South Africa, Namibia and Botswana

20-day Adventure through South Africa’s Northern Cape, Namibia and Botswana

Cape Town – Nieuwoudtville – Orange River – Fish River Canyon – Aus – Luderitz – Sesriem – Swakopmund – Spitzkoppe – Etosha – Okavango – Kalahari San Lodge – Magaliesberg – Johannesburg

This trip takes in the best of the South African and Namibian coastal regions and then heads to the Okavango in Botswana and then Johannesburg. A good mix of tar and good gravel roads.

Dates
25 May – 13 June 2017

Jump to:
Detailed Itinerary, Route Map, Costs, Accommodation, Booking, Trip Gallery

Route Highlights

Cape Town and the Cape peninsula, West Coast and mountain passes, Fish River Canyon, Aus, dunes and canyon at Sesriem, Kalahari San experience, wildlife on the Okavango Delta, Big 5 game reserve at Etosha National Park.

Trip Stats:
Cost: R48000 (see details below)
Total Distance: 5300km
Riding Days: 16
Rest Days: 4
Average distance: 330km per day
Riding Time per day: 5-6 hours
Level of Difficulty: Easy to Intermediate (some gravel roads)
Off-Road Surface: 30% Gravel
On-Road Surface: 70% Tar

Maximum Riders: 4

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Route Map

Itinerary

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Accommodation

Accommodation includes a mix of comfortable lodges (usually twin rooms) and campsites equipped with hot water and electricity. We’ll provide your camping gear – tent, sleeping bag with fresh inner liner, pillow and pillowcase, and a thick blow-up mattress – unless you’ll bring your own.

Cost details

Basic cost:
Main Rider: R48000
Pillion, rider with own bike, or support vehicle passenger: R28000

Extras (per day):
SENA 20S Bluetooth audio device (R75 per day)

We can help with hiring helmet, gloves, jacket, trousers etc on request.

Notes:
1) Prices in South African Rand. Click here to convert to your currency.
2) Prices are for minimum of four riders for the full tour. Please contact us for rates for smaller parties

Included:
Honda Africa Twin 750cc or Suzuki V-Strom 650cc motorcycle
Airport transfers
Accommodation
Breakfast and some dinners
Camping equipment
Tour guide
Paper map of the region
Comprehensive Motorcycle Insurance
Emergency evacuation to local medical center
Unlimited Mileage
Excess luggage storage

Excluded:
Flights
Accommodation at origin and destination outside of tour dates
Fuel (approx. for full trip: R3800)
Lunches, drinks and some dinners (details on request)
Reserve and sightseeing entry fees
Personal Insurance (Accident/Medical)
Motorcycle Damage Deposit (R8000)

Optional Trip activities:
Etosha National Park game drive
Okavango fishing and game drive
Guided bush walk, game drive, stargazing, San experience at Dae Qare San lodge

Booking

Ready to ride with us? Email andrew@ridedownsouth.com and we’ll confirm availability and send you a booking form.

Payment and Deposit
A 30% deposit is required to secure your place on the tour. Payment details are listed on the Booking page. Full payment is due 21 days before the tour.

Terms and Conditions / Indemnity
Click on the link to download our  Terms and Conditions / Indemnity. This must be signed by all participants prior to the start of the tour.

Need more info?

Visit our FAQ page or email andrew@ridedownsouth.com or fill out the contact form below.

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