10-Day Motorcycle Tour | South Africa - Sea to Summit Adventure

Overview

If remote mountain tracks, rare wildlife sightings, dramatic landscapes and African sunsets are your thing, this tour is made for you. Over 2,500 kilometers of riding from Cape Town to Clarens, crossing the wild and breathtaking Kingdom of Lesotho, this epic journey includes a mix of coastlines, desert terrain, high mountain passes, and charming villages.

You’ll ride the powerful Triumph Tiger Rally Pro 900cc, fully equipped with GPS, on a route that blends scenic asphalt and off-road excitement. Experience South Africa’s Cape of Good Hope, the legendary Sani Pass, a private game safari, and high-altitude views across Maletsunyane Falls.

With luxury lodges, local inns, and a fully-supported setup (backup vehicles, guides, mechanics, medical staff), this adventure is all about riding hard by day and relaxing in style by night.

Key information

Total Distance

2500 KM

Comfort Rating

8/10
Duration
10 Days

Tour Availability

September

Min. Group Size

2 Riders
Max. Group size
12 Riders
Bike Type
Adventure Bike
Difficulty Level
Intermediate

Pillion Friendly?

No

Terrain

50% unpaved, Mountain Trails, Forest Trails, Coastal Roads, Gravel

Special Feature

includes-guide, mechanic-support
Support level
Local Guide, Mechanic Support, Medical Support
Highlights
Ride Chapman’s Peak, one of the world’s most scenic coastal drives
Spot whales from the cliffs of Hermanus
Navigate the Sani Pass into Lesotho
Visit the highest pub in Africa
Private game safari with rhinos in their natural habitat
Overnight at a 200-year-old Kasbah
Enjoy a traditional village night in Rhodes
Explore the lush Garden Route & Drakensberg Mountains
See the stunning Maletsunyane Falls
Two ocean coasts: Atlantic and Indian
Day 0 – Arrival in Cape Town

Welcome to South Africa! You’ll be picked up at Cape Town International Airport and transferred to your centrally located 4? hotel at the Waterfront. Spend the evening enjoying live music, the vibrant marina, and your first dinner beneath the backdrop of Table Mountain.

Accommodation: Cape Town Waterfront Hotel


Day 1 – Cape Town to Hermanus (256 km)

Ride one of the world’s most scenic coastal roads: Chapman’s Peak Drive. Stop at the iconic Cape of Good Hope before continuing to Hermanus, a seaside town known for its whale sightings. Your cliffside hotel offers views over the Indian Ocean — and maybe a breaching whale or two.

Accommodation: Oceanfront Hotel, Hermanus


Day 2 – Hermanus to Private Game Reserve (300 km)

A full day of scenic riding on gravel and country roads as you cross the interior to reach a private wildlife reserve. Ride your bike into the park and encounter rhinos, antelope, and more. In the afternoon, swap bikes for a safari jeep and head out for a game drive before enjoying dinner in the bush.

Accommodation: Luxury Safari Lodge


Day 3 – Game Reserve to Wilderness (100 km)

A relaxed day of easy gravel roads through charming countryside to reach the coastal village of Wilderness. Time to explore, relax, and enjoy a slow afternoon with teashops, galleries, and the warm hospitality of the locals.

Accommodation: Seaside Boutique Hotel


Day 4 – Wilderness to Knysna (50 km)

A short ride along the stunning Garden Route, hugging the coastline with views of the Indian Ocean. Arrive early in the lagoon town of Knysna. Your hotel is beside the marina — perfect for wandering, shopping, or sunset drinks by the water.

Accommodation: Waterfront Hotel, Knysna


Day 5 – Knysna to Zuurberg (340 km)

The adventure ramps up! Head inland over the famous gravel pass into the rugged Baviaanskloof region. Ride through wild terrain with river crossings and remote valleys. Stop near Addo National Park and finish at an old-world English-style mountain inn with gardens, books, and a cold pool.

Accommodation: Zuurberg Heritage Inn


Day 6 – Zuurberg to Hogsback (250 km)

Ride scenic gravel roads to Hogsback, a village bursting with English floral charm and legend. Stroll through lush gardens or explore quirky artisan shops. If you're lucky, you might get a surprise visit to an old bike collection.

