The Formidable Rhino Tour
6 Day Tour – North West Gauteng Free State and KwaZulu-Natal
This formidable 2 wheel motorcycle adventure is “Charged” with beautiful scenery, breath-taking landscapes, amazing twisting and winding mountainous bitumen roads, historical sites, amazing sites, World Heritage sites and features the exact spot where our iconic leader Nelson Mandela was arrested and captured in 1962 on August 5th.
Route Highlights
- Magaliesberg Mountain Range
- Cradle of Humankind
- Clarence
- Sterfontein Dam
- Drakensburg Mountain Range
- Golden Gate National Park
- Kwa-Zulu Natal Midlands
- Kwa-Zulu Natal Coast
- Amazing Mountain Views
- Stunning Well Maintained Bitumen Roads
- Rolling Green Pastures
- Sandstone Cliffs
- Stunning Kwa-Zulu Natal Coastline
Tour Highlights
- 2 World Heritage Sites
- Cradle of Humankind
- African Cultural Village Experience
- Rhino and Lion Park
- Magaliesberg Mountains
- Clarens
- Golden Gate National Park
- African Basotho Village Cultural Tour
- Sterkfontein Dam
- Drakensburg Mountains
- Scenic helicopter flight over Drakensberg Mountains (Barrier of Spears) – we land on top of the mountain and sip champagne.
- Kwa-Zulu Natal Midlands
- Nelson Mandela Capture Site
- Dinner next to Aquarium – Watch the fish and sharks glide past.
- Kwa-Zulu Natal North Coast
- Traditional Curry Experience
Itinerary:
Arrival Day
On arrival at Johannesburg International OR Tambo Airport, you will be met by AAMT and transferred to your hotel in the Cradle of Humankind. Tonight we “crash” together, no not the motorcycles, but dinner. Did you know? When Rhinos meet together, it is known as a “crash of rhinos”. We welcome each other at an African meat festival dinner.
Day 1: Cradle of Humankind, Magaliesberg Mountain Range and Hartbeespoort Dam
Our 2 wheel motorcycle adventure begins with a slow “charge” from our hotel after a good night’s rest.
We ride the scenic roads of the “Magalies” mountain range. We stop off at the Cradle of Humankind Museum and get to view the history of Mankind. We travel to the Rhino and Lion Park to meet the real rhinos of Africa on Safari. We make our way to an African Cultural Village and experience a tour of the traditional site. This afternoon we ride our bikes to the lakeside village of Hartbeespoort Dam, where we experience a cable car trip to the top of the Magalies Mountains and its awe-inspiring bird’s eye view of the lake and valleys down below. After our descent from the mountains, we ride to our guesthouse in the Cradle.
Day 2: Hartbeespoort – Clarens
Today the adventure continues and we ride to the beautiful charming little village of Clarens at the feet of the Maluti Mountains. We spend the afternoon sampling the craft beer for which this village is famous, as well as exploring it’s small quaint shops and art galleries. Tonight we fall asleep surrounded by the crisp air of the mountains.
Day 3: Clarens – Drakensberg
After leaving this beautiful little village, we head towards some of the most beautiful motorcycling roads this country has to offer. We ride through the lush green Golden Gate National Park and its towering cliffs, whilst hugging the Maluti’s.
We stop off at a Basotho Village and enjoy scones and tea made by the local Basotho ladies, while we admire the beautiful rolling hills. We enjoy an exciting cultural tour of the village and continue on to the Sterkfontein Dam – if the weather plays it’s part, you will be awestruck at the turquoise blue color of this watering marvel. Continuing on to the “Barrier of Spears”, the Uklalamba Drakensberg Mountain Range. We ride mountainous roads, twisting hairpin bends with amazing views to our overnight accommodation in the mountains. Tonight we dine and sleep in the shadows of this magnificent World Heritage site.
Day 4: Drakensberg and Surrounds
We wake to stunning views of the mountains surrounding us and imagine how amazing it will be to soar above them, like an eagle in flight. We depart to Cathedral Peak, where we meet out pilot and board our “bird” for a scenic flight over the spectacular mountain peaks. Our flight takes us over these magnificent peaks and we land on top of the mountain to sip champagne and enjoy the views.
After our flight we continue to explore this spectacular area on our motorcycles, there is just too much to see – amazing views of the mountains, stunning roads and beautiful scenery.
Tonight we sleep on the foothills of this formidable mountain range.
Day 5: Drakensberg Foothills – Ballito
Leaving the Drakensberg foothills, Kwa-Zulu Natal Midlands Meander is on the agenda. As we make our way on our motorcycle through the little towns en route to Durban and the Kwa-Zulu Natal North Coast. On our way we stop off at one of South Africa’s most historical spots – Nelson Mandela Capture Site. A humble feeling engulfs you as you climb off your bike and stand on the exact spot of where the world-famous iconic leader was arrested on the 5th of August 1962. We tour the museum dedicated to his capture and listen in awe to the guides that tell the story of this great man.
But the tropical warm waters of the ocean beckons and we continue to the breathtakingly beautiful coastline of the North Coast of Kwa-Zulu and it’s stunning beaches. We end our ride at a beautiful beach on this Dolphin Coast.
Tonight, we travel to the port city of Durban, where we dine in a replica phantom ship watching the fish and fierce looking sharks glide past us as we partake in wondrous fare and recall great moments of our Adventure Africa tour, “Salagathle Siza Konana Futi” – Goodbye, till we meet again. Tonight we fall asleep to the waves crashing on the rocks and beach.
Day 6: Back Home
After a hearty breakfast overlooking this amazing coastline with it’s beautiful beaches, shop till you drop. This afternoon, AAMT transfers you to the King Shaka International Airport for your flight back to the origin of the tour, Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport.
Pricing:
Available on request
Tour Pricing Includes
- All Airport Transfers
- All Accommodation 3 & 4 Star Guest Houses/Lodges/Hotels
- All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
- Backup Vehicle
- Backup Motorcycle
- Tour Guide
- All Activities/tours/experiences (See tour highlights)
- Inclusive Helicopter Champagne Flight
- Motorcycle Hire
- Motorcycle Insurance
- Fuel and Toll Roads
- Tour Pack
- Domestic Flight- Return to start of Tour in Johannesburg
- Soft Drinks/Bottled Water/Coffee
- All Snacks
Tour Pricing Excludes
- International Flights
- Medical Evacuation Insurance
- All drinks, meals, activities or excursions which are outside of the “tour inclusive”.
- Alcoholic Beverages.