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South Africa

An unforgettable 8-day mountain bike adventure

This is Africa like you've never experienced it before

Join us on an unforgettable 8-day mountain bike adventure through South Africa's breathtaking Western Cape! Discover the most iconic trails around Cape Town, where the pros ride during the legendary Cape Epic. Let yourself be carried away by spectacular routes, from the rugged Table Mountain to the picturesque Jonkershoek, and experience the ultimate thrill of the Tokai and many other unique locations.

Explore the diverse landscapes of the Western Cape and delve deep into the region’s rich culture. Visit historic sites such as Robben Island, colourful Bo-Kaap, and charming Stellenbosch. End your adventures with culinary delights: enjoy beer tastings at local breweries, sophisticated wine and food pairings, and relaxing picnics at world-famous wine estates.

For those looking for something truly special, there is the heli-bike excursion, where you are dropped off by helicopter on remote, pristine trails. Prepare for a sensory journey filled with adrenaline, culture and gastronomic delight in the heart of the Western Cape. This is Africa as you have never experienced it before!

Day program

Day 1: Welcome to Cape Town, the Mother City

Welcome to Cape Town, the city famous for its iconic Table Mountain, the impressive Cape of Good Hope and historic Robben Island. This vibrant metropolis is the starting point of your 8-day Western Cape MTB adventure. Upon arrival, you will be met at the airport and transferred to the heart of the city, where you will check in at The Grey Hotel, located in the vibrant De Waterkant district. This charming boutique hotel offers modern amenities such as a bar and a rooftop pool, where you can relax and enjoy the stunning views of the city. With some free time at your disposal, you can explore Cape Town’s sights or simply soak up the vibrant atmosphere. The day ends with a culinary welcome dinner, a perfect start to your adventure.

Day 2: Explore Table Mountain National Park

Today you will embark on a spectacular trek through Table Mountain National Park. Start your day on scenic trails and challenging terrain, surrounded by breathtaking views. After your morning activity, you will be treated to a delicious 3-course lunch at Tryn, a contemporary restaurant in the Constantia Valley Estate. In the afternoon, you will take the ferry to Robben Island for a guided tour of this historic site, where Nelson Mandela and many others were imprisoned during apartheid. The evening is free to explore Cape Town at your own pace.

Day 3: Explore the trails of Tokai and experience Bo-Kaap

Today it’s time to explore the challenging MTB trails of Tokai. This day is all about blood, sweat and the gears of your mountain bike as you make your way through working plantations and indigenous forests. After your ride, a unique culinary experience awaits you in historic Bo-Kaap, known for its colourful houses, steep cobbled streets and rich history. Here, in the heart of the Cape Malay community, you’ll enjoy traditional cuisine and take stunning photos of the vibrant surroundings.

Day 4: Choose from unforgettable adventures

This day offers an unforgettable choice of three adventures: a heli-bike excursion in Jonkershoek, a safari in the Aquila Reserve, or a relaxing ride through Botelary Hills. If you choose the heli-experience, you will enjoy breathtaking flying hours, challenging trails and a delicious picnic. On safari you will come face to face with the Big 5, while in Botelary Hills you will enjoy the unique trails through the Stellenbosch wine country. In the afternoon the group will come together again and you will have time to relax.

Day 5: Jonkershoek and a South African braai

Today you will explore the picturesque Stellenbosch and the world famous Jonkershoek Valley, home to some of the best MTB trails in the Southern Hemisphere. Be amazed by a combination of flow, technique and breathtaking scenery. After the ride, a traditional South African braai and wine tasting awaits at Middelvlei Estate, where you will enjoy local cuisine in a beautiful vineyard setting. After lunch you will be transferred to your luxury accommodation at the 5-star Coopmanhuijs Boutique Hotel & Spa.

Day 6: Unforgettable ride in Wellington

On day 6 you will travel to Wellington for a guided ride to Welvanpas, a beautiful route tucked between the Hawekwa and Groenberg mountain ranges. This singletrack weaves through orchards, vineyards, waterfalls and pristine fynbos, offering challenging terrain and stunning views. After the ride you will enjoy a delicious 3-course set menu and wine tasting in Diemersfontein.

Day 7: Last ride and farewell dinner in Elgin

On the final day of your adventure, you’ll head to Oak Valley in Elgin for a memorable closing ride. The trails here are some of the best in South Africa and offer an unforgettable riding experience. After your ride, you’ll enjoy a relaxing lunch and wine tasting at Oak Valley Estate before returning to your Stellenbosch accommodation. End the day with a memorable farewell dinner at the beautiful Coopmanhuijs, where you’ll reflect on a week of adventure and fun.

Day 8: Farewell to Cape Town

On the last day you will have time to pack at your leisure. We will make sure you are at the airport in plenty of time for your return flight. If time permits, you can climb Table Mountain, either on foot or by cable car, for a final glimpse of the beauty of South Africa before you say goodbye.

Please note: the itinerary may be subject to change.

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Attendees

The minimum number of participants for this trip to go ahead is 2 people. A maximum of 8 people can participate.

