The Great North-Easter was planned to be a journey that titillates the senses and gives a long-lasting memory of open-road freedom right from the very beginning. In addition to motorcycling, a variety of activities are planned to satisfy your taste for adventure and appreciation of South African history, both on and off your bike.

This tour spans four days in length. Like the Southwestern Breakaway, it makes the most of weekend time, enabling those on a relatively inflexible weekday schedule to maximise their riding enjoyment, without cutting deeply into a hectic work schedule. By default, the tour begins on a Friday morning and ends on a Monday afternoon, but the tour schedule may be shifted to any portion of the week.**

Day 1: Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Gauteng, Northwest Province.
Beginning in Midrand, the first leg takes us East out of Gauteng, into the green expanses of Mpumalanga. The first day sees us visiting Loskop Dam and Marble Hall before heading South-west to the Mabusa nature reserve, the Premier Mines of Cullinan and the Pretoria Jacaranda route. The first night is spent at the wonderfully scenic retreat of Hartebeespoort Dam.
The route: Midrand to Hartebeespoort Dam via Bapsfontein, Bronkhorstspruit, Witbank, Middelburg, Botshabelo, Lammerkop, Florabeau, Loskop Dam, Groblersdal, Marble Hall, Matlala, Dennilton, Mabusa Nature Reserve, Rustfontein, Cullinan and Pretoria Central.

Day 2: Northwest Province, Gauteng, Limpopo.
The second day really enables us to stretch the capabilities of our machines as we head North through the Limpopo bushveld to Warmbaths, Pietersburg, and the wild banana plantations of Duiwelskloof.
The route: Hartebeespoort Dam to Duiwelskloof via Pretoria Central, The Carousel, Pienaarsrivier, Warmbaths (Bela-bela), Nylstroom (Modimolle), Naboomspruit (Mookgophong), Potgietersrus (Mokopane), Pietersburg (Polokwane) and Zion City Moria.

Day 3: Limpopo, Mpumalanga.
Get ready for the ride of your life on the third day, as we double back into Mpumalanga with the awesome sight of giant Baobab trees for company, passing through the Blyde River canyon, Bourke's Luck, God's Window and the historic mining town of Pilgrim's Rest. Enthusiastic riders are in for a real treat, with this route testing your resolve and suspension set-up, as it takes in some of the most challenging rider's roads and mountain passes in the country.
The route: Duiwelskloof to Sabie via Gravelotte, Mica, World’s End, Blyde River Canyon, Bourke’s Luck, God’s Window, Graskop, Pilgrim’s Rest and Lydenburg.

Day 4: Mpumalanga, Gauteng.
The fourth day begins in Sabie, taking in Hazyview and the Sudwala Caves before bidding farewell via the charming hamlets of Dullstroom and Belfast.
The route: Sabie to Midrand via Hazyview, White River, Nelspruit, Rosehaugh, Lydenburg, Dullstroom, Belfast, Stoffberg, Leeuwklip, Middelburg, Witbank, Ogies, Kendal, Arbor, Dryden, Delmas, Bapsfontein, Johannesburg East Rand and Midrand.

Tour pricing:

Included in the tour price is:
- Three nights' accomodation at AA-recommended three- or four-star venues (depending on availability.)
- Breakfast.
- Dinner with wine at all accomodation venues.
- Comprehensive map and route guide.
- Tour guidance and technical back-up from a qualified road captain.
- Trip snapshots on CD, mailed to you after your tour.

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**: Please note that the tour schedule may only be changed by prior arrangement, for groups of eight or more riders only. At least three weeks' notice is required for such a change.

Other tours which may capture your interest:

The Southwest Breakaway Tour (Central and Northern Gauteng; Northwest Province)
The KwaZulu Odyssey Tours (KwaZulu Natal)

*Please note: pricing is dependent upon current price and availability of venues, and may be subject to change without notice.