Overberg, Route 62 & Swartberg
Motorcycle Tour
3 days, 860km
from ZAR29500
Explore the Cape coast, Overberg, Route 62, Klein Karoo and Swartberg mountains on this on this 3-day motorcycle adventure.
Route Highlights
Cape Town – Hermanus – Swellendam – Tradouw Pass - Route 62 – Calitzdorp – Seweweekspoort – Ceres – Bain's Kloof Pass
Includes: Bike rental + fuel; accommodation in 3-star lodges; breakfasts; tour guide.
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Route Details and Itinerary
Note on the riding surface: This ride is on good tarmac roads with the exception of a 70km gravel section around Seweweekspoort Pass. Here the gravel is in good condition with few hazards.
Day 1: Cape Town to Swellendam
280km. We begin our ride from Cape Town heading east along the coast of False Bay to Hermanus. After a lunch break we head inland through the rolling farmland of the Overberg to our overnight stop in Swellendam.
Day 2: Swellendam to Matjiesfontein
320km. We begin our day with a ride up the beautiful Tradouw Pass. We then turn right onto Route 62 passing through Barrydale and the Klein Karoo. After lunch in Calitzdorp we head towards the Swartberg mountains, crossing through at Seweweekspoort. We end the day with a short ride to the historic railway town of Matjiesfontein and a night at the famous Lord Milner Hotel.
Day 3: Matjiesfontein to Cape Town
260km. Today we make our way back to Cape Town via Ceres and two spectacular passes: Michel's Pass and Bains Kloof.
Cost details
Tour Price:
ZAR 29500
Minimun group size: 1
Maximum group size: 8
Notes:
1) Prices in South African Rand. Click here to convert to your currency.
Included in the price:
Motorcycle: Honda CRF1000, Transalp 750 or NX500
Fuel & Oil
Accommodation
Breakfasts
Tour guide
Comprehensive Motorcycle Insurance
Support Vehicle with spare bike and trailer (6+ riders)
Unlimited Mileage
Excess luggage storage
Excluded:
Flights
Visas
Accommodation at origin and destination outside of tour dates
Lunches, drinks and dinners
Personal Insurance (Accident/Medical)
Get in Touch
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Whatsapp: +27 67 449 0570
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