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Quad Biking & Motorcycling |
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Half Day Morning and Afternoon Quad Bike Trails |
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Tour Highlights:
• Two trails per day every day (morning and afternoon) evening summer only
• Introduction to Fynbos rare plants
• Forest and easy tracts
• Ideal for beginners
• Kids 8 and under travel free of charge with parents
• Passengers travel half price
• Training in responsible riding included
• Trail visits cultural and historic sites
• This is an ideal outing half way from Cape Town to Overberg destinations
This is the most popular tour for beginners
• Start is close to N2 easy to find 15 mins from Gordon’s bay 
• No licence required on this trail
Approximate Time: Three and a Half Hour Tour
Tour Includes:
• Hire of bikes or quads - motorcycle 200cc / 4 stroke, 250cc/4 stroke, state of the art lightweight easy to handle off road. Quad bikes – 150cc/fully automatic for smaller people and beginners, 250cc, 400cc 4x4, 300cc fully automatic, 500cc 4x4 ranger for passengers.
• Fuel
• Experienced Field Guide leads the way
• Protective gear (helmet, gloves, rain gear, protection pads, instruction and orientation)
• Permits
• Entry fees
• Taxes
• En route refreshments
Options:
• Transfers from Cape Town / Somerset West or Stellenbosch can be arranged
• Basic and advanced off road riding training can be arranged
• Farm production (full day tour): Apples/Pears/Wine, Hydro electric scheme, dried flower production
Location: Elgin Valley (On the way to Hermanus, from Cape Town on the N2 over Sir Lowry’s pass).
From Cape Town: A 45 minute drive from Cape Town
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R750 per person
R685 per person - 3 or more people
R620 per person - 6 or more people
If you have time constraints, a 2 hour trail is available for R585pp
Includes a donation of 12% to Cape Nature Conservation
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Full Day Quad Bike Trails |
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Tour Highlights: A tour of medium difficulty
• Highlights of the Cape Floral Kingdom
• Magnificent photographic views
The trail travels through pine forests, indigenous wetlands, crossing rivers, passing lakes and spectacular fynbos plant habitat, offering a varied riding route.
• Visits to venues of real interest, Gantouw Pass original 150 Year trek wagon route prior to the building of Sir Lowry's Pass and visiting diverse habitat areas of interest
• Overview of organic farming in our valley
• High quality picnic lunch at a waterfall and coffee and refreshments en route included
• No license required
Approximate Time: 5- 6 Hours trail riding
Tour Includes:
• Hire of bikes or quads - motorcycle 200cc / 4 stroke, 250cc/4 stroke, state of the art lightweight easy to handle off road. Quad bikes – 150cc/fully automatic for smaller people and beginners, 250cc , 400cc 4x4, 300cc fully automatic, 500cc 4x4 ranger for passengers
• Fuel
• Lunch
• Experienced knowledgeable Field Guide
• Protective gear (helmet, gloves, rain gear, protection pads, instruction and orientation)
• Permits
• Entry fees
• Taxes
• Breakfast / Lunch and en route refreshments
Options:
• Transfers from Cape Town / Somerset West or Stellenbosch on request
• Basic and advanced off road riding training on request
• Farm production (full day tour): Apples/Pears/Wine, Hydro electric scheme, dried flower production
Location: Elgin Valley (On the way to Hermanus, from Cape Town on the N2 over Sir Lowry’s pass).
From Cape Town: A 45 minute drive from Cape Town
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R975 per person
R880 per person - 6 or more people
R500 per person for passengers, including lunch
Kids 8 and under travel free of charge
Includes a donation of 12% to Cape Nature Conservation
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Heavens Heights Quad Biking Trail (1½ Day Tour) |
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Tour Highlights:
Support vehicle, permits, accommodation, field guide leader, refreshments en route, picnic lunch.
Travelling the highest mountain route to Landroskop – Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve.
Overnight in a log cabin around a central fire, with lots of stories to tell. Bring sleeping bag.
Short walks to Sneeukop Mountain 1800m on jeep trail with interesting environmental talks, with unusual and rare plants.
We return on the bikes after breakfast the following morning at 11 am --- advanced booking necessary!
Passengers can travel in Game Ranger.
Please forward this to your friends as this is an excellent way to spend time with visitors and as a family outing with kids!
Includes: 1½ day quad trail, dinner, bed + breakfast
Location: Elgin Valley (On the way to Hermanus, from Cape Town on the N2 over Sir Lowry’s pass).
