MUFASA Tour – The KING of ADV in South Africa

Tour Type

75% gravel / Premium Motorcycle Touring

Total Days

11 Days

Riding

9 Days

Nights

10 Nights

Season

November to April (Spring, Summer, and Autumn in the Southern Hemisphere)

Location

Western Cape and Garden Route

Difficulty

Moderate (Focus on gravel cross country and long-distance comfort)

Country

South Africa

Status

Available

Booking Options

Solo Rider, Rider + Pillion (Passenger), Private Group Booking

Trip Description

Mufasa is the tour Africa was built for — eleven days where the tarmac gives way and the real adventure begins. This is the Garden Route reimagined: eighty percent gravel, carved through South Africa's most legendary mountain passes — the serpentine bends of Swartberg Pass, the forested climbs of Bainskloof, the sweeping curves of Prince Alfred Pass, and the untamed switchbacks of Rooiberg Pass — each one a different chapter in a story only a handful of riders ever get to tell. This isn't a tour for those chasing a taste of dirt; it's forged for riders who already live for it, ready to hold the throttle through 230 punishing, exhilarating kilometers a day, through ancient forests, along cliffs where the ocean meets the mountains, and down roads most riders will never even find on a map. And when the sun finally drops behind the mountains, the reward is waiting: a cold beer in hand, a home-cooked meal on the table, and a fire crackling under a sky thick with African stars, at a lodge that feels like it was built just for you. Ride it between November and April, when the Cape summer throws open every pass and sets every ridge ablaze in gold. Mufasa isn't a vacation — it's the ride of a lifetime, a rite of passage reserved for those who were born to lead.

Trip Details

• Total Distance: Approximately 1,800 – 2,200 km. • Daily Mileage: 200 – 350 km per day. • Road Surface: High-quality gravel and tar roads. • Group Size: Small, curated groups (typically 6–15 riders) — built for connection, not crowds.

Suitable For

• Adventure riders looking for vast, open spaces. • Riders looking for an immersive South African cultural experience. • Those who want their days raw and their nights indulgent — bold flavors, boutique hideaways, and views that steal your breath before your words do.

Why Choose This Tour

• The True ADV Experience: Ride the world's most capable adventure motorcycles across some of the finest gravel roads on Earth. • Safety First: A dedicated support vehicle travels with you, carrying luggage and a spare bike, so every risk is covered before it becomes a problem. • The "X" Factor: One tour, a dozen worlds — endless mountain passes, shifting climates, and landscapes that transform by the hour. • Effortless Luxury: We handle the logistics. You handle the lean angle — and the view.

What's Included

• 9 days with the world's widest variety of ADV motorcycles • 10 nights in 3/4-star boutique accommodation. • Breakfast. • Professional lead guide on a motorcycle. • Support vehicle for luggage, tools, and water. • Trailer with a spare bike. • Airport transfers (Cape Town International). • National Park entrance fees and scheduled activities.

What's Not Included

• International flights to/from Cape Town. • Fuel. • Dinners. • Lunch, snacks, and drinks (alcoholic and soft). • Personal travel insurance (mandatory). • Visa fees (if applicable). • Anything not explicitly stated as included.

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On the route

Points of Interest

Cape Town

Cape Town

Cape of Good Hope and V&A Waterfront.

Swartberg mountains

Swartberg mountains

A masterclass in coastal engineering and views

Cederberg and the Tankwa desert

Cederberg and the Tankwa desert

The true birth place of the koi san and the driest place in SA

Knysna Heads

Knysna Heads

Dramatic sandstone cliffs guarding a pristine lagoon.

Oudtshoorn

Oudtshoorn

The "Ostrich Capital".

Route 62

Route 62

The longest wine route in the world, reminiscent of Route 66.

Starting from

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per person · base price

Choose your machine

Options & Upgrades

Prices shown are add-ons to the base tour price

Base
CF Moto 450

CF Moto 450

Base motorcycle included

450ccSingleADV
Add-onIncluded
Base
CF Moto 800x

CF Moto 800x

Base Motorcycle Option 1

800ccTwinADV
Add-on+ ...
Base
Suzuki V Storm 800de

Suzuki V Storm 800de

Base Motorcycle Option 2

800ccTwinDual Sport
Add-on+ ...
Low-Range
Triumph Tiger 900 rally

Triumph Tiger 900 rally

Low-Range Motorcycle Option 1

900ccTripleRally
Add-on+ ...
Low / Mid
Yamaha Ténéré 700

Yamaha Ténéré 700

Low/Mid-Range Motorcycle Option 4

689ccTwinAdventure
Add-on+ ...
Low-Range
BMW 900GS ADV

BMW 900GS ADV

Low-Range Motorcycle Option 2

895ccTwinADV
Add-on+ ...
Low / Mid
Honda Africa Twin 1100CRF Standard

Honda Africa Twin 1100CRF Standard

Low/Mid-Range Motorcycle Option 1

1084ccParallel TwinManual
Add-on+ ...
Low / Mid
Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally pro

Triumph Tiger 1200 Rally pro

Low/Mid-Range Motorcycle Option 2

1160ccTripleRally Pro
Add-on+ ...
Low / Mid
BMW 1250GS ADV

BMW 1250GS ADV

Low/Mid-Range Motorcycle Option 3

1254ccBoxerADV
Add-on+ ...
Mid-Range
Honda Africa Twin 1100CRF ADV sport

Honda Africa Twin 1100CRF ADV sport

Mid-Range Motorcycle Option

1084ccParallel TwinADV Sport
Add-on+ ...
Mid / High
Honda Africa Twin 1100CRF ADV sport DCT

Honda Africa Twin 1100CRF ADV sport DCT

Mid/High-Range Motorcycle Option

1084ccDCTADV Sport
Add-on+ ...
High-Range
BMW 1300GS Standard

BMW 1300GS Standard

High-Range Motorcycle Option

1300ccBoxerGS
Add-on+ ...
Ultra
BMW 1300GS ADV

BMW 1300GS ADV

Ultra-Range Motorcycle Option

1300ccBoxerADV
Add-on+ ...

Extras

Add-ons & Upgrades

Accommodation Upgrade

Single-room supplement for solo travelers wanting private rooms.

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Extra Day + Tour Guide

Arrive early or stay late in Cape Town for a guided city tour or a visit to the Winelands.

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