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CHASING THE DRAGON'S TAIL  |  14 days ALL ROAD  |  JO'BURG - Lesotho - Wild Coast - JO'BURG

Dragon?  What dragon?

The eastern section of the Great Escarpment, aka the Drakensberg (Dragon's Mountain) is the centre point and highlight of our journey through and around Lesotho. The pointy tips of the mountain range, resemble the back of the mythical dragons, roaming the mountains between Lesotho and Kwazulu-Natal, often wandering into the Maloti Mountains, stretching over most of landlocked Lesotho. Officially the Drakensberg range runs all the way up to the northern parts of South Africa, and includes the Blyde River Canyon, not too far from The Kruger National Park.  Anyway, Geology lesson, check!
This adventure crosses the highest gravel mountain passes in Lesotho and South Africa, including passes like Sani Pass, Matebeng Pass and Naude’s Neck Pass.  From 3200m to 0m above sea level, we cover it all!
As we cross over the Maloti and Drakensberg Mountains, we take you on the most breathtaking and less travelled routes around the Southern border of Lesotho.  We travel south to the Wild Coast of the Eastern Cape, to explore the Indian Ocean and the rugged beauty of the coastline. Then back up along the eastern side of the Drakensberg escarpment to a private game reserve, before heading back to Johannesburg.  

The Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho awaits!

TOUR  SUMMARY

EXPERIENCE LEVEL:
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START/FINISH: Johannesburg Loop
RECOMMENDED AIRPORT: OR Tambo International 
TOTAL DISTANCE: 3 150km
DAILY RIDING AVERAGE: 6 – 8 hours
REST DAYS: 2 days
ACCOMMODATION: Hand-picked, exceptional accommodation.
EXCURSIONS INCLUDE: 2x Game Drive
ROAD CONDITIONS: 50% paved road, 50% gravel.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Clarens
  • Golden Gate National Park
  • Maletsunyane Falls
  • Matebeng Pass
  • Sani Pass
  • Naude's Neck
  • Wild Coast
  • Private Game Reserve
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TOUR  ITINERARY

Day 01 | Arrival
Day 02 | 400KM: Johannesburg to Clarens
Day 03 | 300KM: Clarens to Semonkong
Day 04 | 230KM: Semonkong to Sehlabathebe
Day 05 | 190KM: Sehlabathebe to Katse Dam
Day 06 | 160KM: Katse Dam to Sani
Day 07 | 320KM: Sani to Rhodes
Day 08 | 130KM: Rest day / loop ride
Day 09 | 350KM: Rhodes to Port St Johns
Day 10 | 0KM: Rest Day
Day 11 | 430KM: Port St Johns to Mooi River
Day 12 | 220KM: Mooi River to Ladysmith
Day 13 | 420KM: Ladysmith to Johannesburg
Day 14 | Departure

TOUR MAP

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UPCOMING  TOUR  DATES

09 - 22 APRIL 2023
2022 TBA

TOUR  PRICES  INCLUDE

  • 13x Accommodation nights.
  • All Dinners and Breakfasts.
  • 12 days BMW motorcycle rental with unlimited mileage and motorcycle insurance.
  • BMW Motorrad Guide on a motorcycle.
  • 4×4 back-up vehicle, carrying: luggage, first aid, tools & spares, drinking water, as well as space for passengers.
  • Excursions specified in the tour summary, i.e. game drives.
  • Toll fees & entrance to National Parks.
  • Airport transfers.

TOUR  PRICES  EXCLUDE

  • Flights.
  • Fuel.
  • Travel and Medical Insurance.
  • Visas.
  • Lunch and Refreshments.
  • Excursions not mentioned in the tour summary.
  • Any personal expenses.
  • Helmet and protective gear. (Please bring your own gear.)
  • Motorcycle luggage (Tankbags, panniers, etc can be rented.)

2023  TOUR  PRICES

MOTORCYCLE
RIDER ​SHARING ROOM 
BMW F750GS
R108,000
BMW F850GS
R109,000
BMW R1250GS
R115,000
PILLION / PASSENGER SHARING ROOM
SINGLE ROOM SURCHARGE
R72,000
R9,000
NOTE:  PRICES ARE PER PERSON,  IN SOUTH AFRICAN RAND,  VAT INCLUSIVE.   SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
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