Garden Route Motorcycle Tour
Experience premium Harley rentals in Cape Town with scenic coastal rides, guided motorcycle tours, and boutique accommodation in Hout Bay. Explore Cape Town on two wheels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a licence to rent?
Yes—age 23+ and a valid motorcycle licence held for at least 1 year.
What’s included?
Helmet, jacket and unlimited kilometres on rentals; for chauffeured tours a pro rider, helmet and jacket.
Where do we ride?
Popular routes include Cape Peninsula (Cape of Good Hope), Winelands, Hermanus/Whale Coast and Route 62/Garden Route.
What is the deposit/excess?
Credit-card damage deposit; excess up to R15,000 per incident.
Can you tailor a tour?
Yes—half-day to multi-day itineraries, small groups to incentives up to 60 people.
What happens if the wind or weather turns bad on the day?
We watch the forecast (the Cape Doctor can howl). If conditions aren’t safe or enjoyable, we’ll reschedule at no charge or help you switch to a shorter/alternative route. If you can’t reschedule, talk to us—fair refunds/credits apply on a case-by-case basis.
Do you offer hotel pickup and drop-off?
Yes. City Bowl, Waterfront, Camps Bay, Hout Bay, Constantia are covered; other areas on request. We’ll confirm pickup time windows and any surcharges when you enquire or book.
Can children ride as pillions?
We prioritise safety. As a guideline, pillions should be tall enough to place both feet on the pegs and confident holding on. We recommend ~10+ years; final discretion rests with your guide/rider on the day.
What should I wear—and what gear do you provide?
Wear long pants, closed shoes/boots, and a light jacket (layers are best). We provide DOT/ECE helmets and riding jackets (S–XXL) and have gloves available. Hygiene liners are offered for helmets.
I’m new to left-hand traffic—can I get a practice session?
Absolutely. Book a 10–15 min acclimatisation loop around Hout Bay with a quick controls & safety briefing before your ride. If you prefer, choose a chauffeured tour and enjoy the views while our pro rides.
Experience the Garden Route by motorcycle
A Garden Route motorcycle tour combines some of South Africa’s most rewarding riding with the freedom of exploring the country from the saddle. Starting from Cape Town, riders can travel through changing landscapes, mountain passes, small towns and coastal regions while experiencing far more than simply moving between destinations. For motorcycle travellers, the journey east from Cape Town can become one of the highlights of a South African adventure.
Amakhaya Harley Tours is based in Hout Bay, making Cape Town a natural starting point for riders planning a longer journey. Whether you want to join an organised experience or build a more independent trip, our South Africa motorcycle tours provide a starting point for exploring what is possible beyond the city.
From Cape Town towards the Garden Route
The attraction of riding towards the Garden Route is not simply the destination. Leaving Cape Town opens up a wide choice of roads through the Western Cape, allowing a motorcycle journey to be shaped around scenery, riding time and the type of experience you want. Rather than rushing directly east, riders can incorporate mountain landscapes, rural roads and overnight stops into the journey.
For visitors who want control over their itinerary, our motorcycle rental in South Africa options provide the flexibility to create a trip around your own schedule. Riders beginning locally can also explore motorcycle rental in Cape Town before planning the longer stages of their journey.
More than a single scenic road
One of the advantages of a Garden Route motorcycle trip is the variety available along the way. South Africa’s Western and Southern Cape regions offer very different landscapes within a relatively compact touring area. A longer ride can combine inland sections with coastal roads, mountain passes and smaller towns, giving each day a different character.
Start with the Cape Peninsula
Before heading east, riders can spend time exploring Cape Town’s immediate surroundings. A Cape Peninsula motorcycle tour introduces the combination of mountains and ocean that makes riding around Cape Town so distinctive. It is also an excellent first ride for international visitors before beginning a longer South African motorcycle journey.
Ride Chapman’s Peak
From our base in Hout Bay, Chapman’s Peak Drive is right on the doorstep. Its sweeping coastal setting makes it one of the most memorable motorcycle roads around Cape Town. Our Chapman’s Peak motorcycle tour can be experienced independently or incorporated into a wider Cape Peninsula ride before travelling further into South Africa.
