African Bikers

The trail around Africa's tallest mountain and highest volcano is 180 miles. It takes us through solitary rainforests, fertile fields of crop and through wild, dry acacia rich savannah, which is the home of the Masai. The tracks around the cloud shrouded, snow-capped roof of Africa are mainly dusty, sometimes rocky, with a few asphalt roads. We spend a night in a Masai cultural village and go on a walking safari and get to know their customs, songs and dishes. On rest days we explore Amobseli and Arusha National Park and go on safari to see some of Africa's amazing wildlife. The backup vehicle is always around so distances can be shorten to individual needs.
Hike onto the mountain via the more remote Machame Route. In order to have a successful hike to the top we slowly acclimatise to the altitude in front of us. First the path lead through rain forest, later over meadows and further up across rock and snow fields. Because this route is less travelled we don't come across many other hikers and the camps are pretty quite. Porters carry our main luggage, during the day only a small back pack is carried by us. Besides the tents for sleeping a large dining tent is pitched at each camp - adding comfort especially in the evenings when it gets cold quickly.

The tour highlights: Addo Elephant Park, that 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 sheer 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.

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 to Cape Town to 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.

There are two routes to choose from: Route A takes you in the cooler months on a long stretch through the desolation 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.

This popular bike tour takes you through the highlights of the landscapes and cultures of eastern South Africa and Swaziland. On bike excursions of between 11 and 34 miles, there are a few climbs to cover. On walks and hikes your tour guide will show you the extreme regional variety. We ride along the Panorama Route to Blyde River Canyon and go on a couple of safaris 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/Imfolozi 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 experience the welcoming people. For most of the times we stay in the same accommodation for two nights. That means less transfers and more opportunity to discover the diversity of the region by bike.

Namibia is known for its national parks and wildlife reserves, for its diversity as well as its unique landscape and vegetation. On this cycling 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 impressive landmark of Namibia, the Spitzkoppe, with its massive granite peaks, wonder at the thousands of years old artistry from the bushmen (san) 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 routes and actively experiencing these wonders from somewhere other than the usual bus or 4_4.

This tour on the world's 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. Besides cycling we will hike through the Ranomafana, Antringita 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.

The trail around Africa's tallest mountain and highest volcano is 180 miles. It takes us through solitary rainforests, fertile fields of crop and through wild, dry acacia rich savannah, which is the home of the Masai. The tracks around the cloud shrouded, snow-capped roof of Africa are mainly dusty, sometimes rocky, with a few asphalt roads. We spend a night in a Masai cultural village and go on a walking safari and get to know their customs, songs and dishes. On rest days we explore Amobseli and Arusha National Park and go on safari to see some of Africa's amazing wildlife. The backup vehicle is always around so distances can be shorten to individual needs.

Experience the versatile landscapes of the Western Cape by Mountain bike. Partly we make use of sections of now famous Cape Epic Mountain bike race- On single trails, sometimes on remote jeep tracks we ride in perfect weather conditions through a real treasure chest of plant life. That's why Table Mountain, the Jonkershoek and Bosmansbos Wilderness area are part of the UNESCO world heritage site Capensis. The average bike distance is about 25 miles and 3000 ft. with a few days being longer. The surface varies from coarse gravel to rocks and roots in the forests and in the Gouritz River we have to carry the bike through water. Special highlights are a bike ride on a 13 mile beach and a safari by bike in the Klein Karoo where you can spot giraffe and various antelope of the bike saddle. At the end of the trip see the Big 5 and more in Addo Elephant National Park. In Gordon's Bay, Mossel Bay and Plettenberg Bay are ample of swimming possibilities on protected beaches. We stay in carefully selected guesthouses, hotels and chalets.

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!

The first 3 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. 2 days are set aside to ride 6 different mountain passes around the Stellenbosch region. 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 each March.