ADV Rides Riding Terrain Desert Top 7 Areas to Ride Adventure Motorcycles in South Africa
Top 7 Areas to Ride Adventure Motorcycles in South Africa
The unique landscape, wildlife and culture make this land an ADV paradise.
2. The Baviaanskloof
A trip through the Baviaans gorge is an exhilarating experience.
Literally translated, the name means “baboon’s gorge”, the center piece of a rugged wilderness area in the Eastern Cape province.
A spectacular trail almost 200 km long snakes through the pristine area that has been designated a World Heritage Site on account of its unique natural beauty and wildlife. Challenging in places, the route fords numerous water crossings, traverses two mountain passes and allows the rider a close-up look at some of the world’s most intriguing natural rock sculptures.
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Very nice write-up! Never knew S. Africa had so many amazing places for ADV riders. Definitely adding this to my bucket list.
Hey Mario
Thanks for the kind words, and yes, South Africa has plenty to offer, much ,much more than an article can describe!
If you’d like to see our wonderful world, come visit my guesthouse and I’ll show u around
Hi Johann
For future reference, where are you based?
Hi Derek
I have just read your article. In one week I will fly from Germany to SA and start a long trip by motorbike to the North of Africa. I would like to ride your suggested trips, if possible in winter time.
Do you have any detailed description or gpx tracks?
Thanks for your help,
wishes
Frank
My wife and I compete in all the BMW GSTrophy Events here in South Africa, so you can imagine how we love our GS.
We are planning to tour Europe for the whole month of June 2020 every year on a GS and then store it untill the next year.
We need assistance in finding a good condition 2016-2017
BMW R 1200 GS ADVENTURE
With panniers, top box, Quickshifter and GPS
We have a sponser in Germany to assist with reg and insurance.
Is this something you will be able to help us with?
Philip.oxford1969@gmail.com
Great place for motorcycling. Just covered four of the seven places highlighted. You can read about it here: http://motorcyclemeanders.com/south_africa_67.html
Hey Robert
Will definitely take a look at your impressions … happy riding! D
[…] Yet, few things in the life of an adventure rider are more rewarding than camping under the Southern Cross on an African motorcycle safari. Adventure Bikes offer the perfect mode of transportation for observing Africa’s wildlife up close and personal. Watching herds of beasts at a watering hole or scavengers feeding on a carcass is an experience you won’t soon forget, and the network of routes, tracks and trails criss-crossing the land provide some of the world’s finest adventure riding terrain. […]
You forgot the Transkei – some of the absolute best adventure riding in South Africa.
Hi Bruce
You’re so right! Problem is there are so many places to ride, and sometimes not enough space to tell the story. Which are your favorite rides?