Cape Town Motorcycle Tours | Motorcycle Tours South Africa

Westcoast Tour: 8 Days (+/- 950 km)

Day 1: Cape Town

Most international flights arrive in Cape Town before noon. You will be met at the airport and transferred directly to your hotel/guesthouse where you can freshen-up and perhaps have a light meal. In the afternoon we will have a tour briefing and finalize formalities & paperwork, discuss the route you will be travelling and meet others on the tour.

Day 2: Cape Point

Distance: +/- 120 km Tar Roads

We'll be leaving the hotel around 9 am after breakfast, pick up the motorcycles and then ride via Sea Point, Camps Bay, Hout Bay, Chapmans Peak, Noordhoek and Kommetjie to Cape Point. We'll be making stops as interests fancy the group and have a light lunch at Cape Point, before heading back via Simonstown, Fishoek, Muizenberg and Strandfontein. We'll be arriving back at the hotel late afternoon.

Day 3: Cape Town - Tulbagh

Distance: +/- 130 km Tar Roads

We leave at 10 am after breakfast and head off to Paarl, Wellington and Bainskloof pass to Tulbagh.

Day 4: Tulbagh – Citrusdal

Distance: +/- 150 km Tar Roads

We leave at 9 am after breakfast and travel through Ceres and Prince Alfred Hamlet to reach Citrusdal late afternoon.

Day 5: Citrusdal – Lambertsbay

Distance: +/- 115 km Gravel & Tar Road

We leave at 9 am after breakfast and travel on gravel roads in reasonably good condition to Clanwilliam and from there on tar to Lamberts Bay. This is Rock Lobster or Crayfish country as it is called in South Africa and seafood lovers will be in heaven here.

Day 6: Lambertsbay

Distance: +/- 130 km Gravel Road

We leave at 10 am after breakfast and travel North to Doring Bay, Strandfontein and Vredendal to return to Lamberts Bay in the afternoon.

Day 7: Lamberts Bay - Langebaan

Distance: +/- 150 km Gravel & Tar Road

Today we leave at 9 am and travel along gravel and tar roads to Elands Bay, Dwarskersbos, Velddrif, St Helena Bay, Paternoster and Saldanha Bay to Langebaan.

Day 8: Langebaan – Cape Town

Distance: +/- 120 km Tar Road

We leave at 9 am sharp after breakfast and travel through the West Coast National Park, Melkbosstrand and Bloubergstrand back to Cape Town to return the motorcycles.

De-brief and transport to airport for those that are flying out, for those that are staying on for a few *extra days, arrangements to their hotel.

*It is essential to let us know whether you would like to stay an additional night/s in Cape Town and we will make the arrangements for you. This must be paid for by you.

Included:

• 7x Accommodation at 3 and 4 star hotels/guesthouses,
• BMW Motorcycle, Tour guide on motorcycle,
• Entrance fees and *luggage transport
• Meals: 7 x breakfast, 7x dinner

*minimum 6 participants required to offer this service

Included in the Tour price:

VAT
VAT is included in all prices quoted.

Airport transfer
You will be met at the airport upon arrival and taken to your hotel. We will also arrange for you to be taxied to the airport on departure.

Accommodation
You'll be staying at selected hotels and guesthouses in South Africa depending on the areas that we travel through. We select the best accommodation available in the areas we travel through in order for you to enjoy and remember.

Catering
South Africa has a large variety of excellent cuisine and eateries. Breakfast and dinner is included each day except breakfast on day of arrival and dinner on day of departure. Please also note that drinks are not included in the tour price.

Motorcycles
We are able to offer a choice between a BMW F650/2 GS, BMW F800 GS, BMW R1200 GS and BMW R1200 GS Adventure. Our motorcycles are in mint condition and well maintained with low mileage. BMW's Client Service facilities in South Africa are very professional and of high standard. Please note that panniers, top boxes, tank bags etc. is not included in the tour price and are rented separately.

Unlimited mileage
All our tours include unlimited mileage, there are no additional charges at the end of your trip.

Insurance
Insurance cover is included in all rates quoted on our standard rate chart. A deposit of R 12 500.00 will be required (held by means of a credit card authorization) on every rental. This amount covers the standard excess of R 12 500.00 and will apply for each and every claim in excess of R 12 500.00. Pannier use will attract an additional deposit of R 2 500.00. Deposits will be refunded once the motorcycle has been cleaned and inspected on return.

Luggage transport*
We generally have a vehicle that accompanies us on these trips, in which your luggage is transported. We will gladly transport one piece of luggage per person, collecting it before your departure and delivering it to your hotel or guestroom on arrival. Pillions can also travel in the vehicle for the more difficult stretches or on request as well.
*this service requires a minimum of 6 participants

Excluded from the Tour price:

Your flight ticket
Please note that South Africa has become an very popular holiday destination and international flights are often fully booked so please book well in advance. Take this into consideration when planning your Tour.

Return flight ticket
Ensure that you book your return flight for the evening of the day that the Tour ends, that is of course, if you are not staying longer. It is also recommended that your arrival flight is before noon on the start date.

Single room surcharges
Most South African accommodation establishments offer double rooms only. Single rooms are available on request for a surcharge. Should you require a single room, 20% surcharge is added to the respective tour price.

Panniers/Luggage
Panniers, Top boxes, Tank Bags etc. are rented separately.

Drinks
We do not place any restrictions on the amount you drink. South Africa is a hot country and everyone should drink to suit his or her needs. Please note that drinks are excluded from the tour price.

Tips
Tips are accepted in South Africa. The norm in restaurants is usually around 10%. It is also customary to tip the assistants in fuel or petrol stations around R2.

Petrol/ Gas/ Diesel
Petrol in South Africa is quite affordable. However, it is important to note that petrol cannot be purchased via credit card or travelers cheques and most petrol stations have a strictly ‘cash only' policy.

Personal
Personal excursions and trips over and above mentioned in the tour are not covered in the tour price.

Travel Insurances
Although it's not pleasant to think about, it is something that unfortunately needs to be addressed. What would happen in case of emergency? We would like to minimize the risk by strongly recommending a insurance package that includes:

o Trip cancellation insurance

o Travel medical cover

o Accidental death cover

Protective Gear
Climatic conditions in Southern Africa are generally warm, but we do recommend that full rider gear is worn at all times. Owing to the very personal nature of this gear, riders are urged to bring their own with them. A limited number of helmets, gloves and jackets are available for hire.