South Africa: Cape Town & the Garden Route
Guided Biking
- Daily Mileage: 11-32 miles|
- Biking: 1-3 hours|
Starting From
11-day Air Package
$6,095
9-day Bike Tour Only
$4,595
Per person, double occupancy
South Africa: Cape Town & the Garden Route
On this cycling tour of South Africa’s famous Garden Route, VBT stands alone. Our thoughtfully designed itinerary takes you through South Africa’s gorgeous southern coastline from the Cape of Good Hope to Tsitsikamma National Park. Along the way, VBT’s expert local trip leaders will introduce you to the country’s culture and history from different perspectives—including a tour of Cape Town’s lively neighborhoods, dinner with a local family in the deep forests of Knysna, and a two-night stay at a delightful family-run working ostrich farm. You’ll cycle the rugged coastlines of two oceans, spin through indigenous rainforests, discover an African penguin colony, and pedal past the wildflower fields of Little Karoo. Relaxing on the veranda with a superlative South African wine, you’ll wonder why you didn’t come here sooner.
Tour Highlights
- Float to the top of Table Mountain by cable car, and marvel at the dazzling views.
- Savor a traditional South African braai (barbecue).
- Sample South African wine and learn about local wine culture during a private tasting.
- Encounter local wildlife, including a visit to an African penguin colony and tour of an ostrich farm.
- Contrast the many facets of South Africa’s landscape, from wild coastline and lush vineyards to semi-arid plains and the world-famous Garden Route.
Positive Impact
VBT is proud to support Ujubee with a donation on behalf of each guest on this tour. Ujubee is committed to raising awareness of the importance of safeguarding all species of bees in the wild. Toward that end, Ujubee created a network of bee conservation projects, including Simon’s Town Bee Garden in the Cape Point Nature Reserve, to facilitate a knowledge exchange, share best practices, and create collaborative initiatives for bee conservation globally. Everyone benefits when there is a healthy population of bees!
What to Expect
This tour offers a combination of easy terrain mixed with moderate hills. The majority of the rides are on paved roads alongside vehicular traffic. In general, the mileage is low for most days with limited additional mileage available. This tour has numerous shuttles to allow for exploration of different areas of South Africa. Our VBT support vehicle is available throughout the trip. This tour is ideal for beginning and experienced cyclists.
- Daily Mileage: 11-32 miles|
- Biking: 1-3 hours|
- Max Group Size: 20
Cyclists
Support
Ideal for active beginners to more experienced riders.
- Average Daily Mileage: 18-32 mi.
- Average Daily Cycling Time: Up to 4 hrs.
- Average Daily Elevation gain: Up to 2200 feet.
Average High /
Low Temperature (°F):
Jan77º/63º
Feb78º/63º
Mar76º/60º
Apr72º/56º
Oct69º/54º
Nov72º/58º
Dec75º/61º
Average
Precipitation:
Jan0.6 in
Feb0.6 in
Mar0.8 in
Apr1.6 in
Oct0.1 in
Nov0 in
Dec0.7 in
Air Package |
Tour Only |
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Roundtrip international airfare |
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Airport car service for arrival and departure |
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One night in Cape Town in a conveniently located hotel with daily breakfast |
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Two nights in-flight |
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8 nights in 4-star hotels and guesthouses |
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20 meals: 8 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 5 dinners |
Electric-Assisted Bicycle (E-bike)
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See More >Step-Through (Mixte Hybrid) Comfort Bicycle
See More >Electric-Assisted Bicycle (E-bike)
See More >Road Bicycle (Carbon frame)
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See More >Step-Over (Diamond) Comfort Bicycle
See More >Electric-Assisted Bicycle (E-bike)
See More >Road Bicycle (Carbon frame)
See More >Step-Through (Mixte Hybrid) Comfort Bicycle
See More >Step-Over (Diamond) Comfort Bicycle
See More >Biking Packages Include:
Custom VBT Bike and Helmet
Two Local, Bilingual Trip Leaders
Support Vehicle
Luggage Transportation
Ride with GPS and Daily Route Notes
Welcome Reception
Facilitated Cultural Experiences
Your Choice of VBT Branded Gear for Your Adventure
Accommodations (Please Note: Days are based on the Air Package Itinerary. Accommodations may vary depending on departure date. )
Enjoy Your Vacation Longer With Low-Cost Trip Extensions
Air Package Only
2025 Pre-Trip Extension - Greater Kruger Private Game Reserve
3 Nights From
$2045
per person, double
occupancy
Single Supplement: From $595
- 1 night in Johannesburg at the City Lodge Hotel OR Tambo International Airport
- 2 nights on a Private Game Reserve outside of Kruger National Park at the Kapama River Lodge (Kapama Buffalo Camp for the October 2 departure)
- Flights between Johannesburg and Hoedspruit and between Hoedspruit and Cape Town
- 4 game drives, including park entrance fees at the Private Game Reserve
- Airport transportation at the Private Game Reserve
- Daily breakfast, 3 lunches, and 2 dinners
- Beverages including all soft drinks, juice and select beer, wine and spirits at the Private Game Reserve
Your vacation is about to begin! Spend your first night aloft and arrive ready for an unforgettable trip.
