Logo vintage rides
Menu
+44 20 7031 6050
Ask for your quote

Adventure Tour : South Africa

Kingdoms of Africa

Francis

Francis, motorbike trip designer

Francis is a biker always venturing out on the road to uncover new routes with as much passion as he has telling stories. He is an enthusiast and knows our itineraries like the back of his hand.

Adventure Tour
Period September October
Duration 17 days incl.
14 days' riding
Level Demanding
Guide English-speaking
tour leader
Accommodation Comfort and Superior
Price €6,790/rider
€4,540/pillion
Adventure Tour
Period September October
Duration 17 days incl.
14 days' riding
Level Demanding
English-speaking
tour leader
Accommodation Comfort and Superior
From €6,790/rider
€4,540/pillion
Leaving Durban, we mount our legendary Royal Enfields for an action-packed 1,700-mile motorcycle tour in South Africa from the Indian Ocean to the incredible Sani Pass near Lesotho, crossing the mysterious Swaziland and enjoying an unforgettable safari experience spotting the Big Five in Kruger National Park. This South African adventure will bring you a change of scenery every single day: from the unspoilt beaches of Dolphin Coast to Kruger National Park's vast expanses, we’ll pass Swaziland's mountain hut villages, KwaZulu-Natal's sugar cane plantations, the impressive Blyde River Canyon and the Drakensberg's tracks, an exceptional introduction to the Kingdom of Lesotho if ever there were one. Appreciate the cultural mix the Rainbow Nation has to offer, relish the warmth of the Swazi people, encounter amazing wildlife up close and let your inner adventurer out. Three countries and 14 riding days equals an amazing adventure in the heart of South Africa!

Your motorcycle tour in Africa 17 stages - 1,740 miles


beach south africa
D1 / Durban International Airport– Ballito

You're met at the airport and taken to your hotel in the small seaside resort of Ballito. You’ll also meet and have dinner with your tour leader today.

motorcycle holidays south africa
D2 / Ballito – St Lucia - 155 miles

Today's the big day! Our Royal Enfields take us inland and we head north over hills covered in sugar cane. In the early afternoon, we enjoy our first off-road experience on a beautiful forest track.

elephant south africa
D3 / St Lucia – Hluhluwe NP - 56 miles

In the morning we explore a wilder region and ride on some beautiful, windy roads towards the foothills of Hluhluwe Game Reserve. In the afternoon, a Jeep takes us to the heart of the park.

motorcycle adventure south africa
D4 / Hluhluwe NP – Pongola - 118 miles

We start the day on a perfect, smooth road that heads in the direction of Mozambique, bordering the huge iSimangaliso Wetland Park. We quickly fork west and cruise on an easy track. For almost 40 miles, the wild landscapes give way to traditional villages.

rural house south africa
D5 / Pongola – Mlilwane - 143 miles

We leave in the morning and head for the Swaziland border, which is an easy crossing. As we head higher up, the arid lands make way for greener pastures. We pass many typical Swazi thatched huts and receive beaming smiles from locals that we encounter.

royal enfield south africa
D6 / Mlilwane – Barberton - 124 miles

We spend the morning making our way to Middleveld's rocky mountains. After almost 20 miles of uneven track, we take the main road to the town Piggs Peak, which marks the gateway to the logging regions. A sandy track leads us to the Bulembu border crossing, at 1,200 m altitude.

central garage south africa
D7 / Barberton – Pilgrims Rest - 137 miles

An easy going leg today on beautiful tarmacked roads for most of the way. The road gradually gains altitude and we have lunch in an extraordinary 1,600 m altitude garden. We head back into the fir tree forests and admire one of the region's many waterfalls.

waterfall kruger park south africa
D8 / Pilgrim's Rest – Kruger National Park - 130 miles

Today, we tackle the famous Panorama Route, along the edge of Blyde River Canyon, enjoying breathtaking views of the plain to the east. We reach Lowveld, the vast plain belonging to Kruger National Park.

lions safari south africa
D9 / Kruger National Park

We park up our bikes and focus on the wildlife and having a rest. A Jeep picks us up at dawn and takes us to the Manyeleti private game reserve. We set off for safari in the afternoon to try to get a closer look at some African big cats. We return to the lodge just as night falls.

sunset south africa
D10 / Kruger National Park – White River - 137 miles

We set off early in the morning and head to the "Great Escarpment", separating central South Africa's high plateaus and the coastal regions to the east. Our bikes are the only hum that can be heard on the steep, uneven tracks of Mariepskop, one of the highest peaks dominating Kruger's plain at almost 2,000 m altitude.

