Western Cape Tour: 14-Day Motorcycle Adventure
Our Western Cape Tour is a 14-day guided motorcycle journey through the Cape Peninsula, Garden Route, Addo and Route 62. Discover coastal roads, wildlife experiences, mountain passes and selected hotels and lodges, with a guide and vehicle support along the way.
Why Ride The Western Cape?
Discover your Western Cape Tour
This Western Cape Tour follows a varied Cape Town loop through the Overberg, Garden Route, Addo, Klein Karoo and Route 62. It combines memorable riding with experiences off the bike, from a Knysna sunset cruise to a coastal hike at Robberg.
If you are comparing this itinerary with shorter experiences, explore our guided motorcycle tours in Cape Town or review the motorcycle rental requirements before enquiring.
Begin with Chapman’s Peak and Cape Point, trace Clarence Drive towards Hermanus, then visit Cape Agulhas before continuing along the Garden Route. Return from Addo over Outeniqua Pass, explore Oudtshoorn and ride Route 62 towards Montagu and the Robertson Winelands.
Tour Highlights
Western Cape Tour highlights
Western Cape Tour highlights combine iconic roads, wildlife experiences and time to discover South Africa beyond the saddle.
Iconic Coastal Roads
Chapman’s Peak, Cape Point, Clarence Drive and Cape Agulhas lead into the Garden Route’s coastal scenery and towns.
Safari & Wildlife
Enjoy a Garden Route Game Lodge day safari and one Addo game drive, followed by meerkats and an ostrich farm visit in Oudtshoorn.
Mountain Passes & Route 62
Cross Outeniqua Pass, ride through the Klein Karoo and return via Montagu, Robertson and Rawsonville to Cape Town.
Your Day-by-Day Itinerary
Your 14-day Western Cape Tour itinerary
Open each day for the route, estimated riding distance, activities and planned overnight stay. Arrival and departure days are included in the Western Cape Tour’s 14-day duration.
ARRIVALWelcome to Cape TownNo formal riding
Cape Town / V&A Waterfront
Arrive, settle in and prepare for your Western Cape Tour with motorcycle handover and a group briefing.
- Airport arrival and hotel check-in arrangements
- Motorcycle handover, rental paperwork and safety briefing
- Time at the Waterfront and a welcome dinner in the programme
Overnight: The Commodore Hotel
DAY 01Cape Peninsula grand loop±170 km · 4–4.5 hrs riding
Camps Bay → Hout Bay → Chapman’s Peak → Cape Point → Simon’s Town → Muizenberg
A signature opening ride along the Atlantic coastline and around the Cape Peninsula.
- Chapman’s Peak viewpoints and coastal photo stops
- Cape Point / Cape of Good Hope visit
- Simon’s Town lunch stop and planned Boulders Penguin Colony visit
Overnight: The Commodore Hotel
DAY 02Clarence Drive to Hermanus±150 km · 3–3.5 hrs riding
Cape Town → Gordon’s Bay → Rooiels → Kleinmond → Hermanus
Follow the ocean-hugging R44 through a spectacular stretch of the Overberg coast.
- Scenic riding and designated viewpoint stops on Clarence Drive
- Lunch stop in Kleinmond
- Hermanus Old Harbour and cliff-path leisure; whale sightings are seasonal and not guaranteed
Overnight: Misty Waves Hotel
DAY 03Africa’s southernmost point±190–200 km · 3.5–4 hrs riding
Hermanus → Stanford → Gansbaai → Cape Agulhas → Bredasdorp → Arniston
Coastal encounters and the southernmost point of Africa, finishing in Arniston.
- Included Afrikanos crocodile pond experience
- Optional crocodile dive at your own cost
- Cape Agulhas lighthouse area and southernmost-point photo stop; paved routing via Bredasdorp
Overnight: Arniston Spa Hotel
DAY 04Safari country to Mossel Bay±275–285 km · 4–4.5 hrs riding
Arniston → Swellendam → Albertinia → Mossel Bay
An early start makes time for a day safari before continuing to the coast.
- Included Garden Route Game Lodge day-visitor game drive
- Scenic transfer through the southern Cape
- Optional Mossel Bay Ocean Zipline at your own cost, subject to weather and operations
Overnight: Oceans Hotel
DAY 05Garden Route & Knysna Heads±120 km · 2.5 hrs riding
Mossel Bay → George → Wilderness → Knysna
A shorter riding day with time to enjoy Knysna on land and on the water.