Start off your first day in Johannesburg right by having a representative holding a VBT sign greet you at the airport. They will escort you on a short walk to your Johannesburg hotel, located within the airport. From here, you may discover this charming city at your leisure.
After breakfast, return on your own to the domestic terminal in the Johannesburg airport. Once there, catch your one-hour flight to Hoedspruit Airport (HDS). On arrival, start your safari right away with a jeep shuttle to your lodge. Following your arrival at the lodge, enjoy lunch, check in, and relax in your comfortable room with a view of the wilderness. In the late afternoon, enjoy high tea, then head out on your first game drive, accompanied by a ranger and a tracker. You’ll return to the lodge in time to freshen up before dinner.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy a full day on the grounds of the game reserve. The lodge offers both an early-morning and late-afternoon game drive, the latter of which extends into a night drive with a stop for sundowners, so you can watch the sun set over the African horizon. The reserve is blessed with a diverse array of animal species, and the game drives provide a unique safari experience that allows you to get tantalizingly close to Africa’s wildlife. You have some time at leisure to relax, or take a dip in the swimming pool. Your city documents will note additional activities that your lodge has to offer. All meals are at the lodge today.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning, you have an opportunity for one last game drive followed by breakfast before transportation is provided to the airport. Lunch is included on your flight today, (approximate flight time is two hours and 45 minutes) but if you prefer you can purchase a meal at the Hoedspruit Airport prior to boarding. Upon arrival in Cape Town in the late afternoon, a VBT representative will meet you and assist with your transportation to the hotel (approximately 30 minutes). After check in, the rest of the day is yours to enjoy at your leisure—perhaps explore the city, rest up in the hotel, or select a local restaurant for dinner. We provide detailed city information to help you plan your day.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Kapama River Lodge
The largest luxury game lodge in the Greater Kruger National Park area, the Kapama River Lodge epitomizes four-star safari accommodation. The majestic northern Drakensberg Mountains form the backdrop to its setting along a bend of the seasonal Kapama River, right within the expansive Kapama Private Game Reserve. The suites are positioned to ensure privacy and feature stylish furnishings designed to recall a game lodge of old Africa. En-suite bathrooms feature lavish amenities that are replenished daily, and you’ll enjoy uninterrupted views from private patios. Beverage stations for early-morning coffee and minibars for sundowners are standard in all rooms. A spa offering unique African treatments is also available. Hotel rooms are air conditioned, and WiFi is offered throughout the hotel.|WiFi|Air Conditioning|
Air Package Only
2024 Pre-Trip Extension - Greater Kruger Private Game Reserve
3 Nights From
$2045
per person, double
occupancy
Single Supplement: From $595
- 1 night in Johannesburg at the City Lodge Hotel OR Tambo International Airport
- 2 nights on a Private Game Reserve at the Kapama River Lodge
- Flights between Johannesburg and Hoedspruit and between Hoedspruit and Cape Town
- 4 game drives, including park entrance fees at the Private Game Reserve
- Airport transportation at the Private Game Reserve
- Daily breakfast, 3 lunches, and 2 dinners
- Beverages including all soft drinks, juice and select beer, wine and spirits at the Private Game Reserve
Your vacation is about to begin! Spend your first night aloft and arrive ready for an unforgettable trip.
