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Malawi Expeditions
Wild at Heart Adventure

These expeditions start in Blantyre from where we ride a circular route to Mount Mulanje, to Zomba and then up North along the shoreline of Lake Malawi - covering 2000+ km over 14 days.

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Venda Expeditions
Country TRAX Limpopo

From the tropical Soutpansberg to the Limpopo valley, the terrain varies from relatively easy to more advanced. Just you, your bike, nature and some friends!

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Frequent Outrides
Country TRAX Gauteng

These rides will be mostly dirt roads, jeep track and some single spoor - perfect for all riders! The starting point varies from month to month and will be announced in our newsletter and on Facebook.

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Frequent Outrides
Country TRAX Western Cape

These rides will be mostly dirt roads, jeep track and some single spoor - perfect for all riders! The rides will start from Donford BMW Motorrad in Stellenbosch, unless otherwise communicated.

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Outrides for Adventure Bikes

 

Country TRAX Gauteng

Gauteng Photo

Contact

Herman Kirstein
 ryperd@gmail.com

Country TRAX Grand Central has frequent outrides for adventure bikes in the Gauteng area. These rides will be mostly dirt roads, jeep track and some single spoor - perfect for all riders!

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Starting point
The starting point varies from month to month and will be announced in our newsletter and on Facebook.
Time
Wheels start rolling at 07:30, unless otherwise communicated. Please arrive with a full tank of fuel!
Distance
The total distance of the rides varies between 150km and 200km, depending on the size and skill of the group.
Cost
The ride is FREE and anyone is welcome to join. Personal expenses (food, fuel etc.) are for your own account.
Note
These rides are open to all roadworthy adventure bikes and licensed (learners included) riders. These are voluntary rides and everyone participate on their own accord. Country TRAX and its representatives are not liable for any accidents, injuries or losses whatsoever.
 

Country TRAX Western Cape

Western Cape Photo

Contact

Alan Ayers
Donford BMW Motorrad
 alan.ayers2@bmwdealer.co.za

Country TRAX Western Cape and Donford BMW Motorrad frequently co-host day rides for adventure bikes in the Cape Town area. These rides will consist mostly of dirt roads and jeep tracks. The grading, i.e. Orange/Red, will be published beforehand.

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Starting point
The rides will start from Donford BMW Motorrad in Stellenbosch, unless otherwise communicated.
Time
You are welcome to arrive from 07:15 onwards for coffee and muffins. The wheels will start rolling at 08:00!
Cost
The rides are FREE and any licensed (learners included) rider on an Adventure bike is welcome to join. Personal expenses (food, fuel, etc.) are for your own account.
Booking
Only a limited number of bikes can be accommodated on each ride. First confirmed gets the spots!
Note
These are voluntary rides and everyone participate on own accord. Country TRAX Western Cape, Donford BMW Motorrad and the representatives of these organizations are not liable for any accidents, injuries or loss whatsoever.

Expeditions for Adventure Bikes

 

The Escarpment 320

Expedition Photo
Photo credits: Vanessa Blankenagel

Contact

Lezanne Truter
 hello@countrytrax.co.za
 +27 (0)61 084 6585

You arrive Friday late afternoon/early evening. Dinner is at 19:00. After dinner we continue with the “ken mekaar” before you head off to your own room.

Saturday early breakfast on the farm before we head off on the Escarpment 320. Lunch will be in Wakkerstroom (included in the price).

Saturday evening, we will have dinner back on the farm, enjoy new friendships and old.

Sunday after breakfast you depart for home.

Start / End
Amersfoort (Mpumalanga)
Riding Area
Mpumalanga
Date
21 to 23 February, 2020
Accommodation
Included
Cost
R2 500 per rider
 

Malawi

Malawi Photo

Contact

Johan Olivier
 johan@wildatheartadventure.co.za

Wild@Heart has been involved in adventure motorcycling for over a decade and traveled South Africa and beyond our borders on two-wheels for many more. Expeditions are organised and lead by Country TRAX instructor Johan Olivier.

Expeditions start in Blantyre from where the route runs to Mount Mulanje, to Zomba and then up North along the shoreline of Lake Malawi - covering 2000+ km over 14 days.

Your motorcycle is transported from Cape Town or Johannesburg to Blantyre, saving you weeks on traveling time. Border papers and third-party insurance in Malawi are arranged on your behalf.

Most of the trip (almost 70%) will be on tar/paved roads except for shorter sections of dirt to the lodges/overnight accommodation and of course a few gravel roads to visit interesting places and towns and see some of the lesser-traveled gems hidden in this amazing country.

Small groups of 5 to 8 motorcycles allow for a more personalised and unique experience.

The trip is suitable for intermediate riders and is pillion friendly (Because you would love to share this amasing experience with someone special).

Motorcycle rentals can be arranged. If you prefer this option, please contact us for a quotation.

Visit www.wildatheartadventure.co.za for more information.

Starting/End
Blantyre, Malawi
Total Time
14 days
Riding Days
11 (3 rest days)
Riding
Approximately 2100Km (190 Km/day average)
Expected Weather
Warm humid days with a remote possibility of some rain. Tour dates were selected to fall outside Malawi's normal rainfall season.
Roads & Terrain
Mostly tar/paved roads with some good gravel roads and a few short sandy patches.
 

Venda

Venda Photo

Contact

Fritz Boersma
 vundo4x4@lantic.net
John Harris
 johnnoxharris@gmail.com

Have you ever walked into your local motorcycle dealership and wondered where those posters were taken of fellow riding partners living the dream? Perhaps you watched the Long Way Down, followed Uwe on Facebook or you have dreamt of that journey through Africa; just you, your bike, nature and some friends…

Reality is many people dream of their ultimate ride but never seem to get so far as they don’t really know what they are signing up for. It is the fear of the unknown that prohibits great adventure riders from taking that final step to discover what seems the impossible on their adventure bikes.

The Venda three day expedition awareness trip will allow you to overcome those uncertainties…

The trip will see you follow experienced expedition riders through some of the most scenic rural areas of South Africa. You will experience sleeping under the stars where the Milky way is as clear as a Vanilla shake, and camp sites are determined by the students. Further to this great insights will be shared by experienced riders who will take you into uncharted territory, learning all the do’s and don’ts of expedition riding. Some riding techniques will be shared with the students and there is a lot of creativity with regards to our meals.

Share your war stories with the rest of the group around the campfire with the sound of water gushing down a waterfall being your music when you lay down for the evening.

From the tropical Soutpansberg to the Limpopo valley, the terrain varies from relatively easy to more advanced and you should experience dirt, rocks, sand, mud, the odd forest and from time to time we will have to be creative and make our own way.

After this weekend you will be equipped with sufficient knowledge to ensure that you travel easy, light and safely on your next journey. More importantly you will know if you have what it takes to embark on that once in a lifetime journey and who those friends should be that you invite to accompany you.

Starting/End
Polokwane
Total Time
3 days
Riding Days
3 days
Riding
Approximately 600Km (200 Km/day average)
Roads & Terrain
The terrain varies from relatively easy to more advanced and you should experience dirt, rocks, sand, mud and the odd forest.

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