Travel overview
The southwest of South Africa is impressive due to its breathtaking diversity. After a safari in what is now the second largest national park in South Africa, the Addo Elephant National Park, the journey takes you through primeval forests and along the wild rocky coast of the Garden Route. Over the Outeniqua Mountains you go into the steppe of the Little Karoo, the center of ostrich farming. Lonely valleys, flowering succulents, charming villages and spectacular views characterize the landscape. In the wine region, the unique vegetation of the plant kingdom Capensis meets a cultivated way of life. Cape Dutch architecture has experienced its greatest development here. Cape Town impresses with its great location at the foot of Table Mountain. The multicultural city at the end of the continent offers interesting hikes and beautiful cycle routes on both sides of the Cape Peninsula.
This guided cycling tour along the south coast of South Africa is characterized by the many secluded and low-traffic cycling routes that mostly run on asphalt roads. Your tour guide accompanies you on the bike, has plenty of information at hand and also helps in the event of a breakdown. The support vehicle is always nearby, transports the main luggage and has delicious picnics with it. Good mountain bikes or e-bikes are available; we recommend bringing your own saddle, and if you want, bring a handlebar bag and clipless pedals.
Notes: A moderate level of fitness and team spirit are required for this trip. The climate is as varied as the route: temperatures in the Little Karoo can climb to 35 °C, but these are bearable with low humidity, but it can get cool at night, especially at higher altitudes.
Travel highlights
- Safari in an open off-road vehicle in the Addo Elephant National Park
- Hike to the Stormsriver estuary in the Tsitsikamma National Park
- Cycling through the rainforest in Bloukranstal
- Swimming in the Indian Ocean on the deserted beach of Natures Valley
- Hike through the jungle and onto the coastal plateau between beautiful fynbos
- Cycling tour over the lonely Prince Alfreds Pass
- Cycling on quiet trails through the Little Karoo savannah
- Visit an ostrich farm and the Kango Cave
- Cycling tour over the Robinson Pass to the sea
- Visit to the Diaz Museum
- City tour of Swellendam
- Cycling through the wine region in Breedetal with wine tasting
- Cycling tour to the Franschhoek Pass which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Capensis
- Experience township life at Noluthando Kindergarten in Khayelitsha
- Visit the penguin colony in Betty's Bay
- Cycling on the Clarens Drive to Gordon´s Bay
- Cycling tour and picnic at the Cape of Good Hope
- Cycling on the beautiful Chapmans Peak Drive
- Visit to the Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden
- Hike up Table Mountain
- Walking tour of Cape Town