- Wilderness scenic stop
- Included Motorcycle Room Museum visit
- Included sunset yacht cruise towards the Knysna Heads; vessel, capacity and departure time subject to confirmation
Overnight: Protea Hotel Knysna Quays
DAY 06Robberg & Plettenberg Bay±60 km · 1–1.5 hrs riding
Knysna → Plettenberg Bay → Robberg Nature Reserve
Trade your riding boots for walking shoes on a coastal nature-reserve hike.
- Robberg entry and planned Witsand Circuit hike
- Support vehicle assistance with walking shoes and riding gear
- Plettenberg Bay beach and leisure time; hike subject to safe weather conditions
Overnight: Plett Quarter Hotel
DAY 07Tsitsikamma to Addo±285 km · 4–4.5 hrs riding
Plettenberg Bay → Bloukrans → Storms River → Humansdorp → Addo
An early coastal departure leads to an afternoon wildlife experience in Addo.
- Bloukrans Bridge photo stop
- Storms River suspension-bridge visit
- One included Addo game drive; early departure protects the scheduled safari meeting time
Overnight: Elephant House
DAY 08Over Outeniqua, into the Karoo±400 km · 5.5–6 hrs riding
Addo → Garden Route → George → Outeniqua Pass → Oudtshoorn
The longest riding day brings a dramatic change of scenery, from coast to the Klein Karoo.
- Planned fuel, lunch and comfort stops along the Garden Route
- Scenic crossing of Outeniqua Pass
- No morning game drive, allowing time for the long transfer
Overnight: Queens Hotel
DAY 09Meerkats, caves & ostriches±70–80 km · local activity circuit
Queens Hotel → Buffelsdrift → Cango Caves → Safari Ostrich Farm → Hlangana Lodge
A full day of Klein Karoo experiences, starting at dawn.
- Included Buffelsdrift Meerkat Experience; meeting time confirmed for the departure
- Included Cango Caves Heritage Tour and Safari Ostrich Farm Tour
- Luggage transferred between the two Oudtshoorn properties
Overnight: Hlangana Lodge
DAY 10The open road of Route 62±240 km · 3.5–4 hrs riding
Oudtshoorn → Calitzdorp → Ladismith → Barrydale → Montagu
Ride the Klein Karoo’s classic touring road, linking small towns and mountain scenery.
- Calitzdorp coffee stop and Huisrivier Pass scenery
- Ladismith fuel stop and lunch in Barrydale
- Afternoon arrival in Montagu
Overnight: Avalon Springs Hotel
DAY 11Winelands & the road home±210 km · 3.5–4 hrs riding
Montagu → Cogmanskloof → Robertson → Rawsonville → Cape Town
A final scenic riding day through the Winelands and back to the Waterfront.
- Cogmanskloof and the Breede River / Robertson Winelands
- Included tasting or pairing; venue to be confirmed. Riders should choose non-alcoholic options or abstain before riding
- Scenic Du Toitskloof routing where conditions permit, with an alternative route if needed
Overnight: The Commodore Hotel
DAY 12Cape Town, at your own paceNo scheduled riding
Cape Town / V&A Waterfront
A relaxed final day leaves room for recovery, personal sightseeing or weather contingency.
- Waterfront leisure, shopping or personal sightseeing
- Motorcycle return preparation and packing
- Farewell dinner in the programme; meal inclusions to be confirmed in your quote
Overnight: The Commodore Hotel
DEPARTUntil the next rideNo formal riding
Cape Town → onward travel
Final inspections, luggage and airport transfer arrangements around your departure.
- Motorcycle returns and rental administration as arranged
- Allow time for final checks before your flight
- Airport transfers according to the final booking arrangements
Departure: Tour concludes
What Makes This Tour Special
A supported Western Cape Tour
Shorter coastal stages create space for the Motorcycle Room Museum, a Knysna sunset cruise, Robberg Nature Reserve and Storms River’s suspension bridge. An Oudtshoorn activity day brings together meerkats, the Cango Caves Heritage Tour and Safari Ostrich Farm.
