night - Johannesburg & Soweto
Take the time to extend your holiday and add an additional evening (Saturday) in Johannesburg with a 4-hour cycling tour in Soweto.
Day 1: Transfer from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Johannesburg.
Day 2: Transfer to Soweto, 4-hour cycle tour in Soweto with lunch (10 am or 2 pm), transfer back to Johannesburg.Included services
- Accommodation for one night at a hotel with breakfast
- Transfer to Soweto and back to the hotel
- 4-hour cycle tour in Soweto with lunch (10 am or 2 pm)
Post-Extension: Two Nights - Hoedspruit (3 & 4* options) or Kapama Buffalo Camp (5* option)
3-Day Buffelshoek or Ndzhaka Camp (3* option)
Would you like to experience South Africa’s wildlife more intensively after your tour? If you are looking for a Big 5 experience, then Buffelshoek Camp or Ndzhka is the perfect place for you. Located in the heart of Manyeleti Game Reserve, which shares its unfenced borders with Kruger National Park, Sabi Sand, and Timbavati Private Nature Reserves, Ndzhaka or Buffelshoek offer a rustic bush retreat. Manyeleti is renowned for Big 5 animal sightings and offers a real African bush experience. This three-day additional program offers you both pre-organized and leisure activities.
Day 1: Upon arrival, lunch is served at 2 pm. Your first game drive will take place at 3:30 pm for about 3 hours. Enjoy the evening around the fire with dinner at about 7:30 pm.
Day 2: An early morning start with coffee and rusks to wake you up. Hop onto the open vehicle for your sunrise drive at 5:30 am. Upon return, breakfast is served. Relax until lunch time and enjoy another sunset drive at 3:30 pm.
Day 3: Before the end of your safari extension, enjoy the last sunrise game drive. After breakfast, your transfer will take you to Hoedspruit Airport.
Included services
- Transfer from the last accommodation of the regular tour to the camp
- Accommodation for 2 nights at the camp (including breakfast, lunch, & dinner)
- 2 guided game drives per day
- Transfer from the camp to Hoedspruit Airport at the end of your stay
Three-Day Sausage Tree Camp (4* option)
If you want more luxury, the Sausage Tree Camp is a small, intimate, luxury tented camp in the Greater Kruger National Park offering you a Big 5 experience. Situated within the Balule Conservancy with dramatic hilltops, valleys, and open plains providing breathtaking views of the uninterrupted bush all the way to the foothills of the Drakensberg Mountains.
Day 1: Upon arrival, lunch is served at 2 pm. Your first game drive will take place at 3:30 pm for about 3 hours. Enjoy the evening around the fire with dinner at about 7:30 pm.
Day 2: An early morning start with coffee and rusks to wake you up. Hop onto the open vehicle for your sunrise drive at 5:30 am. Upon return, breakfast is served. Relax until lunchtime and enjoy another sunset drive at 3:30 pm.
Day 3: Before the end of your safari extension, enjoy the last sunrise game drive. After breakfast, your transfer will take you to Hoedspruit Airport.
Included services
- Transfer from the last accommodation of the regular tour to the camp
- Accommodation for two nights in a luxury tent (including breakfast, lunch, & dinner)
- Two guided game drives per day
- Transfer from the camp to Hoedspruit Airport at the end of your stay
Kapama Buffalo Camp (5* option)
Spanning 15,000 hectares of pristine South African bush, Kapama offers the perfect sanctuary for a wide variety of wildlife. Here, over 40 different species of mammals including the Big 5 – elephant, lion, leopard, African buffalo, and rhinoceros – as well as 350 bird species, thrive in their natural habitat. High in the treetops, accessible only by elevated wooden walkways, the old-world luxury tents of Buffalo Camp are the closest you’ll get to living alongside our wildlife. This luxury tented camp, in Kapama Private Game Reserve near the Kruger National Park, is a quiet and intimate lodge where you can unwind in the shade of the trees and simply absorb the surrounding peace. The perfect luxury South African Safari escape. Each luxury tent features en-suite bathrooms and air-con, as well as additional blankets for cooler weather comfort. Tea and Lavazza coffee facilities come standard, along with a fully stocked minibar.
Day 1: Transfer from the last accommodation of the regular tour to Kapama Buffalo Camp.
Day 2: Two guided game drives.
