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Add your own reviewBrilliant Trip
A fab trip with beautiful and varied scenery, some challenging cycling with lots of wildlife along the way and great company. Most of the accommodation was really lovely and some quite special places. Restaurants choices were good and the food was excellent. Unfortunately the weather wasn’t on our side so the itinerary was changed to accommodate the conditions for a couple of days but this in no way detracted from a brilliant holiday.
Most Inspirational Moment
Loved the whale watching from the hotel as I never thought we would see them so clearly from the shore. Visiting the penguin colony was also great fun, although it’s possible to see the penguins from the boardwalk it was definitely worth paying to see them closer up on the beach.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Adonia and Ernest were amazing. They worked incredibly hard for us in what turned out to be tricky circumstances due to some heavy rain. They kept us safe on the roads, always had a plan B, kept us informed when things needed to change or provided options for us to choose as a group if there were choices available. Their local knowledge was fantastic and they seemed to enjoy sharing it with us. Nothing was too much trouble and they definitely made this trip special.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Be prepared for changing conditions as sun in the morning could be wind in the afternoon and can make the cycling quite challenging. This also means the itinerary may need to change due to the conditions so best to come with an open mind and be prepared to go with the flow. I bought a 3 pin plug for South Africa at the airport and it turned out to be a great purchase so would recommend bringing one. I also brought quite a bit of cash which wasn’t necessary as card payments were taken everywhere and a very small number of places (penguin colony is the one that sticks in my mind) only took cards. A couple of extra days on to the trip to explore more of Cape Town is worth it.
Cycling in the Cape
This was a treat for us. Cycling in South Africa, Seeing the country and trying the wines. We did some cycling on old rental bikes, we did try some wine and we did see what a beautiful country South Africa is.
Most Inspirational Moment
The most inspirational moment was the last day cycling back to Cape Town along the coast beside the famous apostles in glorious sunshine.
Thoughts on Group Leader
He was fine as a group leader but not as cycling guide. He was never prepared for punctures or bike malfunctions. It was obvious that he had done this cycling tour for three months. He knew the route and where to go for evening meals but I had had enough of supermarket lunches.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Firstly there is a lot of time being transported from A to B. The Bikes are old and need to be replaced. How they can justify an extra £250 for an eBike baffles me. Beware that South Africa is a dangerous place so ask if it safe to go out on your for a walk or run. You stay in some fabulous places. The down day in Hermanus is a waste when there are no Whales to see. As always with these trips the last day is the best depending on the weather
Suggestions
Some of the cycling was very dangerous down roads that I would not cycle in the UK - large trucks going fast inches away from you. How can they possibly charge £250 extra for an eBike. This is South Africa where everything is half price compare to UK This is "moderate" Exodus cycle route, what happens if someone is of an age that they now cannot cope with a moderate route and as result keeps the whole party back. There was really limited wine tasting which surprised me I would not do this trip again
We would like to thank David for taking the time to submit a review and were pleased to read that he enjoyed South Africa in general. On the other hand, we were genuinely sorry to hear that he was disappointed by the leadership and several other aspects of his tour. The leader assigned to this departure has been working with Exodus for 6 years, during which time he has led 25 trips and amassed a lot of positive feedback from our clients. Whilst we expect leaders to be familiar with the equipment, they are mostly focused on the general logistics of the tour, which is why our cycling tours feature mechanics who are on-hand to address any issues with the bikes and inspect them after every ride. We understand that your mechanic doubled up as your driver and we can confirm that he has vast experience working in these roles for Exodus and other tour operators. We find that this arrangement works well, although we are sorry if you felt your leader could have offered more support. We regret that David was also disappointed with the quality of the bikes, particularly as the bikes allocated to his group were just 2 years old at the time and had only been used on 3 tours. These bikes were checked by our local manager before being distributed to your group and he has assured us that they were in pristine condition. In terms of the cost of the e-bikes, these are extremely expensive to purchase and maintain and we can confirm that the prices we charge for this option are reflective of the costs we incur to use them. To cover as much of this large country as possible and avoid cycling on busy roads, this trip involves some transfer time in a vehicle, however, almost half of the total distance is spent on the bikes along quieter, more scenic routes. We find that many clients enjoy the transition between bikes and vehicle, as it allows people to recover, whilst still taking in the views, although we are sorry that this was not David’s experience. We would not wish for any of our clients to feel unsafe on our trips so we were concerned to read David’s comments about his time in South Africa. Whilst we advise clients to take caution in all the countries we operate trips in, our local manager, who has resided in South Africa for many decades, has assured us that all the places visited on this itinerary are safe to walk around. This trip’s average rating of 4.5/5* suggests that most of our clients enjoy it, which we find reassuring, although we would not wish to downplay David’s disappointment on this occasion. We sincerely hope that he affords us another chance on a future trip.
