CYCLING THE CAPE & WINELANDS

14 days from GBP2,229 to GBP3,089 including flights
Tripcode: MZC

Countries Visited: South Africa

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Our Clients’ Reviews

Average Review Rating: from 25 reviews.

Graeme Aston

CYCLING THE CAPE & WINELANDS

Written December 2011
Cycling through great scenery with occasional wildlife and places of interest en route. A great advenure, made memorable by a good group.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Cycling along the coast around False bay and then the route towards Cape Town.
What did you think of your group leader?
Rudi was good fun and has good energy. He got 13 of us around the full itinerary without any real mishaps. Lots of local knowledge, but could keep some of his briefings a bit briefer! Organised a good range of restaurants in the evenings.

Andrew put in a solid performance as driver and assistant. Very knowledgeable and a great sense of humour!
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
If you're doing the shark cage diving, be careful what you have for breakfast! Don't expect too much luxury accommodation.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
This is my 7th cycling trip with Exodus and my favourite. Book it and enjoy yourself!
NYE CRANAGE

CYCLING THE CAPE & WINELANDS

Written December 2011
REALLY GOOD HOLIDAY AND THE BEST GUIDES THAT I HAVE BIKED WITH.
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What did you think of your group leader?
GREAT
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
BE AWARE THAT IT IS A WINDY COUNTRY
Liam Curran

CYCLING THE CAPE & WINELANDS

Written December 2011
A wonderful way to see Cape Town, the surrounding wine growing regions and the dramatic coast. But be warned, although it is classed as a "moderate" trip there are LOTS and LOTS of hills and it is VERY windy!
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Unexpectedly seeing a whale in Hermanus, the wild baboons just chilling by the side of the road, the huge open plains and seriously impressive mountains. Then wine wasn’t bad either!
What did you think of your group leader?
Pete and his crew were great. Really friendly and happy to give some background on the places we saw. Cooking was excellent and just what I needed after a long day on the road.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Don’t underestimate how tough the cycling can be as this is really an exhausting trip, not just because of the hills but also because of how difficult it can be cycling in such windy conditions. Take your own saddle, and padded cycling shorts as you’ll need them. Draught beer is cheap but pretty much everything else is the same price as in the UK.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Some of the places you’ll stay are in the middle of nowhere, so expect to make your own entertainment, which, to be fair wasn’t difficult with such a great group of people. I'm sure the samples we got from from the vineyards we visited helped too.
Even in the height of summer it gets cold at night. So make sure you bring a fleece/warm jumper or 3!
The days are long so don't expect much (if any) pool or beach time.
South African electricity sockets are unlike any others in the world, so even if you think you have a "world adaptor" it won't work.
Jane Hardy

CYCLING THE CAPE & WINELANDS

Written November 2011
The tour leader Rudi Swanepoel & driver Jabula worked very hard to ensure the holiday was a success. Rudi is still young but he dealt well with the group. The tour had a great mix of cycling and sight seeing.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
The landscape is fantastic and the coastal rides were a real highlight. Trip to Robben Island. Whale watching in Hermanus. ( A must trip ).
What did you think of your group leader?
Rudi came under pressure from the front riders to extend the rides and change the itinery, he coped well with this. Rudi & Jabula worked well as a team.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
If you want to do some sight seeing in Cape Town then either go prior to the trip or stay for a few days at the end, as there is not enough time without.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
The accommodation varied in quality Swellendam & Simonstown were at the lower end.
Andy Fonseca

CYCLING THE CAPE & WINELANDS

Written September 2011
An excellent trip where the first half of it is very European (Dutch and Scottish Highlands) followed by areas with different wildlife. Coastal areas provided great viewing spots for whale watching and the views were great too! Needless to say the wine was very good so bring plenty of cash for this. Local food deffinitely worth trying!!
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Last day cycling up to and around Chapman's Peak especially as the rainy weather gave way to sunshine.
What did you think of your group leader?
I can safely say that our leader was second to none compared with all other work/adventure travel I've done. Nothing was too much trouble, attended to all our needs and always provided alternatives if there was no immediate solution.
His local knowledge and enthusiasm was excellent which made the trip that more enjoyable and fulfilling.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Come prepared for the weather!!! The weather can be very variable especially in the winter with strong winds and driving rain followed by glorious days of sunshine. Mornings can be very cold especially at the beginning of every ride.

BRING A UK TO S.A. POWER ADAPTOR. VERY DIFFICULT TO BUY LOCALLY!!!!!!!

Is there anything else you would like to add?
Mountain bikes supplied were ok but could do with being replaced soon. However, the leader and assistants were always at hand should there be any problems and were excellent. Seriously consider bringing your own mountain bike or hybrid if you can deal with the hassle and cost.
Shark diving is brilliant and worthwhile doing but is around £130.
Lina Sheldon

CYCLING THE CAPE & WINELANDS

Written December 2010
This part of South Africa is definitely the right place to go on this type of tour. Relaxed and quality experience. Out of this world beautiful sceneries, stunning coastal routes... To my taste, the weather is just right for this physically quite demanding experience: not too hot and not humid.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Breathtaking downhills.
What did you think of your group leader?
Peter is a really fantastic, amazing and one of a kind tour leader!
He is very professional and organizing, resourceful and very patient, attentive to every detail, goes extra mile to take care of you. Could not be better.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Do not forget to take with you all the proper gear: gloves, gel saddle, cycle shorts etc are essential for long cycling days.
Sport drinks contributed to my performance on last days :-).
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Just go on this trip, this going to be an experience of your life time!
Nigel Rouse

CYCLING THE CAPE & WINELANDS

Written October 2010
An excellent trip for those who enjoy some exercise with the opportunity to celebrate each stage success with the odd tipple, plenty to see and do and with variety wildlife, wine, whales, wine gums. The scenery is fantastic and varied plenty of high speed down hill stretches after the odd climb a hidden gem. Local food was fantastic and plentiful 460 km in the saddle and I put on weight!!
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Probably finally ticking whale watching off my list unfortunately the wind off the coast prevented the planned cage diving and trip to Robben Island.
The final coast route into Cape Town caps of the trip longest day but it flies by
What did you think of your group leader?
Excellent leader and driver always part of the group as well as doing the organisation, cooking and demonstrating patience with some of the groups "characters".
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Local bikes were fine although they need some maintenance through the trip, bring a gel saddle and padded shorts to protect those piles