South Africa

middlepatent · 11-15-2012, 08:51 AM

Just starting to plan out a ride in South Africa. We want to end up in Cape Town, starting in Pretoria sounds reasonable. We have 2 plus weeks in country and friend at the end of the line.
Looked at several tour companies that have self guided options. I would like to find a GSA but a GS would do. Nothing will match my re-mapped, Ohlins equipped 2011 GS but such is life.
I have looked at SAMA Tours and Due South. Anyone have experience with these companies. Are there others to consider.

Its hard to sort out without a reference or recommendation.

Thanks

Warin · 11-15-2012, 03:38 PM

Other sources of info

http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/

http://www.wilddog.za.net/forum/

middlepatent · 11-19-2012, 09:41 AM

The web sites were very helpful. I found Dual Sport Adventure Rentals through your links. Had a good chat with the owner and it looks like we can create a route that will work.
Thanks again.

Dualthing · 11-19-2012, 09:48 AM

When in Hermanus, Western Cape, give me a pm and maybe we can meet so that I can show you some nice places in the area
This is a great country

2Vulcans · 11-20-2012, 12:24 AM

Hi!

I live in Pretoria and have some space if you need a place to stay!

Cheers,
E.

middlepatent · 11-20-2012, 07:35 PM

http://www.bmwrentals.co.za/contactus.htm

Found these guys for renting a GSA and gaining access to a self guided GPS tour. Anybody know them?

thanks

Macnab · 11-28-2012, 04:18 AM

hey man.
i live in Johannesburg and id like to meet up with you if you are keen.
you should definately have a look at Hazyview. not too much gravel but its one of my fav places to go riding in the whole of South Africa.
Lesotho should also be considered. Kutsi dam is a destination that can really leave a mark on the whole trip.
message me if you are interested in a few more destinations.

Macnab · 11-28-2012, 04:21 AM

i myself am planning a big trip in SA.
you'll find a thread above yours that explains my plans. if you'd like we could exchange info and routes that we have found

Witold · 11-29-2012, 10:47 PM

Monitor Wilddogz for ride ideas and info. It's a great resource and helped me immenely on my trip.

eddie98 · 12-01-2012, 08:47 AM

check out this guys also

http://www.dualsportafrica.com/

middlepatent · 12-28-2012, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dualthing

When in Hermanus, Western Cape, give me a pm and maybe we can meet so that I can show you some nice places in the area
This is a great country

Hi. Looking at two alternatives for bike rental in Cape Town. Do you know either GS Africa or Dual Sport Africa?

Witold · 12-31-2012, 12:05 PM

Since it hasn't been mentioned yet, monitor Wilddogz, will ya?

They are a good group of riders and they will point you in the right direction. Without them, my RSA/Botswana/Zimbabwe/Mozambique/Zambia/Namibia trip would not have been possible. Three thumbs up.

jetadventure · 01-20-2013, 03:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by middlepatent

http://www.bmwrentals.co.za/contactus.htm

Found these guys for renting a GSA and gaining access to a self guided GPS tour. Anybody know them?

thanks

I know these guys and have rented motorbikes from them twice - each time for a month. The first time I had a BMW1200GSADV and the second time a Yamaha Tenere 660. Both bikes never missed a beat in 9,000 miles total. I can recommend them.
With the first rental I picked up and dropped off the BMW in Boksburg (about 5km from Johannesburg Airport and only about 70km from Pretoria), but on the second occasion I picked up the Tenere in Cape Town and dropped off in Boksburg.
My trips were in February 2010 and September 2011 and they are recorded at http://www.motofile.blogspot.com
I hope that this helps. When are you going?
All the best,
jet

11-15-2012, 08:51 AM	#1
middlepatent ^OP Adventurer Joined: Jun 2012 Location: Bedford. Oddometer: 15	South Africa Just starting to plan out a ride in South Africa. We want to end up in Cape Town, starting in Pretoria sounds reasonable. We have 2 plus weeks in country and friend at the end of the line. Looked at several tour companies that have self guided options. I would like to find a GSA but a GS would do. Nothing will match my re-mapped, Ohlins equipped 2011 GS but such is life. I have looked at SAMA Tours and Due South. Anyone have experience with these companies. Are there others to consider. Its hard to sort out without a reference or recommendation. Thanks

11-19-2012, 09:41 AM	#3
middlepatent ^OP Adventurer Joined: Jun 2012 Location: Bedford. Oddometer: 15	thanks The web sites were very helpful. I found Dual Sport Adventure Rentals through your links. Had a good chat with the owner and it looks like we can create a route that will work. Thanks again.

11-20-2012, 12:24 AM	#5
2Vulcans Let's go... Joined: Mar 2009 Location: Pretoria, South Africa Oddometer: 144	Pretoria Hi! I live in Pretoria and have some space if you need a place to stay! Cheers, E.

11-29-2012, 10:47 PM	#9
Witold Studly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2004 Oddometer: 570	Monitor Wilddogz for ride ideas and info. It's a great resource and helped me immenely on my trip. __________________ Himalayas\|Africa\|Bogota,Colombia\|Niagara Falls\|Skydive&Ride\|Thailand\|Nova Scotia\|5 Days,5 States

12-01-2012, 08:47 AM	#10
eddie98 Studly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2007 Location: WOODSTOCK, GA Oddometer: 600	check out this guys also http://www.dualsportafrica.com/ __________________ 09 DL 650,08 WR250R 09 KLX250S(gone), 03 R6 (gone) 04 WR 450(gone), 01 EX 250(gone), 06 DL 650(gone) , 89 KLR 650(gone)

11-15-2012, 03:38 PM	#2
Warin Retired Joined: Aug 2012 Oddometer: 328	Other sources of info http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/ http://www.wilddog.za.net/forum/

11-19-2012, 09:48 AM	#4
Dualthing Studly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Hermanus, Western Cape, South Africa Oddometer: 507	When in Hermanus, Western Cape, give me a pm and maybe we can meet so that I can show you some nice places in the area This is a great country

11-20-2012, 07:35 PM	#6
middlepatent ^OP Adventurer Joined: Jun 2012 Location: Bedford. Oddometer: 15	http://www.bmwrentals.co.za/contactus.htm Found these guys for renting a GSA and gaining access to a self guided GPS tour. Anybody know them? thanks

11-28-2012, 04:18 AM	#7
Macnab F650GS Dakar Joined: Nov 2012 Location: South Africa... it couldnt get any better Oddometer: 5	hey man. i live in Johannesburg and id like to meet up with you if you are keen. you should definately have a look at Hazyview. not too much gravel but its one of my fav places to go riding in the whole of South Africa. Lesotho should also be considered. Kutsi dam is a destination that can really leave a mark on the whole trip. message me if you are interested in a few more destinations.

11-28-2012, 04:21 AM	#8
Macnab F650GS Dakar Joined: Nov 2012 Location: South Africa... it couldnt get any better Oddometer: 5	i myself am planning a big trip in SA. you'll find a thread above yours that explains my plans. if you'd like we could exchange info and routes that we have found

12-31-2012, 12:05 PM	#12
Witold Studly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2004 Oddometer: 570	Since it hasn't been mentioned yet, monitor Wilddogz, will ya? They are a good group of riders and they will point you in the right direction. Without them, my RSA/Botswana/Zimbabwe/Mozambique/Zambia/Namibia trip would not have been possible. Three thumbs up. __________________ Himalayas\|Africa\|Bogota,Colombia\|Niagara Falls\|Skydive&Ride\|Thailand\|Nova Scotia\|5 Days,5 States

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