| South Africa is a land of incredible contrast and beauty. It possesses a vast array of landscapes; from dense tropical bush to open desert.
Our ride takes us along the stunning Garden Route from Jeffrey's Bay to Mossel Bay. The aim then is to reach the most southerly point in Africa at Cape Agulhas and the most SW point at the Cape of Good Hope.
We will cycle around 400 km through indigenous forest, farmland, high mountains and alongside deserted white beaches.
Guide Itinerary:
- DAY 1: Depart UK for South Africa
- DAY 2: Arrive Port Elizabeth via Johannesburg; transfer to start point on Indian Ocean
- DAY 3: Cycle hilly roads through forests to Plettenberg Bay, look out for dolphins!
- Day 4: Uphill climb starts the day, ride through indigenous forests and fabulous descent to Knysna
- DAY 5: Ride through lush farmland and woodland to long sweeping surf beach of Wilderness
- DAY 6: Shorter day through open farmland and exciting downhill stretch to coast at Mossel Bay
- DAY 7: Transfer along coast; afternoon cycle on flat roads to Cape Agulhas
- DAY 8: Stunning mountain and coastal scenery as we transfer to Cape Town
- DAY 9: Free day in Cape Town; opportunity to visit Table Mountain
- DAY 10: Depart Cape Town for London
- DAY 11: Arrive London
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