MOTORCYCLE-TOURS · SOUTH AFRICA
Motorcycle Tours South Africa — 11 Days
Motorcycle tours South Africa along the Garden Route cover 2,320 km (1,442 mi) over 11 days from Cape Town south to Cape Agulhas, east through Tsitsikamma rainforest and Addo Elephant Park, then inland across the Karoo and back through the winelands on Route 62.
The Journey
South Africa motorcycle trip — 2,320 km roads
The motorbike tour south africa departs Cape Town with group briefing and bike handover. Day 2 is the cape peninsula loop — Chapman's Peak, Cape Point, Boulders Beach penguins. Day 3 reaches Cape Agulhas, Africa's true southern tip, then east via Robinson Pass into Knysna. Day 7 is a full addo elephant park tour covering all Big Seven. The return leg of this south africa motorcycle trip crosses the Karoo via Meiring's Poort to Oudtshoorn, rides Route 62 westward through the Klein Karoo wine route, and closes through Franschhoek and Stellenbosch to Cape Town. No one-way transfers.
Key Highlights of the Trip
Key Highlights of the Trip
South Africa
South Africa's Garden Route runs from Cape Town's Atlantic shore east through Tsitsikamma rainforest and Addo game country, then loops back via the Karoo and winelands. All stages of this motorcycle tours south africa circuit use sealed roads.
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Cape Town – Arrival & Briefing
Motorcycle tours south africa begin here: Cape Town International Airport, transfer to the city centre hotel, and an evening group briefing covering bikes, route plan, and safety procedures over dinner. Day one is rest and orientation — walk the V&A Waterfront or take the cable car up Table Mountain if you arrive early. Cape Town sits between ocean and mountain; the first evening sets the tone for the 10 riding days ahead.
Cape Peninsula – Chapman's Peak & Cape Point
Today is the cape peninsula motorcycle tour loop. You ride Chapman's Peak Drive — 9 km of cliff road above Hout Bay — then south to Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope reserve. Boulders Beach in Simon's Town holds one of only two mainland African penguin colonies. The afternoon ride back crosses the spine of the peninsula before returning to Cape Town for a free evening at the Waterfront.
Cape Town to Cape Agulhas – Penguins & Whales
This south africa motorcycle trip stage heads south on the R44 past Stony Point penguin colony at Betty's Bay, then through Hermanus for southern right whale views. The final leg south reaches Cape Agulhas — the true southernmost point of Africa and the official divide between the Indian and Atlantic oceans. Few motorbike tour south africa circuits reach this far south. Overnight in Agulhas or Struisbaai.
Overberg to Mossel Bay – Robinson Pass
The route heads east across the wheat fields and rolling hills of the Overberg. A coffee stop in Swellendam — the fifth-oldest town in South Africa — breaks the morning. This stage of the garden route tour south africa covers 198 mi (320 km) to Mossel Bay, traditional starting point of the Garden Route. The afternoon ride climbs Robinson Pass into the Outeniqua foothills with coastal views behind.
Mossel Bay to Knysna – Outeniqua Pass
Panoramic switchbacks lead over the Outeniqua Pass into George, then east on the N2 to Knysna. The garden route adventure tour reaches its scenic heart here: the Knysna lagoon opens to the Indian Ocean between two sandstone cliffs — the Knysna Heads. You ride out to the viewpoint before checking in. Dinner options line the Knysna Waterfront and Thesen's Island, both within walking distance of the hotel.
Knysna to Addo – Tsitsikamma & Bloukrans
Back roads wind through the Tsitsikamma forest before rejoining the N2 through protected rainforest canopy. Bloukrans Bridge stands at 216 m (709 ft) — the world's highest commercial bungee jump. Optional jumps are bookable on site. Lunch at Storms River Mouth, then a short loop through Gqeberha before the motorcycle tour south africa route arrives at Addo. Dinner at the lodge is included — preparation for tomorrow's full safari day.
