The Best of the West
This route is driving from African Overlanders to Springbok, primarily off-road on gravel and some sand. No great off roading experience is required, you will need to be fit as the route can be demanding. However a need to complete it is more important than a level of skill
Day 1
Arrival at African Overlanders by 2pm, airport transfers can be done from the airport and city for R400 per car. We start by planning the trip, going for ride and getting the bikes ready. We then finish the day at The Palms restaurant for food.
Kilometres covered – 60kms
Fuel Cost – 150 rand (fill up of bike)
Accommodation – Between 300 rand and 350
Food – 300 rand a day
Day 2
African Overlanders to Velddrift,
Kilometres covered – 160kms
Fuel Cost – 75 rand
Accommodation – Between 300 rand and 350
Food – 300 rand a day
Day 3
Veldrift to Citrudale
Kilometres covered – 126kms
Fuel Cost – 60rand
Accommodation – Between 300 rand and 350
Food – 300 rand a day
Day 4
Citrusdale to Lutzeville
Kilometres covered – 180kms
Fuel Cost – 85rand
Accommodation – Between 300 rand and 350
Food – 300 rand a day
Day 5
Lutzeville to Garies
Kilometres covered – 150kms
Fuel Cost – 70rand
Accommodation – Between 300 rand and 350
Food – 300 rand a day
Day 6
Garies to Springbok
Kilometres covered – 162kms
Fuel Cost – 75rand
Accommodation – Between 300 rand and 350
Food – 300 rand a day
Day 7
Sprinbok to ????????
Kilometres covered – kms
Fuel Cost – rand
Accommodation – Between 300 rand and 350
Food – 300 rand a day
Day 8
?????????? to Vanrhynsdorp
Kilometres covered – kms
Fuel Cost – rand
Accommodation – Between 300 rand and 350
Food – 300 rand a day
Day 9
Vanrhynsdorp to Cederberg Oasis
Kilometres covered – 180 kms
Fuel Cost – 83rand
Accommodation – Between 300 rand and 350
Food – 300 rand a day
Day 10
Cederberg Oasis to African Overlanders
Kilometres covered – 220kms
Fuel Cost – 110 rand
Accommodation – Between 300 rand and 350
Food – 300 rand a day
Total Cost
Motorbike Hire £600
Motorbike Deposit £500 (returnable if no damage)
Local costs ZAR7410 converted £446