Cederberg and Karoo Motorcycle Tour - 7 Days

If you’re looking for peace and quiet away from the bustling city, the Cederberg and Karoo should be at the top of our travel wish list.

Immerse yourself in vast open spaces, wide-angle horizons, craggy mountain ranges and starry skies. A paradise of floral diversity and rich cultural heritage.

You’ll have the pleasure of staying in luxurious, atypical accommodations that offer not only rest and relaxation, but also a complete change of scenery.

This itinerary offers an incredible ratio of kilometers on track amid breathtaking scenery, making it one of our travelers’ favorite routes.

Your Itinerary in Photos

Details of our Karoo Motorcycle Tour

Day 1

Cape Town – Kagga Kamma

Welcome to Cape Town! After collecting your bikes, you’ll head north towards the Cederberg mountains, famous for their rock formations.

You’ll cross Bainskloof Pass, a mountain pass on the R301 regional road between Wellington and Ceres in South Africa’s Western Cape province.

The pass reaches 594 metres at its highest point. Here, the road joins the Witte River, which flows down the northern slope of the mountains through a steep cleft to an expanse of rapid waterfalls and natural pools. The Bainskloof Pass is now a national monument.

You’ll pass through the small village of Ceres, nestled in an orchard-covered valley, before taking the track through the mountains to Kagga Kamma.

Day 1

Day 2

Kagga Kamma – Twanka Karoo

After a good night’s sleep and a hearty breakfast, you’ll be back on the road at around 09:00, heading for Gannagada Lodge, skirting the Tankwa Karoo National Park from the west.

Tankwa Karoo National Park is a national park in South Africa. The park lies around 70 km west of Sutherland, close to the border between the Northern Cape and the Western Cape, in one of South Africa’s driest regions, with an average annual rainfall of less than 100mm.

Day 2

Day 3

Twanka Karoo – Calvinia

Today, we cross the Park from north to south, where the terrain will be 99% piste. Crossing the Tankwa is the antidote to the city’s dilemma, stirring the soul and putting the universe into perspective. See the horizon, hear the silence, smell the fresh air.

On leaving Tankwa, you’ll head for Calvinia, where you’ll spend the night.

Day 3

Day 4

Calvinia – Clan William

This morning, you’ll take the track south to Clanwilliam, one of the country’s ten oldest towns, famous for its Rooibos plantations.

Overnight at Cederberg Ridge.

Day 4

Day 5

Clan William – The West Coast

It’s here, on the West Coast, that you’ll head after a hearty breakfast.

You’ll take a pretty gravel pass along the east/west axis through the mountains between the agricultural areas along the R365 to the west, with the Kransvleikloof pass to the east, close to the N7 in the Sandveld region on the west coast. The region is well known for potato production and in this kloof, with its own micro-climate, many farms also produce citrus products, similar to the Olifants river valley a few kilometers further east.

Day 5

Day 6

The West Coast – Worcester

Early departure for Worcester, located in the Breede River Valley. A big day’s riding awaits you, as you cross the Cederberg again, but this time from north to south, passing through Algeria and the Cederberg Wines vineyards.

You’ll stop in Kromriver for lunch.

Day 6

Day 7

Worcester – Cape Town

An early start for the big day ahead, as you make your way to Cape Town to drop off your bikes. This is where your motorcycle adventure ends!

Day 7

What to plan for your trip

This is included in our service:

KTM Adventures rental
Nights in various accommodations
All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Fuel
1 bilingual guides (French-English)
Tolls
Administrative expenses
Satellite phone (in case of emergency)
Transport to and from airport to hotels
Entrance to national parks
Trippy
4x4 assistance and luggage transport (maximum 60L)

Not included:

Airline tickets
Advice
Alcohol
Cancellation insurance
Personal expenses
Any damage to the motorcycle
Medical and repatriation insurance

Frequently asked questions about our Motorcycle Tours

What is the road/off-road percentage?

Each circuit has its own specific sections, but we promise that our aim is to get you as far off-road as possible.

What type of accommodation will we be staying in?

You can expect to stay in a variety of accommodation types, including hotels, local lodges and campgrounds, for a varied experience combining local charm and luxury.

How is navigation going?

All participants will receive an Electronic Road Book. Just follow the instructions.

Will there be a vehicle to transport my suitcase?

For groups of 6 or more bikes, we'll provide a 4x4 in which you can fit your suitcase (maximum 60 liters).

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