South Africa
From the Indian Ocean to the elephants in Addo National Park, through indigenous forests on the coast to ostrich farms in the dry Little Karoo, from the solitude of the Swartberg Mountains in the wine regions and to Cape Town, the lively and multicultural metropolis on the Cape of Good Hope: On this tour we cycle through the western Cape Province, which is perfect for being explored by bike due to it‘s unique, compact, yet varied landscape. On this trip our chef will pamper you with rich, healthy meals from the colourful variety of the South African kitchen. There are two routes to choose from: Route A takes you in the cooler months on a long stretch through the Steppe of the Little Karoo. Route B, in the warmer months, is, with exception to a short trip in the Little Karoo, closer to the cool coastline.
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South Africa
Along the white beaches of the Indian Ocean, through evergreen forests in the desolate Karoo Steppe, through the wild solitude of the Swart Mountains in the Wine lands of the Cape and further to Cape Town one of the most beautiful metropolis in the world. Mountain passes, solitude gorges, breathtaking coastline – all on very good, European standard roads. From November to March it is the South African summer, which means, particularly for the Cape Province, cycling with lots of sun and summery weather. Our accompanying vehicle carries your luggage, transports water and bananas with us and ensures a relaxed cycle. We will sleep in selected guesthouses, lodges and small hotels where we can be pampered in a personal and relaxed atmosphere. An ideal bike tour for the more ambitious tour – just like the racing bikers who train in optimal condition in ‘winter’ and who simultaneously want to get to know the astounding beauty of the western Cape Province. The well-known Argus bike race around the Cape Peninsula with more than 35,000 participants takes place on the second weekend in March each year and presents itself as the crown highlight to this bike tour!
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South Africa
The tour highlights: Addo Elephant Park, thst means a 164000 hectare sanctuary with a multitude of game species and abundant birdlife and also the home of the “Big 7” game,
Tsitsikamma National Park has been created in the mists of times, the foaming breakers of the Indian ocean creates a magical world of inter-tidal life and reefs teeming with colour and surprises, Knysna is the idyllic town of shear beauty and awesome scenery, Oudtshoorn is the ostrich-feather capital of the world nestled in the Klein Karoo, and Cape Town where the Atlantic and Indian Ocean meet lays this vibrant city. At the Penguin Colony at Boulders visit one of the two land based colonies of these amazing creatures.
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South Africa
Nature tour through the diverse western Cape with short distances. The journey takes us on medium level hiking trails on Table Mountain, to the Cape of Good Hope, the Cedarberg Mountains, to the wine region around Stellenbosch, the Langeberg Mountains and the most southern point of Africa. The flora and fauna are just as diverse as the regions are. You will experience beach and renosterveld vegetation, coastal and mountain fynbos, many water and sun birds, as well as varying types of antelope.
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South Africa
On this varied tour, nature lovers can intensively get to know the Garden Route on single and multi-day hikes. We explore Table Mountain and the Cape Peninsula before heading into the solitude of the Hottentot-Holland Mountains. In Montagu we enjoy the rugged sandstone formations, and then we continue on the most beautiful hiking route in South Africa, the Otter Trail. This tour takes us along the rocky, evergreen coast for 5 days where we stay in simple log cabins in Tsitsikamma National Park. At the end of the journey we do a safari in an open Land Rover in the second largest national park, Addo Elephant National Park, cannot be missed.
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South Africa
On this mountain bike tour we visit the most natural piece of coastline in South Africa, the ‘Wild Coast’, whose name best describes the wildness of this region. The tour provides experiences of the Xhosa culture and the fascinating landscape in one of the most beautiful, almost non-discovered bike trails of South Africa. Sometimes you cycle over hard sand along the beaches of the warm Indian Ocean, sometimes you carry your bike over boulders and other times you cycle up and down steep paths of the coastline. In two nature reserves the wildlife can be seen from your bike. On foot or by boat there are several rivers to cross. Depending on the water levels this can be a real adventure! The second part takes you onto the highest trails of South Africa in the Drakensberg Mountains a UNESCO world heritage site.
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South Africa
This challenging mountain bike trip takes us from the mountains of the Cape Peninsula through the wine growing regions of the western Cape along jeep tracks and single trails. We cycle through the wildness region of the Cedar Mountains up to 5400 ft above sea level, through ancient forests on the Garden Route and through the unique animal and plant rich world of, the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bavlaanskloof, all the way to Addo Elephant National Park. We stay in carefully selected guesthouses, hotels and chalets.
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South Africa
The first 5 days can be enjoyed in the wine lands, 125 miles away from the Metropole Cape Town. On the safe, quiet roads we pass many beautiful and inviting wineries. The route ranges from flat to slightly hilly and is framed by the up to 5400 ft high Langeberg Mountains. Finally, we cycle along the most beautiful coastal roads in the country along False Bay and the Cape of Good Hope, where the well-known annual Cape Argus Bike Race takes place in March.
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South Africa, Namibia
On this remarkable hiking tour real nature-lovers can closely get to know southern Africa. We will hike through the impressive, bizarre mountain world of the Cedar Mountains, canoe for half a day on the desert river, Orange, and hike in the Fish River Canyon - second biggest in the world. After going through the fascinatingly desolate Naukluft Mountains the tour takes us into the Namib Desert to Sossusvlei. The three one-day hikes in the Namib Desert are a unique experience with two nights sleeping on camp beds under the clear starry skies of the desert. After visiting the German influenced town of Swakopmund on the cold Atlantic, we will hike to the Spitzkoppe and the famous Phillips Cave and its Khoi San rock art. Finally, we will have a three day safari in the animal rich Etosha Pan before heading to Windhoek, the capital of Namibia.
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South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe
Discover the small and great natural wonders of Southern Africa. Travel off the beaten track and see the most beautiful Cape in the world, appreciate the silence of the Fish River Canyon, walk amongst the world highest dunes in the world oldest desert and go on foot, jeep and boat on unforgettable safaris. Another highlight marks the end of this amazing journey, the thundering mist of the mighty Victoria Falls.
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