Day 1
Depart from Heathrow for Johannesburg SA.
Day 2
Arrive in Johannesburg and catch connecting flight to the coastal city of Durban. The team will meet up with us and you will be transferred by coach to our first digs. This is where we will be briefed and introduced to the team and our trusty Honda CTX bikes.
Day 3
Depart Durban and ride into the famous 'Valley of a 1000 hills'. I am informed that the route is a gentle introduction to what we will start to experience from Day 5 in the Wild Coast . That night sees the 100 plus riders settling into comfortable accommodation on the South Coast.
Day 4
Today we enter the Wild Coast and experience the mighty Mtentu River, Mkambati Gorge and finally after a long day in the saddle arrive at Port St John's nestled on the banks of the mighty Umzimvubu River. The fabulous Cremorne estates in the tropical forest region is our home for Day 4.
Day 5
The Wild Wild side awaits and our destination is the coastal village of Coffee Bay. The days ride sees us hug the rugged coastline past the villages of Mpande and Presley Bay. A day that will challenge our riding ability with rocky river crossings, muddy forest sections and the fast grass banks next to the beach.
Day 6
The famous section that was savoured and enjoyed by Enduro Africa 2006 . The Hole in The wall, The Haven Nature Reserve and the Mighty Bashee river.
Day 7
A well deserved rest day and the team together with the riders help us to change oils and give the hard working CTX's a once over. Once the bikes are all fixed up we will get to go refresh ourselves at the bar!! Hooray!!
Day 8
The mighty Gorge across the Qora river and the low road for everyone. This route takes us along the coast past the wreck of the famous Jacaranda which is one of many vessels that has been sunk by this stretch of coastline, Waves us to 30 metres have been reported by wide eyed captains on this stretch and the scenery is amazing. A great technical days.We cross the mighty Kei river by motorised ferry and arrive at Morgans Bay.
Day 9
A big day as we head inland and pass through the port City of East London on our way to our next digs on the banks of the Cowie River in Port Alfred. It's a 300km plus day!!!
Day 10
Homeward bound to Port Elizabeth through the Big 5 Reserves of Kariega. A wonderful day that offers an enormous variety from Sand Dunes to tar. The final ride into Port Elizabeth is surrounded by police sirens, waving crowds and arrival at our Beachfront Hotel is emotional to say the least. Tonight we celebrate our achievement and party hard with a closing function of note.
Day 11
Breakfast, fond farewell and a short bus trip to Port Elizabeth Airport. Johannesburg awaits us for ourr connecting flight to London...
Day 12
Arrive home.
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