African Extreme - 14 Day Pure Riding Adventure

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You will visit South Africa, Swaziland and Lesotho during this 14 Day Pure Riding Adventure tour. The highlights of tour includes sightseeing and visits to Blyde River Canyon, Kruger National Park, Mlilwane National Park, Sodwana Bay, Shakaland, Drakensburg, Sani Pass, Katse Dam, Malealea and Semonkong.

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Trip Itinerary

Day 1 - Mpumalanga

 
Mpumalanga / Panoramic Route (South Africa).
Adventure

In order to beat traffic, we will depart early from Johannesburg, saddling our bikes in Dullstroom. Riding through the Pilgrims Rest via the scenic Panoramic Route, we will spend the night on the outskirts of Kruger National Park. (D)

Mpumalanga Adventure picture

Day 2 - South Africa

 
Kruger National Park (South Africa).
National Parks

Today we visit the world renowned Kruger National Park.

Safari

Game drives are done in our team vehicle due to obvious risks. We spend the day in search of wild game and the night at a rest camp inside the Park. (B,D)


Day 3 - 4 - Swaziland

 
Mlilwane National Park (Swaziland).
Safari

Starting up our bikes, we cross the border into Swaziland. Heading south, we make our way through mountain ranges to Mlilwane National Park, where we will stay for two nights. Using our machines, we take a ride exploring some of the culture, history, and beauty that Swaziland has to offer.

Optional
Rafting

You have the option of white water rafting or horse riding at Mlilwane. (B,D)


Day 5 - 6 - South Africa

 
Sodwana Bay (South Africa).
Safari

With some fun dirt-road riding through southern Swaziland, we cross into South Africa. We take our bikes over a scenic pass whilst taking in the awesome views of Lake Jozini. After some real off road territory, via Mkuzi Pans. We end in Sodwana Bay where we'll stay at a lodge on the beach.

Adventure

The next day is free to choose from many optional adventures on offer including fishing, diving and dune quad biking trails. If you use your bike this day to explore, you need to team up with a riding buddy as the guide is not riding any routes. (B,D)


Day 7 - Durban

 
Sightseeing

Leaving the coast we ride through sugar cane farmlands and tall forests to Shakaland where we enjoy a cultural tour and lunch.

Relaxation

We then ride through agricultural roads before resting in Durban. (B,D)


Day 8 - South Africa

 
Sani Pass (South Africa).
Adventure

We ride west via the famous Comrades Marathon route to Richmond and then along scenic dirt roads to the foot of Sani Pass where we spend the night. (B,D)


Day 9 - Lesotho

 
Katse Dam (Lesotho).
Mountain Biking

Early morning we tackle the world famous Sani Pass on our 2 wheelers, through the border and into the “Roof of Africa”. Settling down for a full day of riding through Lesotho mountains, we end at Katse Dam. (B,D)


Day 10 - Lesotho

 
Semonkong (Lesotho).
Mountain Biking

After a tour of the Dam a full day lies ahead of chewing more African dust through high mountains and valley's over Blue Mountain Pass ending in Semonkong. Here we explore one of the highest free falling waterfall’s in Southern Africa. (B,D)


Day 11 - 12 - Lesotho

 
Malealea Lodge (Lesotho).
River Cruises

After exploring the area we take a cruise via some off the beaten tracks to Malealea.

Sightseeing

Here you have the opportunity to visit craft markets, cultural sights, a popular pony trek or simply take the day off at this oasis looking over a tranquil valley. (B,D)


Day 13 - South Africa

 
Kwa Zulu Natal (South Africa).
Mountain Biking

Heading southeast to South Africa, we ride exciting dirt roads and spend the night in a small farming town at the foot of the Drakensburg. (B,D)


Day 14 - Durban

 
Sightseeing

After a traditional farmer's breakfast, we ride towards the Indian Ocean through some spectacular farm and forest roads, ending the tour in Durban. (B)


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