From Cape Town: A 45 minute drive from Cape Town
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R1 550 per person all inclusive (1 ½ day quad trail, dinner, bed + breakfast)
R900 per person for passengers, all inclusive
Children under 8yrs: Free of charge
Children 8-12: ½ price
Includes: Driver, field guide, refreshments en-route, permits and taxes
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Mountain Quad Biking Expedition (2 Day Tour) |
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Tour Highlights:
• Exclusive off road riding through forest and farm trails from Nature House, Elgin Grabouw Country Club to the Hottentots Holland and Nuweberg mountain. Route fairly easy, travelling a circular route along the Groenland fynbos trail up 1000m with spectacular views of the peninsula and farms below. Descending into wine estates via the Lebanon route arriving at the overnight camp about 17:00.
• The tour runs from 08:30 to 16:30 (Day one) and 08:30- 16:00 (day Two).
• Day 2: Breakfast and on to the Kogelberg Nature reserve unique habitat area, rare plants, geology, views (Camera is a must) arriving at the Nature House, Elgin Grabouw Country Club at 16:00.
Duration: 2 Day Trail riding 5 hours per day
Option 1:
Includes overnight accommodation (fully equipped guest cottages), all meals, permits, fuel ( Support Vehicle for the 2 days )
9 am – 4 pm quad trail with picnic, dinner, overnight, breakfast, 9 am – 4 pm quad trail with picnic.
All first time riders are taken on the easy routes and driver training technique is taught en route.
This trail is the best mountain quad and 4x4 trail in South Africa, as we travel though a spectacular mountain Biosphere. Most find this tour quite exceptional and excellent value.
Option 2:
The two day trail with overnight bush tent accommodation (bring sleeping bag, pillow) and supply your own meals.
Not included:
Evening Meals & Breakfast for Option 2
Location: Elgin Valley (On the way to Hermanus, from Cape Town on the N2 over Sir Lowry’s pass).
From Cape Town: A 45 minute drive from Cape Town.
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Option 1: Minimum 4 people
R2 500 per person (All inclusive)
Option 2: Minimum 4 people
R1 950 per person
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Circular Mountain & Sea Quad Bike Trail (3 Day Tour) |
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Tour Highlights:
Exclusive off-road motorcycle and quad bike touring the green belt Coastal and mountain region unusual and interesting people to meet, the trail starts from Grabouw 70 km from Cape Town at Nature House, Elgin Grabouw Country Club.
Duration: 3 Day Tour + - 5 hours per day
Day 1:
The trail begins at 0900 and travels up the Green mountain jeep track to 1000m overlooking the peninsula.
Stop for a picnic lunch.
On through rare fynbos (Habitat of the Green Mountain Eco Route), descending through fruit farms at the Theewaterskloof dam.
Continue through the mountain nature reserve areas, along the Riviersonderend river route to the old town of Genadendal, passing The Old Water Mill and stay over in Greyton village.
Day 2:
After breakfast head for the Hemel and Aarde valley - through wine farms near Hermanus, over the mountain nature reserve (Baviaanstoring) to the Old Wagon Pass at the base of the Lebanon mountain.
Carry on through the Van der Stel pass to the camp site or Guest house at the beginning of the Kogelberg nature reserve.
Here is a welcome shower and evening meal and story telling around the camp fire.
Day 3:
The Kogelberg Reserve is home to 1690 species of plant life, some of the most spectacular views of sea and mountain in this remote area rarely seen by most.
We travel at a steady pace, stopping for the best photographic shots. The guide will inform you of the history, geology, and fascinating information of this unique area.
Return back at the Nature House, Elgin Grabouw Country Club at 16:00.
This tour is a circular route around the World registered UNESCO Biosphere - Highly recommended expedition.
Accompanying persons (wife, husband etc.), non riders, can join the tour in our comfortable 4x4 Game Ranger at a considerably reduced price.
Transfers from Cape Town / Somerset West or Stellenbosch can be arranged.
Basic and advanced off road riding training is en route. Most people manage well.
Gift Vouchers are available
Location: Elgin Valley (On the way to Hermanus, from Cape Town on the N2 over Sir Lowry’s pass).
From Cape Town: A 45 minute drive from Cape Town
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R3 850 per person
Inclusive of 2 nights accommodation (2* or 3*), 3 days picnic lunch & 2 breakfasts (evening meal for your own account)
Minimum 4 people, Maximum 8, not including Passengers
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Motorcycle Tour (1 Day Tour) |
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We start at 09h00 at Nature House, Elgin Grabouw Country Club in Grabouw. Nature House, Elgin Grabouw Country Club is ‘roughly 1 hour from Cape Town’. After a briefing and map discussion we set off to circumnavigate the mountain ranges in the area passing various habitats and up to 1050 m. Your tour takes you through farms and rare mountain Fynbos areas on jeep tracks. We can take you on easy or technical route options, depending on what you feel comfortable with. A planned day tour includes an experienced guide to show the way and take care of riders, a packed picnic lunch, coffee & refreshments en route.
