Mountain Biking South Africa

MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS

‘ So let the sun shine in
Face it with a grin
Smilers never lose
And frowners never win
So let the sun shine in’
(Theme song Hair)

Mountain biking holidays in South Africa
We offer you safe tailor made mountain bike holidays, tours and one day excursions through the Garden route, the Western and Eastern Cape. Experience the breathtaking mix of spectacular scenery, forests, fynbos, waterfalls, mountains and the sea. Cycle through majestic ravines and nature reserves with abundance of wild life. Add to this, wonderful cuisine and wine. An unforgettable experience!! We offer you a safe and awesome cycling experience. Safe enough for a group of female cyclists

Remember: You decide on how far or how hard you want to go!

….. bring your partner and kids. They can spend time in and around Plettenberg Bay while you cycle…and won’t even miss you!

A few tailor made options:

DAYTRIPS:

1. From Stormsrivier village, cycle in the reserve, stop for a swim in the river and experience the quiet of the forest.

2. Take a ride over the spectacular Bloukranspass. See Nature’s Valley where the five day Otter hiking trail ends. Lunch with hungry finishers of this trail.

3. Cycle through the Knysna forest. A range of trails await you depending on your fitness and skills level.

4. Take a ride over the Prince Alfred pass, back on a spectacular track through the Knysna forest and have a few beers at the waterfront.

3 DAYS/3 NIGHTS:

Experience a mountain bike trip of diverse environment. From the coastal area of Oysterbay, were you stay over at a lodge on a private stretch of beach, to the Baviaanskoof area, to the apple country of Kareedouw. Enter Baviaans from the southern direction and stay over in luxury tepi tents. Meet a group of conservationists who are rehabilitating the local land.

You will do about 58km per day. Depending on your fitness you may be busy cycling for 4 to 5 hours per day.

7 DAYS……..FOR THE FITTER MOUNTAIN BIKER

This tour is for the fitter type of mountain biker. It can be done as a training route for multistage races. The good news is….it isn’t a race. You can take each day at your own pace and have time to enjoy the breathtaking scenery. There will be time to use your camera. You may even bring your partner who have never done a multistage race and want to experience the high of cycling through this beautiful country.

We will do between 80 and 100km per day!

The tour takes you from the beautiful Plettenberg Bay, through Knysna forest to ostrich country near the Swartberg. You will climb a few spectacular passes through the mountains and your legs will burn. You will cycle past the Kammanassie Mountains on remote but safe gravelroads. You will experience mountain biking as never before. We will follow you with a backup vehicle and look after your every need while you enjoy the spectacular scenery around you. We do a circle route and you will end up in Plettenberg Bay after seven days of mountain biking. Luxury accommodation and wonderful food will await you at the end of each day’s cycling.

Bookings

Bookings can be done by us for pre and post accommodation and transport on request. A long list of other activities in the area is available and can be booked. From August to November the bay of Plett is alive with the Southern Right whales. Brydes’s whales, Killer whales and Dolphins play around this bay the whole year.

All trips depart from Plettenberg Bay

We have a range of accommodation available if you want to spend time in Plettenberg Bay before or after a tour

Do this trip as part of your tour through South Africa. You can’t sit in a bus for an entire month! We will organize your transport to and from any airport