South Africa Biking Tour
South Africa Biking
Activity Level: M
Start / Finish: Cape Town / Cape Town
The Rainbow Nation
With coastal roads seemingly made for cycling, world-class wines, two nights at a secluded Relais & Châteaux property and enough stirring landscapes to fill several photo albums, it squarely hits every hot button. Add in face-time with penguins, top-rated restaurants and the chance to go sea-kayaking in search of whales and things get even more sublime. Orchard walks and vineyard rides in Franschhoek Valley? Brilliant. The view from your room at Walker Bay? Flawless. Whale-watching from the fishing community of Hermanus? Incredible.
Insider Tip: For a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see Africa’s Big Five—lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes and rhinoceros—in person, ask about our Kwandwe Post-Stay.
Sample Itinerary
Day 1 Cycle through the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, watching for antelope, eland and baboons
Day 2 Walk and bike through fruit orchards and famed vineyards in Franschhoek Valley, then taste local vintages with wine guru André Morgenthal
Day 3 Lunch at an award-winning wine estate near Stellenbosch, then marvel at the historical city’s Cape Dutch architecture with a local expert
Day 4 Learn how to keep the rhythm and drum to the beat of Africa
Day 5 Embark on a stunning ride from Montagu through the dramatic Cogmans Pass and back into wine country
Day 6 Cycle the scenic Route 62 en route to the fishing village of Hermanus, known for its whale watching and healing “champagne air”
Day 7 Sea-kayak alongside dolphins, penguins and—just maybe—a southern right whale
Day 8 Breakfast in Hermanus, then khamaba kuhle in Cape Town