Accommodation: Country Inn, Hogsback


Day 7 – Hogsback to Rhodes (320 km)

Welcome to the wild east. Ride into the secluded village of Rhodes – the only town in South Africa with no asphalt roads. Tonight’s stay is in a cozy, family-run 2? country inn. Sit at the bar with locals, share stories, and soak in the small-town charm.

Accommodation: Local Inn, Rhodes


Day 8 – Rhodes to Himeville (300 km)

An epic ride through the foothills of the Drakensberg mountains. End the day at a luxury manor house with manicured grounds and views of the rugged peaks. Enjoy an intimate dinner in the manor’s elegant dining room.

Accommodation: Manor House, Himeville


Day 9 – Himeville to Semonkong, Lesotho (265 km)

Climb up the world-famous Sani Pass, a rocky adventure into the mountain kingdom of Lesotho. Stop for a beer at the highest pub in Africa, then continue through wild alpine landscapes to a cozy lodge near the dramatic Maletsunyane Falls.

Accommodation: Mountain Lodge, Semonkong


Day 10 – Semonkong to Clarens (390 km)

Final day on the bike! Visit the incredible 200m-high Maletsunyane Falls before heading north through stone villages and rolling hills. Cross back into South Africa and reach the charming town of Clarens – a favorite of artists and adventurers alike.

Accommodation: Boutique Hotel, Clarens


Day after – Departure Day

After breakfast, transfer to Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo Airport. Time to head home with a full heart, epic stories, and memories of a lifetime.

Airport Transfer Included

Program/Tour Itinerary
Day 0 – Arrival in Cape Town

Welcome to South Africa! You’ll be picked up at Cape Town International Airport and transferred to your centrally located 4? hotel at the Waterfront. Spend the evening enjoying live music, the vibrant marina, and your first dinner beneath the backdrop of Table Mountain.

Accommodation: Cape Town Waterfront Hotel


Day 1 – Cape Town to Hermanus (256 km)

Ride one of the world’s most scenic coastal roads: Chapman’s Peak Drive. Stop at the iconic Cape of Good Hope before continuing to Hermanus, a seaside town known for its whale sightings. Your cliffside hotel offers views over the Indian Ocean — and maybe a breaching whale or two.

Accommodation: Oceanfront Hotel, Hermanus


Day 2 – Hermanus to Private Game Reserve (300 km)

A full day of scenic riding on gravel and country roads as you cross the interior to reach a private wildlife reserve. Ride your bike into the park and encounter rhinos, antelope, and more. In the afternoon, swap bikes for a safari jeep and head out for a game drive before enjoying dinner in the bush.

Accommodation: Luxury Safari Lodge


Day 3 – Game Reserve to Wilderness (100 km)

A relaxed day of easy gravel roads through charming countryside to reach the coastal village of Wilderness. Time to explore, relax, and enjoy a slow afternoon with teashops, galleries, and the warm hospitality of the locals.

Accommodation: Seaside Boutique Hotel


Day 4 – Wilderness to Knysna (50 km)

A short ride along the stunning Garden Route, hugging the coastline with views of the Indian Ocean. Arrive early in the lagoon town of Knysna. Your hotel is beside the marina — perfect for wandering, shopping, or sunset drinks by the water.

Accommodation: Waterfront Hotel, Knysna


Day 5 – Knysna to Zuurberg (340 km)

The adventure ramps up! Head inland over the famous gravel pass into the rugged Baviaanskloof region. Ride through wild terrain with river crossings and remote valleys. Stop near Addo National Park and finish at an old-world English-style mountain inn with gardens, books, and a cold pool.

Accommodation: Zuurberg Heritage Inn


Day 6 – Zuurberg to Hogsback (250 km)

Ride scenic gravel roads to Hogsback, a village bursting with English floral charm and legend. Stroll through lush gardens or explore quirky artisan shops. If you're lucky, you might get a surprise visit to an old bike collection.