John Penge, Product Manager
Cycling the Cape & Winelands 230212
I enjoyed this trip because of the beautiful scenery the nice people the nice temperaturesso many
Most Inspirational Moment
so many: the cape Agulas Kaap de goede hoop the penguins at Betty's the shark diving the coffeestop at Elin
Thoughts on Group Leader
Adonia and Ernesto were friendly people who learned us a lot about South Africa
Advice for Potential Travellers
Beware of crime at the ATM in the city centre of Cape Town, that happened to us before we started the trip
Suggestions
Maybe it is an option that the person who bikes with the group has a spare tube and a pomp. Please use another trailer for transport of the bikes because it is a lot of work to load the trailer every time and several times the group has to wait for this, for example when we had the lost day cycling back to Cape town when the bikes had to be loaded in Camps Bay I heard that Stellenbosch has a nice city centre, which we have not seen, maybe it is an option to have lunch there in stead of at a petrolstation shopping mall at the outside of Stellenbosch.
Excellent Trip
The trip was fantastic thanks mainly to the group guides Andonia and Ernest. The accomdoation along the way was OK mainly but very poor in the Aanhuizen Guest House in Swellendem
Most Inspirational Moment
Riding Chapman's Pass.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Andonia was brilliant - he could not be faulted.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take Immodium with you and drink only bottled water at all times.
November 2022
A wonderful trip with amazing scenery, some challenging rides and a great group to enjoy the holiday with.
Most Inspirational Moment
The coastal week - varied activities and fantastic scenery.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Ernest and Tallis really looked after us, as did Rochelle in the first few days. Nothing was too much trouble. They made sure everyone was safe and looked after on the rides. I appreciated their knowledge of the roads and their help and support.
Advice for Potential Travellers
There are a lot of hills on this trip! Don't hesitate to book an electric bike if you have any doubts!
Suggestions
Go and enjoy the scenery, wildlife, wine and people.
Accurate description of the trip
An excellent holiday with variety of landscape and culture and very enjoyable cycling
Most Inspirational Moment
The visit to the Cape of Good Hope
Thoughts on Group Leader
All 3 guides, Rochelle, Tallis and Ernest were excellent and imparted a lot of knowledge to the group as well as organising and leading
Advice for Potential Travellers
The cycling route is really enjoyable but not for the faint hearted. There are a number of challenging climbs but the views make it all worthwhile. If in doubt-go for an ebike
Suggestions
The accommodation on the whole was very good but with one exception-the Aanhuizen Guest House
A Great Adventure
A wonderful trip with fabulous scenery, wildlife, food and wine. Lovely cycling on good roads, some surprisingly good hotels and excellent restaurants.
Most Inspirational Moment
I enjoyed learning about the people, who were all so friendly. The whales were unforgettable and amazingly acrobatic and the penguins were delightful.
Thoughts on Group Leader
We had the dynamic duo of Adonia and Ernest. They were both so knowledgeable, patient and kind. They did everything they could to make the holiday an enjoyable experience.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Arrive a day or so earlier, or stay later so you have time to enjoy Cape Town and Table Mountain.
Great trip
This was a great adventure through lots of stunning scenery, staying in some lovely accommodation & enjoying some really nice food & wine. It would have been nice to do more wine tasting along the way though.
Most Inspirational Moment
One of the highlights has to be seeing the whales come so close to our boat. I definitely recommend whale watching if you’re there in the right season - it was magical.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Adonia & Ernest really looked after us all. They were both very knowledgeable about everything to do with the area aswell as looking after our bikes & making sure we were safe on the roads. They worked really hard to try & ensure our trip went smoothly.
Advice for Potential Travellers
This is a very hilly trip, a lot hillier than we were all expecting & probably should be graded as a moderate 4 rather than 3. There’s a lot of cycling on busy main roads too, in fact the vast majority of it is on really busy roads so it’s something to be prepared for.
Suggestions
I would definitely recommend this trip. Some of the cycling routes were jaw dropping & I have some fantastic photos & memories.
Amazing scenery food and wine
A beautiful country with amazing scenery along the challenging rides, fantastic food and wine, and what’s more it didn’t break the bank!
Most Inspirational Moment
Probably enjoying the company of the whales as I sat eating my breakfast overlooking the ocean in Hermanaus.. but then again I loved the quirky hotels and guesthouses with fantastic hospitality and great food and wine..
Thoughts on Group Leader
Adonia was very competent and professional and had great knowledge about everything.. he could always answer our questions.. Ernest was also a great second in charge.. his experience and knowledge second to none..
Advice for Potential Travellers
Make sure you get an adapter plug that you can use.. one that’s specific to South Africa with 3 round pins.. also take a back up charger as power cuts are frequent .. otherwise everything is fine, water is good to drink and you can pay by card/iPhone etc everywhere as long as the power is on
Fantastic scenery, challenging cycling
A challenging 3 with plenty of uphill. Some quaint places to visit and stay. Luckily the majority of the group were like minded people.
Most Inspirational Moment
Completing the section over Chapman's Peak.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Bradley did a good job of keeping a difficult group together and was flexible in his approach to the itinerary. Sifiso, the driver was a great support to him. Bikes were fine tuned daily.
Advice for Potential Travellers
You need to read the trip notes before signing up. People on our tour potentially ruined this through lack of preparation. If need be I.e being more than an hour behind the leaders get in the bus and listen to the leaders advice.
Suggestions
Enjoy the experience come with an open mind.
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