Lowveld Legend Motorcycle Tour

LOWVELD LEGEND TOUR (7 days / 8 nights)
JHB - Northern Drakensburg - Lowveld - Kruger Park - JHB

The Lowveld Legend is "undoubtedly" the planets finest motorcycle touring experience. The roads and routes are un-congested and uncluttered with the traffic usually associated with riding in Europe, the USA and other developed countries. Although set in Africa... all guests are astounded at the quality of the roads we ride. The pristine tarmac contains some of the best corners available for the motorcycling aficionado to enjoy. The area is host to the Big 5 and a visit will include a rest day viewing these majestic animals from the vantage point of an open safari vehicle... Scenery is beautiful as the roads undulate between the open plains of the Mpumalanga highlands or highveld as we call it plunging down into the warm lowlands (lowveld) of the mystical Northern Drakensburg Range; legendary for its wildlife, bygone gold rush days and... fantastic riding... what legends are made of. The "Legend" is our forte (7 days / 8 nights)

Lowveld Legend, our standard tour offering departing and returning to Johannesburg; rides out via the highveld (highlands) plains before plunging down the mighty Northern Drakensburg Range and into the warm lowveld (lowlands). The week is spent exploring this land of myth and legend where transport riders hunted wild game on their trek while bringing in mining supplies to the scattered gold diggings which attracted thousand of starry eyed fortune seekers. The tour boasts the highest concentration of Spectacular Mountain passes on the planet today. A rest day is spent 'Big 5' Game viewing from the seat of an open safari vehicle as the area is famous for high concentrations of African Wildlife in their natural habitat.

Rider - R24, 990.00
Pillion - R12, 990.00

Lowveld Legend Tour - 23 to 30 April 2011

Lowveld Legend - 6 to 13 August 2011

Riding

Wow.. is the best way to describe this weeks ride. Both Ingo and Fito were accomplished riders who did not take unnecessary chances, seeing as they both ride on the other side of the road back home. The ride was well judged as we were always in by nightfall and enjoyed regular stops en route for photo opportunities (great pics Fito).

Accommodation

Accommodation was once again very good, hosts always going out of their way to make our little group feel welcome and part of the ‘family’. Food was very special, not only great food overnight but superb food and presentation at lunch stops. From superb trout in Dullstroom to yummy pancakes in Graskop.

Game Viewing

The day drive into the Kruger Park was good but unfortunately took place in the afternoon which was not the best time of day to find the animals. Joe’s thinking was to ensure the guys had a relaxed day off with a later get up breakfast at the superbly prepared bush camp (which was relaxing). However it would be best to do the early morning rising, ensuring the day in the Kruger is well spent.

Thanks

Thanks to Ingo and Fito for being a really special ride, great riding and great company. Also a special thanks to all our hosts but especially Dagmar and Deon for the amazing work they did to ensure the new bush camp was ready for us (check the pics out).