Day 3: Transfer from the camp to Hoedspruit Airport.Included services for the extended stay after the regular trip
- Transfer from the last accommodation of the regular tour to the Camp
- Accommodation for 2 nights in a luxury tent
- All meals, teas, & snacks
- All local drinks, a selection of wine & premium drinks
- 2 guided game drives per day
- Transfer from the Camp to Hoedspruit Airport at the end of your stay
Pre/Post-Extension in Cape Town - Four nights, two nights, one night
Extend your safari cycling tour with a tour in and around Cape Town. There are many possibilities and we adjust the extension depending on what you would like, how many days, and which areas you would like to visit. For example, add a bike trip and an evening or two in the Winelands.
Five-Day Cape Town Tour Extension
Day 1: Arrival and overnight stay in Cape Town.
Day 2: Cape Town and surrounds (free day)
Your free day to explore Cape Town (option to use the Hop-on-Hop-off Bus). In the afternoon optional Table Mountain walk depending on the weather (payable on-site).Day 3: Cycle to Simon's Town - Bakoven - Hout Bay - Chapman’s Peak - Simon’s Town, 25 mi. (40 km)
Our bike ride starts just outside Bakoven after initially transferring from your accommodation out of the Cape Town. Cycle south along the Atlantic coast and climb the famous Chapman’s Peak to the viewpoint over Hout Bay. We finish our bike ride in Simon's Town after crossing over the Peninsula to False Bay. A visit to the penguins at Boulders Beach completes a wonderful day.Day 4: Simon's Town - Cape Point Nature Reserve - Scarborough - Misty Cliffs - Simon’s Town, 37 - 50 mi. (60 - 80 km)
We cycle along the coastline to the entrance of Cape Point Nature Reserve. Enjoy the first spectacular viewpoint over the bay. Descending further south into the park, we head to the tip of Africa at the Cape of Good Hope. After taking in the majestic views, we ride towards the old lighthouse at Cape Point. Optional walk up to the viewpoint if time and weather permits. We return to Simon’s Town passing Scarborough and the wonderful Misty Cliffs.Day 5: Departure
Transfer to Cape Town International Airport after breakfast.Included services
- Transfer from Cape Town International Airport to the first hotel
- Accommodation for 2 nights at a guesthouse in Cape Town (breakfast included)
- 2 guided bicycle tours
- Bicycle rental & helmet
- Accommodation for 2 nights at a guesthouse in Simon’s Town (breakfast included)
- Transfer from the last hotel to Cape Town International Airport
- Guide, driver, & vehicle transport included where required
Additional optional services
- The hop on/off bus
- Table Mountain hike
- E-bikes (R1500 per day, payable on-site but booking in advance is required). Manual hybrid bicycles are already included in price )
Two-Day Cape Peninsula Tour
Day 1: Cape Town – Cape Point Nature Reserve – Boulders Beach - Simon’s Town, 28 - 41 mi. (45 - 65 km)
You will be met by your guide at your accommodation for the start of the tour. Cycle south along the Atlantic coast and climb the famous Chapman’s Peak to the viewpoint over Hout Bay. After a wonderful downhill, cycle through the beautiful coastal town of Kommetjie and past the Slangkop lighthouse towards Cape Point Nature Reserve. Once inside the Nature Reserve we take a leisurely ride up to Cape Point. After lunch, we head downhill to Simon’s Town where we visit the penguins at Boulders Beach. (Overnight in Simon’s Town)Day 2: Simon’s Town – Fish Hoek – Noord Hoek – Cape Town, 28 mi. (45 km)
After breakfast, you proceed to cross the Peninsula at its narrowest point from Fish Hoek over to Noord Hoek. We traverse Chapman’s Peak in the opposite direction back down to Hout Bay via Llandudno and end our tour in Cape Town.Included services
- Pick-up in Cape Town and transfer to the starting point
- Drop-off in Cape Town after completion of day tour
- 1-night accommodation at a guesthouse in Simon's Town (breakfast included)
- Guided bicycle tour (please note: this tour is non-vehicle supported but guided by a qualified cycling guide en-route)
- Bicycle rental and helmet
One-Day Peninsula Tour
Day 1: You will be met by your guide at your accommodation for the start of the tour. Cycle south along the Atlantic coast and climb the famous Chapman’s Peak to the viewpoint over Hout Bay. After a wonderful downhill, cycle through the beautiful coastal town of Kommetjie and past the Slangkop lighthouse towards Cape Point Nature Reserve. Once inside the Nature Reserve we take a leisurely ride up to Cape Point. After lunch, we head downhill to Simon’s Town where we visit the penguins at Boulders Beach. You proceed to cross the Peninsula at its narrowest point from Fish Hoek over to Noord Hoek. You traverse Chapman’s Peak in the opposite direction back down to Hout Bay via Llandudno and to end your tour in Cape Town.
