BACKCOUNTRY THE WESTERN CAPE
A 9 day motorcycle adventure on Dual Sport motorcycle’s taking you through the Western Cape of South Africa’s most iconic and beautiful locations.
THE ADVENTURE
BACK IN 2025!
DATES:
NIGHTS:
9
Cape Town, South Africa
START/END:
DESTINATIONS:
Swartberg Pass, Tankwa Karoo, Rooiberg & Anysberg Nature Reserve, Plettenberg Bay, Barrydale, Prince Alfred Pass
DISTANCE:
1600kms +/-
ROAD TYPE:
60-70% dirt
MOTORCYCLE RENTAL:
GROUP SIZE:
Max 10
PILLIONS:
No
Honda CRF 300L/Rally
Moderate - All public roads. No single tracks.
DIFFICULTY:
Team Medic, Motorcycle technician & driver, Guided Route, Support vehicle and Trailer
SUPPORT:
9 Nights accommodation, Honda CRF 300 rental, event merch, breakfast & dinner, welcome packet, GPX routes and event photographer.
INCLUDES:
COME DUAL SPORT THE WESTERN CAPE
Over the years we’ve led riders from around the world throughout Southern Africa on Adventure Bike’s.
We’re now adding a new offering as we’ve seen a growing desire for riders to experience our adventure’s in Africa on motorcycles that offer a bit less risk, are a bit lighter, more agile and also a bit more fun to travel on.
Join us on a 9 day Western Cape Motorcycle Adventure tour on the Honda CRF 300L/Rally where we’ll take you through some of South Africa’s best dirt roads to scenic mountain passes and locations.
THE RIDING
This adventure is all about taking you to the off-road wonders of the Western Cape. The majority of the dirt roads that we will encounter along the way are gravel and well maintained two tracks in the area. There will not be any single track. Dependent on weather during our adventure the demand on the rider can change.
We will have a lead rider and sweep rider throughout the adventure so you will never get left behind. Our lead rider sets a comfortable pace that enables you to ride at your own pace to take in the views. We will wait for you at your next turn.
ALL RIDERS ARE REQUIRED to bring with them a device to navigate with (Phone/GPS) and a means to mount on your bike at all times.
THE STOPS ALONG THE WAY
While you’re here in South Africa we’d like to take you on a route that gives you a great mix of mountain scenery, desert environments, nature reserves, local hang outs, coastal views and a variety of road conditions throughout your time.
This part of the country is extremely beautiful (year round) but the weather is also preferable this time of year.
On our journey you’ll stop through; Tankwa Karoo National Park, Cederberg Mountain Area, Swartberg Pass, Anysburg Nature Reserve, Plettenberg Bay, the Garden Route and we’ll end the trip along the iconic Chapman’s Peak Drive just outside of Cape Town.
THE ACCOMMODATION
We make sure that you’re looked after each night of the adventure. Our accommodation options range each day so that you can experience diverse locations throughout the Western Cape. Dinner and breakfast is included (alcohol is not) at each night accommodation or when necessary we’ll head into town for meals.
Shared room ticket holders will share a room/shalet/cabin/cottage with one other person. Each location will offer an en-suite or will have a bathroom close by for you and you’ll be able to shower each day.
Private room upgrades are available should you wish to have your own privacy and place to sleep each day.
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Welcome to South Africa!
FLIGHT INFO: We find it best to find a flight that arrives into Cape Town International Airport by 1pm on arrival day. This way you have plenty of time to get settled in, get any last minute supplies and connect with the rest of the group.
We’ll have a group dinner this evening where we’ll do our first rider briefing and official introductions. -
Our first riding day!
We’ll have an early breakfast this morning, pack up the bikes and get the support vehicle all sorted out before hitting the road.
We’ll have a 250km day where we’ll spend the majority of the time on tar roads as we make our way out of town before hitting our first bit of dirt.
Dinner will be at our camp in the Cederberg mountains with a restaurant and bar on the property. -
It’s a 150km day full of dirt!
We’ll set out at our leisure sometime after breakfast heading out of the Cederberg and into the Tankwa National Park.
Our accommodation this evening will be at a remote camp in the desert with full facilities (restaurant, bar & showers). -
Today will be a longer day on the bikes (250kms +/-) of consisting mostly of dirt roads; so we’ll have an early breakfast and hit the road as soon as possible.
