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South Africa by Bike
South Africa by Bike
Your journey begins in Cape Town, crosses the wild landscapes of the Little Karoo, follows the legendary Garden Route and ends in Addo Elephant National Park. Enjoy easy bike rides through breathtaking scenery and many other activities, such as a wine tasting and a safari in search of the ‘Big Five’.
Dates
Price from, in CHF p.p.
Itinerary
South Africa by Bike
Day 1 Cape Town Arrival at the airport and transfer to your hotel in Cape Town. Then set off on a guided bike tour of the city. In the evening you take a boat trip on Table Bay to admire the sunset.
Day 2 Cape Town You travel to Simon's Town and visit the African penguin colony at Boulders Beach. You then go for a bike ride at the Cape of Good Hope. The way back takes you over the impressive Chapman's Peak on the picturesque Atlantic coast.
Day 3 Stellenbosch You are collected from your hotel in Cape Town and transferred to the winelands. In Stellenbosch you enjoy the scenery from your bike and admire the Cape Dutch architecture. The ride ends at one of the many wine estates, where a wine tasting awaits you.
Day 4 Hermanus Early in the morning you are driven to Gordons Bay. From there you cycle along the coast to Hermanus. The ride is broken in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley for lunch and a wine tasting.
Day 5 Hermanus Enjoy a free day in Hermanus, South Africa's ‘whale capital’, or join the optional excursion to Stanford.
Day 6 Cape Agulhas By bike you reach Cape Agulhas, the southernmost point of the continent. It is here that the Indian Ocean meets the Atlantic Ocean.
Day 7 Oudtshoorn You take the famous Route 62 through the Little Karoo. Next on the programme is a visit to an ostrich farm. In the late afternoon, on a bike ride, you pass several ostrich farms.
Day 8 Oudtshoorn Today enjoy a bike ride of 24 or 48 km, mainly on flat terrain, along the magnificent road through Meiringspoort. To round off, explore the Cango Caves with their sumptuous chambers and stalactite formations.
Day 9 Rheenendal The route takes you to the Robinson Pass, where you pedal through picturesque scenery and enjoy the panorama.
Day 10 Knysna Through farmland fringed by forests, you ride down to the Indian Ocean and its magnificent white sandy beaches. The route ends on the coast at Buffels Bay, where you can enjoy a picnic on the beach.
Day 11 Knysna Free day in Knysna.
Day 12 Tsitsikamma You can take an optional short hike along the Robberg Peninsula to enjoy a fine view of Plettenberg Bay. You are then driven to your new accommodation in Tsitsikamma.
Day 13 Tsitsikamma You pedal over the old Bloukrans Pass and climb up a gorge offering a magnificent view of the lush forest below.
Day 14 Addo area Today's destination is Addo National Park. In the afternoon you set off on a safari with the chance to observe various animal species.
Day 15 Addo area You cycle along country roads with the Zuurberg mountains as a backdrop. Later you return to Addo National Park for another safari.
Day 16 Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) Transfer to Gqeberha airport. End of the tour or individual extension.
Services
Departure dates- Daily
- All transfers and luggage transport
- English-speaking cycling guide
- Accommodation in 3–4* hotels/lodges
- Hybrid bike or mountain bike, helmet included
- Snacks and water
- Activities and sightseeing as per itinerary
- National park entrance fees
- Meals not mentioned
- Personal expenses and tips
- On some days the distances covered are variable and flexible; please contact your travel agency for details.
- Double room: from 6,770
- Single room: on request
RemarksE-bike available for a supplement
Benefits
- Private tour including luggage transport
- The tour is accompanied by an experienced guide.
- Cycling tour along the famous Garden Route
- Wine tasting
- Safari in Addo National Park
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