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Nairobi, Kenya to Cape Town, South Africa
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| Beginning with our Out of Africa Adventure for 2012, guests may opt for a 4-wheel "Safari Style" vehicle in lieu of a motorcycle. Guests are provided the option of securing a vehicle which they may drive themselves, they may share a vehicle with other guests, or they may ride in the 4-wheeled vehicle chauffeured by one of our tour leaders. Riders now have the option to permit non-riding companions or family members to share this unique African experience. Details regarding vehicle selection and pricing options will be posted soon. In the meantime, for additional information contact Ron Ayres at 214-770-1240. |
The Out of Affrica Adventure is one of the most unique and all-encompassing African experiences that we offer. Spend 22 days riding 7,000 kilometers (4,300 miles) through six Southern African countries - enjoying premium level accommodations, meals, attractions, and support services the entire way. The Adventure begins in Nairobi, Kenya and ends is Cape Town, South Africa – one of the world’s most beautiful cities. A collection of world-class, once-in-a-lifetime African experiences has been incorporated into this amazing journey:
- Two nights in the Serengeti, including a 4x4 safari at the world famous Ngorongoro Crater
- Two nights in Botswana's Chobe National Park, including a game drive by 4x4
- An overnight stay at Victoria Falls, including a tour of the Falls
- Wildlife cruise on the Chobe River, teeming with elephant, hippo, giraffe, and numerous other wildlife species
- Three nights (two locations) on the shores of Lake Malawi (Africa’s third largest lake, and the eigth largest lake in the world)
- South Africa’s Swartberg Mountains, including the Swartberg Pass
- The final evening in a luxury hotel on Cape Town's Waterfront
This premium-level Adventure is especially suitable for experienced two-up riders. A comfortable support vehicle will be available for non-riding companions (or "sometimes" riding companions) as well as a trailer for transporting luggage and a spare motorcycle. |
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Arrive |
Arrival in Nairobi, Kenya |
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Nairobi |
The Serengeti |
480 |
3 |
Free Day - Serengeti |
4 |
The Serengeti |
Same |
380 |
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Same |
Morogoro |
430 |
6 |
Morogoro |
Iringa |
340 |
7 |
Iringa |
Karonga |
465 |
8 |
Rest Day in Karonga |
9 |
Karonga |
Senga Bay |
660 |
10 |
Senga Bay |
Chipata |
265 |
11 |
Chipata |
Lusaka |
570 |
12 |
Lusaka |
Livingstone |
490 |
13 |
Livingstone |
Kasane, Botswana |
72 |
14 |
Rest Day in Kasane (Chobe) |
15 |
Kasane |
Nata |
305 |
16 |
Nata |
Gabarone |
625 |
17 |
Gabarone |
Kimberley, South Africa |
510 |
18 |
Rest Day in Kimberley |
19 |
Kimberley |
Prince Albert |
655 |
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Prince Albert |
Cape L'Agulhas |
400 |
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Cape L'Agulhas |
Cape Town |
280 |
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Departure from Cape Town |
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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 Nairobi. Airport transfer, motorcycle handover, kickoff meeting and our first dinner together!
Hotel: Jacaranda Hotel |
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Day 2: Nairobi to The Serengeti ( ~ 480 km, 300 miles). Ride to our luxury lodge set on the foothills of the Ngorongoro Highland Forest just outside of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Spectacular views of the morning sunrise and the Ngorongoro forest below.
Highlights: Border crossing into Tanzania, The Serengeti Plains, Ngorongoro Crater
Hotel: Kensington Camp |
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Day 3: Free Day in the Serengeti
Highlights: Safari by 4x4 in Ngorongoro Crater - 'Africa's Eden'. This breathtaking oasis provides a haven for both predator and prey. Large herds of zebra, buffalo, antelope and wildebeest graze nearby while sleeping lions laze in the sun. Nowhere else can such a diversity in wildlife be experienced in such a short period of time.
Hotel: Kensington Camp |
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Day 4: The Serengeti to Same ( ~ 380 km, 235 miles). Enjoy a pleasant, enjoyable stay near the border with Kenya. Enjoy views of the South Pare Mountains and Mount Kilimanjaro.
Hotel: Tumaini Cottage - Arusha |
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Day 5: Same to Morogoro ( ~ 430 km, 270 miles). Enjoy views of the Uluguru Mountains and ride through sisal plantations, one of the major agricultural products of the region.
Hotel: Mbuyuni Farm Retreat |
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Day 6: Morogoro to Iringa ( ~ 340 km, 210 miles).
Hotel: Ndigela Lodge
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Day 7: Iringa to Karonga ( ~ 465 km, 290 miles).
Highlights: Lovely road along the shores of Lake Malawi to the resort town of Karonga.
Hotel: Sangilo Sanctuary Lodge |
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Day 8: Free Day in Karonga
Highlights: Local riding, relax on the beach, or visit Laronga's most popular attraction, the Culture and Museum Center. Enjoy the beach at Lake Malawi - the country's top tourist attraction. The lake is landlocked by three African countries (Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania) and is the third largest lake in Africa (and the eighth largest in the world).
