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Our Top Ten Motorcycle Rides in the Western
and Northern Cape
e’re fortunate to have P e a k D r i v e , M i s t y C l i ff s ,
such a stunning and Scarborough, Red Hill Road,
Wdiverse landscape to Simonstown, Kalk Bay Harbour,
explore on motorcycles. Here are Boyes Drive to Muizenberg.
ten of our favorite rides, listed in no
particular order.
Cederberg Backroads to Ceres
via Koue Bokkeveld
Distance: 100 km
Road Surface: Good tar
Time Required: 1.5 - 3 hours
Kleinmond to Franschhoek via
Grabouw Enjoy this ride through the
Atlantic Seaboard Cederberg, which features scenic
Distance: 85 km Distance: 92 km v i e w s a n d t h e c h a n c e t o
Road Surface: Good tar Road Surface: Mostly good tar with appreciate the area's stunning
Time Required: 2-3 hours a 15 km gravel pass beauty.
Time Required: 1.5 - 3 hours
Enjoy breathtaking views along
this coastal route overlooking the Discover a hidden gravel road
Atlantic Ocean. With its winding c o n n e c t i n g K l e i n m o n d t o
roads, steep cliffs, beautiful Grabouw, offering remote beauty
beaches, and great dining options, and panoramic views of the Elgin
this ride is a must. Valley. From Grabouw, the route
winds through orchards and
Highlights: Camps Bay, Twelve crosses Theewaterskloof Dam,
Apostles, Hout Bay, Chapman's culminating in the magnificent
P e a k D r i v e , M i s t y C l i ff s , Franschhoek Pass.
Scarborough, Red Hill Road, Tankwa Karoo and Sutherland
Simonstown, Kalk Bay Harbour, Distance: 130 km
Boyes Drive to Muizenberg. Road Surface: All gravel, tight
turns on Ouberg Pass
Time Required: 3-4 hours
Explore the remote, arid beauty of
the Tankwa Karoo, starting from
the Tankwa Karoo Tented Camp.
The route takes you across the
Karoo and over Ouberg Pass
t o w a r d s S u t h e r l a n d , w i t h
Du Toits Kloof and Bain's Kloof e x c e p t i o n a l s t a r g a z i n g
Pass opportunities on clear nights.
Distance: 100 km
Clarence Drive from Gordons Road Surface: Good tar
Bay to Rooi Els Time Required: 1.5 - 3 hours
Distance: 85 km
Road Surface: Good tar These stunning passes through
Time Required: 2-3 hours the Cape Fold Mountains provide
Experience stunning coastal views breathtaking vistas, sweeping
along this scenic route, featuring c u r v e s , a n d n u m e r o u s
winding roads and cliffs, as well as opportunities to appreciate the
lovely beaches and eateries. remarkable landscapes.
Highlights: Camps Bay, Twelve
Apostles, Hout Bay, Chapman's
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