Name: The remote lands of the Western Cape
Brand: Planet Ride
SKU: 3700977104707
Price: 3290.0 EUR
Availability: InStock

Day 1

Day 1 - Arrival in Cape Town

Your motorcycle journey begins in Cape Town. Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met by a Planet Ride expert before transferring to your hotel, located in the heart of the city. This first day gives you time to get your bearings and to soak up Cape Town’s unique atmosphere, between ocean and mountain scenery. If the weather permits, you’ll take the cable car up Table Mountain for a panoramic view of the bay. In the evening, you’ll share your first dinner with the group and your guide — an opportunity to fully embrace the spirit of the trip.

Day 2

Day 2 - Cape Town – Hermanus - 150 km

You take the handlebars for the first time in South Africa and leave Cape Town heading for the southeast coastline. Soon the road opens up to the coastal scenery of False Bay, offering smooth and enjoyable riding. You follow the ocean, stop at Betty's Bay for lunch, then continue on to Hermanus. Along the way, you take time to observe the penguin colony, a subtle emblem of this unspoiled coast.

Day 3

Day 3 - Hermanus – Barrydale - 240 km

You start the day following the coast before tackling your first unpaved sections, heading toward Cape Agulhas, the southernmost point of the African continent. The route then continues northward, gradually gaining the heights of the Langeberg Mountains. Driving picks up pace and the scenery changes. You finish the stage in the Barrydale area, in the heart of the Little Karoo.

Day 4

Day 4 - Barrydale – Volmoed - 240 km

You join the famous Route 62, an iconic route for any motorized journey in the Western Cape. The day alternates between flowing paved sections and dirt tracks, with a noteworthy stop at the legendary Ronnie's Sex Shop. Leaving the asphalt, you cross mineral terrains that evoke the wide-open spaces of the Wild West. The driving is demanding, the scenery ever-changing, and the immersion complete all the way to Volmoed.

Day 5

Day 5 - Volmoed to Oudtshoorn - 220 km

You set off early to reach the Cango Caves, nestled at the foot of the Swartberg mountain range. The route then takes you through Meiringspoort Gorge, a spectacular natural passage opening onto the Great Karoo. The further you travel, the more the landscape becomes arid and open. A stop in Prince Albert allows you to savor the local cuisine before, if conditions permit, crossing the Swartberg Pass, cut into the mountainside. You arrive in Oudtshoorn at the end of the stage for a welcome period of rest.

Day 6

Day 6 - Oudtshoorn – Matjiesfontein - 230 km

You leave Oudtshoorn via a beautiful track running along the mountains to Calitzdorp, known for its winemaking tradition. Route 62 then reappears before giving way to the Seweweekspoort pass. This narrow canyon, carved into the heart of spectacular terrain, offers a smooth, immersive drive. You continue on to Matjiesfontein, a village steeped in history, where you stop for the night.

Day 7

Day 7 - Matjiesfontein – Montagu - 145 km

After a few kilometres on the main Highway 1, you turn south to reach the wilder landscapes of the Anysberg. The route takes you up to Oubergs Pass, located in the heart of an unspoiled valley. Driving is steady, punctuated by sweeping vistas, before reaching Montagu and its peaceful atmosphere.

Day 8

Day 8 - Montagu – Franschhoek - 180 km

You start on a track leading to the outskirts of the spa village of Montagu, before joining the Breede River Valley. This region marks the gateway into the Cape's wine country. After a picnic amid the agricultural landscapes, you climb the Franschhoek Pass. At the end of the day, you enjoy the village's atmosphere and an opportunity to discover the local wines and gastronomy.

Day 9

Day 9 - Franschhoek – Cape Town - 200 km

For this final day of driving, you head towards the Cape Peninsula. The route runs along the ocean and passes through a remarkable coastal national park. You stop in Simon's Town before continuing on to the Cape of Good Hope. The road provides an ideal finale, with hills, sea and wide-open spaces, before arriving in Cape Town.

Day 10

Day 10 - Cape Town International Airport -

Depending on your schedule, you can enjoy Cape Town a little longer before your transfer to the international airport. This motorcycle trip through the Western Cape comes to an end, leaving memories of an adventurous, varied itinerary deeply rooted in South African landscapes.