Hotel: Sangilo Sanctuary Lodge |
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Day 9: Karonga to Senga Bay ( ~ 660 km, 410 miles).
Highlights: Lovely road along the shores of Lake Malawi to the resort town of Senga Bay.
Hotel: Sangilo Sanctuary Lodge |
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Day 10: Senga Bay to Chipata ( ~ 265 km, 165 miles).
Highlights: Border crossing into Zambia at Lilongwe. Some interesting native villages along the way. Visit the Central Mosque - probably the prettiest building in Chipata.
Hotel: Mama Rule's B&B |
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Day 11: Chipata to Lusaka ( ~ 570 km, 350 miles). Ride to Zambia's capital and largest city, located in the center of the country.
Highlights: A visit to Lusaka's many markets, a fine hotel set amidst tropical gardens in the center of the city.
Hotel: Taj Pamodzi Hotel |
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Day 12: Lusaka to Livingstone to ( ~ 490 km, 305 miles).
Highlights: Victoria Falls
Hotel: David Livingstone Safari Lodge and Spa
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Day 13: Livingstone to Kasane, Botswana ( ~ 75 km, 45 miles). Take a ferry across Zambesi river and enter Botswana.
Highlights: Victoria Falls, Border crossing into Botswana
Hotel: Chobe Safari Lodge
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Day 14: Free Day in Kasane
Highlights: Game drive in Chobe National Park, River cruise on Chobe River, dining under the stars at Chobe Safari Lodge.
Hotel: Chobe Safari Lodge
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Day 15: Kasane to Nata (~ 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: Nata Lodge
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Day 16: Nata to Gabarone (~ 625 km, 385 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: Gabarone Sun Hotel
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Day 17: Gabarone to Kimberley, South Africa (~ 510 km, 315 miles). Follow the route of Cecil Rhode's great northern railroad which runs from Cape Town through Kimberley to Vryburg, Mafiking and on to Victoria Falls. Ride through the Great Karoo to "The Diamond City" of Kimberley.
Highlights: The agricultural and beef producing heartland of South Africa - "the Texas of South Africa" , historical towns from Second Boer War.
Hotel: Kimberley Club
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Day 18: Rest Day in Kimberley. Relax in town, or enjoy the local museums, monuments, and memorials.
Highlights: Big Hole, Kimberley Mine Museum, local historical attractions (Second Boer War), local riding, fine dining at the Kimberley Club.
Hotel: Kimberley Club |
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Day 19: Kimberley to Prince Albert (~655 km, 405 miles).
Highlights: Meeringspoort Pass, The Great Karoo, historical battlefields from the Boer Wars
Hotel: Swartberg Hotel |
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Day 20: Prince Albert to Cape L'Agulhas (~400 km, 250 miles)
Highlights: Tradouws Pass, Swartberg Pass, South Africa's wine route, The Klein Karoo (semi-arid desert), Oudtshoorn (the ostrich capital of he world). Visit the southernmost point on the African Continent, where the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian Ocean meet.
Hotel: Agulhas Country Lodge |
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Day 21: Cape L'Agulhas to Cape Town (~280 km, 175 miles). Ride the beautiful coastal route through Gordon's Bay, Betty's Bay and Hermanus to Cape Town
Highlights: Cape Peninsula, Chapmans Peak Drive, Cape Twon's Waterfront
Hotel: V&A Waterfront |
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Day 22: Departure from Cape Town
Breakfast and airport transfer |
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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 in Botswana, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, and Kenya. Many game sightings will also occur from the seat of the motorcycle.
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Dates and Prices:
(Arrive at departure city on start date, depart final destination on end date)
Includes BMW F650GS.
Note: the starting and ending dates for this trip have been modified by three days, as noted below:
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End Date |
Duration |
Price (USD) |
Co-Rider |
Using Own Bike |
Note |
| June 17 2012 |
July 8 2012 |
22 Days |
$15,750 |
$11,750 |
$13,750 |
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There is a $1,500 deposit requirement for this trip.
Tour price includes rental of BMW F650GS with unlimited mileage. For other models, an upgrade charge applies, as noted below:
Additional charge of $800 for BMW F800GS
Additional charge of $900 for a BMW R1200GS
Additional charge of $1,450 for a BMW R1200GS Adventure
Additional charge of $275 for panniers (F650GS, F800GS, R1200GS)
Additional charge of $450 for panniers (R1200GS Adventure)
Additional charge of $150 for top box
Riders who wish to use their own motorcycle will be required to arrange for and pay for all shipping charges, carnets, and maintenance on the motorcycle during the tour.
Tour price includes all park entry fees, ferry fees, and activities described in the daily itinerary.
Single room supplement - $2,100
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Meals:
All breakfasts, 18 dinners, and some lunches.
Motorcycles Available: |
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Specifications |
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: $4,000 |
| 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: $4,000 |
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: $4,500 |
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: $5,000 |
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