Transfers can be arranged from Cape Town Airport or Cape Town city with max four riders per tour.
You will not be required to produce a bike license for this tour.
The Bikes:
I have many years of multi terrain riding behind me. I have chosen to use Suzuki 250cc’s and the DR 200cc imported direct from Japan. These choices were made for the following reasons:
When riding variable terrain, semi-fit riders become quite tired, especially on the longer three day and four day trails. On large unwieldy machines it increases the sore arms, sore shoulders feeling, been there done that, and mistakes are made most often when tired. Need I say more?
The weight of the machine plays a major role with correction technique on more technical sections. They bikes we use weigh in at around 125 -130 kg with fuel and are easily manageable. Comfort is not usually well catered for on small machines so I have special air seats mounted on the bikes for riders, affording much comfort especially for the longer trails. (Problem solved)
The bikes may not sound powerful yet they are six speed overhead cams with polished valves providing excellent torque at slow speeds, smooth throttle, quiet running and are vibration free. Many riders have travelled down through Africa with this machine; they are capable of up 130 km per hour, should it be necessary. Most of the tours I take are scenic tours not endurance races.
Most bike riders enjoy these bikes immensely as they are safe, reliable, and great fun. I use trail tyres that are eco friendly at pressures that give safe grip on the technical sections. These machines are remarkably capable for the type of tours I run. We carry a GPS, radio comm. for each rider, a top box and a small tank bag for essentials.
Location: Elgin Valley (On the way to Hermanus, from Cape Town on the N2 over Sir Lowry’s pass).
From Cape Town: A 45 minute drive from Cape Town
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R1200 per person
Includes: Bike hire, permits, guide, fuel, helmet, gloves, protective gear, lunch, snacks & refreshments.
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Motorcycle Tour (2 Day Tour) |
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The green mountain eco route is quite unique and boasts some of the rarest plants in the Cape floral kingdom. The route ravels through four passes and climate zones offering an ideal photographic opportunity. This is a tour of a lifetime to view sights rarely seen by most. You will have the opportunity to ride though some wine farms in the valley and taste en route, arriving early evening at our guest accommodation. Shower and enjoy a traditional meal of the area around a camp fire. You will be well looked after by your accompanying guide who will set up, tell stories and generally look after your needs, including a welcome beer or bottle of excellent local wine.
Day 2 starts around 09h00, after a hearty breakfast. Mount up and ride the highlands route - high mountain jeep tracks with sea views & spectacular Cape scenery. The trail took some two years in planning to give you a unique world class ride. You are taken across rivers, through forests and flower fields. This is truly an unforgettable experience. You will arrive back at Nature House, Elgin Grabouw Country Club around 16h30 on day two.
Transfers from Cape Town Airport or city can be arranged, with max four riders per tour.
You will need to produce a current bike license for the two day trail
I have many years of multi terrain riding behind me. I have chosen to use Suzuki 250cc’s and the DR 200cc imported directly from Japan. These choices were made for the following reasons:
When riding variable terrain, semi-fit riders become quite tired, especially on the longer three day and four day trails. On large unwieldy machines it increases the sore arms, sore shoulders feeling, been there done that, and mistakes are made most often when tired. Need I say more?
The weight of the machine plays a major role with correction technique on more technical sections. They bikes we use weigh in at around 125 -130 kg with fuel and are easily manageable. Comfort is not usually well catered for on small machines so I have special air seats mounted on the bikes for riders, affording much comfort especially for the longer trails. (Problem solved)
The bikes may not sound powerful yet they are six speed overhead cams with polished valves providing excellent torque at slow speeds, smooth throttle, quiet running and are vibration free. Many riders have travelled down through Africa with this machine; they are capable of up 130 km per hour, should it be necessary. Most of the tours I take are scenic tours not endurance races.
Most bike riders enjoy these bikes immensely as they are safe, reliable, and great fun. I use trail tyres that are eco friendly at pressures that give safe grip on the technical sections. These machines are remarkably capable for the type of tours I run. We carry a GPS, radio comm. for each rider, a top box and a small tank bag for essentials.
Location: Elgin Valley (On the way to Hermanus, from Cape Town on the N2 over Sir Lowry’s pass).
From Cape Town: A 45 minute drive from Cape Town.
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Cost: |
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R1 995 per person
Includes: Accommodation, all meals, bike hire, permits, guide, fuel, helmet, gloves, protective gear, snacks & refreshments.
* SPECIAL - stay an extra night for only R199 pp more (self-catered)
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