These two tours take us through the most unbelievable sights and roads that KwaZulu-Natal has to offer. With emphasis on your enjoyment of KwaZulu Natal's historic heritage and Eastern South Africa's most exciting roads, this tour is of equal interest to the historian, the sports biker and the relaxed tourer!

The KwaZulu 'Five' and 'Six' are currently our longest and most prestigious tours, spanning five and six days respectively. Both these tours are ideal for the two-wheeled traveller seeking a somewhat longer and more involved riding experience. The 'Five' spans from a Monday morning to a Friday evening, and the 'Six' spans from a Sunday morning to a Friday evening.

Day 1: Gauteng, Free State Province.
The trip begins with a relaxed meander through the Vaal Triangle and Vaal Dam. We spend the first night in the artistic and theatrical haven of Clarens, at the Northern tip of Lesotho.
The route: Midrand to Clarens via Johannesburg, Grasmere, Sebokeng, Vereeniging, Deneysville, the Vaal Dam, Oranjeville, Frankfort, Reitz and Bethlehem.

Day 2: Free State Province, KwaZulu Natal.
The second day sees us starting off into the Golden Gate highlands and Qwaqwa national parks, just a short distance from Clarens, then onto the breathtakingly surreal sight of Sterkfontein Dam.
Riders who have been aching to test the abilities of their bikes won't be disappointed, as next up is the extremely challenging Oliviershoek Pass, winding past the charming hamlet of Little Switzerland, and Mont-Aux-Sources. The imposing sight of the Giant's Castle buttress, along the Eastern slopes of the Drakensberg, awaits us next. We end the day at the peaceful settlement of Cato Ridge.
The route: Clarens to Cato Ridge via Golden Gate, QwaQwa, Little Switzerland, Bergville, Winterton, Frere, Estcourt, White Mountain, Giant’s Castle, Mooi River, Rosetta and Nottingham Road, Howick, Merrivale, Hilton, Pietermaritzburg and Camperdown.

Day 3: KwaZulu Natal.
Beautiful sights seemingly never end, as the third day takes us into the KwaZulu Natal heartland to explore the Valley of a Thousand Hills. A couple of surprise stops in Durban to fire your imagination, then a relaxed meander up the KwaZulu Natal North coast, to the day's final stop at Mtubatuba.
The route: Cato Ridge to Mbazwana via Hillcrest, Kloof, Pinetown, Durban, Umhlanga, Umdloti, Ballito, Stanger, Darnall, Gingindlovu, Empangeni, Mtubatuba, St. Lucia Estuary and Hluhluwe.

Day 4: KwaZulu Natal, Mpumalanga.
Day four brings us another feast of marvellous sights: St. Lucia Estuary and Sodwana Bay National Park, before exploring the Elephant Coast, a stone's throw from Swaziland and Mozambique.
The route: Mbazwana to Amsterdam via Sodwana Bay, Phelandaba, Ingwavuma, Jozini, Pongola, Berbice, Piet Retief and Kemp.

Day 5: Mpumalanga, Gauteng.
The final day starts in Amsterdam, leading us on a relaxed journey home through the beautiful countryside of Mpumalanga.
The route: Amsterdam to Midrand via Roodewal, Ermelo, Breyten, Hendrina, Van Dyks, Ogies, Delmas and Bapsfontein.

Important: This tour traverses parts of KwaZulu Natal and Mpumalanga which are known malaria zones. It is important that you consult your pharmacist for anti-malarial medication before joining the tour.

Tour pricing:

Included in the tour price is:
- Four 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.

If you would like information on motorcycle hire pricing, please click here.

A more involved and demanding variation on the KwaZulu 'Five', our six-day premier tour takes us through almost every breathtaking sight and experience of the 'Five', with the following additions that make it even more memorable:

Day 1: Gauteng, Free State Province.
The route: Midrand to Clarens via Johannesburg, Grasmere, Sebokeng, Vereeniging, Deneysville, the Vaal Dam, Oranjeville, Frankfort, Reitz and Bethlehem.

Day 2: Free State Province, KwaZulu Natal.
The second day takes us on an extended exploration of the Drakensberg's North-eastern slopes; with visits to the awesome locales of Cathedral Peak and Champagne Castle.
The route: Clarens to Howick via Golden Gate, QwaQwa, Little Switzerland, Royal Natal National Park, Bergville, Cathedral Peak, Winterton, Champagne Castle, Estcourt, Mooi River, Rosetta and Nottingham Road.

Day 3: KwaZulu Natal.
Day three sees us on a jaunt through the wild and winding roads of Southern KwaZulu Natal, taking in the sights between such little-known towns as Deepdale, Eastwolds and Braemar. We first see the coastline proper at Park Rynie, curving back North-west to the Valley of a Thousand Hills. We end the day at one of Amanzimtoti's charming and intimate guesthouses.
The route: Howick to Amanzimtoti via Boston, Bulwer, Donnybrook, Eastwolds, Ixopo, Highflats, Braemar, Park Rynie, Scottsburgh, Umkomaas, Winkelspruit, Eston, Cato Ridge, Hillcrest, Kloof and the Durban Metropole.

Day 4: KwaZulu Natal.
The fourth day brings an exploration of the rich Zulu heritage of this coastal territory, with a historical loop from Gingindlovu, taking in Eshowe, Bashibisi and Empangeni. Then, an exploration of the St. Lucia Estuary takes us even deeper into unspoiled territory, leading us to Cape Vidal.
The route: Amanzimtoti to Hluhluwe via Isipingo Beach, Umhlanga, Umdloti, Ballito, Stanger, Darnall, Gingindlovu, Eshowe, Bashibisi, Empangeni, Mtubatuba, St. Lucia Estuary and Cape Vidal.

Day 5: KwaZulu Natal, Mpumalanga.
The route: Hluhluwe to Amsterdam via Mbazwana, Sodwana Bay, Phelandaba, Ingwavuma, Jozini, Pongola, Berbice, Piet Retief and Kemp.

Day 6: Mpumalanga, Gauteng.
The route: Amsterdam to Midrand via Roodewal, Ermelo, Breyten, Hendrina, Van Dyks, Ogies, Delmas and Bapsfontein.

Important: This tour traverses parts of KwaZulu Natal and Mpumalanga which are known malaria zones. It is important that you consult your pharmacist for anti-malarial medication before joining the tour.

Tour pricing:

Included in the tour price is:
- Five 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.

If you would like information on motorcycle hire pricing, please click here.

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Other tours which may capture your interest:
The Southwest Breakaway Tour (Central and Northern Gauteng; Northwest Province)
The Great North-Easter Tour (Limpopo and Mpumalanga Provinces)

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