BACKCOUNTRY THE WESTERN CAPE
A 10 day off-road focused motorcycle adventure on Dual Sport motorcycle’s exploring the backcountry of the Western Cape of South Africa’s most iconic and beautiful locations.
THE ADVENTURE
April 3 - 12, 2025 (OPEN)
April 24 - May 3, 2025 (OPEN)
October 3 - 11, 2025 (OPEN)
October 24 - November 1st, 2025 (OPEN)
*Bookings begin with Rotation 1 before filling up Rotation 2
DATES:
Swimming in Rivers, Swartberg Pass, Tankwa Karoo, Rooiberg & Anysberg Nature Reserve, River crossings, swimming at the beach, Barrydale, Prince Alfred Pass
DAYS:
10
START/END:
Cape Town, South Africa
HIGHLIGHTS:
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:
All meals, 9 Nights accommodation, Honda CRF 300 rental, event merch, breakfast & dinner, welcome packet, GPX routes and event photographer.
INCLUDES:
EXPLORE THE BACKCOUNTRY ON DUAL SPORT MOTORCYCLES
In our experience we’ve found no better way for you to experience South Africa other than doing it on a 300cc Dual Sport Motorcycle.
These lightweight motorcycles allow you to worry less about having to manage a big heavy adventure bike, and rather kick back and relax. We set cruising speeds at 90 - 95kmph which gives you the right amount of speed to look at the world around you rather than blasting through it. You’re going to love exploring South Africa’s Western Cape on these bikes!
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.
SOUTH AFRICAN CUISINE
Our team has travelled South Africa extensively getting to know the best food our country has to offer. We’ll take you to some of our favorite restaurants each & every day connecting you with the chefs we know.
Each meal will have a set menu that we’ve worked together with that specific restaurant that we feel highlights their best, for you!
If you love meat and enjoy eating food cooked around fire this is going to be an added bonus to your adventure through the backcountry!
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Welcome to South Africa!
All flights MUST arrive into Cape Town International Airport before 1pm on the designated arrival day.You’ll be collected by our team or given the address for you to catch an Uber.
We’ll have a team dinner this evening in town and you’ll be able to enjoy the nightlife of Cape Town and be ready for an early morning start the next day.
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It’s an early start today. We’ll load up the vans at 0700 which will take us out of the city for us to go and collect the bikes that await us on dirt.
You’ll get acquainted with your bike and then our team will go through an off-road assessment with all riders to ensure we’re all on the same page.Afterwards we’ll head out for a short ride before making our way back to camp for drinks & our first evening together around fire.
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Our first full riding day!
It’s a beautiful ride north through the Cederberg passing farms, rivers and pristine wilderness areas.
There will be a few swimming spots and a river crossing after lunch which will make for a great team building exercise.
Our accommodation for the evening will be in the Tankwa Karoo desert.
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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 push South heading through the Tsitsikamma Forest via the Prince Alfred Pass taking 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.
Today’s ride will be extremely remote where we’ll need to pack a lunch. Some great swimming spots, river crossing and a few mountain passes that you’ll love! -
Our last full day of riding!
We’ll head out shortly after breakfast and start making our way back towards Cape Town. The earlier we arrive the better as the bikes will need to be dropped off and expected before heading to the hotel.
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!
Make your way to the airport whenever you need or stick around in Cape Town for a few extra days.
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!
YOUR HOST - JOE FLEMING (@SoTallRightNow)
Joe has become one of the most influential faces for South African tourism this year through his Instagram channel . Joe, an American immigrant moved to South Africa ago and has travelled to almost every corner of the country.
He has an infectious curiosity for the cultures that make up the Rainbow Nation and he loves sharing his passion with others.
His military background coupled with his years of experience leading people on multi-day adventures makes him the most suitable person to take you through the backcountry and get you home safely. Not only will he teach you a lot about South Africa it’s also quite likely you’ll learn some solid life lessons from him as well.
Joe is extremely knowledgeable about South Africa and is willing to share as much info about this part of the world as he can with you.
PRICING
$3700 - MOTORCYCLE RENTAL INCLUDED - SHARED ROOMS
$500 - PRIVATE ROOM UPGRADE
35% DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO SECURE BOOKING
INCLUDES
ALL MEALS: Each meal will be hand picked for our group with a set menu to ensure you get the best South Africa has to offer.
9 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION (SHARED)
HONDA CRF 300L/RALLY (DEPENDENT ON AVAILABILITY)
HIGH SPEED SATELLITE INTERNET
TEAM MEDIC
SUPPORT VEHICLE & DRIVER
EVENT MERCHANDISE
GPX ROUTES
ROUTE NAVIGATOR
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHER
1 HELLUVAH GOOD TIME
ADVENTURE INFO
NOT INCLUDED
FUEL
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 10 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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