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Addo Elephant Park – Big Seven Safari
No motorcycles today. A certified ranger collects the group for a full addo elephant park tour covering the only reserve in the world with all Big Seven: lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo, elephant, great white shark, and southern right whale. The marine section of the park accounts for the last two. Picnic lunch is included. The group returns to the Addo lodge by early evening.
Addo to Oudtshoorn – Karoo & Meiring's Poort
The morning opens onto the Great Karoo — flat, wide, and quiet. This karoo motorcycle tour stage passes through Steytlerville, Willowmore, and Uniondale on roads with almost no traffic. Meiring's Poort is the reward: a narrow gorge cut through the Swartberg massif, one of only two natural passes through the range. You reach Oudtshoorn in the afternoon — ostrich capital of the world, with Cango Caves and an ostrich farm nearby.
Route 62 – Oudtshoorn to Robertson
Today is the full route 62 motorcycle tour. The R62 stretches from the Little Karoo through the Breede River Valley — the world's longest wine route. You stop at Ronnie's Sex Shop near Barrydale for the classic photo, then coffee in Barrydale. Lunch near Montagu before Cogman's Kloof. A farm stay outside Robertson ends the day with a private wine tasting on the estate's own vineyard.
Winelands – Franschhoek & Stellenbosch to Cape Town
The final riding day of this guided motorcycle tour south africa circuit. Back roads wind through Villiersdorp into Franschhoek — the French Corner, settled by Huguenots in 1688. You ride the Franschhoek and Helshoogte passes, both on every local biker's list. Coffee in Franschhoek, lunch in Stellenbosch. The afternoon valley road leads back to Cape Town for bike return and a farewell dinner.
Cape Town – Departure
Departure day. Free time in Cape Town until your flight. The guide can suggest a final cable car ride, breakfast at the V&A Waterfront, or a walk through the Company's Garden. Airport transfer is included. The 2,320 km (1,442 mi) south africa motorcycle tour beginners and experienced riders alike complete this motorcycle touring south africa circuit from the same starting point: Cape Town.
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Trip includes
- Rental motorcycle: Suzuki DL800DE with top case and saddlebags
- Full motorcycle insurance
- Unlimited kilometres
- Accommodation: 3 and 4-star hotels throughout
- Meals: 10 breakfasts and 4 dinners
- Route map and GPS tracks
- Road toll fees
- Certified English-speaking motorcycle guide
- Airport transfers in Cape Town
- Entrance fees: Tsitsikamma National Park, Stony Point Penguin Reserve, Table Mountain cable car, wine tasting, Cango Caves, Ostrich Farm, Addo Elephant Park day safari
- Travel security certificate (insolvency protection per BGB §651r)
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November 1. Late spring in South Africa — coastal temperatures run 64–79°F (18–26°C), days are long, and whale season at Hermanus is still active into early November. The Garden Route is green and uncrowded at this time of year.
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A valid category A motorcycle licence from your home country, plus an International Driving Permit. No South African conversion is needed for tourist riders on this guided motorcycle tour Garden Route circuit.
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Yes. This south africa motorcycle tour beginners circuit uses sealed roads only. The guide sets pace and daily distances average 181 mi (290 km). Prior adventure bike experience helps but is not required. A valid category A licence and two years of highway experience is the minimum.
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The standard bike is a Suzuki DL800DE with top case and saddlebags. BMW F900GS, Honda Africa Twin, and BMW R1300GS upgrades are available at extra cost. All bikes are maintained to expedition standard. Motorcycle rental Cape Town options for riders who want a specific model are available on request.
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Included: rental motorcycle, insurance, unlimited kilometres, 3–4-star hotels, 10 breakfasts and 4 dinners, guide fees, road map, toll fees, and entrance fees for Tsitsikamma, Stony Point Penguin Reserve, Table Mountain, Cango Caves, Ostrich Farm, and Addo Elephant Park day safari. Excluded: flights, fuel, and motorcycle deposit.
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Yes. The pillion fare is €1,699. Pillion riders share accommodation, meals, and all group activities on this garden route motorcycle tour for the full 11 days.
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