Lesotho Motorbike Tour
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Day 1: Arrive in Sandton
Stop At: Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Greater Johannesburg, Gauteng
Arrive into Johannesburg International airport (own arrangements).
You will be met by your tour guide from Born Biking Tours and transferred to the Michaelangelo Hotel in Sandton. The magnificent Renaissance architecture is in heart of the Richest Square Mile in South Africa, located on Nelson Mandela Square.
At 1:00pm your guide will return to the Palazzo to collect you for an afternoon tour of the colourful Soweto neighbourhood (previously known and the south-west township). This memorable tour delves into South Africa's Apartheid roots and grants travellers a look into the history, culture and people in this iconic destination.
Return to your hotel to freshen up. Meet your tour guide in the hotel restaurant at 7:30pm for a welcome dinner and introduction to the tour, as well as meeting your travelling companions.
Johannesburg
Johannesburg is the place to go to mix big-city culture, shopping, dining and nightlife with outdoor adventures, up-close wildlife encounters and visits to historical sites. Explore caves and nature reserves, or visit a traditional village by day, then enjoy dinner at a hip cafe or five-star restaurant. And if you're a shopper, bring an extra, empty suitcase. With malls, open-air markets and places that blend the two, you'll find plenty of unique souvenirs.
Activities
Soweto Township Experience Tour from Johannesburg
A visit to Soweto is an essential part of any Johannesburg experience. See the street where Nelson Mandela and Hector Pieterson lived and learn about the 1976 uprising that helped pave the way for freedom. Walk through Freedom Square and Freedom Charter Memorial, the Regina Mundi Church and drive along Vilakazi Street.
You will visit Mandela House Museum and the Hector Pieterson Museum and see the homes of Nobel peace prize winner Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu. Before returning to your hotel you will visit a local shebeen and taste a type of beer drunk by the people of Soweto, if youโre older than 18 years (time permitting, beer for own account).
Overnight: Michaelangelo Hotel
Included
Transfers, accommodation, tour of Soweto (including entrance fees) and welcome dinner.
Excluded
International flights (own arrangements), lunch, all drinks and any other activities and services not listed.
Duration: 1 day
Stop At: Soweto, Soweto, Johannesburg, Greater Johannesburg, Gauteng
A visit to Soweto is an essential part of any Johannesburg experience. See the street where Nelson Mandela and Hector Pieterson lived and learn about the 1976 uprising that helped pave the way for freedom. Walk through Freedom Square and Freedom Charter Memorial, the Regina Mundi Church and drive along Vilakazi Street.
You will visit Mandela House Museum and the Hector Pieterson Museum and see the homes of Nobel peace prize winner Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu. Before returning to your hotel you will visit a local shebeen and taste a type of beer drunk by the people of Soweto, if youโre older than 18 years (time permitting, beer for own account).
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight: Michaelangelo Hotel
Day 2: Travel to Harrismith
Stop At: Harrismith, Harrismith, Free State
Harrismith is a small, charming country town, founded in 1849, but discovered by tourists only recently. Visitors remark on its cleanliness, and the friendliness of its inhabitants. The town is well known for its factory shops, gardens (both domestic and wild flower gardens), golf course (the oldest in South Africa) and links with the South African War, with close by battle sites, blockhouses and a military cemetery. There are also Boer, Brit and sandstone architecture to be seen.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight: Drakensberg Sun Hotel
Day 3: Maseru Bridge border crossing
Stop At: Lesotho, Lesotho
Known as the Mountain Kingdom or Kingdom in the Sky has unforgettable panoramas. The mountains are the source of Lesothoโs crystal-clear water, which also waters the green pastures for livestock. Diamonds are amongst the minerals found in the mountains. Lesotho, a high-altitude, landlocked kingdom encircled by South Africa, is crisscrossed by a network of rivers and mountain ranges including the 3,482m-high peak of Thabana Ntlenyana. On the Thaba Bosiu plateau, near Lesotho's capital, Maseru, are ruins dating from the 19th-century reign of King Moshoeshoe I. Thaba Bosiu overlooks iconic Mount Qiloane, an enduring symbol of the nationโs Basotho people.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight: AVANI Lesotho Hotel
