The Route
Ten unforgettable days looping through the Cape's wildest terrain — six mountain passes before lunch on day one, a private ranger-escorted ride through Sanbona's game country, the legendary Swartberg and Seweweekspoort at their gravel best, a choice between the Bloukrans Bungy or the Tsitsikamma Canopy Tour, Knysna's renowned motorcycle museum and a sunset lagoon cruise, before the vast plains of the Karoo give way to the Atlantic once more. Anyone can book a hotel. We choose working farms, family-run retreats, nights beneath canvas and hosts who make every stop part of the adventure. These aren't roads built by traffic engineers. They're roads carved by mountains, rivers and time.
Day by Day
A route we've ridden, refined and ridden again — built around the passes, wildlife and coastline that make this loop unlike anything else on the continent.
More Than a Place to Stay
At XMoto, we believe where you stay should be as memorable as the roads you ride. That's why, wherever possible, we choose working farms, where evenings are spent around the fire sharing stories with your hosts and mornings begin surrounded by the landscapes you've come to explore.
When a farm stay isn't available, we carefully select local retreats that offer the same warmth, character and authentic hospitality. Every overnight stop adds another unforgettable chapter to your adventure.
No two overnight stops are ever the same. One night you might be enjoying a traditional lamb spit braai beneath the stars. Another could see you sampling award-winning wines, learning how locally produced olive oil is crafted, or gathered around a crackling bonfire listening to a local musician and storyteller. The next morning, you may wake to the sound of a rooster crowing, goats bleating in the distance or ducks gliding across the farm dam before collecting your own fresh eggs for breakfast, or simply enjoying a beautifully prepared farm-style breakfast. At some farms, you may even be invited to milk a cow or take part in the daily rhythm of the farm, offering a genuine glimpse into a way of life that few travellers ever experience. These are the moments that can't be found in a hotel and often become the memories you'll treasure long after the journey ends.
Captured Along the Way
Some moments are simply too good to leave to memory alone. Throughout your expedition, we'll professionally capture your journey using high-resolution cameras, 360° action cameras and drones (where permitted). From epic mountain passes and wildlife encounters to the laughter around a campfire and the friendships forged along the way, we'll document the moments that make your adventure unique.
After your expedition, you'll receive a professionally curated collection of high-resolution photographs and cinematic videos, allowing you to relive the experience and share your journey with family and friends for years to come.
Because the greatest adventures deserve to be remembered.
Flexible Departures
Unlike traditional motorcycle tours that operate on fixed annual departure dates, XMoto believes your adventure should fit your schedule, not the other way around.
Our expeditions are built around rider demand. Once the first rider or group confirms their preferred departure date with a deposit, that expedition is officially opened and additional riders are invited to join until all available places are filled.
This approach gives our guests greater flexibility while ensuring every departure is carefully planned around the people taking part. It also allows us to work closely with our accommodation partners, local hosts and experience providers to deliver the exceptional journey every rider expects.
If you already have your own riding group, we can also arrange a private departure exclusively for you, subject to availability.
Whether you're travelling solo, with a partner or as part of a group, every XMoto expedition receives the same meticulous planning, authentic experiences and personal attention that define our adventures.
We believe adventures should be shaped around riders, not calendars.
Rather than publishing dozens of fixed departures months in advance, we build each expedition around you. This allows us to remain flexible, carefully curate every journey and continue delivering the authentic, boutique experiences that make XMoto different.
It's a more personal way to travel, ensuring every expedition feels less like joining a tour and more like becoming part of an adventure.
What's Included
Our expedition pricing is based on twin-share accommodation, where riders share a room with another guest. Guests who prefer the comfort and privacy of their own room may add a single room supplement. If you're travelling with a pillion passenger, simply select the pillion option when booking — your accommodation will then be based on a private room shared exclusively between you and your pillion.
All bookings are confirmed and charged in South African Rand (ZAR). Prices displayed in other currencies are indicative only and may vary depending on the prevailing exchange rate at the time of booking.
Pricing & Booking
≈ $6,100 USD · £4,560 GBP, twin-share
Ten days across the Cape's finest mountain passes, wildlife country and coastline — an expedition built for riders who want more than a road trip.
Your seat is reserved the moment your deposit lands.
Every expedition begins with a conversation. Whether you're travelling solo, with a partner or as part of a group, we'd love to learn more about the adventure you're looking for and help you create the African adventure that's right for you.