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7 Day Cycle Tour with the Highlights of the Panorama Route and a visit to the Kruger National Park
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This Cycle tour takes you through the rolling grassland hills of the
highveld (high grassland area), with altitude changes between 1500 and over
2000 meters towards the beautiful Drakensberg Escarpment which makes a
popular high altitude training ground for athletes from all over the world.
The cycling is very scenic providing flat, undulating and mountainous routes
with some challenging passes. Gradually the grassland of the highveld give
way to the bushland savanna of the lowveld which is in a sub-tropical
setting with an average altitude of 350 meters.
Cyclists will enjoy unforgettable rides through what we call the Panorama
Route with beautiful countryside, waterfalls, spectacular view sites like
the Blyde River Canyon the third largest canyon in the world, towns,
villages and "breathtaking" mountain passes.
The tour is aimed for all kinds of cyclist, the beginner, the regular and
the super fit can all join since there is a faster and a slower group with
full vehicular support plus food and drinks and always a seat available if
you choose to take a breather.
The rides cover a distance of around 60km to 100km a day.
If you are a group of 6 or more you can decide on the length of stay, the
distance to cycle each day, your budget, the degree of difficulty, points of
interest, different activities, sight seeing, on or off-road cycling and
departure dates etc.
All you have to do is enquire..!!!!!!
Included in this tour is a visit to the world famous Kruger National Park
with Big 5 game viewing in open vehicles, some easy river rafting and a
cultural experience with traditional dancing and food.
Accommodation will be provided on Full Board basis (Lunch, Dinner, Bed &
Breakfast) including Energy Drinks and snacks to take with you on rides each
day.
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 : Johannesburg to Graskop. |
Meet and greet at Johannesburg International Airport or Waybury Guesthouse
or anywhere in Johannesburg and assist with any formalities, load the bikes
and luggage and drive to Graskop via Belfast, Dullstroom, and Pilgrims Rest.
Set up bikes and enjoy a leisurely warm up ride. Dinner and overnight at
the Graskop Hotel.
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 : Graskop to Blyde River Canyon. |
Today we cycle alongside the internationally famous Blyde River Canyon, the
third largest canyon in the world, seeing such scenic splendours as Graskop,
God's Window, the Berlin Falls and the Three Rondavels. A splendid picnic
lunch is held at the Bourke's Luck Potholes. Dinner and overnight at
Aventura Blydepoort.
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 : Blyde River Canyon to Hoedspruit. |
Today we cycle up the stupendous Abel Erasmus Pass which ranks as one of the
most scenic routes in South Africa. We stop at Otters' Den for an easy spot
of river rafting. Picnic lunch on the Blyde River with magnificent views of
the towering canyon. After lunch we cycle to Marc's Treehouse Camp, where we
are accommodated in fascinating treehouses overlooking the Klaserie river
where animals often come to drink. Enjoy a boma dinner under the African
stars.
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 : Hoedspruit to Skukuza. |
After a leisurely breakfast, we drive to the Orpen Gate of Kruger Park.
Enjoy a full day of gameviewing and birdwatching on our way to Skukuza via
Satara. Enjoy an exciting night drive on an open vehicle, hoping to complete
your sighting of the Big Five . Dinner and overnight at Skukuza.
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 : Skukuza to Hazyview. |
Early morning game drive on an open vehicle towards Lower Sabie, where we
enjoy breakfast from the deck overlooking the river where hippo and
crocodiles are sure to be seen. Arrive at Hippo Hollow in time for lunch.
Spend the afternoon around the lovely pool. Dinner in the restaurant
overlooking the perennial Sabie river. Overnight Hippo Hollow.
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 : Hazyview-Sabie-Hazyview. |
After an early breakfast it's a tough climb up the escarpment to the town of
Sabie, where we have lunch. Return to Hippo Hollow where you are treated to
Traditional Shangaan food accompanied by tribal dancing. Overnight Hippo
Hollow.
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 : Return to Johannesburg or shuttle to Kruger Park Airport for onward journey. |
After a late breakfast, we pack our bikes and are transferred to KMIA for a
connecting flight on our onward journey. Alternatively you are driven back
to Johannesburg via Nelspruit, capital city of Mpumalanga and the centre of
a major subtropical fruit and nuts farming zone.
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| Departure dates for 2006/2007 |
September 9-15
October 7-13
November 11-17
December 9-15
2007 January 20-26
2007 February 10-16
Groups with a minimum of 6 people please enquire for alternate departure dates
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€1=R11.43120 |
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as at:2008/08/22 12h30 |
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| ZAR 9,500.00 |
€ 831.06 |
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per person sharing
(a minimum of 6 people is required) |
| ZAR 10,500.00 |
€ 918.54 |
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single |
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