Explore the Cape Winelands
The Cape Winelands can also form part of the opening stages of a longer motorcycle trip. Moving inland from Cape Town introduces riders to mountain scenery, vineyards, historic towns and open roads. Our Cape Winelands motorcycle tour offers another way to experience the diversity of riding available close to Cape Town.
How long should a Garden Route motorcycle trip take?
The answer depends on how you want to travel. A motorcycle tour should not simply become an exercise in covering as many kilometres as possible. Giving yourself more time creates opportunities to stop, explore smaller roads and adjust the journey according to conditions and personal interests. Riders travelling from overseas should also allow time to become comfortable with local roads and the motorcycle before beginning longer daily stages.
This flexibility is one reason Cape Town works so well as the beginning of a South African motorcycle holiday. Short local rides can be combined with a longer Garden Route journey, allowing visitors to experience several different parts of the Cape during the same trip.
Guided or independent motorcycle touring
Experienced riders may prefer to travel independently, particularly when they want complete freedom over routes, stops and accommodation. Other visitors value local knowledge and the convenience of having the journey organised for them. Our guided motorcycle tours in Cape Town provide an introduction to riding in the region before a longer journey.
There is no single correct way to experience the Garden Route by motorcycle. The best journey is one that matches your riding experience, available time and the parts of South Africa you most want to see.
Start your South African motorcycle adventure in Cape Town
Amakhaya Harley Tours brings together motorcycle rental, Harley-Davidson® experiences and touring from our base in Hout Bay. Whether the Garden Route is the centre of your trip or one part of a wider South African motorcycle adventure, Cape Town provides an exceptional place to begin. Explore Amakhaya Harley Tours and start planning your ride through the Cape.
Harley Cape Town – We Like To Keep Things Simple
Follow our 3 step process to get you on the road.
1: CHOOSE TO RENT A BIKE OR TAKE A TOUR
Choose from our Harley Cape Town Motorcycle Rental where you can ride on your own, or hire a chauffeur to drive you around Cape Town. We also have fabulous one-of-a-kind Harley Tours Cape Town that will take your breath away.
2: REQUEST A QUOTE
Call us now on +27 21 790 6474 to request a quote, or complete your details at the bottom of the page and we will get back to you as quickly as possible.
3: PAY & CRUISE
Once payment is made and the paperwork is out of the way, you get to cruise the beautiful streets of South Africa in a Harley.
Rental Prices
Our prices are set and can be subject to change without prior notice, unless deposit has been paid, in which case the rate is fixed.
Rental fee per bike:
Half day R 1,450 / € 70
Full day R 2,450 / € 130
CHAUFFERED TOUR per bike:
Half day R 2,900 / € 150
Full day R 4,650 / € 240
All services and prices are on request!
Disclaimer
Prices are set and can be subject to change without prior notice, unless a deposit has been paid, in which case the rate is fixed.
Insurance
Pierre Dohrmann T/A AMAKHAYA LODGE is insured under Broadform Liability policy underwritten by Etana Insurance Company
Excess of R20 000 per bike will be payable in case of an accident (Includes Helmet Hire and unlimited KM’s).
Whether you type Harley rental Cape Town, Harley-Davidson rental Cape Town, or “motorbike rental near Hout Bay,” you’ve found the specialist. Message us on WhatsApp for an instant quote, pick your route, and make your Cape Town trip the one everyone talks about—long after the engine cools.
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Terms And Conditions
- Use of rental motorcycles is only allowed on paved roads.
- Renter must be at least 23 years of age and in possession of a valid motorbike license, issued at least a year in advance with adequate riding experience.
- At pick-up of the rental bike you are required to leave a credit card damage deposit with the rental station. Renter is liable for maximum ZAR 15.000 damage excess per incident.
- A 30% deposit is applicable for bookings, which is non refundable in case of no show.
- No refunds for early returns.
- Visa, Master Card and Amex credit cards are accepted for payments and deposits.