Day 4: Explore Lesotho9
Stop At: Morija, Morija, Maseru District
Morija is a town in Lesotho, south of the capital, Maseru. It was the site of the country's first French Protestant mission, reflected in 19th-century buildings like the Lesotho Evangelical Church. The 1843 Maeder House is a gallery and cultural center. Artifacts at the Morija Museum & Archives span Basotho jewelry and weapons, plus art and fossils. Dinosaur footprints cover a rock face on nearby Makhoarane Mountain.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight Macleaar Alpine B&B
Day 5: Port Shepstone and the Indian Ocean
Stop At: KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal
Port Shepstone
Port Shepstone was founded in 1867 when marble was discovered nearby and is named after Sir Theophilus Shepstone of the Natal government of the 1880s. William Bazley built a harbour and the first coaster entered the harbour on the May 8, 1880. In 1882 a party of 246 Norwegian immigrants settled here and played a large part in the development of the area. After the opening of the railway to Durban in 1901 the harbour fell in disuse and eventually the river silted up again making it impossible to use. However the 27,000 candela lighthouse still stands at the mouth of the Mzimkulu River.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight: Kapenta Bay
Day 6: Durban North Coast
Stop At: Zinkwazi Beach, Zinkwazi Beach, KwaZulu-Natal
On the North Coast of Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa - only 80 km from Durban - is the beautiful Dolphin Coast, Jewel of the Zulu Kingdom and heart of the historical King Shaka Route. In this sub-tropical paradise, Gateway to Zululand, lies the magnificent Nature Conservancy of Zinkwazi - a unique coastal eco-experience of endless golden beaches and tropical palms, lush indigenous forests with spectacular bird life, and 7 kilometers of untouched lagoon. The Zulus called it Zinkwazi, the home of Fish Eagles, and their haunting cry is still part of the magic.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight: Ocean Reef Hotel, Zinkwazi Beach
Day 7: Ride to Newcastle
Stop At: Talana Museum, Talana Hill, Dundee South Africa
'Talana', a Zulu word holds the meaning of 'the shelf where precious items are stored'. This particular 'shelf' is suspended on the gunpowder graveyard of South Africa's Boer War. Built on the actual Talana battlefield at the base of Talana Hill, the museum defends history on the 20 acre Heritage Park. It takes half a day touring the 17 buildings on site to absorb the impact of the 'Boer' (Farmer), British and Zulu combat legacy. Restored homesteads (of Dundee founder Peter Smith), garden headstones; South Africa's first coal mine; a locomotive; weapons; uniforms, photographs; an original hand built wagon and one of the only two wooden wool presses left in South Africa, spin tales of time. Rare artefacts and archives serve as evocative references. Exclusive Zulu beadwork, hand-blown glass and precious books are for sale at the shop. Miner's Rest restaurant serves meals in a pre-1914 corrugated iron miner's home.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight: Newcastle Garden Court
Day 8: Continue to Johannesburg
Stop At: Ermelo, Ermelo, Mpumalanga
Deeply involved in the Anglo-Boer War, Newcastle was originally known as Post Halt Two - a stop on the journey from Port Natal-Durban and the then Transvaal. Between the two provinces we visit the battle sites just outside of town, which include Laingโs Nek, Majuba (which also offers braai and picnic facilities) and Schuinshoogte.
There are a number of monuments and memorials in Newcastle, including Hilldrop House, once the dwelling place of author Rider Haggard whose books included King Solomonโs Mines, She and Jess - said to be based on his time at Hilldrop House; and OโNeilโs Cottage, used as a makeshift hospital during the war, including a number of grave sites.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight: Michaelangelo Hotel
Day 9: Say farewell to sunny South Africa until next time
Stop At: Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Greater Johannesburg, Gauteng
Say farewell to sunny South Africa. We will be collected from our hotel and transferred to Johannesburg OR Tambo airport to connect with our international flight, travelling under our own flight arrangements If you wish to extend your journey Harleys Safaris
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: Arrive in Sandton
Stop At: Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Greater Johannesburg, Gauteng
Arrive into Johannesburg International airport (own arrangements).
