South Africa Biking (trip)

South Africa Biking

  • Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Active & Adventure
South Africa, Africa

Contact provider for price8 DaysFebruary, March, September, November
Comfort accommodations Exertion level: 3
Operator: Butterfield & Robinson 12 people max
We’ve been biking around South Africa for over ten years, and somehow it amazes us whenever we go back. With coastal roads seemingly made for cycling, world-class wines, two nights at a secluded Relais & Châteaux property and enough stirring landscapes to fill several photo albums, it squarely hits every B&R hot button. Add in face-time with penguins, top-rated restaurants and the chance to go sea-kayaking in search of whales and things get even more sublime. Orchard walks and vineyard rides in Franschhoek Valley? Brilliant. The view from your room at Walker Bay? Flawless. Whale-watching from the fishing community of Hermanus? Incredible. Adjectives? Sorry, we’re fresh out.

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South Africa, Africa

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Itinerary

Day 1 Cycle through the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, watching for antelope, eland and baboons

Day 2 Walk and bike through fruit orchards and famed vineyards in Franschhoek Valley, then taste local vintages with wine guru André Morgenthal

Day 3 Lunch at an award-winning wine estate near Stellenbosch, then marvel at the historical city’s Cape Dutch architecture with a local expert

Day 4 Learn how to keep the rhythm and drum to the beat of Africa

Day 5 Embark on a stunning ride from Montagu through the dramatic Cogmans Pass and back into wine country

Day 6 Cycle the scenic Route 62 en route to the fishing village of Hermanus, known for its whale watching and healing “champagne air”

Day 7 Sea-kayak alongside dolphins, penguins and—just maybe—a southern right whale

Day 8 Breakfast in Hermanus, then khamaba kuhle in Cape Town

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