| TOUR CALENDAR |
| Dates |
Tour |
Duration |
SA Season |
Availability |
| 2012 |
12 February 2012 to
25 February 2012
Johannesburg to Cape Town |
Paradise
Tour |
14 Days |
Summer |
Open |
13 May 2012 to 26 May
2012
Johannesburg to Cape Town |
Paradise
Tour |
14 Days |
Autumn |
Open |
|
16 September 2012 to 29 September 2012 Johannesburg to Cape Town
|
Paradise
Tour |
14 Days |
Spring |
Open |
18 November 2012 to
1 December 2012
Johannesburg to Cape Town |
Paradise
Tour |
14 Days |
Summer |
Open |
TOUR DESCRIPTION :
PARADISE TOUR (14 days / 14 nights)
 JHB
- Lowveld - Kruger Park - Swaziland - Zululand (St Lucia) - Oribi Gorge
- Wild Coast - Hogsback - Garden Route - Route 62 - Cape Town
Enjoy the magnificence and the best of South Africa. Starting in Johannesburg,
this motorbike tour begins with a bang as the ride heads east meandering
down into the lush Lowveld bushveld via a myriad of excellent mountain
passes and ports. A Bush Camp experience will be enjoyed in the Kruger
National Park excursion. Then it's into Swaziland, often dubbed 'Switzerland
in Africa' before heading back into South Africa and down through Zululand
(Kwazulu Natal).
The
first of two rest days will be spent exploring the Greater St Lucia
Estuary Wetlands Park a UNESCO World Heritage site. Back on the bikes
and down through the subtropical Kwazulu Natal and an overnight above
the spectacular Oribi Gorge. 
Then
it's down through the untamed 'Wild Coast' and yet more beautiful scenery
and an overnight on the Wild Coast. Riding through the Wild Coast we
will stop to pay homage to Nelson Mandela's hometown before tracking
inland and up to misty magical Hogsback - famed for inspiring much of
JRR Tolkien's 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy.
Heading
back to the coast this motorcycle tour then sees the world famous Garden
Route looming in your visor as we stop in Storm River for your second
rest day on the edge of the Tsitsikamma Forest. A canopy tour through
the forest will be an option, or try the world longest Bungee at over
200 meters.
 South
Africa has been referred to as the world in one country, you would be
forgiven to think that you've seen it all… until the mountainous Route
62 meanders before you into the Klein Karoo (little Karoo) and a night
spent on this beautifully rugged sparsely populated semi desert. Before
reaching Cape Town we ride to the continents most Southern Point at
Cape Agulhas.
The
last full day on this amazing motorbike tour will take you into Cape
Town and the Cape Peninsula will be your Oyster as you ride in via possibly
the world's most spectacular coastal ride (R44 to Gordon's bay via Betty's
Bay - see 'Long Way Down' final episode). The fairest Cape has been
reached and you have Conquered Paradise. Your last day will explore
the Peninsula before returning the bikes.
Rider - R34,990.00 ( approx £ 2,999.00)
Pillion - R17,990.00 (approx. £ 1,499.00
)
PLEASE
NOTE: EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS DO NOT APPLY
Motorcycle Rentals
We are able to facilitate the rental of current model low mileage
motorcycles which can include panniers, top boxes, GPS rental and
motorbike kit within Southern Africa.
Day 1 Johannesburg (fly in and overnight)
Johannesburg Lodging
Day 2 Johannesburg to Sabie (350 Km)
Johannesburg – Belfast – Dullstroom – Long Tom Pass
- Sabie
Day 3 Sabie to Bush Camp (330 Km)
Sabie - Graskop – Blyde River Canyon – God’s Window
- Kowyn’s Pass – Hazyview - Bush Camp
Day 4 Bush Camp to Swaziland (375 Km)
Bush Camp – Barberton – Swaziland – Izulwini Valley
(Swaziland)
Day 5 Swaziland to St Lucia Estuary (390 Km)
Ezulwini Valley – Zululand – St Lucia Estuary
Day 6 St Lucia Estuary (0km)
Greater St Lucia Wetlands National Park – Rest Day
Day 7 St Lucia Estuary to Oribi Gorge (350 Km)
St Lucia – via Durban City - Coastal Ride – Oribi Gorge
Day 8 Oribi Gorge to Port St Johns (300 Km)
Oribi Gorge – Port Edward - Bizana - Lusikisiki – Port St
Johns
Day 9 Port St Johns to Hogback (450 km)
PSJ – Mthatha – Butterworth - King William’s Town –
Hogsback
Day 10 Hogsback to Stormsriver (455km)
Hogsback – Fort Beaufort – Grahamstown - Port Elizabeth
– Jeffreys Bay – Stormsriver
Day 11 Stormsriver – Tsitsikamma Forest (0km)
Tsitsikamma Forest - Rest Day
Day 12 Stormsriver to Route 62 (330km)
Stormsriver – Garden Route – George – Oudtshoorn –
Route 62
Day 13 Route 62 to Cape Agulhas (310km)
Route 62 – Swellendam – Cape Agulhas
Day 14 Cape Agulhas to Cape Town / Muizenberg (290 Km)
Cape Agulhas – Hermanus - Betty’s Bay – Gordon’s
Bay – Cape Town
The above itinerary
is an accurate depiction for this motorbike tour, however it is subject
to change at the discretions of the Tour Organisers
Tour
Information
Included in tours :
- Accommodation
(Shared)
- Breakfast
Daily
- 2
x Airport Transfers
- Motorcycle
Hire - 650GS (new 800cc, unlimited mileage)
- Bike
insurance included (excludes excess deposit)
- Top
Box
- Goody
Bag
- Tour
Guide/s
- Support
Vehicle (unless a small tour of less than 4 bikes, in
which case we use panniers). NB: Can-Am Spyder Tours only
use panniers.
Excluded
from tours :
- Flights
- Motorcycle
insurance excess damage deposit approx. R12,500.00 ZAR
/ approx £1000 GBP (F650GS) held by credit card
authorization only
- Fuel
(cash only - no credit cards accepted at SA garages),
toll fees, entrance fees etc
- Personal
Accident and Medical Cover
- All
Beverages and Meals
Baggage
Requirements :
- 2
x Standard Bags as per International Flights (90cm x 75cm
x 43cm)
- Excess
baggage can be stored or couriered
- Top
Boxes are standard on all the bikes
- Tip
: wear bulky riding jacket onto flight and carry helmet
as space saver
Surcharge
& Motorcycle Upgrades :
- Single
Accommodation @ R295.00 (ZAR) approx £25 p/night.
- Motorcycle
Upgrade to BMW R1200GS @ R295.00 (ZAR) approx £25
p/day (excess damage deposit R15,000.00 (ZAR).
- Can-Am
Spyder Upgrade @ R295.00 (ZAR) approx £25 p/day
(excess damage deposit R15, 000.00 (ZAR)
BOOKING:
Booking enquiries for these motorcycle tours must first
be submitted by email to bookings@extramilebiketours.com
Min
deposit is £500 per bike.
Please
state the following;
Which
motorcycle tour dates you would like to book.
Whether
you are a single rider or rider and pillion
Rider
and /or Pillions name
Contact
email and telephone number with best/most convenient time
to call.
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