South Africa · 15 days
The route starts in Port Elizabeth and heads west. Early days take in Addo Elephant National Park and Schotia Safaris Private Game Reserve, then Tsitsikamma National Park and the Storms River Mouth. From there you ride the Garden Route through Plettenberg Bay, Knysna and Wilderness, before turning inland to the Little …
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South Africa · 15 days · From GBP 4400 (indicative)
The route starts in Port Elizabeth and heads west. Early days take in Addo Elephant National Park and Schotia Safaris Private Game Reserve, then Tsitsikamma National Park and the Storms River Mouth. From there you ride the Garden Route through Plettenberg Bay, Knysna and Wilderness, before turning inland to the Little Karoo for the Cango Caves and the Cango Ostrich Farm, over scenic mountain passes and on to historic Swellendam.
The second half follows the coast and the wine country. You ride through De Hoop Nature Reserve, reach Cape Agulhas at the southern tip of Africa, then Hermanus and the Cape Whale Coast, including the scenic Clarence Drive. In the Cape Winelands you visit estates in Franschhoek and Stellenbosch for three tastings, then head to Simon's Town and Boulders Beach to see the African penguins. The last rides take in Cape Point Nature Reserve, the Cape of Good Hope, Chapman's Peak and Victoria Drive.
What separates this from a standard Garden Route tour is the volume of riding on good roads plus the parks. Entrance fees to Addo, Schotia, Tsitsikamma, Harkerville, the Cango Caves, De Hoop, Jonkershoek, Boulders, Cape Point, the Table Mountain cableway and Kirstenbosch are all included, so you are not paying at each gate. The farewell dinner is African-themed at The Africa Café.
Guiding is by CycleActive's own tour guides, two per ride for groups of 9 or more and one for smaller groups. The page does not name individual guides or list their qualifications. A vehicle and driver shadow every ride, carrying luggage and offering a lift.
Bikes are included: a Trek Marlin 6 or similar. An eBike upgrade is available for £500, a Giant Explore E+ or similar. The operator is CycleActive, a UK company, and the contact line is 01768 840400.
- 14 nights accommodation - Guide for all rides - Daytime snacks - 3 wine tastings as per itinerary - 12 biking days - Vehicle support and driver - African-themed farewell dinner - Airport transfers (from specific flights) - All entrance fees to the National Parks - Bike rental: Trek Marlin 6 or similar
- Flights - Travel insurance - Single room guarantee (£980) - eBike rental (£500) - Meals other than those listed - Personal expenses