The Western Cape Tour programme includes a guide, a back-up driver, a support vehicle and a trailer. Cape Town arrival time allows for handover and briefing, while a leisure day before departure provides space for recovery or weather contingency.
The longest riding day is approximately 400 km from Addo to Oudtshoorn. Riders should be comfortable with group touring, coastal wind and mountain passes.
Prepare for the wildlife and walking experiences with the official SANParks Addo Elephant National Park visitor information and CapeNature Robberg Nature Reserve guide. Your guide confirms the arrangements for your departure.
View Rider RequirementsWhat’s Included
What does the Western Cape Tour include?
The following Western Cape Tour inclusions reflect the itinerary basis. Your written quote confirms the final inclusions, accommodation and supplier arrangements.
Included in the Itinerary
- Guided touring, route planning and group coordination
- Support vehicle, trailer and back-up driver
- 13 nights at the listed hotels and lodges
- Cape Point / Cape of Good Hope visit
- Afrikanos crocodile pond experience
- Garden Route Game Lodge day safari
- Motorcycle Room Museum and Knysna sunset cruise
- Robberg entry and Storms River suspension-bridge visit
- One Addo game drive
- Buffelsdrift meerkat experience
- Cango Caves Heritage Tour and Safari Ostrich Farm Tour
- Winelands tasting / pairing experience
Boulders Penguin Colony is planned at no additional group activity cost in the day programme; confirm it in the final quote.
Optional & Personal Expenses
- Afrikanos crocodile dive
- Mossel Bay Ocean Zipline, subject to weather and operations
- Personal sightseeing, drinks, shopping and activities not listed as included
Confirm in Your Quote
Motorcycle hire and model, fuel, meals, flights, airport transfers, insurance, rental deposits and riding gear are not fully defined as package inclusions in the proposal. Request an itemised quote before booking.
Knysna cruise arrangements and the Winelands venue require final supplier confirmation. Accommodation is subject to availability for future departures.
Tour Format & Pricing
Western Cape Tour format and pricing
The Western Cape Tour is suitable for riders and pillion passengers looking for a supported multi-day touring experience. Share your group size, preferred travel period, riding experience, motorcycle preferences and room requirements.
The itinerary basis is 25 guests: 14 riders and 11 pillions. Confirm the group arrangements and availability for your chosen departure.
Your Personalised Tour Quote
Request Current PricingAsk for departure options and a quote tailored to the final motorcycle, accommodation and group arrangements.
No fixed departure dates are advertised on this page. An enquiry does not reserve a room or motorcycle or confirm a booking.
Request a Tour QuoteBefore You Book
Plan your Western Cape Tour
Use these Western Cape Tour FAQs to check rider suitability, daily distances, booking expectations, support arrangements and supplier-dependent experiences before requesting your personalised quote.
Who is the Western Cape Tour suitable for?
Riders comfortable with group touring, coastal wind and mountain passes. You need a valid motorcycle licence for your chosen bike, suitable protective clothing and compliance with the rental supplier’s documentation, deposit and insurance requirements. Pillion passengers are welcome.
How demanding is the riding?
The Western Cape Tour route is primarily paved. Listed riding days range from approximately 60 km to 400 km, with the longest day from Addo to Oudtshoorn taking around 5.5–6 hours in the saddle, excluding stops. Several activity days start early. Robberg includes a hike; discuss mobility or fitness needs when enquiring.
When can I book a Western Cape Tour, and what does it cost?
Ask the team about future departure options and current pricing. Your quote depends on travel arrangements, group size, motorcycle choice and room preferences. An enquiry does not confirm a booking or reserve a motorcycle or room.
Are the hotels and experiences guaranteed?
The listed properties and activities form the proposed itinerary. Future departures are subject to availability and final confirmation. Knysna cruise arrangements and the Winelands venue require supplier confirmation. Weather and road closures can change the daily programme; wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.
How is the group supported?
The source programme is planned for 25 guests: 14 riders and 11 pillions, with one guide, a back-up driver, a support vehicle and a trailer. Confirm the group arrangements for your chosen departure. The support driver also assists with luggage between overnight stops.
What happens on the Winelands day?
The route includes a tasting or pairing experience. Riders should choose non-alcoholic options or abstain before continuing by motorcycle. The venue and exact experience will be confirmed for the departure.
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