African Cape Colony Motorcycle Adventure

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The Cape Colony Adventure

South Africa’s Cape Colony has a rich and interesting history. A Dutch East India Company expedition of 90 Calvinist settlers, under the command of Jan van Riebeeck, founded the first permanent settlement near the Cape of Good Hope in 1652. By the late 1700s the Cape Colony was one of the best developed European settlements outside Europe or the Americas. Today, the area is regarded by many as one of the most beautiful areas in the world and a motorcycling paradise.
Highlights of the Cape Colony Adventure:

Cape Town arrival and departure, with two overnight stays on Cape Town’s vibrant Waterfront.
An overnignt stay in Lamberts Bay, a charming little fishing village that is off the tourist path. Enjoy a “sundowner” on the ocean at what is surely one of the most unusual eating establishments you’ll ever experience. Dine on great, fresh seafood, including lobster.
A two-night stay in Oudtshoors, in South Africa’s Klein Karoo. The free day provides plenty of time for local riding, including the Swartberg Pass to Prince Albert and the stunning ride through Meiringspoort.
South Africa’s famous and very scenic Route 62 – the longest wine route in the world.
Cape L’Agulhas – the southernmost point on the African continent.
The Cape Peninsula and Chapmans Peak Drive – one of the ten most scenic rides in the world.

The Cape Colony Adventure: Great riding, lovely accommodations and meals, and exposure to a wide variety of South African historical and cultural attractions.

At a Glance Your African Cape Colony Adventure

Day 1 - Arrive Cape Town.

Airport transfer, motorcycle handover, kickoff meeting and our first dinner together! Accommodations on Cape Town’s Waterfront. Riders arriving early can visit Table Mountain, take a city tour, or enjoy the cafes, restaurants and shopping that the waterfront has to offer

Day 2 - Cape Town to Lambert's Bay, 230 miles/ 375 km.

We’ll begin our Cape Colony Adventure with a ride to Lamberts Bay, a charming little fishing village that is off the tourist path. In the evening, we’ll enjoy a “sundowner” at a very unique open-air oceanside restaurant as we watch the sun set over the Atlantic Ocean. Our meal will include a wide variety of local seafood, including lobster.

Day 3 - Lambert's Bay to Ceres, 280 miles/ 450 km.

From Lambert’s Bay we’ll ride into South Africa’s Great Karoo region and on to Calvina, a small town located just south of the Hantam mountains on the banks of the Oorlogskoof River. We’ll continue to Ceres, a charming little town in the heart of the Cape Winelands, known as the gateway to the Cederberg area.

Day 4 - Ceres to Oudtshoorn, 295 miles/ 480 km.

Today we ride to the “ostrich capital of the world”, located in South Africa’s Klein Karoo Region (little Karoo). It’s a lovely ride, much of it along the famous Route 62 – the longest wine route in the world.

Day 5 - Free Day in Oudtshoorn.

Visit an ostrich farm, ride the Swartberg Pass, or do some shopping in this interesting little town. Today we ride to the “ostrich capital of the world”, located in South Africa’s Klein Karoo Region (little Karoo). It’s a lovely ride, much of it along the famous Route 62 – the longest wine route in the world. Enjoy a two-night stay in a lovely 4-star Cape Dutch Country House.

Day 6 - Oudtshoorn to Montagu, 265 miles/ 425 km

Ride some lovely mountain passes on the way to Montagu, a small town in the Cape winelands country.

Day 7 - Montagu to Franschhoek, 200 miles/ 320 km.

Ride some lovely mountain passes on the way to Cape L’Agulhas, followed by some stunning riding along the coast.

Day 8 - Franschhoek to Cape Town, 155 miles/ 250 km.

Before finishing our Adventure in Cape Town, we’ll ride the stunning roads of the Cape Peninsula to the Cape of Good Hope – the most southeasterly point on the African continent. We’ll stop at the penguin colony at Boulders Beach and ride Chapmans Peak Drive – one of the ten most scenic drives in the world. After lunch we’ll continue to Cape Town’s Waterfront, where we’ll end our Cape Colony Adventure.