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5 Mountain Passes in South Africa You’ll Want to Ride Twice

​One of the best perks of our job as motorcycle guides in South Africa is getting to ride the country's amazing mountain passes—a lot. The passes we keep going back to have two things in common: stunning views and exciting curves. I remember when I first started exploring them, wanting

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5 Mountain Passes in South Africa You’ll Want to Ride Twice

5 Reasons a Motorcycle Adventure in South Africa Should Be Top of Your List

South Africa isn't always at the top of motorcycle bucket lists—we usually get more requests for riding in Namibia. But having ridden in our backyard for decades, here are five compelling reasons why we think a motorcycle tour in South Africa should be your next adventure.1. Roads for Every Kind

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5 Reasons a Motorcycle Adventure in South Africa Should Be Top of Your List

10 Essential Things to Know Before Riding a Motorcycle in Africa

Planning to ride a motorcycle through Africa? This comprehensive guide covers the essential knowledge every rider needs before embarking on an African motorcycle adventure. From road conditions to safety protocols, these insights will help ensure your African motorcycle tour is safe, enjoyable, and unforgettable.1. Master Gravel Road Riding Before You

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10 Essential Things to Know Before Riding a Motorcycle in Africa

Four of my Favourite Places on Tour

We asked one of our Lead Guides and Founder Andrew Vaughan about his current favourite four places on our tours. 1. Papkuilsfontein: A Soul-Stirring Stop on the Road to NamibiaI first stumbled across Papkuilsfontein farm thanks to a travelogue post by Charley Boorman, and then explored the area for myself back in

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Four of my Favourite Places on Tour

Seascapes, Switchbacks and Safaris – January 2025

We just got back from our latest Seascapes, Switchbacks and Safaris Tour! This ride from Cape Town to Kruger National Park is one of our most popular motorcycle tours in South Africa, and never disappoints. Our 9 guests from Australia, USA and Europe had a fantastic ride. Stunning scenery every

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Seascapes, Switchbacks and Safaris – January 2025

The Story of Ride Down South

All the perks of an African motorcycle adventure without the stress of going it aloneBack 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

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The Story of Ride Down South
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