Start off your first day in Johannesburg right by having a representative holding a VBT sign greet you at the airport. They will escort you on a short walk to your Johannesburg hotel, located within the airport. From here, you may discover this charming city at your leisure.
After breakfast, return on your own to the domestic terminal in the Johannesburg airport. Once there, catch your one-hour flight to Hoedspruit Airport (HDS). On arrival, start your safari right away with a jeep shuttle to your lodge. Following your arrival at the lodge, enjoy lunch, check in, and relax in your comfortable room with a view of the wilderness. In the late afternoon, enjoy high tea, then head out on your first game drive, accompanied by a ranger and a tracker. You’ll return to the lodge in time to freshen up before dinner.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy a full day on the grounds of the game reserve. The lodge offers both an early-morning and late-afternoon game drive, the latter of which extends into a night drive with a stop for sundowners, so you can watch the sun set over the African horizon. The reserve is blessed with a diverse array of animal species, and the game drives provide a unique safari experience that allows you to get tantalizingly close to Africa’s wildlife. You have some time at leisure to relax, or take a dip in the swimming pool. Your city documents will note additional activities that your lodge has to offer. All meals are at the lodge today.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning, you have an opportunity for one last game drive followed by breakfast before transportation is provided to the airport. Lunch is included on your flight today, (approximate flight time is two hours and 45 minutes) but if you prefer you can purchase a meal at the Hoedspruit Airport prior to boarding. Upon arrival in Cape Town in the late afternoon, a VBT representative will meet you and assist with your transportation to the hotel (approximately 30 minutes). After check in, the rest of the day is yours to enjoy at your leisure—perhaps explore the city, rest up in the hotel, or select a local restaurant for dinner. We provide detailed city information to help you plan your day.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Kapama River Lodge
The largest luxury game lodge in the Greater Kruger National Park area, the Kapama River Lodge epitomizes four-star safari accommodation. The majestic northern Drakensberg Mountains form the backdrop to its setting along a bend of the seasonal Kapama River, right within the expansive Kapama Private Game Reserve. The suites are positioned to ensure privacy and feature stylish furnishings designed to recall a game lodge of old Africa. En-suite bathrooms feature lavish amenities that are replenished daily, and you’ll enjoy uninterrupted views from private patios. Beverage stations for early-morning coffee and minibars for sundowners are standard in all rooms. A spa offering unique African treatments is also available. Hotel rooms are air conditioned, and WiFi is offered throughout the hotel.|WiFi|Air Conditioning|
Air Package Only
2026 Pre-Trip Extension - Greater Kruger Private Game Reserve
3 Nights From
$2445
per person, double
occupancy
Single Supplement: From $745
- 1 night in Johannesburg at the City Lodge Hotel OR Tambo International Airport
- 2 nights on a Private Game Reserve at the Kapama River Lodge
- Flights between Johannesburg and Hoedspruit and between Hoedspruit and Cape Town
- 4 game drives, including park entrance fees at the Private Game Reserve
- Airport transportation at the Private Game Reserve
- Daily breakfast, 3 lunches, and 2 dinners
- Beverages including all soft drinks, juice and select beer, wine and spirits at the Private Game Reserve
Your vacation is about to begin! Spend your first night aloft and arrive ready for an unforgettable trip.
Start off your first day in Johannesburg right by having a representative holding a VBT sign greet you at the airport. They will escort you on a short walk to your Johannesburg hotel, located within the airport. From here, you may discover this charming city at your leisure.