Included services
- Pick-up in Cape Town for the start of your cycling tour and drop off at the end of the tour
- Guided bicycle tour
Please note
- This tour is non-vehicle supported but guided by a qualified cycling guide en-route. If you would like vehicle support, it is an additional €190 per person.
- It is possible to do the tour in one day instead of staying over in Simon's Town for an evening.
- The tour is the same as the 2-day extension, however, the cycling will be 120 - 150 km for the day.
- An alternative option is starting and finishing the above in Fish Hoek. This would be a distance of approx. 80 km over undulating terrain.
- There is the option of extending your tour to include cycling the Winelands, kayaking to the penguins, hiking Table Mountain and so many other fun activities. Please let us know if you would like to add to your extension. (SEE BELOW)
Three-Day Winelands Tour
Extend your tour to include cycling the Winelands, kayaking to the penguins, hiking Table Mountain and so many other fun activities. Please let us know if you would like to add to your extension.Day 1: Drive to the Winelands (Stellenbosch) and bicycle ride through to the Franschhoek Valley for overnight stay. Up to 50km of riding.
Day 2: Visit the Winelands around Franschhoek and Paarl and cycle up to 50km. There is the option of including the Franschhoek Pass Climb which is spectacular.
Possible activity for guests on their own account: Wine Tram (https://winetram.co.za/)
Spend another evening in Franschhoek OR transfer back to Cape Town to make it a 2-day extension.
Day 3: Departure to Cape Town International Airport or Cape Town itself.Extend your tour to include kayaking to the penguins, hiking Table Mountain and so many other fun activities. Please let us know if you would like to add to your extension.
Included services
- Pick-up in Cape Town/Airport for the start of your cycling tour &drop off at the end of the tour
- Transfer to Stellenbosch
- Two guided bicycle rides
- Accommodation for 2 nights in B&B
Travel Documents
Before you travel, please check the passport and visa requirements of the country/countries you plan to visit. For US citizens, the US Department of State website is a good source of information. The Country Information tab in the International Travel section provides details about passport validity, blank passport pages required, etc. For our other international clients, please be sure that you research specific travel requirements for your country. It is each traveler's responsibility to ensure proper documentation.
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Extra Stay
Extra nights or extensions available! Take a look at the excursions above!
Most inbound flights incur a transfer in Johannesburg (JNB) or Cape Town (CPT) to Hoedspruit Airport (HDS) so it is convenient to spend extra nights in either cities.
Transfers are available for a supplement.
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Photos
![Biking the South Africa tour. Photo via TO]()
![What a face! Greater Kruger National Park, South Africa. Flickr:Dimitry B.]()
![Blyde River Canyon Dam, Mpumalanga, South Africa. Flickr:South African Tourism]()
![Hennie and TripSite group's lunch next to an old baobab tree!]()
![Blyde River Canyon Dam, Mpumalanga, South Africa. Photo via TO]()
![Hennie and crew biking through the private reserves.]()
![Rhinoceros farm on the bike tour. South Africa. Photo via TO]()
![Hennie and crew enjoying the local flavors of South Africa!]()
![Blyde River Canyon Dam, Mpumalanga, South Africa. Photo via TO]()
![Zebras - Kruger National Park, South Africa. Flickr:Dimitry B.]()
![Bourke's Luck Potholes, South Africa. Photo via TO]()
![Hennie and crew taking in the stunning flora and fauna found in Africa!]()
![From bike to barbeque in South Africa!]()
![Blyde River, South Africa. Photo via TO]()
![Hennie and crew feasting after a great morning's bike ride.]()
![Enjoying a riverside lunch during this great South African bike tour!]()
![Impalas - Kruger National Park, South Africa. Flickr:Dimitry B.]()
![Lunch at Blyde Canyon. Photo via TO]()
![Giraffes - Kruger National Park, South Africa. Flickr:Dimitry B.]()
![Trading Post en route. South Africa. Photo via TO]()
![South African cuisine. Photo via TO]()
![Baobab Tree, South Africa. Flickr:Amila Tennakoon]()
![Kaross embroidery for sale, South Africa. Photo via TO]()
![Every meal will be another dive into the culture of South Africa.]()
![Leopard in Greater Kruger National Park, South Africa. Photo via TO]()
![Hennie and crew biking through the orchards in gorgeous South Africa!]()
![Kudus in South Africa. Flickr:Harshil Shah]()
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