Package Tour - Western Cape Mountainbike Safari
Categories: Bicycle / Countryside / Wine
A Bicycle Guest Lodge Tour from Cape Town to Cape Town Mountain bike safaris are an exhilarating way to explore the unique and wonderful scenery of Southern Africa. Whether you are taking a leisurely cycle through picturesque vineyards or racing through a dense forest, you can be sure to get your share of adventure, fun-filled exercise and breathtaking surroundings. The beauty of doing one of our mountain bike safaris is the luxury of being able to cycle when it suits you. Should the terrain not be to your liking or you have had a particularly vigorous sprint, you can continue your journey with our guide, in the comfort of a fully-equipped back-up vehicle. Scheduled and Tailor-Made Mountain Bike Safaris
At a Glance
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Cape Town to Stellenbosch
Cape Town to Stellenbosch. Today we'll bring you to the World famous Bloubergstrand to have a last look at Table Mountain for the next following days. After pictures have been taken we cycle through scenic countryside to the Cape's famous Wine region and old town Stellenbosch. After checking into our lodge we'll head out to see what the town has to offer. If you want, you can take part in one of the wine tastings.
Overnight: Stellenbosch lodge
Day 2: Stellenbosch to Hellshoogte Pass – Franschhoek
Today we’ll have about 45 km to cycle. The support vehicle will take anyone over steep hills and passes that would prefer that. After leaving Stellenbosch we cycle over Hellshoogte Pass into Franschhoek. En route we can enjoy another wine tasting if anyone likes. After the wine tasting we’ll transfer the last few kilometers into Franschhoek. In the afternoon you can explore the quaint village of Franschhoek.
Overnight: Lodge in Franschoek
Day 3: Franschoek to Hermanus
Today we’ll have a longer driving day and leave the wine lands to head towards the coast. Our destination is Hermanus, in season one of the best places to spot whales. Once we’ve arrived we’ll explore this little coastal town by bike.
Overnight: Windsor Hotel or similar in Hermanus
Day 4: Hermanus
Today we’ll take you into a nature reserve outside of Hermanus. Here we can cycle the whole morning through forest roads and have lunch in the nature reserve (Fernkloof Nature Reserve). The afternoon is free to enjoy Hermanus or take part in optional activities like Shark Cage Diving.
Overnight: Windsor Hotel or similar in Hermanus
Day 5: Cape Point Nature Reserve
Today we’ll transfer you to the Cape Point Nature Reserve. The whole day is spent cycling along various roads and of course to the Cape Point, where you can leave your bicycles and walk to the Lighthouse. After having enjoyed this pristine environment we’ll give you a lift back to Cape Town for a final night.
Overnight: Lady Hamilton Hotel
Day 6: Cape Town
Today the tour ends in Cape Town
Overnight: End of tour
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tour highlights
Breath-taking sights as you tour from Cape Town to Hermanus and back
Stellenbosch wine tasting
Hermanus whale sightings (Jul-Nov)
Fernkloof Nature Reserve
Franschoek Hellshoogte Pass
Cape Point Nature Reserve
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Includes
All transports, meals as per itinerary, accommodation, entrance fees, activities stated in the itinerary, meals as per itinerary, bicycles, English-speaking bicycle guide, back-up vehicle
Departure Dates 2008
July 18
August 15
September 19
October 27
November 14
December 12
Pre and Post Tour Arrangements
Pre and post tour accommodation and transfers can be arranged on
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