After breakfast, return on your own to the domestic terminal in the Johannesburg airport. Once there, catch your one-hour flight to Hoedspruit Airport (HDS). On arrival, travel by van to the lodge (approximately one hour). Following your arrival at the lodge, enjoy lunch, check in, and relax in your comfortable room with a view of the wilderness. In the late afternoon, enjoy high tea, then head out on your first game drive, accompanied by a ranger and a tracker. You’ll return to the lodge in time to freshen up before dinner.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy a full day on the grounds of the game reserve. The lodge offers both an early-morning and late-afternoon game drive, the latter of which extends into a night drive with a stop for sundowners, so you can watch the sun set over the African horizon. The reserve is blessed with a diverse array of animal species, and the off-road game drives provide a unique safari experience that allows you to get tantalizingly close to Africa’s wildlife. You have some time at leisure to relax, or take a dip in the swimming pool. Your city documents will note additional activities that your lodge has to offer. All meals are at the lodge today.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning, you have an opportunity for one last game drive followed by breakfast before transportation is provided to the airport. Lunch is on your own today – you can grab a meal at the Hoedspruit Airport or onboard your flight (approximate flight time is two hours and 45 minutes). Upon arrival in Cape Town in the late afternoon, a VBT representative will meet you and assist with your transportation to the hotel (approximately 30 minutes). After check in the rest of the day is yours to enjoy at your leisure—perhaps explore the city, rest up in the hotel, or select a local restaurant for dinner. We provide detailed city information to help you plan your day.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Kapama River Lodge
The largest luxury game lodge in the Greater Kruger National Park area, the Kapama River Lodge epitomizes four-star safari accommodation. The majestic northern Drakensberg Mountains form the backdrop to its setting along a bend of the seasonal Kapama River, right within the expansive Kapama Private Game Reserve. The suites are positioned to ensure privacy and feature stylish furnishings designed to recall a game lodge of old Africa. En-suite bathrooms feature lavish amenities that are replenished daily, and you’ll enjoy uninterrupted views from private patios. Beverage stations for early-morning coffee and minibars for sundowners are standard in all rooms. A spa offering unique African treatments is also available. Hotel rooms are air conditioned, and WiFi is offered throughout the hotel.|WiFi|Air Conditioning|
Air Package Only
2025 Post-Trip Extension - Victoria Falls
3 Nights From
$1395
per person, double
occupancy
Single Supplement: From $345
- 1 night in Johannesburg at the City Lodge Hotel OR Tambo International Airport
- 2 nights in Victoria Falls at the Ilala Lodge, within walking distance of the falls
- Flight from George to Johannesburg
- Roundtrip airfare between Johannesburg and Victoria Falls
- Airport transportation at Victoria Falls
- Daily breakfast
- City information
Fly from George to Johannesburg, where you will spend the night at our airport-area hotel (as flights to Victoria Falls are only offered in the morning). Upon your arrival at O.R. Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, walk to your hotel for the night, located within the airport. Check in and relax.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, return on your own to the domestic terminal in the Johannesburg airport. It will take about 10-15 minutes to walk from your hotel. Once there, catch your flight (one hour and 45 minutes) to Victoria Falls airport. On arrival, travel by van to the lodge (approximately 25 minutes), check in, and relax.
Remarkably preserved in its natural state, Victoria Falls inspires visitors as much today as it did David Livingstone in the 1860s. The falls and the surrounding area have been declared National Parks and a UNESCO World Heritage site, thus preserving the area from excessive commercialization. The falls are spectacular throughout the year. February onward, after the rainy season, has the heaviest flow of water and volume of spray.
You’ll want to take a walk down to the falls for a look (about a 10-minute walk from the hotel and an approx. US $50 entrance fee). Then, you’ll have time to plan your visit or get started on one of the many activities available, which can be reserved upon arrival at the hotel (at your own cost).
Included Meals: Breakfast
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to continue exploring on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy a final included breakfast on the hotel’s terrace accompanied by the sound of the falls, perhaps while watching the warthogs. Complimentary transportation to the Victoria Falls airport will be provided (an approximately 20-minute drive, depending on traffic) for your departing flight via Johannesburg.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Ilala Lodge
Ilala Lodge offers distinguished accommodation in a gracious and secluded ambiance.
The hotel is ideally situated, close to both Victoria Falls and the town center. The National Park borders the front of property, and wild animals often graze on the hotel lawns with the spray of the falls in the background.The hotel rooms are air conditioned and there is WiFi throughout.
Air Package Only
2024 Post-Trip Extension - Victoria Falls
3 Nights From
$1395
per person, double
occupancy
Single Supplement: From $345
- 1 night in Johannesburg at the City Lodge Hotel OR Tambo International Airport
- 2 nights in Victoria Falls at the Ilala Lodge, within walking distance of the falls
- Flight from George to Johannesburg
- Roundtrip airfare between Johannesburg and Victoria Falls
- Airport transportation at Victoria Falls
- Daily breakfast
- City information
Fly from George to Johannesburg, where you will spend the night at our airport-area hotel. Upon your arrival at O.R. Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, walk to your hotel for the night, located within the airport. Check in and relax.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, return on your own to the domestic terminal in the Johannesburg airport. It will take about 10-15 minutes to walk from your hotel. Once there, catch your flight (one hour and 45 minutes) to Victoria Falls airport. On arrival, travel by van to the lodge (approximately 25 minutes), check in, and relax.