You will be met by your tour guide from Born Biking Tours and transferred to the Michaelangelo Hotel in Sandton. The magnificent Renaissance architecture is in heart of the Richest Square Mile in South Africa, located on Nelson Mandela Square.
At 1:00pm your guide will return to the Palazzo to collect you for an afternoon tour of the colourful Soweto neighbourhood (previously known and the south-west township). This memorable tour delves into South Africa's Apartheid roots and grants travellers a look into the history, culture and people in this iconic destination.
Return to your hotel to freshen up. Meet your tour guide in the hotel restaurant at 7:30pm for a welcome dinner and introduction to the tour, as well as meeting your travelling companions.
Johannesburg
Johannesburg is the place to go to mix big-city culture, shopping, dining and nightlife with outdoor adventures, up-close wildlife encounters and visits to historical sites. Explore caves and nature reserves, or visit a traditional village by day, then enjoy dinner at a hip cafe or five-star restaurant. And if you're a shopper, bring an extra, empty suitcase. With malls, open-air markets and places that blend the two, you'll find plenty of unique souvenirs.
Activities
Soweto Township Experience Tour from Johannesburg
A visit to Soweto is an essential part of any Johannesburg experience. See the street where Nelson Mandela and Hector Pieterson lived and learn about the 1976 uprising that helped pave the way for freedom. Walk through Freedom Square and Freedom Charter Memorial, the Regina Mundi Church and drive along Vilakazi Street.
You will visit Mandela House Museum and the Hector Pieterson Museum and see the homes of Nobel peace prize winner Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu. Before returning to your hotel you will visit a local shebeen and taste a type of beer drunk by the people of Soweto, if youโre older than 18 years (time permitting, beer for own account).
Overnight: Michaelangelo Hotel
Included
Transfers, accommodation, tour of Soweto (including entrance fees) and welcome dinner.
Excluded
International flights (own arrangements), lunch, all drinks and any other activities and services not listed.
Duration: 1 day
Stop At: Soweto, Soweto, Johannesburg, Greater Johannesburg, Gauteng
A visit to Soweto is an essential part of any Johannesburg experience. See the street where Nelson Mandela and Hector Pieterson lived and learn about the 1976 uprising that helped pave the way for freedom. Walk through Freedom Square and Freedom Charter Memorial, the Regina Mundi Church and drive along Vilakazi Street.
You will visit Mandela House Museum and the Hector Pieterson Museum and see the homes of Nobel peace prize winner Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu. Before returning to your hotel you will visit a local shebeen and taste a type of beer drunk by the people of Soweto, if youโre older than 18 years (time permitting, beer for own account).
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
โข Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight: Michaelangelo Hotel
Day 2: Travel to Harrismith
Stop At: Harrismith, Harrismith, Free State
Harrismith is a small, charming country town, founded in 1849, but discovered by tourists only recently. Visitors remark on its cleanliness, and the friendliness of its inhabitants. The town is well known for its factory shops, gardens (both domestic and wild flower gardens), golf course (the oldest in South Africa) and links with the South African War, with close by battle sites, blockhouses and a military cemetery. There are also Boer, Brit and sandstone architecture to be seen.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight: Drakensberg Sun Hotel
Day 3: Maseru Bridge border crossing
Stop At: Lesotho, Lesotho
Known as the Mountain Kingdom or Kingdom in the Sky has unforgettable panoramas. The mountains are the source of Lesothoโs crystal-clear water, which also waters the green pastures for livestock. Diamonds are amongst the minerals found in the mountains. Lesotho, a high-altitude, landlocked kingdom encircled by South Africa, is crisscrossed by a network of rivers and mountain ranges including the 3,482m-high peak of Thabana Ntlenyana. On the Thaba Bosiu plateau, near Lesotho's capital, Maseru, are ruins dating from the 19th-century reign of King Moshoeshoe I. Thaba Bosiu overlooks iconic Mount Qiloane, an enduring symbol of the nationโs Basotho people.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight: AVANI Lesotho Hotel
