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This "Extreme" tour is sponsored by the Iron Butt Association. Iron Butt Extreme tours are open to all experienced riders who enjoy spending more time in the saddle than our leisurely Premium Motorcycle Tours afford (or that are available from other tour operators). These special tours are favored by long-distance fans who enjoy traveling with like minded enthusiasts.

  Our 9-day Extreme African Adventure begins in Johannesburg and ends in Cape Town, South Africa. Highlights of the trip include top big game areas in Botswana, Victoria Falls in Zambia, and one of the world's most beautiful cities - Cape Town. Accommodations are comprised of comfortable, middle class hotels and game lodges.
  The trip includes the option of earning a special Iron Butt Certificate and pattch for completing a 1,000-mile/day ride from Windhoek, Namibia to Cape Town, South Africa. The earlier arrival time in Cape Town will provide the opportunity to also visit the stunning Cape Peninsula and/or to ride to Cape L'Agulhas - the southernmost point on the African continent.
  Interested in a longer African getaway? Stay for our "relaxing" Southern Cross Premium Adventure beginning September 8. You'll love the extra time in Cape Town before the Southern Cross begins, and there will be NO repetition between it and the Iron Butt Adventure. Our local Ayres Adventures tour leader can help you make the most of your extended stay.

 
Victoria Falls
 
 
Africa Iron Butt

Itinerary
Day
From
To
KM
1
Arrive Johannesburg
2
 Johannesburg Francistown
750
3
 Francistown Kasane
550
4
 Free day in Kasane - visit Victoria Falls, Zambia
5
 Kasane Bagani
430
6
 Bagani Windhoek
950
7
 Windhoek Springbok
900
7
 Riders wishing to do a 1,000-mile ride from Windhoek to Cape Town will also have time to ride the Cape Peninsula or may ride to the southernmost point in Africa - Cape L'Agulhas
8
 Springbok Cape Town
715
9
Depart Cape Town
Total
4,510
The route is entirely paved, primarily with straight, high-speed roads
Paved
 
90%

Dates and Prices:
(Arrive at departure city on start date, depart final destination on end date)

Start Date End Date Duration Price (USD) Co-Rider Note
Aug 25 2012 Sep 2 2012 9 Days $5,400 $3,750

Includes F650GS (new, 2-cylinder model)
Additional charge of $350 for BMW F800GS
Additional charge of $850 for a BMW R1200GS or BMW R1200RT
Additional charge of $1,050 for a BMW R1200GS Adventure
Single room supplement - $850

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Meals:
Price includes all breakfasts and dinners.

Attractions included in tour price:
Cruise of Chobe River

Motorcycles Available:
Model   Specifications

BMW F650GS

(2 Cylinder)

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: $5,500
BMW F800 GS

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: $5,500

BMW R1200 GS

 

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: $6,500

BMW R1200 R

 

 BMW R1200R

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: $6,500
BMR R1200 RT R1200RT

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

 

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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