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
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, Swaziland
This popular bike tour takes you through the highlights of the landscapes and cultures of eastern South Africa and Swaziland. On the journeys of between 18 and 55 Km, there are a few climbs and short hikes where your tour guide will show you the extreme regional variety. We go along the Panorama Route through Blyde River Canyon and finally go on safari in Kruger National Park and see it‘s large variety of animals. You will get to know the interesting culture of the friendly Swazis before continuing onto the intriguing Hluhluwe/Umfolozi National Park, which has the largest rhino population in the world. We will visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site St. Lucia Greater Wetlands and go on a boat ride. We will cycle and walk in the Ukhahlambra Drakensberg Mountains. In the beautiful Valley of a Thousand Hills we cycle through Zulu country and see the welcoming people. We will normally stay in the same accommodation for two nights, so there are less transfers and more opportunity to discover the diversity of the region by bike.
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Namibia
Namibia is known for its national parks and wildlife reserves, for its diversity as well as its unique landscape and vegetation. On this holiday we will cycle along the edge of the Fish River Canyon, the second largest in the world. We will hike in the oldest desert in the world and cycle through the desolate Naukluft Mountains. We experience the time when the Germans colonised this area in Swakopmund and cycle to the landmark of Namibia, the Spitzkoppe, with its massive granite peaks, wonder at the thousands of years old artistry from the bushmen of the time in Twyfelfontein, and go on safari in Etosha National Park. This 17 day tour offers the unique opportunity to experience the wonders of Namibian landscape up close by cycling on specially selected bike trails and actively experiencing these wonders from somewhere other than the usual 4x4.
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Madagascar
This tour on the worlds fourth largest island begins in its lush, green highlands and takes us over rarely cycled asphalt roads and secluded tracks through rural Madagascar. During different visits, we will intensively get to know the Creole language, songs, customs and food. We will cycle and hike through the Ranomafana and I‘salo National Parks. The unique flora and fauna is filled with lemurs and the adasonia, as well as chameleon and orchids. In the south east the route takes us through gorges and dry bush savannah until we reach the warm Indian Ocean at the end of the journey where we can swim.
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Uganda
Tropical rainforest on equator, varying, yet rarely visited national parks, gorilla and chimpanzee trekking, tree lions, elephants, giraffe and gazelle, comfortable lodges, with the addition of friendly Ugandans. All of this characterises this bike tour to the highlights of this varying country. In small groups led by the experienced owners of AFRICAN BIKERS, Jens Deister and Andreas Lappe, you are guaranteed an unforgettable African experience.
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