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The Call of the Wild Adventure is the component of our African Trilogy with the greatest focus on observing Africa’s wildlife. This is the only African motoryclce tour that combines motorcycle touring with luxury game lodges to offer an "in-depth" experience with the continent's incredible wildlife. The Adventure begins in Sandton, South Africa (suburban Johannesburg) and continues through Botswana and Namibia, with a side trip to Victoria Falls in Zambia. The trip ends in Namibia's capital city of Windhoek.
Features of the trip include:
- Nearly all accommodations in luxury game lodges (several 5-Star lodges and hotels) in South Africa, Botswana and Namibia. (All accommodations, including luxury tented lodges, include full private "ensuite" bath facilities)
- Numerous game drives in 4-wheeled safari vehicles to see Africa's "Big Five" (lion, rhino, leopard, cape buffalo, and elephant) - as well as a wide variety of other wildlife
- A free day in Kasane, Botswana, providing ample time for a day ride to Vicotria Falls in Zambia. The stay also includes a river cruise on the Chobe River and opportunites to do game drives in Chobe National Park
- Three nights at a luxury lodge in Namibia's famed Etosha National Park, where guests may use their own 4-wheeled vehicles to go on their own daily game drives.
Jamie Elvidge, editor of Motorcycle Escape Magazine described the Call of the Wild as "the coolest way to ride a motorcycle from one safari to another." |
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| Africa Call of the Wild |
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Km |
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Arrive Sandton |
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Sandton |
Waterburg
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330 |
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Waterburg |
Waterburg
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Waterburg
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Palapye |
300 |
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Palapye |
Nata |
345 |
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Nata |
Kasane |
320 |
| 7 |
Kasane |
Kasane |
- |
| 8 |
Kasane |
Bagani |
430 |
| 9 |
Bagani |
Bagani |
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Bagani |
Etosha National Park |
565 |
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Etosha National Park |
Etosha National Park |
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Etosha National Park |
Etosha National Park |
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Etosha National Park |
Windhoek |
600 |
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Depart Windhoek |
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| Total |
2,890 |
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Itinerary |
It may be necessary to make minor modifications to the proposed itinerary. When alternate lodging is used, we will endeavor to use lodging of an equal or higher quality or rating than what has been specified in this listing. |
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Day 1: Arrival in Johannesburg. Transfer to hotel in Sandton, motorcycle handover, kickoff meeting and our first dinner together! Riders arriving early can tour Soweto or enjoy the upscale shopping, restaurants and cafes at the nearby Mandela Square.
Hotel: Courtyard Sandton |
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Day 2: Sandton to South Africa's Waterburg Mountains (~ 340 km, 210 miles). Very pleasant riding through the South African countryside.
Highlights: Arrival at a 5-Star Game Lodge in the Welgevonden Game Reserve. After arriving at the gate, motorcycle will be parked and riders will take a 45-minute drive by 4x4 safari vehicle to the lodge. Arrice at the lodge in time for "high tea" prior to a late afternon game drive.
Lodge: Shibula |
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Day 3: Free Day in the Welgevonden Game Reserve
Highlights: Some of the best game viewing opportnites in South Africa, in a luxury game lodge serving incredible South African fare
Lodge: Shibula |
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Day 4: Welgevonden to Palypye, Botswana (~ 295 km, 183 miles). A short ride to Palypye permits us to do a final morning game drive and a great brunch before our noon departure from Wlgevonden.
Highlights: Border crossing into Botswana.
Hotel: Cresta |
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Day 5: Palypye to Nata (~ 340 km, 210 miles). Ride good two-lane paved highways through rural Botswana
Highlights: Very rural areas, many picturesque native villages within sight of the highway, possible elephant sightings and other wildlife on the highway.
Hotel: Nata Lodge |
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Day 6: Nata to Kasane (~ 305 km, 190 miles). Ride good two-lane paved highways through rural Botswana
Highlights: Very rural areas, many picturesque native villages within sight of the highway, wildlife on highway, including elephant, giraffe, ostrich.
Hotel: Chobe Safari Lodge
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Day 7: Free Day in Kasane
Highlights: Game drive in Chobe National Park, River cruise on Chobe River, dining under the stars at Chobe Safari Lodge. Riders wishing to see Victoria Falls can cross into Zambia and spend a nice day doing a leisurely round-trip to Victoria Falls.
Hotel: Chobe Safari Lodge
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Day 8: Kasane to Bagani, Namibia (~ 450 km, 280 miles). Ride through part of Chobe National Park, alert for animals on the road.
Highlights: Ride through Chobe National Park, border crossing into Namibia, the Caprivi Strip, Namibias'a Okavango Delta. Luxury accommodations at the lodge.