Day 4: Explore Lesotho9
Stop At: Morija, Morija, Maseru District
Morija is a town in Lesotho, south of the capital, Maseru. It was the site of the country's first French Protestant mission, reflected in 19th-century buildings like the Lesotho Evangelical Church. The 1843 Maeder House is a gallery and cultural center. Artifacts at the Morija Museum & Archives span Basotho jewelry and weapons, plus art and fossils. Dinosaur footprints cover a rock face on nearby Makhoarane Mountain.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight Macleaar Alpine B&B
Day 5: Port Shepstone and the Indian Ocean
Stop At: KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal
Port Shepstone
Port Shepstone was founded in 1867 when marble was discovered nearby and is named after Sir Theophilus Shepstone of the Natal government of the 1880s. William Bazley built a harbour and the first coaster entered the harbour on the May 8, 1880. In 1882 a party of 246 Norwegian immigrants settled here and played a large part in the development of the area. After the opening of the railway to Durban in 1901 the harbour fell in disuse and eventually the river silted up again making it impossible to use. However the 27,000 candela lighthouse still stands at the mouth of the Mzimkulu River.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight: Kapenta Bay
Day 6: Durban North Coast
Stop At: Zinkwazi Beach, Zinkwazi Beach, KwaZulu-Natal
On the North Coast of Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa - only 80 km from Durban - is the beautiful Dolphin Coast, Jewel of the Zulu Kingdom and heart of the historical King Shaka Route. In this sub-tropical paradise, Gateway to Zululand, lies the magnificent Nature Conservancy of Zinkwazi - a unique coastal eco-experience of endless golden beaches and tropical palms, lush indigenous forests with spectacular bird life, and 7 kilometers of untouched lagoon. The Zulus called it Zinkwazi, the home of Fish Eagles, and their haunting cry is still part of the magic.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight: Ocean Reef Hotel, Zinkwazi Beach
Day 7: Ride to Newcastle
Stop At: Talana Museum, Talana Hill, Dundee South Africa
'Talana', a Zulu word holds the meaning of 'the shelf where precious items are stored'. This particular 'shelf' is suspended on the gunpowder graveyard of South Africa's Boer War. Built on the actual Talana battlefield at the base of Talana Hill, the museum defends history on the 20 acre Heritage Park. It takes half a day touring the 17 buildings on site to absorb the impact of the 'Boer' (Farmer), British and Zulu combat legacy. Restored homesteads (of Dundee founder Peter Smith), garden headstones; South Africa's first coal mine; a locomotive; weapons; uniforms, photographs; an original hand built wagon and one of the only two wooden wool presses left in South Africa, spin tales of time. Rare artefacts and archives serve as evocative references. Exclusive Zulu beadwork, hand-blown glass and precious books are for sale at the shop. Miner's Rest restaurant serves meals in a pre-1914 corrugated iron miner's home.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight: Newcastle Garden Court
Day 8: Continue to Johannesburg
Stop At: Ermelo, Ermelo, Mpumalanga
Deeply involved in the Anglo-Boer War, Newcastle was originally known as Post Halt Two - a stop on the journey from Port Natal-Durban and the then Transvaal. Between the two provinces we visit the battle sites just outside of town, which include Laingโs Nek, Majuba (which also offers braai and picnic facilities) and Schuinshoogte.
There are a number of monuments and memorials in Newcastle, including Hilldrop House, once the dwelling place of author Rider Haggard whose books included King Solomonโs Mines, She and Jess - said to be based on his time at Hilldrop House; and OโNeilโs Cottage, used as a makeshift hospital during the war, including a number of grave sites.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight: Michaelangelo Hotel
Day 9: Say farewell to sunny South Africa until next time
Stop At: Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Greater Johannesburg, Gauteng
Say farewell to sunny South Africa. We will be collected from our hotel and transferred to Johannesburg OR Tambo airport to connect with our international flight, travelling under our own flight arrangements If you wish to extend your journey Harleys Safaris
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
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