Bike tours · SOUTH AFRICA
The 15 best south africa cycling tours you can book today, with what each costs, how far it goes and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Ride through central Cape Town with a local guide, stopping at Company’s Garden, Bo-Kaap, Green Point, St George’s Mall, and the Castle of Good Hope. The group is capped at eight, bikes and helmets are included, and private or e-bike upgrades may be available.
“Lucas was our guide. Friendly and knowledgeable. Learnt loads of history about Cape Town. Would highly recommend .”
Ride from Skilpadvlei Wine Estate through Stellenbosch’s vineyard country with a guide, stopping at two estates for wine tastings. Carlo and Kyle have led highly praised outings, but expect real cycling effort, uneven bikes, and no included lunch. Guests must be at least 16.
“Our guide Carlo was very knowledgeable about both wine and history and looked after all our needs like the perfect host.”
Spend three hours cycling from the V&A Waterfront through Sea Point, Green Point, central Cape Town, Company Gardens, and Bo-Kaap. Your private English or Afrikaans-speaking guide provides bikes, helmets, water, coffee, cake, and a Cape Malay snack. Guides such as Abi and Skizo are noted for friendly, thoughtful storytelling.
“Our guide was realy a good guide We had a top day”
Cycle Cape Town’s Peninsula with guides such as Peter and Gideon on a private, adjustable road ride. Expect Chapman’s Peak, Boulders Beach penguins, Cape Point Ostrich Farm, coffee in Scarborough, and challenging climbs. Bring your own bike or arrange a rental, including an e-bike if needed.
“This bike tour is a MUST do while in Cape Town. It was the first activity I did and Ir gave me an excellent view point for all toner excursions. It’s the best way of cursing around the marvelous views on Cape Town. Our guide was right on time for the pick up and so friendly throughout the journey. I am not an expert at riding so I booked the E bike which Id recommend for anyone who isn’t a pro rider. I don’t think I would be able to be one with nature as much as I did on my trip if it wasn’t for this particular tour. Again…”
Spend four hours cycling Masiphumelele with a local Xhosa guide, perhaps Lutho, on an old-fashioned Dutch bicycle. Visit small businesses, a library, Sangomas, and a crèche, then share African food at a local home or restaurant. The small group is limited to eight people.
“De tour is indrukwekkend en de contrasten zijn enorm. Het gaf ons regelmatig een ongemakkelijk gevoel. Het besef om te weten hoe bevoorrecht we zijn maar ook een gevoel van schaamte. Er gaat ook veel hoop en kracht uit van de mensen om het voor zichzelf en hun kinderen beter te maken. We konden de gids alles vragen.”
Ride 15 to 20 kilometers through Franschhoek on a mountain e-bike with a local English-speaking guide. Visit Wildeberg Wines and Stony Brook Vineyards, learn about Huguenot history, and enjoy estate tastings. Guides such as Prince and Mandla are known for warm, personal tours.
“We had such an amazing winery tour with guide Prince! The weather was not in favor of us doing the tour on bike so the company called in the morning to ask if we would like to do the tour by car instead. The wines and wineries were great and our guide Prince made the experience extra enjoyable with his knowledge about the area. Great day all around!”
Shane Gouldie leads a private 1 to 3-hour ride through Cradle Moon Reserve near Johannesburg. You’ll cycle 10 to 30 kilometers on tar, game tracks, or singletrack, with chances to see giraffes, zebra, hippo, and other wildlife.
“A nice relaxed ride and some game viewing en route made for a pleasant morning out. I was expecting a longer ride of at least 30-35 km. An easy outing and no cycling expertise required.”
Join Patrick for a four-hour, small-group mountain bike ride from Table Mountain’s lower cableway station through Newlands, upper Kirstenbosch, Constantia Neck, and Constantia Valley. Expect modern bikes, steep climbs, single-track sections, varied surfaces, and views across Cape Town.
“A friend of mine and I had a great time with Patrick, cycling around the table mountain!”
Ride roughly 10 kilometers through Johannesburg with a local guide, visiting Braamfontein, Newtown, Marshalltown, Maboneng, Jeppes Town, Victoria Yards, Jewel City, Bertrams, and Ellis Park. You’ll hear city history, see street art, and meet an artist, with bikes, helmets, and water included.
“Nachdem die geführte Fahrradtour kurzfristig abgesagt wurde musste ein Plan B her. Im Büro wurden wir freundlich empfangen und uns wurde spontan eine private E-Roller Tour mit Danny als Guide als alternative angeboten. Die Tour war schön und man hat Johannesburg auf eine andere Art gesehen. Super wenn man etwas Zeit überbrücken muss.”
Set out from Cape Town with a private guide for a flexible Cape Peninsula day by bicycle, on foot, or both. Visit Boulder's Beach, Cape Point, and Chapman's Peak Drive, with hotel transport, bike, helmet, water, and snacks included. Choose an easier outing or cycle up to 90 km.
“This was ok. I wouldn't call it a cycling tour since we only did about 10 km of cycling and spent the rest of the day in the car.”
Spend about seven hours cycling Franschhoek’s quiet vineyard roads with a private guide, bike, and helmet. Guides such as Skeezo and Melo lead tastings, cellar visits, and a winery lunch, while the route and distance can be adjusted for your group.
“Wow, wow, wow! What an amazing experience cycling through Franschhoek. Our guides Skeezo and Melo were so incredible. We are so full of gratitude and for the beautiful day we all shared. Amazing tour company, and I would look forward to doing another tour with them (Hike & Bike Cape Town)”
Ride a private electric bike tour through Stellenbosch’s Banhoek Valley with an accredited wine guide. You’ll travel quiet vineyard roads for 10 to 12 km, stop at Zorgvliet and Thelema for tastings, and return to Banhoek Lodge after four to five hours.
“We had a great time with Aunwa who is extremely knowledgable about wine! The only thing we wanted MORE riding...it was so much fun!!”
Ride mountain bikes through Stellenbosch’s wine country for about three and a half hours, stopping at Skilpadvlei and Neethlingshof for tastings. Your guide handles navigation, while children can use bikes, seats, a buggy, or enjoy a kids pairing. An e-bike and transfers cost extra.
“Trotz schlechten Wetters konnten wir eine kleine Radtour machen und für den restlichen Weg sind wir zum Auto gewechselt (was eine sehr gute Entscheidung unseres Guides war). Die Weingüter waren sehr schön und das Tasting sehr lustig. Auch unsere Tochter fand ihr Kiddies Tasting ganz toll”
Ride jeep tracks into Jonkershoek Nature Reserve, then hike to a waterfall with guides such as Prince, Louise, or Ronaldo. You get mountain views, fynbos, a small picnic, and time for a cold river swim. The four-hour tour suits active visitors who want scenery without technical cycling.
“Ronaldo was an excellent tour guide, very enthusiastic and informative. The bikes were great, we had a beautiful tour through a magnificent area, Jonkershoek, and after that a hike to the first waterfall. Ik was amazing and absolutely worthwhile!”
Ride 7 kilometers through Wellington’s quiet vineyard roads, visit a historic cellar for a private tasting, and enjoy mountain views near the Hawequas range. Your private guide can adjust the day to your fitness, with a harder Welvanpas ride or a shady river walk after lunch.
“I had a fantastic half day mountain ride in the Botterlary Hills with Bevan. Beautiful views to the mountains behind Stellenbosch and across to False Bay. Bevan got the level just right for me and my slightly dodgy back, so not very techniRead more”
Gravel or tarmac, a motor or your own legs, a guide or a route on the phone.
