Our 2 Day Passes Tour – Overview

Our 2 day tour offers beautiful and dramatic views as well as an exhilarating sense of freedom that is only evoked by being on the open road. The Cape is blessed with a glorious and diverse topography, where scenic mountain passes are as abundant as they are varied. This tour will take us through 8 of the best and most scenic passes in and near Cape Town.

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This tour is a treat for thrill seekers as we traverse eight of the best mountain passes the Cape has to offer, including Sir Lowry Pass, Houw Hoek Pass, Clarence Drive, Helshoogte Pass Franschhoek Pass, Du Toitskloof Pass, Bainskloof Pass, and Chapmans Peak Drive. We will also ride along the beautiful Slanghoek valley, and traverse Kloof Nek, which technically is also classified as a Pass.

We will overnight and spend some time in Franschhoek, the wine and culinary heart of South Africa, where riders can sample some of the Cape’s famous wines and indulge in renowned culinary delights.

Please be sure to book at least 10 days prior to preferred travel date. A minimum of 3 bikes are required for guided tours.

What is included in this tour?

Items that are included in the cost of tour price.

Harley Davidson Motorcycle Rental
All entrance fees
Toll fees
Tour memento
“Badge of Honour” tour patch
Preparation and Orientation

What is not included in this tour?

Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.

Bike accessories i.e. helmet, gloves and jackets. These can be hired from Makani
All meals and beverages unless specified
Fuel
Personal Expenses
Personal Travel/Accident Insurance, which is highly recommended.

Our itinerary for the tour is as follows:

Day 1: Cape Town to Franschhoek (300km)

We start at the Makani showroom and head out on the N2 towards Somerset West, and shortly afterwards tackle Sir Lowry’s Pass, where we will reach a height of 920m.

We then continue our trip and have breakfast at top of the Houw Hoek Pass, where your guide will fill you in on the history of the pass, before descending and passing the small town of Botrivier. We will then turn off the N2 and ride to Rooi-els, before tackling the stunning Clarence Drive. We then ride through Gordons Bay, and on to the 2^nd oldest town in the country, Stellenbosch, where we will stop for a quick bite to eat.

After lunch, we ride the Helshoogte Pass on to Franschhoek, pass through Franschhoek, and ride the magnificent Franschhoek Pass in both directions, ending up back in Franschhoek. We will then check into our overnight accommodation and then explore the wine and culinary capital of South Africa.

Day 2: Franschhoek back to Cape Town (380km)

After a hearty breakfast we say goodbye to Franschhoek and head towards Paarl. At Wemmershoek we will make a quick stop at the Drakenstein Prison, from where Nelson Mandela was released and took his final walk to freedom. We bypass Paarl, and tackle the Du Toitskloof Pass, and then after a quick refreshment stop at Du Kloof Lodge, head through the Slanghoek Valley and turn off on the R301 and ride the Bainskloof Pass to Wellington.

From Wellington we ride back to Cape Town, and tackle Ou Kaapse Weg, before heading back to the Makani premises via the amazing Chapman’s Peak Drive. At the Makani office we will have an end of tour celebration.

Please be aware that this tour may need to change due to weather, road conditions or other factors. Please be flexible, but rest assured your tour leader will make the final decisions only after consulting with group members. Your safety is our priority.

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