Mountain Bike
& Conservation Awareness
KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
This event can be run over 20miles/32kms per day, up to 40miles/65kms per day, and as such we are able to make the event very group specific. The routes take in the stunning Drakensberg Mountain foothills, through rural communities, and ultimately end up in some of Africa's most stunning bush where you will ride past majestic African wildlife.
Total distance covered will be up to you, but between 120miles/190kms, up to 240miles/385kms
Itinerary
This itinerary is 10 days, but we can extend the duration if needs be.
Daily distance is group-specific and decided in the early planning meetings: 20miles/32kms per day, up to 40miles/65kms
Day 1 Arrive Durban airport/ fit bikes/ transfer to bush camp/ settle in
Day 2 Acclimatisation ride of 8-10 miles/ route briefing
Day 3 Day 1 of the bike challenge/ Distance TBA/ Midlands Route
Day 4 Day 2 of the bike challenge/ Distance TBA/ Drakensberg Route
Day 5 Day 3 of the bike challenge/ Distance TBA/ Communities Route
Day 6 Day 4 of the bike challenge/ Distance TBA/ Giraffe Route
Day 7 Day 5 of the bike challenge/ Distance TBA/ Upstream River Route
Day 8 Day 6 of the bike challenge/ Distance TBA/ Home Run Route
Day 9 Big 5 Safari/ Transfer to Lodge/ Elephant, Rhino, Lion focus
Day 10 Big 5 Safari/ Elephant, Rhino, Lion focus/ Transfer to Durban airport
Journey
This mountain bike journey takes you epic daily adventures as you ride alongside the stunning Drakensberg mountain range, alongside stunning rivers, through friendly communities, and into some of the most beautiful bush Africa has to offer.
Details
Group size Minimum of 8, Maximum of 25
Accommodation Guest House, Bush camp & Safari Lodge
Catering For all dietary requirements & allergies
Kit & Clothing A kit list will be published for the group
Terrain Dry Single track, animal paths, some dirt track & tar roads
Climate Seasonal. We will advise during initial discussions
Fitness Level An average level is required. Training schedule provided
Exp[erience An average to a good level of experience is required
Transport Support vehicle and driver is provided
Trailer A bike trailer will be provided
Guiding A guide will ride with you for the entire venture
Bike mechanic Support vehicle driver is also the bike mechanic