The 7 Motorcyling Landscapes of the South Western Cape

8 Days & Nights through the Garden Route, Route 62, Overberg, Cape Peninsula, Winelands and Little Karoo…

AT A GLANCE

In just 7 days, experience the wild coastal shores, scenic mountain passes between twisting country roads, rolling vineyards along precipitous gorges through the historic heart of the Cape Peninsula and Southwestern Cape.

This Tour highlights the rustic Route 62, the heavily forested Garden Route, Cape Peninsula, the breadbasket of South Africa, the Overberg, Winelands and panoramic Coastal Peaks.

Weather
Spring / Summer
Temperature
25 C – 35 C
Distance
1478 km / 918 miles

PRE-TRIP

Welcome to the Mother City, Cape Town!

Welcome to the Mother City, Cape Town! You will be greeted by the friendly shuttle service company recommended by GS Africa where your driver will have an easily marked welcome sign with the name of your tour group. You will be transferred the relatively short drive of around 24 kilometers/14,9 miles to your hotel which is situated with close access to the popular V&A Waterfront where you will find your bike waiting for you. You will have ample time to check-in and freshen up before being met by your tourist guide and other tour participants for the tour briefing in one of the hotel conference rooms.

NB! This is the ideal time if you have forgotten any equipment or riding apparel to let your guide know so the necessary can be arranged by GS Africa.

Welcome Dinner
Your welcome dinner has been arranged at an authentic and vibey African restaurant. Brace yourself for your tastebuds to be immersed in tantalizing African cuisine!

OUR ITINERARY

Daily Distances and Destinations

DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY 6 DAY 7

DAY 1

Starting in Cape Town, we head out towards the coastline of False Bay before riding through the rolling Cape Winelands. Our first coffee break will take place in Stellenbosch, the home of authentic Cape Dutch architecture. After the break our ride takes us over a few of our first panoramic mountain passes.

Whilst heading inland towards the town of Montagu, one will see the change from lush vegetation to the sparser shrubbery of the Klein Karoo.

Our first days’ ride will end at a contemporary Cape Dutch designed homestead at the foot of the Langeberg Mountain range.

Total kilometers: 228 kms / 141 miles

DAY 2

Heading into the heart of Route 62 (South Africa’s own version of the iconic US Route 66), we will bypass the infamous Ronnies Sex Shop (generous discounts considered for unwanted underwear) before heading out to the country hamlet of Barrydale for a coffee and erotic exotic titillating gourmet milkshake stop. Our ride then proceeds through the desert and the welcoming twistys through the Huisrivier mountain pass before entering the ostrich farming capital of the world, Oudtshoorn.

After our lunch stop at the “All Bikers Welcome” restaurant, we head out to the biggest show cave system in Africa, the famous Cango Caves.

After our visit in the Cango Caves, it is a short ride to the privately owned, beautiful 1860’s farm house that lies in a charming valley surrounded by an abundance of trees in the shadow of the Swartberg Mountains.

Dinner will be a memorable and traditional “lekker” farmhouse fare served at the lodge.

Total kilometers: 238 kms / 147 miles

DAY 3

Meet the heaviest nonflying bird at an Ostrich show farm, before departing the dry arid region of the little Karroo, heading over the 800 metres high Outeniqua mountain pass and then down to the lush natural beauty of the Garden Route.

After riding through the Kaaiman’s River Pass, we will stop for a brief photo of the first view of the Indian Ocean and white beach of Wilderness.

Our route then takes us past a few lakes and into the little town of Knysna, situated on an estuary.

This evening we will experience an authentic Portuguese restaurant at the Waterfront just before sunset.

Total kilometers: 173 kms / 107 miles

DAY 4

Today is a day to relax, unwind and explore the many offerings of Knysna. Here you can enjoy a boat cruise, visit the famous Knysna heads, visit a large private motorcycle collection and…or, for those riders with not enough saddle sores, your guide will discuss various options of possible outrides.

For dinner, we will visit a tucked-away little gem of an eatery, in the countryside of Sedgefield, to try the owner’s renowned succulent steaks and vegetarian delights.

DAY 5

From the heart of the Garden Route, our route takes us back towards Cape Town in a westerly direction, through meadow lands and where we start the first offroad ride of the tour through the wheat lands of the Overberg region and river crossing over the Breede River on the new modified pont.

Our ride takes us through the farming town of Bredasdorp, famous for being the home to one of the only two shipwreck museums in the world and we finish our ride at the beautiful seaside hamlet of Arniston (the only town in South Africa with two names, the other being Waenhuiskrans – ((your guide will explain)).

Tonight’s dinner is uniquely special as it will be held in a private home and will be hosted and prepared by a local fisherman’s wife.

Total kilometers: 384 kms / 238 miles

DAY 6

This is a treat for those salt water enthusiasts.

Departing from Arniston, the first stop on our agenda today is a visit to Cape Agulhas, where we will enjoy a photo-stop on the rugged coastline at the monument of the southern-most tip of Africa.

