South Africa
An unforgettable 8-day adventure
This is mountain biking in Africa like you've never experienced it before
Join us on a mountain biking adventure in South Africa!
During this 8-day adventure, we will introduce you to the most beautiful trails around Cape Town. Discover the trails which the pros ride during the Cape Epic and finish at one of the many wine domains for a dip in the culture of the Western Cape. This is Africa as you haven't seen it before!
Embark on an 8-day MTB adventure through the Western Cape, where adrenaline-pumping trails, cultural experiences and culinary delights await you!
Ride the trails around Table Mountain, Tokai, Jonkershoek and many more unique locations! Discover MTB routes that showcase the region's diverse landscapes and immerse yourself in local culture with a visit to Robben Island (where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned), BoKaap and Stellenbosch. Pamper yourself with culinary experiences, such as beer tasting at a local brewery, wine/food combinations and picnics at top wineries (something this region is really known for)! For the ultimate bucket list experience, you can choose to go on a heli-bike excursion, reaching inaccessible routes by helicopter! Get ready for an unforgettable journey full of adventure, culture and gastronomic delights in the heart of the Western Cape.
Day program
Day 1: Arrival in Cape Town - Explore the Mother City
Welcome to Cape Town, also known as the Mother City and home to iconic sites such as Table Mountain, Cape of Good Hope and Robben Island. On arrival, you will be met at the airport and transferred to The Grey Hotel, located in the lively De Water side district. This stylish boutique hotel features modern amenities, including a rooftop bar and pool - an ideal place to relax after the flight.
Free afternoon: With some time to spare, you can already explore some sights, such as the V&A Waterfront or the colourful Bo Kaap.
Evening: Start your MTB adventure with a welcome dinner, where you will meet your fellow travellers and get a first taste of the local cuisine and culture.
Day 2: Trekking through Table Mountain National Park and Robben Island Visit
- Start time: 09:00
- Distance: ±30 km, depending on group level
- Height difference: ±600 metres ascent
Route and altitude profile The morning begins with an exciting tour of Table Mountain National Park. The route offers a mix of technical descents and tough climbs, while enjoying panoramic views of the city, ocean and surrounding mountains. Your guide will choose paths that suit the level of the group, keeping the tour both challenging and accessible.
Lunch location: Tryn Restaurant, Constantia Valley - In the lush Constantia Valley, enjoy a 3-course lunch menu at Tryn, a modern restaurant known for its refined South African dishes and peaceful, green surroundings. Views of the vineyards are the perfect backdrop to unwind after the intense morning tour.
Afternoon: In the afternoon you will take a ferry trip to Robben Island, where you will have a guided tour of the island and the historic prison where Nelson Mandela spent years during the apartheid era. After this impressive visit, you return to Cape Town and have the evening free to explore the city further.
Day 3: Tokai MTB Trails and Exploration of Bo Cape
- Start time: 09:00
- Distance: ±30 km, depending on the pace of the group
- Height difference: ±800 metres ascent
Route and altitude profile Today you will explore the Tokai MTB trails, located in one of Cape Town's most famous mountain-biking areas. The route includes a mix of singletracks and wider trails running through eucalyp-tus and pine forests. The terrain offers tough climbs, technical sections and fast descents, with a mix of natural and constructed obstacles. For those who like out-challenges, there are options with jumps and rock sections, but there are also alternative trails for less experienced riders.
Lunch venue: Bo Kaap - Cape Malay Cuisine - After the drive, have lunch in Bo Kaap, where you will get a taste of authentic Cape Malay cuisine, known for fragrant curries and unique spice blends. This colourful district, with its historic and vibrant architecture, is the home ba-sis of the Cape Malay community and offers a cultural experience that pairs perfectly with the traditional lunch.
Day 4: Choice of Helibiking, Safari or Botelary Hills MTB Trails
- Start time: 09:00 for all options
- Distance: ±30 km for MTB options
- Height difference: ±600 metres ascent in Jonkershoek; ±400 metres in Botelary Hills
Options for today:
- Helibiking in Jonkershoek: After an impressive helicopter flight to the top of Jonkershoek, a spectacular descent on technical singletracks begins. Elevation profiles range from steep sections to flowing descents through the valley. Be-prepared for exciting descents and a picnic in the countryside.
- Safari in Aquila Game Reserve: Not a bicycle tour, but a fully catered safari with the possibility of spotting the Big 5.
