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 day, exciting riding and the …
Seascapes, Switchbacks and Safaris – January 2025 Read More »
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 knowledge that made every day …
Two world renowned South African National Parks are part of this African motorbike tour that starts in Cape Town, a city voted one of the most beautiful to visit in the world. The 13-day tour takes riders through the Cape Winelands, exploring the breathtaking Cape Coast and Fold mountains, visiting the historic Matjiesfontein, traversing the …
Cape To Kruger: Motorbike Adventure through South Africa’s Top Game Parks Read More »
Over three thousand kilometers, 13 days, powerful motorcycles that purr through the desert, magnificent landscapes like nowhere else in the world, and nights around the fire marvelling at the stars. When you are on a motorcycle tour in Namibia with us, you are on an adventure of a lifetime. Wide open spaces, clear blue skies, …
With nearly three million followers on YouTube, 800 000 followers on Facebook, and half a million on Instagram, Itchy Boots has made a name for herself when it comes to adventure motorcycling in Namibia. If you want to watch great videos of a motorcycle tour from Cape Town, South Africa all the way to Namibia, …
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Wes Robinson, from Vancouver, Canada, has some stories to tell from his 30-day trip from Kigali, Rwanda to Johannesburg, South Africa, in 2017. This was one of Ride Down South’s first expeditions back when we were all about exploring new routes on the fly and riding the classic Honda Africa Twin XRV750 motorcycles. “It was my …
Dan Callear took a 14-day ride from Cape Town, South Africa to Windhoek, Namibia in 2022. We asked him some questions about his trip and his most memorable moments. Ride Down South offers this tour from Cape Town to Windhoek a number of times each year through stunning landscapes and beautiful terrain. Dan and one of …
African Sunsets off the Beaten Track – One Rider’s Experience Read More »
In 2022 alone we made 36 border crossings on our adventures from South Africa through Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda. Some of these were easy, simple, and fast, but others took up to four hours and some dollars to get through! Approaching a border always induces a bit of anxiety. …
A good, reliable bike is essential for a memorable motorcycle tour in Africa. Ask 10 people what they think is the best motorcycle for touring in Africa and you’ll probably get 12 answers. We have loved riding our older, super-reliable Honda Africa Twin XRV750 bikes. We’ve ridden them all over Africa for the past 6 …
