We leave Cape Town on Thursday morning around 8:30 from Malmesbury to Bitterfontein. 

It’s a long tar morning until we get to Bitterfontein.The ride from here takes you along winding dirt roads, past granite-strewn hills, and through historic mission villages like Leliefontein, where the scenery is as rich in history as it is in color.

As you ascend into the Kamiesberg, expect cooler air, dramatic mountain passes, and panoramic views of wildflowers blanketing the valleys. The final stretch into Kamieskroon offers some of the most spectacular floral displays

Our route through Skilpad Wildflower Reserve during flower season is a breathtaking motorcycle ride through one of Namaqualand’s most spectacular floral landscapes. From August to September, the usually arid terrain bursts into a vibrant display of wildflowers, creating a surreal backdrop for your journey.

Starting near Kamieskroon, the route winds through the Namaqua National Park, where fields of orange and yellow daisies stretch as far as the eye can see. The Skilpad section is particularly famous for its dense floral carpets, offering stunning photo opportunities and a chance to ride through a kaleidoscope of colors. The terrain varies from gravel roads to gentle mountain passes, making it an exciting yet accessible ride for adventure motorcyclists.

Along the way, you’ll encounter rugged granite outcrops, hidden valleys, and panoramic viewpoints that showcase the beauty of Namaqualand in full bloom.

Our motorcycle route via Wildepaardehoek Pass to Hondeklipbaai during flower season is a thrilling ride through Namaqualand’s rugged beauty, where the landscape transforms into a vibrant floral spectacle.

The Wildepaardehoek Pass, part of the Caracal Eco Route, offers breathtaking views of rolling hills and granite outcrops, with wildflowers carpeting the terrain from August to September. The gravel roads provide an exciting challenge, winding through remote valleys and past historic landmarks. As you descend towards Hondeklipbaai, the scenery shifts to coastal dunes and rocky shores, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the wild Namaqualand terrain.

This route is perfect for riders seeking a mix of mountain passes, off-road adventure, and coastal serenity, all set against the backdrop of one of South Africa’s most spectacular natural displays. .

Sadly on Sunday morning we all head home but I assure you that you will have made new friendships and have lots of stories to share.

Kamieskroon during flower season is a must for every adventure rider!!

We stay at the Kamieskroon Hotel for the duration of the tour. Over the years they have always provided us with great hospitality and food to our guests. For the duration of this tour we will be staying at the Kamieskroon Hotel and do daily outrides from there.

The Kamieskroon Hotel is rich in history and  will serve you with mouth watering farm style food for dinner. The hotel supplies all bedding and towels and there is a cash bar available. 

Intermediate skill level – The routes on this bike tour is comfortable and will be easy to navigate for the average rider with or without a pillion.There are some tricky sections here and there but just enough to get your adrenaline pumping and give you a great story to tell around the fire in the evening. 

You must be comfortable riding at an average of 80 KM/H on solid pack dirt roads (in other words a dirt highway) and have the ability to handle some loose stuff here and there. Roads in the area are mostly solid pack dirt roads and tracks but depending on traffic and when last it was graded there can be a little loose stuff here and there.