Your expert support crew on a mission to deliver your dream African ride
Your expert support crew on a mission to deliver your dream African ride
We've been supporting adventure riders in our African backyard since 2007
Meet Our Team
From a one-man show in 2015 we've built a team of experts who keep our bikes in top mechanical condition, book our accommodation and excursions, share our stories and send our guests all the information they need to know. On the road we have an expert and tireless support crew right there with you
founder & director
Andrew Vaughan
lead guide
Michael Durham
social media & marketing
Linda Martindale
bookings & tour correspondence
Helen Baker
Chief mechanic
Henry Diedricks
support crew
Rogan Muller
Our Motorcycles
Honda Africa Twin CRF1000
Honda Transalp 750
Honda NX500
We operate a fleet of 23 Honda motorcycles consisting of the Africa Twin CRF1000, Transalp 750, NX500 and the classic Africa Twin XRV750. All the bikes are owned and lovingly taken care of by our team of mechanics. We're not shy to say we're big Honda Africa Twin fans. After 6 years of riding these bikes all over the African continent we've grown to love their reliability, great handling and ability to take whatever African roads throw our way. They're not the most powerful bikes but are great fun to ride. We're growing the Africa Twin fanbase with each adventure we set out on. We love our bikes so much we've given them names 🙂
All the perks of an African motorcycle adventure without the stress of going it alone
Back in 2007 we were inspired by Ewen MacGregor and Charley Boorman's Long Way Down adventure.
We loved the idea of mates taking a crazy dream ride through Africa but with an amazing support crew and insider knowledge that made every day epic. After setting out on his own epic ride from Vancouver to Cape Town, Andrew bought some classic Honda Africa Twin motorcycles and started Ride Down South.
We offer you the chance to take your own crazy dream Africa ride with us as your expert support crew.
When I booked this motorcycle trip I wanted the trip of a lifetime...
I got it and then some. Wow. What an experience! Andrew and the team aren't just great guides, they're also just really great people -- a joy to ride with and also a joy to hang out with. They ran my 22 day tour without a hitch and made sure we stopped at all the best secret spots. And the bikes we rode for absolutely perfect for the trip. Africa Twin! I'm a fan for life.
WILL ELLIOT // San Francisco
We had considered navigating the trip ourselves...
... but we would have missed out on so many personal insights, hidden gems and juicy tit-bits of local folklore. An unforgettable four days of biking through breathtakingly beautiful scenery and daily excursions which left us wishing that we’d booked double the time. Read more ...
LAURA IDENSOHN // Saudi Arabia
If you're after adventure, mateship and a real sense of achievement ...
... I'd highly recommend a trip with Ride Down South. As a long time tour organiser and operator, this was actually the first time I’ve ever gone on a tour as a customer and you far exceeded my expectations. It wasn’t just the riding or the bikes, it was the whole package, the choices of accommodation, the great meals but above all the enthusiasm and willingness to go that extra mile (or 100 km) that shone through in you and your team.
OWEN HOLCOMBE // Cambodia
I can't imagine going with anyone else on a trip like we did...
Thank you Andrew for an amazing experience. You listened to our needs and crafted a tour to suit our group of 4 west coast Canadians and 1 American. You gave great leadership and service all the way. Ending the tour in Victoria Falls was a perfect finale to an amazing trip, on which, we saw and experienced so much. Read more ...
BRIAN HENRY // Victoria, British Columbia
Our Latest Adventures
A mid-ride chat stop on the road on the way from Cape Town to Namibia.
Come ride with us!
Email andrew@ridedownsouth.com for more information on upcoming rides.
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What a beautiful place, just waiting for you to come and see.
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Part of the fun and enjoyment on our tours are the places we choose to stay over at along the way.
This is Matobo Hills Lodge on our way to Zimbabwe.
One of our faves!
Visit our site www.ridedownsouth.com to find out what is on the menu for 2025!
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Heading off for the wide open spaces of Namibian roads with the group this week. Mike and Rogan are there to make sure the trip goes smoothly and share their knowledge along the way, roads they have travelled well before.
Come ride with us!
Email andrew@ridedownsouth.com to find out the best tour for you to join.
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Josh and Mike (our lead guide) at the end of a good day`s riding on our recent Cape Town to Vic Falls tour.
We have some great adventures planned for November 2024 and January 2025.
Email andrew@ridedownsouth.com for more information on these tours. We have a few spaces left on both tours.
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Get up close and personal with the stunning wildlife that Southern Africa has to offer.
Email andrew@ridedownsouth.com for more information on the tours on the menu at the moment.
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Beautiful Namibia.
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Mike and the freshly-arrived riders have a serious look at the route before setting off on the latest tour yesterday.
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You're in great hands for your African adventure
Our standard and custom itineraries have been forged to give you an amazing experience all the way through.
We're not just racing to get somewhere - if there’s an unnecessary detour to somewhere interesting we’ll probably take it!
We value true mateship with our riding companions and our adventure community is growing.
We offer reliability with flexibility – you can trust the schedule and cost outlines, but every day will still bring a nice surprise!
With our experience, insider knowledge, logistics support and backup crew you'll have peace of mind.
You’re in great hands for your African adventure.
Get in Touch
Contact us today to chat or book your tour, or simply fill in our contact form and we’ll contact you.
Email: andrew@ridedownsouth.com
Whatsapp: +27 67 449 0570