Travel and accommodation

Via KLM you fly within 12 hours with a direct connection to Cape Town. We can mediate in arranging tickets and with the right information. We travel through South Africa with a passenger bus and a mountain bike trailer equipped with a system to secure mountain bikes within a few seconds. The hotel nights are based on 2 person occupancy, so no dormitories. The hotel is 4 stars and carefully selected by us and extremely suitable for mountain bikers (locked bike storage). The rating of the hotels on Tripadvisor is 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Price and (down) payment

After registering for this trip, you will receive additional information and an invoice for paying the travel sum within a few working days. The stated price is based on registration of two people sharing a room and excludes 25 euros administration costs per booking. If you register for a single person, you will be assigned to a room with another participant (separate beds). The down payment (30% of the total travel price) must be paid within 14 days after the invoice is sent. The remainder must be received by us no later than 49 days before departure.

Guarantee

This offer is covered by the STO Garant guarantee. You can find the conditions of this warranty scheme on the STO Garant website (www.sto-garant.nl/downloads).

The combination of travel services that we offer with the 7 Stanes trip is a package tour within the meaning of the Package Travel Directive (EU) 2015/2302. This means that as a traveler you can claim all EU rights that apply to package holidays.

To comply with the legally required guarantee, TS MTB Adventure uses STO Garant for all package holidays. STO Garant is a recognized warranty scheme. It is a third-party payment arrangement that guarantees your payment until after your booking has ended. As a traveler, you do not pay the booking amount to TS MTB Adventure, but to the third-party account of the Stichting Derdengelden Certo Escrow, a payment service provider registered with De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) and the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM). This Third Party Funds Foundation processes all payments for STO Garant.

The day after your booking ends, your booking amount will be released from the escrow account to TS MTB Adventure. If TS MTB Adventure ends up in bankruptcy or suspension of payments before the end of your booking, your booking amount will be released to Stichting Take Over (STO). Depending on the situation, STO will then ensure that you receive your booking amount back, can continue your booking or travel to the end point of your booking.

TS MTB Adventure has thus secured insolvency protection from STO Garant. If services are not provided due to the insolvency of TS MTB Adventue, travelers can contact STO Garant, located at Torenallee 20, 5617 BC in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, via [email protected] or +31 (0)85 13 02 943.

Payment procedure

You will receive an email from STO Garant ([email protected]) with information about making the payment for your booking. For all bookings, the full booking amount must be paid to the escrow account before the start of the booking.

Travel insurance

Good travel insurance is very important for a mountain bike trip. Not every travel insurance covers high-risk sports such as mountain biking or activities in mountainous terrain. When participating in this trip, it is mandatory to take out travel insurance that covers mountaineering risks. Check carefully whether your travel insurance covers this!

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Experience: Slightly advanced to advanced
Condition: Good basic condition
Mountain bike: Suspension travel: 110 to 170mm – hardtail or full-suspension, dropper post (recommended)

€3100/pp

Our reviews

    
 
 
        
   Remco Arnoldus 
 23 September 2022
 
 
  Goede organisatie door 2 MTB liefhebbers.
Ik ben met Micha en Sebastiaan mee geweest naar Wales (aanrader).
Pluspunten;
- goede heldere communicatie
- ze hebben verstand van zaken
- ze kennen de omgeving en de mensen
- alles perfect geregeld
- leuke gasten waar je na een dag biken ook gezellig een biertje mee pakt in de kroeg
Ik ga zeker vaker met MTB Travel op reis!
  
 
       
   Duncan Van der Aar 
 24 Juni 2022
 
 
  Hele mooie reis met MTB Travel gemaakt naar Schotland. Prima georganiseerd, je hoeft alleen te fietsen, verder wordt alles voor je geregeld. Leuke groep mensen. Aanrader👍
  
 
       
   superrobje leblanc 
 21 Juni 2022
 
 
  Goed georganiseerde reis naar Schotland om daar de 7 stanes te rijden. Relaxte sfeer en flexibele instelling. Een aanrader om de trails te rijden en je nergens druk om hoeft te maken.
  
 
       
   Merel de wijn 
 20 Juni 2022
 
 
  Wat een mooie reis in het prachtige Schotland, The 7 Stanes. Een enorme diversiteit aan tracks en omgeving, met als hoogtepunt de natuur tocht, de top off the mountain”.
Dank je wel Mischa en Sebastiaan, voor jullie gidsen, ondersteunen en goeie zorg. Het heeft mij het vertrouwen gegeven om dingen te durven die ik anders nooit had gedurfd. Nu weet ik pas echt wat mountainbiken is 😁
Liefs, Piet en Merel
  
 
       
   dominic versteden 
 6 Juni 2022
 
 
  Zeer vriendelijke instructeur hele goed uitleg van techniek persoonlijke aandacht voor iedere cursist is ook ruim voldoende door dat je in een kleine groep les krijgt echt een aanrader
  
 
       
   Theo Konter 
 19 Mei 2022
 
 
  Supertrip gemaakt naar de 7 stanes in Schotland. Prima geregeld van overtocht tot route kaartjes van de 7 stanes. Extra leuk een route met een plaatselijke gids. Zou zo weer mee gaan.
  
 
       
   Peter Forbes 
 17 Mei 2022
 
 
  Meegeweest op de reis naar Schotland, goed georganiseerd en Mischa en Bas zijn super enthousiaste reisleiders.
  
 
       
   Jolanda van Burgsteeden 
 7 Mei 2022
 
 
  Leerzame beginnersclinic. Leert je alle basisvaardigheden om met vertrouwen de track op te gaan!!