A fascinating land, rich in historical sites and natural wonders, will accompany us on the curves we will tackle between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. We will depart from Cape Town and head east. We will admire Table Mountain, a candidate for one of the 7 wonders of the world, and the touching Robben Island, Nelson Mandela's historic prison and symbol of apartheid. We will then reach the Cape of Good Hope, passing through Simon's Town, where we will greet the friendly penguin colony. We will travel along dirt roads through green hills and breathtaking curves, our eyes captivated by the blue of the oceans.
Departure with Qatar Airways flight from Milan Malpensa (not included)
Day 2: ARRIVAL IN CAPE TOWN (-/-/-)
Arrive in Cape Town in the afternoon where you will be greeted by our tour leader for the transfer to the hotel. Rooms available. Dinner at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. Return to the hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 3: CAPE TOWN – CAPE TOWN (B/-/-) 150 km
Breakfast at the hotel. After picking up the motorcycles, this first day of the tour will surely be one of the most beautiful of the entire trip. The road to the Cape of Good Hope cannot be described but only ridden curve after curve. Return to Cape Town in the afternoon. Overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 4: CAPE TOWN – ROBERTSON (B/-/D) 350 Km
Breakfast at the hotel. With Table Mountain behind us, we will begin our journey through the Karoo Area, along Route 62. Arrival in Robertson and accommodation at a wine estate where we will also have a "wine tasting" of the local wine production and dinner. Overnight stay.
Day 5: ROBERTSON – OUDTSHOORN (B/-/D) 280 Km
Breakfast at the hotel. We continue on roads that cross the arid Karoo region and the Little Karoo Valley along the Historic Route 62 until we reach Oudtshoorn, the world capital of ostrich farming. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 6: OUDTSHOORN - Cango Caves – Prince Albert (B/-/D) 250 Km
Breakfast at the hotel. A bit of dust and dirt road towards the north of the Oudtshoorn area. Before tackling the Swartberg Mountain Pass, a visit to the Cango Caves, limestone caves carved by water erosion. Lunch in Prince Albert before enjoying the return to Oudtshoorn via Klaarstroom. Dinner at the hotel and overnight stay.
Day 7: OUDTSHOORN – ADDO ELEPHANT PARK (B/-/D) 450 km
Breakfast at the hotel. Along the R359, we leave behind the arid Karoo region to reach Addo where we will have the opportunity to stay at the famous Addo Elephant National Park. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 8: ADDO ELEPHANT NATIONAL PARK (B/-/D)
Breakfast at the hotel. The motorcycles await us at the hotel from which we depart by jeep for a day of safari in the Greater Addo Elephant National Park, one of the parks that hosts the so-called Big 7: elephant, rhinoceros, lion, buffalo, leopard, whale, and great white shark. Return to the lodge in the early afternoon and free time available. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 9: ADDO – TSITSIKAMMA NATIONAL PARK (B/-/-) 260 Km
After breakfast, just under 300 km to reach the Tsitsikamma National Park: finally the N2, better known as the Garden Route that winds along the coastline of the Cape with breathtaking scenery that makes us understand immediately why The District Lake is one of the most loved by South Africans and foreign travelers. Before arriving at the hotel, stop and visit the Tsitsikamma National Park. Check in to the hotel and free time available. Free dinner. Return to the hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 10: TSITSIKAMMA – MOSSEL BAY (B/-/-) 300 Km
Breakfast at the hotel. Our journey continues along the Garden Route and within the Garden Route National Park. Through the Spitzkop Pass, we will descend to the coast to George and then arrive in Mossel Bay in the afternoon. Check in to the hotel. Free dinner and overnight stay.
Day 11: MOSSEL BAY – CAPE AGULHAS (B/-/-) 340 Km
Breakfast at the hotel. Following inland and secondary roads that take us along the coast, today we arrive at the southernmost point of the African continent. The Cape Agulhas Lighthouse, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet, is perhaps the most exciting spectacle of the trip....to be enchanted by the beauty of nature. Overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 12: CAPE AGULHAS – CAPE TOWN (B/-/-) 310 Km
Breakfast and departure for the last leg of our journey in South Africa. We reach Hermanus, renowned for being the first town for whale watching, but better known by motorcyclists for being the starting point of one of the most beautiful roads in South Africa, the Clarence Drive, which 1 alongside Gordon's Bay and Betty's Bay overlooks False Bay!!....it won't be easy not to stop at every curve to take pictures! Arrival in Cape Town in the afternoon. Overnight stay.
Day 13: CAPE TOWN (B/-/-)
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day to complete visits of the city with the ascent to Table Mountain from which you can enjoy the surrounding panorama. Return of the rented motorcycles. Farewell dinner in a restaurant. Overnight stay.
Day 14: CAPE TOWN – ITALY (B/-/-)
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for the flight to Italy.
Day 15: Saturday, March 1st - Arrival in ITALY
Arrival in Italy in the morning. End of services.
ncluded:
12 nights in the hotels listed, based on a standard double room
All breakfasts
5 dinners (excluding drinks)
Motorcycle tour leader from Italy
Suzuki DL 800 motorcycle rental from the 3rd to the 12th day
Unlimited mileage
Motorcycle liability insurance
Support vehicle
Route Book of the Itinerary
Entrance to Addo National Park via organized transportation
Entrance and visit to an ostrich farm
Motoradunando souvenir
Medical assistance insurance, health repatriation, and baggage damage coverage
Not Included:
Intercontinental flights from Italy
Meals not mentioned
Drinks, tips, personal extras
Fuel and oil for motorcycles
Security deposit for motorcycle rental (credit card required)