Remarkably preserved in its natural state, Victoria Falls inspires visitors as much today as it did David Livingstone in the 1860s. The falls and the surrounding area have been declared National Parks and a UNESCO World Heritage site, thus preserving the area from excessive commercialization. The falls are spectacular throughout the year. February onward, after the rainy season, has the heaviest flow of water and volume of spray.
You’ll want to take a walk down to the falls for a look (about a 10-minute walk from the hotel and an approx. US $50 entrance fee). Then, you’ll have time to plan your visit or get started on one of the many activities available, which can be reserved upon arrival at the hotel (at your own cost).
Included Meals: Breakfast
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to continue exploring on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy a final included breakfast on the hotel’s terrace accompanied by the sound of the falls, perhaps while watching the warthogs. Complimentary transportation to the Victoria Falls airport will be provided (an approximately 20-minute drive, depending on traffic) for your departing flight via Johannesburg.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Ilala Lodge
Ilala Lodge offers distinguished accommodation in a gracious and secluded ambiance.
The hotel is ideally situated, close to both Victoria Falls and the town center. The National Park borders the front of property, and wild animals often graze on the hotel lawns with the spray of the falls in the background.The hotel rooms are air conditioned and there is WiFi throughout.
Air Package Only
2026 Post-Trip Extension - Victoria Falls
3 Nights From
$1495
per person, double
occupancy
Single Supplement: From $395
- 1 night in Johannesburg at the City Lodge Hotel OR Tambo International Airport
- 2 nights in Victoria Falls at the Ilala Lodge, within walking distance of the falls
- Flight from George to Johannesburg
- Roundtrip airfare between Johannesburg and Victoria Falls
- Airport transportation at Victoria Falls
- Daily breakfast
- City information
Fly from George to Johannesburg, where you will spend the night at our airport-area hotel. Upon your arrival at O.R. Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, walk to your hotel for the night, located within the airport. Check in and relax.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, return on your own to the domestic terminal in the Johannesburg airport. It will take about 10-15 minutes to walk from your hotel. Once there, catch your flight (one hour and 45 minutes) to Victoria Falls airport. On arrival, travel by van to the lodge (approximately 25 minutes), check in, and relax.
Remarkably preserved in its natural state, Victoria Falls inspires visitors as much today as it did David Livingstone in the 1860s. The falls and the surrounding area have been declared National Parks and a UNESCO World Heritage site, thus preserving the area from excessive commercialization. The falls are spectacular throughout the year. February onward, after the rainy season, has the heaviest flow of water and volume of spray.
You’ll want to take a walk down to the falls for a look (about a 10-minute walk from the hotel and an approx. US $50 entrance fee). Then, you’ll have time to plan your visit or get started on one of the many activities available, which can be reserved upon arrival at the hotel (at your own cost).
Included Meals: Breakfast
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to continue exploring on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy a final included breakfast on the hotel’s terrace accompanied by the sound of the falls, perhaps while watching the warthogs. Complimentary transportation to the Victoria Falls airport will be provided (an approximately 20-minute drive, depending on traffic) for your departing flight via Johannesburg.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Ilala Lodge
Ilala Lodge offers distinguished accommodation in a gracious and secluded ambiance.
The hotel is ideally situated, close to both Victoria Falls and the town center. The National Park borders the front of property, and wild animals often graze on the hotel lawns with the spray of the falls in the background.The hotel rooms are air conditioned and there is WiFi throughout.
Biking in South Africa was magical!! Everything about the trip was amazing. Every place we went held a special feel. Absolutley loved Stellenbosch! Our dinner in Cape Town at the African Cafe was a once in a lifetime experience. The hotels were wonderful. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone and now with ebikes its a must do!!
Fantastic South Africa
Our VBT guide team was knowledgeable, professional and great fun. They introduced us to the stunning scenery and to the political and social complexities of life in South Africa while fully attending to ride support. The pre and post extensions to Kapama and Victoria Falls provided exposure to wildlife and to beauty of the African bush and simply cannot be missed.
An extraordinary experience.
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