SANI PASS WINTER CHALLENGE
SANI PASS MOTORCYCLE ADVENTURE (4 DAY)
JULY 19- 22ND
DATES:
DESTINATIONS:
START/END
DISTANCE:
Johannesburg
NIGHTS:
4
Bergville, Himeville, Sani Pass, Lower Lotheni & Nottingham Road
1600kms
40% dirt - gravel roads and mountain passes.
ROAD TYPE:
RECOMMENDED BIKES:
Adventure bikes, scramblers (off-road tyres a must)
GROUP SIZE:
Moderate - must have experience in multi-day off-road adventures
DIFFICULTY:
Limited to 15 riders
Upscale and cozy options with the option of Private/Shared rooms. Includes Rondavel accommodation at Sani Lodge
ACCOMMODATION:
Guided Route, Team medic, Support vehicle, Technician from Triumph South Africa and motorcycle trailer
SUPPORT:
Private/shared accommodation, event merch, breakfast & dinner, welcome packet, packing list, GPX routes, event photographer and fires going every night.
INCLUDES:
THE CHALLENGE
For adventure motorcyclist within Southern Africa the name ‘Sani Pass’ is often spoken about as a ‘must ride’ destination as it’s one of Africa’s most iconic mountain passes. Every time we’ve taken on Sani the road and weather conditions are different providing us with new challenges for both man & machine.
We thought we’d add one more challenge to Sani and to head there during the middle of winter. As long as you’ve got the right riding gear, the cold will make no difference and it makes those evening fire’s that much sweeter.
THE RIDING
This adventure is a great opportunity to enjoy backcountry routes along the Drakensberg mountains leading up to Sani Pass. Where' we’ll have a few days exploring around the Underberg area.
Each day’s riding distance is manageable to ensure you enjoy the route at a comfortable pace with time to spare for any breakdowns and also ensuring we make it to our accommodation in the evening with plenty of time to relax before sundown.
Overall this route is welcoming to newer riders who have built up some level of confidence in their riding ability. Sani Pass will be the challenging part where you will need to be very comfortable with how your bike handles off-road.
Are you asking yourself, ‘Do I have the skills to take on Sani Pass?’ Give us a call. We’re happy to have a chat with you to find out your level of experience and if this adventure is for you!
THE ACCOMMODATION
No more backpacker/budget style options.
For this adventure all guests can select whether they want to have private or shared rooms with no more than 2 guests sharing per room. All rooms will have en-suite bathrooms and adequate bedding. No need to bring any linen or towels (unless you want to go swimming in a river).
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 an easy outride – this one isn’t for you. If you’re looking for a 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!
ITINERARY
ACTUAL STOPS AND LOCATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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We’ll all meet at Triumph South Africa in JHB nice and early for some coffee and muffins.
It’s all tar roads this day, but they are some good ones once we get out of town. Lunch will be in Clarens and we’ll end the day at our accommodation with epic views of the Drakensberg escarpment. -
After breakfast we’ll hit the road nice and early as we’ve got a good bit of ground to cover this day on dirt.
We'll head south out of Bergville taking the back roads to Himeville for lunch. After lunch we'll make our way to the border post and take on Sani Pass!
Whether you're looking for an ice cold Maluti at the top or a Hot Chocolate you'll be well rewarded for your efforts! -
It’s a relaxed morning on this day, and we’ll aim to head down the pass around 1100 to start making our way to Nottingham Road.
The ride to Nottingham Road is one of our favorites as we’ll take the Lower Lotheni road!
Our final night together will be at the famous, Nottingham Road Hotel which offers a full bar, great -
We’ll wake up at our leisure, have some breakfast and make our way home.
For local residents wanting to head home early you may do so or you can head out with us.
For those traveling from overseas we will take you back to Johannesburg via the scenic route which goes via Sterkfontein Dam, Golden Gate National Park and Clarens which is a beautiful part of the country for you to see before leaving.
Our team will drop you off at your last night accommodation for you to settle into and have your bike collected.
What’s Included?
3 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION (PRIVATE or SHARED)
INTERNATIONAL GUESTS
BREAKFAST & DINNER
TEAM MEDIC
SUPPORT VEHICLE, DRIVER & TRAILER
TRIUMPH SOUTH AFRICA TECHNICIAN
EVENT MERCHANDISE
ROUTE NAVIGATOR
EVENT PHOTOGRAPHER
WELCOME PACKET
PACKING LIST WITH WINTER TIPS
GPX ROUTES
1 HELLUVAH GOOD TIME
Not Included
FUEL
ALCOHOL
LUNCH
BORDER CROSSING FEES
Pricing
R13 000 PRIVATE ROOMS- NO MOTORCYCLE RENTAL
R10 500 SHARED ROOM - NO MOTORCYCLE RENTAL
Rider Requirements?
SKILL LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE. NO BEGINNERS.
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
MUST HAVE SOME FORM OF NAVIGATION ON YOUR BIKE AT ALL TIMES
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