We then branch off back onto a country gravel road through the charming Moravian missionary town of Elim. This picturesque village has changed very little over the years and is filled with whitewashed cottages, fynbos and deciduous fruit trees.

Riding through the fishing town of Gansbaai, known for its dense population of Great White sharks, we head off to the whale watching capital of the world, the coastal village of Hermanus where during the months of July to September it is ideal for land-based whale watching of the Southern Right and Humpback whale.

Shortly after leaving Hermanus, we ride along the panoramic R44 with one of the most picturesque coastal views along the South African coastline. We then stop for something yummy at a local motorcycle-friendly restaurant and bar and afterwards, head on to Stellenbosch, the heart of the Western Cape Winelands, to overnight.

Total kilometers: 292 kms / 181 miles

DAY 7

Today is the highlight of scenic landscapes, a ride along Strandfontein Beach, and a visit to the colony of the black and white furry “one mate for life” bird, the one and only African penguin. Following this stop is our ride into the Cape Point Nature Reserve, a visit to the Cape of Good Hope and thereafter, a panoramic Chapman’s Peak coastal drive into the harbour town of Hout Bay, past the residential suburbs of Llandudno, Camps Bay and into Cape Town for the final refuel and return of your bikes.

Total kilometers: 163 kms / 101 miles

Farewell Dinner
At a restaurant that pays homage to and embraces the cultures and culinary flavours of Cape Town where we say goodbye, tot signs, hamba kahle – South African style.

The next day a private vehicle will collect you at your hotel and transfer you to Cape Town International Airport with a phone full of photos and a trip to remember and reminisce about for the rest of your life!

INCLUDED IN THE TOUR

Items included in the Tour

Airport Transfers from when you land at the Cape Town International Airport to when you leave Cape Town after the tour
Motorcycle of your choice with unlimited mileage
Comprehensive Motorcycle Insurance Cover on the motorcycle
Pre-departure material and route maps
7 x Breakfasts included
Accommodation for 8 nights at reputable accommodation establishments

Complimentary goodie bag for each tour participant
Support Vehicle with Driver/Sweeper, for luggage transport and assist
Services of Qualified experience local Tour Guide on a bike
BMW On-Call Roadside Assistance
Specially fitted Karoo 3 tyres applicable for the riding terrain
An opportunity to have fun!

TOUR PRICE

Prices & Items included in the Tour

PRICES TO BE CONFIRMED SHORTLY

TOUR DETAILS

Motorcycle options and terrain grading

MOTORCYCLE OPTIONS

Our motorcycles are the latest spec, low mileage, full-house models in pristine condition, as they are no older than two years, are fully serviced and maintained at official BMW Motorrad SA dealerships throughout Southern Africa, according to the manufacturer service schedule carried out by Germany factory certified technicians utilising the latest BMW approved diagnostics equipment.

We are the only company in Southern Africa that chooses not to have an in-house workshop as we believe our relying exclusively on BMW Motorrad’s expertise and knowledge to keep our bikes in perfect condition and fully maintained gives our clients better security. We have the full BMW GS range in stock. Ranging from a light manoeuvrable BMW G 310 GS to a super comfortable BMW R 1250 GS Adventure.

All the bikes are fitted with engine crashbar protection, handguard protection, headlight lamp covers and bashplate. All bikes have the upgraded 6.5 Inch TFT Screen display, keyless ride, centre stand, heated handgrips, tyre pressure monitors and you can upgrade to a quick shift gear selector assistant on your BMW F 850 GS and BMW R 1250 GS.

TERRAIN GRADING

90% of the route is asphalt/tarred with a mix of mostly secondary country roads and 10% of the route being gravelled secondary/farm roads.

DISTANCE

The trip is a total of 1478 kms of planned routing, however, on certain days there will be an opportunity for those wanting a few more hours in the saddle to do a nearby circular route. On average we do about 250kms per day. The longest day is about 384kms on Day 5 (after a rest day) and the shortest of 163kms on Day 7.

This tour is based on seeing as much as possible by bike but also allowing time to explore the popular sights along the route that will be of interest to the group to experience on foot.

WEATHER

South Africa boasts some of the best warm sunny weather all year round, although we do have winter for around 3 – 4 months of the year, we enjoy sunshine 90% of the time. This makes South Africa and the Western Cape Province one of the best locations for Motorcycle tours and travel.

The Cape region has a mild Mediterranean climate, while the rest of the country has more sub-tropical climates. During this tour, it is not the rainy season, so expect sunny days that reach about 25 – 28 degrees during the day and about 18 degrees at night. It is advisable to wear sunblock throughout the day to combat the African fiery sun and for those who feel the chill easily, bring a light jersey/jacket for at night.

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WHY GSAFRICA

Why book the Garden Route 62 Tour through GS AFRICA?

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ABOUT US

GS Africa is a professional Motorcycle Rental & Safari Touring Company located in Cape Town, with a presence in Pretoria, Johannesburg, Durban, Port Elizabeth and Knysna.

We specialise in the rental of BMW, Harley-Davidson, Yamaha, Honda, KTM & Royal Enfield motorcycles in South Africa.

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