- MTB in Botelary Hills: A relaxing ride through the unique, rolling landscapes of Stellenbosch's wine country, perfect for a quieter drive through vineyards and after-hours trails.
The group will meet again in the afternoon, what time that will be depends on the chosen excusion after which you will have the evening free
Day 5: Jonkershoek MTB Trails and South African Braai in Stellenbosch
-Start time: 09:00
-Distance: ±30 km
-Height difference: ±900 metres ascent
Route and Height profile:Today's programme includes Jonkershoek Valley, where you will find some of the best trails in the southern hemisphere. The morning starts with a climb on wide trails that lead to challenging and engaging singletracks. The terrain is diverse, with some tough sections and spectacular descents through native forests and along rocky slopes. This day offers challenge and variety, suitable for advanced riders but also accessible with alternative routes.
Lunch venue: Middelvlei Wine Estate - After the drive, a traditional South African braai and wine tasting awaits you. At Middelvlei, you can enjoy succulent grilled dishes, tasty side dishes and local wines, amid idyllic vineyard scenery.
Evening: After lunch, you will be taken to Coopmanhuijs Boutique Hotel & Spa transferred to Stellenbosch, where you will have the afternoon and evening free to explore the city or relax by the pool
Day 6: MTB Adventure in Welvan Pass, Wellington
- Start time: 09:00
- Distance: ±30 km
- Height difference: ±700 metres ascent
Route and altitude profile Welvanpas singletracks in Wellington are known for their scenic views and varied routes through orchards, vineyards and waterfalls. The terrain includes a mix of singletracks and wider trails, with some challenging sections rewarded with breathtaking views over the valley.
Lunch venue: Diemersfontein Wine Estate - After the ride, enjoy a 3-course lunch with wine tasting at Diemersfontein, an estate known for its excellent wines and friendly atmosphere.
Day 7: Oak Valley MTB Trails and Farewell dinner in Stellenbosch
- Start time: 09:00
- Distance: ±30 km
- Height difference: ±600 metres ascent
Route and altitude profile Your final ride takes place on the Oak Valley Trails in the Elgin Valley. The route combines soe-pel turning singletracks with light climbs through apple orchards, forests and grasslands. This is a great finish, with a nice overview of the region's diverse terrain, from open fields to forested sections and light technical challenges.
Lunch venue: Oak Valley Estate - End your drive with a leisurely lunch and wine tasting at Oak Valley Estate. The estate offers a seasonal menu and a selection of wines from the region, surrounded by the serene nature of the Elgin Valley.
Farewell dinner: In the evening, you will enjoy a sumptuous farewell dinner at the Coopmanhuijs Boutique Hotel & Spa. A last chance to exchange stories and experiences with your fellow travellers and look back on an unforgettable trip.
Day 8: Departure from Cape Town
After a week of adventure, you'll have the morning to pack quietly. Depending on your departure time, there is one last chance to climb Table Mountain (on foot or by cable car) to bid a fitting farewell to South Africa.
Note: The programme can be slightly adjusted based on weather conditions and group preferences.
Details
This is included in the trip:
- 7 nights - 4/5 star, 2 persons per room
- 6 fully guided MTB rides
- All transfers
- Certified guide on every ride
- 8x breakfast
- 7x Lunch
- 2x Dinner
- 1x Robben Island trip
- Drinks & snacks during the rides
Not included:
- Return flights
- Heli-biking +€1400,- pp can be booked
- Aquila Safari +€190,- pp
- Rental bikes (Specialized rental MTB if desired)
- Meals other than “included”
- Travel insurance and cancellation insurance
Bring your own:
- Mountain bike, clothing, protection and other cycling outfit
- spare parts
Important information:
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 info@sto-garant.nl or +31 (0)85 13 02 943.
Payment procedure
You will receive an email from STO Garant (info@sto-garant.nl) 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!
Experience: Your fundamental MTB skills are in good shape. For the best travel experience, you master MTB Flow and Obstacle Techniques - more info.
Condition: Good basic fitness is required.
Mountain bike: Suspension travel: 110 to 170mm - hardtail or full-suspension, dropper post (recommended).
Free clinic: Before the trip, you will attend a free MTB clinic with us, so you will always be well prepared for your trip!
€3100/pp
- Dates 2026 to follow
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