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Tour Information : Budget Tour

Tropical Highland Trek : 14 Day Pure Riding Adventure

TOUR COST MOTORCYCLE HIRE
Prices are quoted in the following currencies depending on where the booking or payment is made.
The motorcycle hire is not included in the tour cost. Fuel is not included in the hire of a motorcycle.
RSA R 15 900 p.p. RSA
R 200 / day
AUS $ 3 975 p.p. AUS $ 50 / day
U.K. £ 1 490 p.p. U.K. £ 20 / day
EURO € 2 270 p.p. EURO € 30 / day

Day 1 Mpumalanga / Panoramic Route (South Africa)
Beating traffic we depart early from Johannesburg saddling our bikes in Dullstroom. Riding through Pilgrims Rest via the scenic Panoramic Route we spend the night on the outskirts of Kruger National Park. (D)

Day 2 Kruger National Park (South Africa)
Today we visit the world renowned Kruger National Park. Game drives are done in our team vehicle due to obvious risks. We spend the day in search of wild game and the night at a rest camp inside the Park. (B,D)

Days 3 & 4 Mlilwane National Park (Swaziland)
Starting up our bikes we cross the border into Swaziland. Heading south through mountain ranges to Mlilwane National Park where we stay for two nights. Using our machines, we take a ride exploring some of the culture, history and beauty Swaziland has to offer. You have the option of white water rafting or horse riding at Mlilwane. (B,D)

Days 5 & 6 Sodwana Bay (South Africa)
With some serious fun dirt road riding through southern Swaziland, we cross into South Africa. We take our bikes over a scenic pass whilst taking in the awesome views of Lake Jozini. After some real off road territory, via Mkuzi Pans we end in Sodwana Bay where we stay at a lodge on the beach. The next day is free to choose from many optional adventures on offer including fishing, diving and dune quad biking trails. If you use your bike this day to explore, you need to team up with a riding buddy as the guide is not riding any routes. (B,D)

Day 7 Durban (South Africa)
Leaving the coast we ride through sugar cane farmlands and tall forests to Shakaland where we enjoy a cultural tour and lunch. We then ride through agricultural roads before resting in Durban. (B,D)

Day 8 Sani Pass (South Africa)

We ride west via the famous Comrades Marathon route to Richmond and then along scenic dirt roads to the foot of Sani Pass where we spend the night. (B,D)

Day 9 Katse Dam (Lesotho)
Early morning we tackle the world famous Sani Pass on our 2 wheelers, through the border and into the “Roof of Africa”. Settling down for a full day of riding through Lesotho Mountains we end at Katse Dam. (B,D)

Day 10 Semonkong (Lesotho)
After a tour of the Dam, a full day lies ahead of chewing more African dust through high mountains and valleys over Blue Mountain Pass ending in Semonkong. Here we explore one of the highest free falling waterfalls in Southern Africa. (B,D)

Days 11 & 12 Malealea Lodge (Lesotho)
After exploring the area we take a cruise via some off the beaten tracks to Malealea. Here you have the opportunity to visit craft markets, cultural sights, a popular pony trek or simply take the day off at this oasis over looking a tranquil valley. (B,D)

Day 13 Kwa Zulu Natal (South Africa)
Heading south east to South Africa, we ride exciting dirt roads and spend the night in a small farming town at the foot of the Drakensburg. (B,D)

Day 14 Durban (South Africa)
After a traditional farmer's breakfast we ride towards the Indian Ocean through some spectacular farm and forest roads, joining the coast to end the tour in Durban. (B)


Departure Dates Include Highlights

Departs JHB

03/01/05
07/02/05
07/03/05
04/04/05
02/05/05
06/06/05
04/07/05
01/08/05
05/09/05
03/10/05
07/11/05
05/12/05

Ends DBN

16/01/05
20/02/05
20/03/05
17/04/05
15/05/05
19/06/05
17/07/05
14/08/05
18/09/05
16/10/05
20/11/05
18/12/05

Blyde River Canyon
Kruger National Park
Mlilwane National Park
Sodwana Bay
Shakaland
Drakensburg
Sani Pass
Katse Dam
Malealea
Semonkong
Countries Visited

South Africa
Swaziland
Lesotho

NOT INCLUDED
(optional activities)
Kruger Park
Night Game Drive
Game Walk
Cultural Village
Swaziland
Horse Riding
Rafting
Mountain Biking

Zululand

Quad Biking
Fishing
Diving

Lesotho

Pony Trek
Mountain Biking

NOTE:
All Visa costs are the clients responsibility.
If you are using your own motorcycle all fuel, tolls and Road taxes are at your expense.

Please note the scheduled tour can only be run with a minimum of 3 clients

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