The ride today will be extremely remote where we’ll only pass through a few small towns as we make our way to the Anysburg Nature Reserve.
Our accommodation this evening will be at an eclectic lodge tucked into the mountains where you’ll enjoy a proper South African braii experience.
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You’re going to love today’s ride of just over 160kms!
This day will be one of the highlights as you’ll go through a special mountain pass known as Seweweekspoort, follow along river roads outside of a small town known as Calidzdorp and eventually up and over the famous Swartberg Pass.
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We’ll head out of Prince Albert on the tar roads shortly after breakfast in town.
After a few hours on tar we’ll take a great mountain pass on dirt roads that will lead us to the coast for the next 2 days. -
Today is an R&R day. Feel free to cruise around the area at your leisure, head to the beach, go kayak along the river or just kick back and relax.
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We’ll head out shortly after breakfast taking back roads west heading back inland towards the town of Barrydale where they have some of the best milkshakes in the country!
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Our last full day of riding!
We’ll head out shortly after breakfast and start making our way back towards Cape Town. The earlier the better so that you have more time to enjoy Cape Town.
We’ll have one final dinner together, and you’ll have the option to kick back or head into town for some late night activities and live music at The House of Machines.
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Our final day together!
Bikes will be inspected and collected this morning by the rental company and you can make our way to the airport when needed.
FLIGHT INFO: Our accommodation is roughly 30-45 minutes from Cape Town International Airport. Feel free to book a flight that suits you best with this in mind.
ITINERARY
ACTUAL STOPS AND LOCATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
THE BONAFIDE SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE
We've always been of the mindset that Bonafide Moto Co. curates adventures, rather than tours. The reasoning is simple – we're adventurers at heart.
To us, adventures come with ups and downs along the way. Some days are easy, while others will challenge you. Either way, you’ll reach your journey's end with a feeling of real accomplishment.
Bonafide Moto Co. adventures are carefully designed to encapsulate the true spirit of adventure travel. They take you along paths unknown, push the limits of your skills, make you work for your reward – and most of all, bring like-minded people together.
Adventures are all about a team effort. Each person finds a role, assisting others when they need help and knowing that each of us is in this together.
We pride ourselves on having the ability to create this camaraderie, with many of our guests returning year-on-year to rekindle those lasting friendships at the end of every day around the fire.
If you’re looking for a life-changing motorcycle adventure that will challenge you, make you part of a team, and help you grow as an individual – this is your next adventure and we look forward to hosting you!
PRICING
$3200 - MOTORCYCLE RENTAL INCLUDED - SHARED ROOMS
$500 - PRIVATE ROOM UPGRADE
R28 000 - SADC Rate - South African Residents (No motorcycle rental included)
R47 000 - SADC Rate - South African Residents (Motorcycle Rental Included)
35% DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE BOOKING
INCLUDES
9 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION (SHARED)
HONDA CRF 300L/RALLY (DEPENDENT ON AVAILABILITY)
BREAKFAST, DINNER (NO LUNCHES)
TEAM MEDIC
SUPPORT VEHICLE & DRIVER
EVENT MERCHANDISE
GPX ROUTES
ROUTE NAVIGATOR
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHER
1 HELLUVAH GOOD TIME
ADVENTURE INFO
NOT INCLUDED
FUEL
LUNCH
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
ALCOHOL
FLIGHTS
RIDER REQUIREMENTS
SKILL LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE. .
MUST CONSIDER YOURSELF TO BE A CONFIDENT OFF-ROAD RIDER, HAVE TAKEN OFF-ROAD TRAINING OR HAVE PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE WITH MULTI-DAY OFF-ROAD ADVENTURES
WE FIND THE HONDA CRF PLATFORM PROVIDES GREATER EASE OF RIDING TO NEWER RIDERS
PLEASE CONTACT US SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR SKILL LEVEL
BOOK YOUR ADVENTURE NOW
FILL OUT THE SIGNUP FORM BELOW TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST FOR OUR 9 DAY DUAL SPORT ADVENTURE IN THE WESTERN CAPE. UPON COMPLETION WE WILL SEND YOU A BOOKING LINK FOR YOUR 35% NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT WHICH WILL ALSO INCLUDE YOUR PAYMENT TERMS FOR THE OUTSTANDING AMOUNT.
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