royal enfield adventure south africa
D11 / White River – Mhlambanyatsi - 155 miles

This leg is going to take us into the Swazi mountains on impressive tarmacked roads and some wild tracks. We have lunch next to Maguga Dam, the greatest engineering feat for this small kingdom.

riding holiday south africa
D12 / Mhlambanyatsi – Dundee - 180 miles

We cross the border and return to South Africa in the morning, where we cruise all day on smooth roads. We reach the Zulu Empire’s fertile highlands, which were violently disputed in the 19th century with many clashes between Boer farmers, British soldiers and Zulu warriors.

royal enfield holiday south africa
D13 / Dundee – Nottingham Road - 124 miles

This morning our route takes us straight across the plateau for around 25 miles, when the landscape suddenly takes on the appearance of the Wild West, opening out towards the Tugela River 1,000 m below. We cross the river on an ancient, narrow bridge and fork off onto a track winding between rocky hills.

african roads
D14 / Nottingham Road – Himeville - 62 miles

After almost 20 miles, the tarmac roads give way to tracks that wind through the heart of the undulating, green Midlands. We stop for lunch in Himeville, a pleasant village, before heading to our comfortable guest house in the middle of the countryside, where we stay for two nights.

lush valley south africa
D15 / Sani Pass - 47 miles

Today, we tackle the legendary Sani Pass, gateway to Lesotho, the "Rainbow Kingdom". After around 10 miles of tarmac, the fantastic track becomes steeper and more uneven as we near the pass. We’re really tested for the last few miles before arriving at the border crossing, at more than 2,800 m altitude.

royal enfield jungle south africa
D16 / Himeville – Ballito - 162 miles

This is our last leg on the motorbikes. We ride all morning across the Midlands, between a beautiful desert track and perfect tarmacked road. In Howick, we visit the Nelson Mandela Capture Site and visitor centre. After 15 days in South Africa, we are starting to gain a better understanding of this multifaceted country.

motorcycle adventure south africa
D17 / Ballito – Durban International Airport

Depending on your flight schedule, you may have enough time to enjoy a few hours on the beach. You are transferred to the international airport in time for your flight.

Show more
available dates
If no fixed date suits you and you prefer to leave with your band of biker friends, this is the formula for you.
Photos and videos
Open the gallery
You’ll also like
Mongolia
In the Tracks of Genghis Khan
Adventure Tour
14 days including 12 days of motorcycling
4 390  per rider
On demand
India / Himalaya
To the Gateway of Tibet
Adventure Tour
14 days
2 750  per rider
1 departure
Peru
Inca Treasures in the High Andes
Adventure Tour
13 days
4 790  per rider
8 departures
Mongolia
The Wild Spirit of the Steppe
Adventure Tour
10 days
3 390  per rider
2 departures
Argentina
Fire & Water: Volcanoes and lakes of Patagonia
Adventure Tour
14 days
5 990  per rider
1 departure
Mongolia
On the Trail of Genghis Khan
Adventure Tour
14 days incl. 12 days' riding
4 390  per rider
On demand

Off-Road in Thailand
Adventure Tour
10 days incl. 8 days' riding
2 840  per rider
On demand
India / North India
Rajasthan Adventure
Adventure Tour
10 days
2 130  per rider
2 departures
India / Himalaya
The Trans-Himalayan
Adventure Tour
15 days
3 290  per rider
5 departures
Morocco
Berber Raid : conquer the moroccan Atlas
Adventure Tour
7 days
1 990  per rider
3 departures
Why ride with Vintage Rides?
APST logo
France.fr logo
Mastercard logo
Visa logo
Mobile view
Join the Vintage Rides Community

Sign up for our newsletter to receive the best of our travel inspirations

×
Subscribe to the newsletter
Registration validated

Thank you for subscribing to the Vintage Rides newsletter!

Thank you Go even further with Vintage Rides!
Escape with
our latest video of the moment

Thank you for your message.
OUR TEAM WILL ESTABLISH YOUR GIFT CARD AND CONTACT YOU TO PROCESS THE REGULATION WE ARE AT YOUR DISPOSITION FOR ALL QUESTIONS AT 04 87 91 31 96
Download the

Please fill in the following information

Would you like to be called back?
Would you like to leave us a message?
I ask for information – Title Form

Please fill in the following information

Would you like to be called back?
Would you like to leave us a message?
I would like to be informed – Title Form

Please fill in the following information

Would you like to leave us a message?
Would you like to be called back?
Suggest a date

Please fill in the following information

Would you like to be called back?
Propose us your ideal dates
Download the

Download