Cycling the Drakensberg & Kruger

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Cycle between the jagged peaks of the Drakensberg to the big game of Kruger National park

This two wheeled adventure takes us through stunning mountain scenery and past dramatic rock formations, through abandoned gold mines, baboon inhabited forests and tranquil natural waterfalls. Part way through the trip we dismount our bikes and spend two days on safari in Kruger National Park where we have the chance to spot lions, rhinos, elephants, giraffes and various other wild animals. From Kruger we continue our pedal powered journey along the panorama route before ending at the mighty Blyde River Canyon. With perfect road surfaces and idyllic sunshine, there is surely no better way to experience eastern South Africa than by bike.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Discover the magnificent Drakensberg Mountains
  • Search for the big 5 in Kruger National Park
  • Cycle through vast mountain scenery, forests, waterfalls and canyons

Itinerary 

Cycling the Drakensberg & Kruger

Day 1

Start Johannesburg; transfer to Golden Gate National Park.

Day 2

Ride over a spectacular mountain pass with a chance of spotting wildlife; transfer to Northern Drakensberg and cycle to our lodge.

Day 3

Cycle to the Northern Berg before hiking and a chance to swim at a waterfall.

Day 4

Transfer to Dundee; afternoon ride to Rorke’s Drift Museum.

Day 5

Transfer to Badplaas before getting on the bikes for a great ride to our lodge.

Day 6

Transfer followed by scenic ride on edge of the Songimvelo Game Reserve and on to our lodge.

Day 7

Cycle to Kruger N.P. through the Kaaprivier Valley.

Day 8

Game drives in Kruger N.P.

Day 9

More game viewing, transfer to Hazyview.

Day 10

Cycle to Sabie and on to Graskop; visit Mac Mac Pools.

Day 11

Ride along the Panorama Route to God’s Window via Bourke’s Luck potholes rock formations; afternoon ride to Blyde River Canyon.

Day 12

Drive to Johannesburg, end.

KEY INFORMATION

  • 8 days cycling with full vehicle support
  • Mostly tarmac with two short sections on hard pack dirt roads
  • A few challenging climbs, most roads have little traffic
  • Group normally 4 to 14 plus leader. Min age 16 yrs
  • 9 nights lodges and chalets, 2 nights permanent tented camp
  • E-bikes available to hire
  • Countries visited: South Africa

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • All breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners
  • All accommodation
  • All transport and listed activities
  • Tour leader throughout
  • Local bike hire

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

  • Travel insurance
  • Single accommodation (available on request)
  • Visas or vaccinations
  • E-bike hire

 

 

Images Courtesy of Exodus Travel 

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