Lodge: Divava Okavango Lodge and Spa
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Day 9: Free Day at the Okavango Delta
Highlights: Options include a boat cruise on the Okavango River with sightings of hippos, crocodiles, and other wildlife. Arrange to go on a game drive to the nearby game reserve. If relaxation is your choice then Divava Lodge is a great place to simply kick back and relax with a day at the spa.
Lodge: Divava Okavango Lodge and Spa
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Day 10: Bagani to Etosha National Park ( ~ 630 km, 390 miles). A long day, but a very good highway across the Caprivi Strip and on to Etosha.
Highlights: Interesting stops for crafts and souvenirs. Leave motorcycles and pick up 4x4 vehicles for two days of self-directed game viewing in Etosha National Park
Lodge: Mokuti Lodge
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Day 11 & 12: Free Days in Etosha National Park
Highlights: Spend two nights in one of the most popular game parks on the African continent. After the many game drives that you've participated in during previous days on the trip, you'll be ready to take the wheel of your 4x4 and explore Etosha National Park at your leisure. The lodge is located within sight of the Etosha gate, making it easy to visit the park as often as you'd like.
Lodge: Mokuti Lodge |
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Day 13: Etosha National Park to Windhoek ( ~ 400 km, 250 miles)
Highlights: Enjoy an easy ride to Windhoek, with several interesting shopping stops and opportunities along the way. Stay in the luxurious Windhoek Country Club and Casino, and celebrate our final dinner together in one of Windhoek most popular and trendy restaurants. Select from a menu that includes popular African game dishes.
Hotel: Windhoek Country Club |
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Day 14: Departure from Windhoek
Breakfast and airport transfer |
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The route is entirely paved, primarily straight roads. A major feature of this Adventure is the extensive wildlife viewing that takes place during the many game drives and river cruise in the major game parks, especially in Botswana and Namibia. Many game sightings will also occur from the seat of the motorcycle on Botswana's and Namibia's national highways. |
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Route:
Johannesburg, Waterburg, Palapye, Nata, Kasane, Kongola, Etosha National Park, Windhoek
Dates and Prices:
(Arrive at departure city on start date, depart final destination on end date)
Includes BMW F650GS.
| Start Date |
End Date |
Duration |
Price (USD) |
Co-Rider |
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| Mar 31 2012 |
Apr 13 2012 |
14 Days |
$8975 |
$6400 |
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| Sep 22 2012 |
Oct 5 2012 |
14 Days |
$8975 |
$6400 |
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| Mar 30 2013 |
Apr 12 2013 |
14 Days |
$8975 |
$6400 |
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| Sep 21 2013 |
Oct 4 2013 |
14 Days |
$8975 |
$6400 |
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Additional charge of $525 for BMW F800GS
Additional charge of $1070 for BMW R1200R
Additional charge of $1200 for a BMW R1200GS or BMW R1200RT
Additional charge of $1500 for a BMW R1200GS Adventure
Single room supplement - $1425.
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Meals:
All breakfasts and dinners.
Motorcycles Available: |
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BMW F650GS
(2 Cylinder) |
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Seat Height: 820 mm / 790 mm
Seat Height: 32.3 inches / 31.1 inches
Dry Weight: 171 kg / 377 lb
Fuel Capacity: 16 Liters / 4.2 Gallons
Displacement: 798 cc
Damage Deposit: $5,000 |
| BMW F800 GS |
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Seat Height: 880 mm / 850 mm
Seat Height: 34.65 inches / 33.46 inches
Dry Weight: 178 kg / 392 lb
Fuel Capacity: 16 Liters / 4.3 Gallons
Displacement: 798 cc
Damage Deposit: $5,000 |
BMW R1200 GS
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Seat Height: 870 mm / 850 mm
Seat Height: 34.25 inches / 33.46 inches
Dry Weight: 199 kg / 439 lb
Fuel Capacity: 20 Liters / 5.3 Gallons
Displacement: 1170 cc
Damage Deposit: $5,500 |
BMW R1200 R
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Seat Height: 800 mm / 770 mm
Seat Height: 31.5 inches / 30.3 inches
Dry Weight: 198 kg / 437 lb
Fuel Capacity: 20.5 Liters / 5.4 Gallons
Displacement: 1170 cc
Damage Deposit: $5.500 |
| BMR R1200 RT |
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Seat Height: 840 mm / 820 mm
Seat Height: 33.07 inches / 32.28 inches
Dry Weight: 229 kg / 505 lb
Fuel Capacity: 33 Liters / 7.1 Gallons
Displacement: 1170 cc
Damage Deposit: $6,750 |
BMW R1200 GS
Adventure
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Seat Height: 915 mm / 895 mm
Seat Height: 36.02 inches / 35.24 inches
Dry Weight: 223 kg / 492 lb
Fuel Capacity: 33 Liters / 8.7 Gallons
Displacement: 1170 cc
Damage Deposit: $6,750 |
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