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Mountain Bike Tour from the Wild Coast to Cape Town
offered by supplier M16394 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 12
day(s)
Group Size: 6
- 15
people
Destination(s):
South Africa
Specialty Categories:
Bicycle Touring
Season: November
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 2790 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 2790 US Dollar (USD)
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On this mountain bike tour, we will be visiting extremely diverse areas which are not part of any other of our tours. The Wild Coast, whose name best describes the superb wildness of this region, has fascinating landscapes combined with a cultural experience on mostly undiscovered bike trails in South Africa. In the Addo Elephant National Park we search for elephant, buffalo and lions.
We continue through the magnificent and wild Baviaanskloof, where we spend the night on an ostrich farm, before continuing into the desolation of the Swartberg Mountains. We visit the world-famous Cango Caves and traverse the highest pass of the Western Cape. We spend two nights in Cape Town and discover the beautiful environs on our bikes and on foot.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Your guide is expecting you in East London situated on the Indian Ocean. In our Backup vehicle we depart for the beautiful Wild Coast, the first bike region of our tour. We reach a comfortable hotel located right next to the sea. Includes: (D).
Day 2: After a good breakfast, we cycle close to the coast, partly on firm sea sand and partly on the "sleigh roads" that have been used for hundreds of years and on which the Xhosa still use their wooden sleighs drawn by a team of oxen over the grasslands. We eventually reach a shipwreck called "Jacaranda". We cross numerous streams and will pass through many friendly Xhosa villages and the most southern mangrove swamps in Africa, before reaching our beach front hotel. Includes: (B, L, D).
Days 3-4: Today’s stretch of our mountain bike tour takes us on fi rm beach sand and along single tracks to Mazeppa Bay, where we reach a small rocky island via an adventurous suspension bridge. We continue to the mouth of the Qora River. On the way, we are guests in a Xhosa village. The hospitality of these people and getting to know the Xhosa culture are a magical experience! Nelson Mandela was born and grew up here. We then go on an unforgettable boat trip up the Qora River until we reach an almost untouched jungle. We are accommodated for two nights in the spectacularly situated Kob Inn Hotel right on the cliff of this wildly romantic coast. Includes: (B, L, D).
Day 5: Today we have to bid farewell to the rural Wild Coast. We transfer back via East London and Port Alfred to the Zuurberg Mountains above the Addo Elephant National Park where we are accommodated in thatch roofed chalets of a country hotel. Includes: (B).
Day 6: A transfer takes us to the Addo Elephant National Park. On a game drive in an open vehicle we can see elephant, buffalo, antelope, rhino, ostrich and lion. In the afternoon we carry on until we reach the beginning of the magnificent, rugged Baviaanskloof gorge, where we are accommodated in cozy chalets on a farm. A bike excursion on farm roads takes us to the Kamdoberg. Includes: (B, L).
Day 7: On our bikes, we cycle through the ever-narrowing gorge. Two steep climbs, rough down hills and crossing river beds take us into the heart of the Wilderness area. Buffalo, kudu and other antelope has been introduced. In the afternoon we arrive at an ostrich guest farm, where we are accommodated in chalets and enjoy the hearty farm cuisine. Includes: (B, L, D).
Day 8: We carry on cycling through the Baviaanskloof gorge until we reach the Nuwekloof Pass. We cross many streams and bike through arid valleys in this unique wilderness. At the end of the gorge we load our bikes and drive to Oudtshoorn, the ostrich city, where we will be accommodated in a cozy country-house hotel. Includes: (B,L).
Day 9: Today, we will go on an early morning visit to the world-famous Cango Caves. We start biking up the slopes of the marvelous Swartberg Pass (1450m) with its fantastic views of the Small and Great Karoo. The breathtaking downhill takes us into the narrow "Die Hel" gorge, meaning "the hell". We sleep over in lovingly restored cottages at the end of this acacia tree-covered, deserted valley. Includes: (B, L, D).
Day 10: A steep climb takes us back onto the Swartberg Mountain range. Past some impressive folded rock formations a long downhill on the historic Swartbergpass road takes us to Prince Albert. We load the bikes and drive via the Hex River Valley until we finally reach the Wine lands and Cape Town, regarded by many as the most beautiful situated city in the world. Here we will be accommodated for two nights in a comfortable hotel near the city. Since Cape Town is situated between two oceans, seafood is a must! As far as nightlife is concerned, the legendary Long Street, Seapoint and the waterfront are at your doorstep! Includes: (B, L).
Day 11: In the morning, we ride up to the area of the Constantia berg Mountain (915m). From here you can marvel at the whole Cape Peninsula. The downhill partly on gravel track or single trail is exciting! In our back-up vehicle we visit the African Penguin colony in Boulders and the famous Cape of Good Hope. A hike takes us from Cape Point to the Cape of Good Hope. Seagulls and Cape cormorants as well as ostrich and various species of antelope can be seen. The spectacular coastal road following the Atlantic Ocean takes us back to Cape Town. Includes: (B).
Day 12: In the morning, during a township tour you will have the unique opportunity to visit a kindergarten in the township of Khayelitsha, which is supported by African Bikers. You can get to know Cape Town’s largest township and its people. Depending on your flight departure we transfer you to Cape Town International Airport where this beautiful trip on a mountain bike ends. Includes:(B).
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- All road transfers, including bike transport in air-conditioned mini bus
- All accommodation as mentioned above in 2-3* hotels and chalets.
- All meals as mentioned above.
- Constant backup by the escort vehicle.
- Entrance fees for all the mentioned activities.
- Qualified English-speaking tour guide.
- Additional Xhosa-speaking tour guides along the Wild Coast.
Price Excludes:
- flights to and from South Africa
- gratuity
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