Accommodation: Country Inn, Hogsback


Day 7 – Hogsback to Rhodes (320 km)

Welcome to the wild east. Ride into the secluded village of Rhodes – the only town in South Africa with no asphalt roads. Tonight’s stay is in a cozy, family-run 2? country inn. Sit at the bar with locals, share stories, and soak in the small-town charm.

Accommodation: Local Inn, Rhodes


Day 8 – Rhodes to Himeville (300 km)

An epic ride through the foothills of the Drakensberg mountains. End the day at a luxury manor house with manicured grounds and views of the rugged peaks. Enjoy an intimate dinner in the manor’s elegant dining room.

Accommodation: Manor House, Himeville


Day 9 – Himeville to Semonkong, Lesotho (265 km)

Climb up the world-famous Sani Pass, a rocky adventure into the mountain kingdom of Lesotho. Stop for a beer at the highest pub in Africa, then continue through wild alpine landscapes to a cozy lodge near the dramatic Maletsunyane Falls.

Accommodation: Mountain Lodge, Semonkong


Day 10 – Semonkong to Clarens (390 km)

Final day on the bike! Visit the incredible 200m-high Maletsunyane Falls before heading north through stone villages and rolling hills. Cross back into South Africa and reach the charming town of Clarens – a favorite of artists and adventurers alike.

Accommodation: Boutique Hotel, Clarens


Day after – Departure Day

After breakfast, transfer to Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo Airport. Time to head home with a full heart, epic stories, and memories of a lifetime.

Airport Transfer Included

A mix of 4-star African lodges, heritage hotels, and one local 2-star inn in Rhodes for cultural immersion.

  • Most lodges feature swimming pools, garden settings, and high-end meals.

  • One night in a charming local inn offers interaction with the community.

A mix of 4-star African lodges, heritage hotels, and one local 2-star inn in Rhodes for cultural immersion.

  • Most lodges feature swimming pools, garden settings, and high-end meals.

  • One night in a charming local inn offers interaction with the community.

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Flights to/from South Africa
Fuel (approx. €350 for the full tour)
Personal medical & travel insurance (mandatory)
Entry visas if required
Alcohol, snacks, lunch
Optional activities outside the program
€1,300 refundable security deposit for the bike (held on card)
Riding gear (bring your own: helmet, boots, jacket, gloves, waterproofs, etc.)
No data was found
Flights to/from South Africa
Fuel (approx. €350 for the full tour)
Personal medical & travel insurance (mandatory)
Entry visas if required
Alcohol, snacks, lunch
Optional activities outside the program
€1,300 refundable security deposit for the bike (held on card)
Riding gear (bring your own: helmet, boots, jacket, gloves, waterproofs, etc.)
Start your adventure in Cape Town and follow the exciting itinerary that is listed above!
Start your adventure in Cape Town and follow the exciting itinerary that is listed above!

Extra Info

  • Full motorcycle license required (bring it physically)

  • Medical insurance with repatriation is mandatory

  • The support vehicle carries your luggage – only soft bags up to 40L allowed

  • Please notify the team of any medical or food allergies

  • Recommended: CamelBak (or similar), painkillers, rehydration tabs, sunscreen

Extra Info

  • Full motorcycle license required (bring it physically)

  • Medical insurance with repatriation is mandatory

  • The support vehicle carries your luggage – only soft bags up to 40L allowed

  • Please notify the team of any medical or food allergies

  • Recommended: CamelBak (or similar), painkillers, rehydration tabs, sunscreen

One of the older, more experienced outfits in Morocco. Though HQ is in Andorra, they have a permanent base and staff in Morocco, running off-road desert adventures and scenic routes in the Atlas Mountains.
One of the older, more experienced outfits in Morocco. Though HQ is in Andorra, they have a permanent base and staff in Morocco, running off-road desert adventures and scenic routes in the Atlas Mountains.

Tour Information & Request

10-Day Motorcycle Tour | South Africa - Sea to Summit Adventure

Starting Point

Cape Town

Motorcycle

Triumph Tiger Rally Pro 900

Starting From

USD 4500

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10-Day Motorcycle Tour | South Africa - Sea to Summit Adventure