Zimbabwe's Hidden Secrets
11 or 15-day Motorcycle Adventure
Explore the best of Zimbabwe
Vic Falls to Lake Malawi
13-day Motorcycle Adventure
Join us as we explore Zimbabwe's hidden secrets: wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, history and culture on this 13-day motorcycle adventure from Victoria Falls to the Eastern Highlands and back
Route Highlights
Victoria Falls – Matopos Rhino Sanctuary – Great Zimbabwe Ruins - Gonarezhou Game Reserve – Savé Valley Conservancy - Chimanimani - Honde Valley - Mana Pools - Lake Kariba
Total Distance: 3100 km
Riding Days: 8 or 11
Rest Days: 2
Average distance: 310 km per day
Riding Time per day: 4-6 hours
Level of Difficulty: Easy to Intermediate
Tar and gravel roads of varying quality (occasional potholed sections) with some optional river crossings
Tour Overview
This motorcycle tour will give you an experience of Zimbabwe's natural beauty, culture and history, unique geology and local flavours. The riding is mostly on tar roads with occasional potholes and some gravel/dirt roads that take us into some beautiful places. You'll experience 'real Africa' - villages, food markets, and some truly beautiful landscapes you're unlikely to encounter anywhere else.
Tour Dates
30 May - 9 or 13 June 2025 (hop-off point at Harare for 11-day ride)
Daily Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Victoria Falls
Day 2: Vic Falls to Matopos National Park, 420km
Day 3: Matopos to Nottingham Estate, 390km
Day 4: Nottingham Estate to Great Zim, 410km
Day 5: Great Zim to Gonarezhou Game Reserve, 220km
Day 6: Gonarezhou to Save Valley, 150km
Day 7: Save Valley to Chimanimani, 150km
Day 8: Chimanimani to Honde Valley, 260km
Day 9: Rest Day at Honde Valley, 0km
Day 10: Honde Valley to Harare,340km. Hop off here for an 11-day ride.
Day 11: Harare to Mana Pools, 360km
Day 12: Rest Day at Mana Pools, 0km
Day 13: Mana Pools to Kariba Ferry, 120km. Ferry to Mlibizi.
Day 14: Mlibizi to Victoria Falls, 250km
Day 15: Depart Victoria Falls
Cost and Includes
Tour Price:
Rider: ZAR 135000
Pillion: R43000
Notes:
1) Prices in South African Rand. Click here to convert to your currency.
2) Prices are for minimum of five riders for the full tour. Please contact us for rates for smaller groups.
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Included in the price:
* Honda Africa Twin CRF1000L or Transalp 750 motorcycle
* Fuel & Oil
* 14 nights lodge accommodation
* All meals
* Support vehicle with baggage space and spare bike
* Airport transfers
* Tour guide
* Comprehensive Motorcycle Insurance
* Motorcycle border fees
* Excess luggage storage
Excluded:
* Flights
* Visas
* Activities – e.g. game drives
* Accommodation at origin and destination outside of tour dates
* Drinks and tips
* Reserve and sightseeing entry fees
* Personal Insurance (Accident/Medical)
Accommodation
Accommodation includes comfortable 3 and 4-star lodges. For a detailed listing of our lodges please contact us for the full tour brochure
Medical & Emergency
In the event of a medical emergency our tours are supported by:
1. A level 3 first aider on tour
2. An on-call doctor provided by SATIB
3. SPOT satellite emergency evacuation
4. If required we can arrange to have a medic on tour
Your Tour Guides
All our rides are led by our guiding duo Andrew and Michael. Find out more about us on our About Us page
Andrew and Mike 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 tour without a hitch and made sure we stopped at all the best secret spots. When I booked this motorcycle trip I wanted the trip of a lifetime. I got it and then some. Wow. What an experience!
Will Elliot // San Francisco
A motorbike tour in Southern Africa wasn't on my list of priorities...
... but when invited by a friend to join him on a Cape to Kalahari tour I decided to give it a go. It turned out to be a very memorable experience, which has left me with the burning desire to see more of Africa. If you want adventure, mateship and a real sense of achievement; just do it! The bikes are classics, strong, and well maintained. The food is sensational, whether it be at restaurants or by the campfire. Andrew is the perfect tour leader, cool, calm and very knowledgeable about the country and things in general. Thanks Andrew, Drew and the team, looking forward to doing it again..
Owen Holcombe // Cambodia
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Contact Us
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Email: andrew@ridedownsouth.com
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