South Africa - 21 Motorcycle Roads

Clarens Fouriesburg
Limpopo , South Africa
November 17, 2010 - 5.0

A short run, but exceptional straights and curves for some high speed fun.

Cradle of Human Kind - Magalies
Gauteng , South Africa
January 17, 2011 - 4.0

A nice drive through the cradle of human kind. Some nice long(ish) corners, the road is wide and open with no potholes etc. A nice short ride to Magalies.

Du Toits Kloof Pass (Near Paarl just off the N1 Motorway)
Western Cape , South Africa
September 11, 2009 - 5.0

This was the old route to Cape Town before the construction of the 11 Km Huguenot Toll Tunnel. An amazing engineering feat. Soaring cliffs line the route.

Franschoek Pass
Western Cape , South Africa
April 9, 2012 - 5.0

This is a truly awesome biker road. It's great to meet up in Franschoek for breakfast or lunch and then hit the road. It starts going up the mountain, with breathtaking views from the top, really spectacular. Pretty easy bends going up, then the fun really starts when going down the other side, with...

Hells Hoogte Pass
Western Cape , South Africa
April 9, 2012 - 4.0

If you start from Stellenbosch, it is slightly uphill, so depending on what you like you should either start in Stellies or end there. I usually come from Cape Town on the N1, then take the Franschoek turnoff. Ride direction Franschoek untill you get to the sign that says Stellenbosch ->. Turn right...

Iron Crown to Barberton
Limpopo , South Africa
November 17, 2010 - 4.0

Start point is Haenertsburg - use the Glenshiel hotel, it is stunning and clean. You ride past Ebenezer dam on the way to Tzaneen through sub-tropical orchards of fruit and avocado pears, as well as brilliant mountain scenery. Drop in at the Coach House Inn for the best hand made nougat in Africa (j...

Linga Longa Mpumalanga
Limpopo , South Africa
November 17, 2010 - 4.0

Start at the Middelburg N11 off-ramp on the N4. Head North past Loskop Dam. Look for the right turn just after the cuttings. The stretch from Roossenekal to Lydenburg / Mashishing includes Jan se Hoogte pass and Die Berg Passes on the R577. After Lydenburg / Mashishing drop down the impressive Long ...

M6 : Cape Town - Simons Town
Western Cape , South Africa
August 15, 2007 - 4.0

Ride south from Cape Town on the coastal M6 (no, it is not a motorway...! :o)
Then on to Chapmans Peak Drive (still M6). (This sections was only re-opened very recently (2003, I believe). Was closed for some years due to construction work after some quite bad landslides).
Its a gre...

M6 : Noordhoek - Hout Bay
Western Cape , South Africa
September 11, 2009 - 5.0

Stunning road cut from seaside cliffs. Lots of tourist traffic, but worth it for the stunning view.

M65 / M4 : Simons Town - Cape Point ( Lands End )
Western Cape , South Africa
August 15, 2007 - 4.3

The scenery is tops, the asphalt is super and the roads are winding and hilly.
The weather was brilliant when I was there end November 2004 (blue skies and ~ 25 degrees...!).
Recommendation: Rent a large trailie so that you can go down one of the many gravel or dirt roads to the beaches if...

Molteno Pass : Victoria West
Western Cape , South Africa
May 7, 2012 - 4.0

Beautiful scenic route with dramatic views. Worth the effort.

Nelsangels
Limpopo , South Africa
November 13, 2010 - 4.0

Alas, we drove this route in a hired van....but oh my - we are definitely going back to do it on 2 wheels!!!

R301 : Wellington - La Plaisante ( Bainskloof Pass )
Western Cape , South Africa
September 11, 2009 - 3.5

An amazing road carved out of rock. Lots of tight 2nd & 3rd gear curves. Not too many fast sweepers.

R328 : Robinson Pass, Oudtshoorn - Mossel Bay
Western Cape , South Africa
September 11, 2009 - 4.0

Scenic road over the mountains down to Mossel Bay. Lots of fast sweepers. A few tight corners.

R44 : Gordons Bay - Rooiels
Western Cape , South Africa
September 11, 2009 - 5.0

Stunning coastal route along False Bay. Magnificent ocean views reminiscent of California's Pacific Coast Highway.

R63 : Victoria West - Graaff-Reinet ( Murraysberg Belter )
Western Cape , South Africa
August 18, 2010 - 4.0

The best way to tackle this route is to start at Victoria West. You can do it from Graaff-Reinet up, but somehow its not quite the same. Start at the cafe on the edge of town in Vic West (good rugby supporters venue!), ride into town and turn right after the Excel garage onto the Murraysberg road.

Randburg to Haartebeespoort
Gauteng , South Africa
December 15, 2011 - 4.0

Good Sunday morning ride. Road and scenery is good. Many places along route to stop for breakfast. Traffic tends to pickup later in the morning.

Sandton - Diepsloot - Hartebeespoort ( Round Trip To Hartebeespoort )
Gauteng , South Africa
December 2, 2011 - 4.0

Run from Fourways to Hartebeespoort and back going around the dam. Have a bite to eat at Pick a Pancake after crossing the dam wall. There can be stretches with traffic, but generally not too bad. You will encounter many other motorcycles on route over the weekend. Road surface is ok, good combinati...

Springbok to Alexander Bay
Northern Cape , South Africa
June 24, 2011 - 4.5

I did this ride while circumnavigating South Africa. Hardly any traffic, the Anenous pass makes things interesting, while the wide open sections are ideal for checking top speed. I saw 263 km/h on my Garmin. Some restaurants in Port Nolloth. Take a jersey, the temperature drops quite drastically as ...

Swartberg Pass : ( Swllendam - Akkerboom - Montagu - Rietpol - Malgas )
Western Cape , South Africa
September 9, 2010 - 5.0

The road from Outsdhoorn to Prince Albert via the Swartberg Pass is a fantastic trip back in time. Shortly out of Outsdhoorn you can divert to the pass via gravel roads. The pass was built in the 1850s by a convict gang under the supervision of a road building engineer named Thomas Bain. It is a sin...

The Baviaanskloof
Western Cape , South Africa
April 8, 2012 - 5.0

Bear in mind this is mostly a single track road, all Gravel for about 180km. It starts off with Mountainous twisty and windy roads, lots of stones and rocks and if has been raining mud patches and flowing river crossings. It goes through a nature reserve, so watch out for Kudu and other large animal...