St Francis Bay · Eastern Cape · South Africa
Self-guided adventure motorcycle tours
in South Africa's Eastern Cape.
Seven days on a professionally prepared KTM 790 Adventure. Ride independently — with your route, accommodation and full backup already taken care of.
1,300 – 1,800 km · ~70% gravel · Max 4 riders · €2,950 – €3,450 for 7 days
Off the beaten track.
Into the real South Africa.
Most visitors see South Africa through a windscreen.
You'll see it through a visor — on gravel passes, remote valleys and mountain roads that don't appear on tourist maps.
From the Kouga mountains to the full length of the Baviaanskloof, through the remote Karoo interior and over the forest passes of the Garden Route — every kilometre is deliberate. Every stop is earned.
This is not a guided tour. You ride at your own pace — with the confidence of professional preparation behind you.
Two routes.
Seven days each.
Cape2Karoo or Frontier & Mist — equally good, completely different geography.
There are two independently planned 7-day routes from St Francis Bay. Neither is a fallback for the other: if flooding or road closures rule one out, the other is ready to run exactly as planned. Gravel passes and remote sections are also affected by weather and road works, so your final route may be adapted to current conditions — where a section is closed, we substitute equivalent riding and brief you fully before departure. Tap a route below to see its day-by-day breakdown, accommodation and map.
The Route — Eastern Cape Loop
Seven days. Seven completely different landscapes — from the Baviaanskloof wilderness and the deep Karoo interior, over the Swartberg Pass — with the option of the descent into Gamkaskloof, "Die Hel" — to the ancient forests of the Garden Route and the Tsitsikamma coastline. Each day is built for approximately five to seven hours in the saddle, with around 70% gravel and mountain tracks.
The Loop — St Francis Bay Starting Point
Max 4 riders per departure · Fortnightly schedule
If this is the kind of adventure you came here for —
check availability.
Six nights.
Six remarkable places.
From a working farm deep in the Baviaanskloof to a remote Karoo village, a Klein Karoo port wine town, an indigenous forest lodge and a mountain country house on the Tsitsikamma — each night is chosen for character, comfort and location. Accommodation is handpicked. Breakfast is included. The rest of the evening is yours.
Everything you need.
Nothing you don't.
Arrive with your riding gear — everything else is taken care of.
Included in the Package
- KTM 790 Adventure motorcycle — 7 days
- Garmin Zumo XT2 GPS — fitted to your KTM with all waypoints and fuel stops pre-loaded
- Pannier bags fitted to your KTM 790 for the full tour — 60 litre luggage system, three 20 litre compartments
- Tyre repair kit supplied with your KTM 790
- 6 nights accommodation — farms & lodges
- Breakfast at each overnight stop
- Secure storage of additional luggage at base for the tour duration
- Standby KTM 790 and 24/7 recovery vehicle on call
- Mechanical breakdown recovery at no charge — genuine mechanical faults only
- Pre-departure route briefing and bike familiarisation
- Fuel stop planning and waypoint guidance
Rider's Own Account
- Dinners at overnight stops
- Lunches and drinks during riding days
- Fuel for the full route
- Personal travel and medical insurance
What to Bring
- Your own riding gear and helmet
See a full packing list for a self-guided tour in South Africa.
KTM 790
Adventure.
The benchmark mid-weight adventure bike — light enough for technical gravel, powerful enough for the Karoo. It's the right tool for exactly this kind of riding.
More on why the KTM 790 Adventure suits Eastern Cape touring.
Built by a rider.
Run like an engineer.
Willem Pienaar spent thirty years in the defence electronics industry — managing specialist development teams where the consequences of poor planning are not optional. That instinct for precision, preparation and anticipating what can go wrong is now the foundation of every Outbound Moto departure.
Motorcycles were never a career move. They were always a way of life — on and off road, in all conditions. Outbound Moto is where those two worlds converge: the professional rigour of an engineering background and a lifetime spent in the saddle.
As a director of a 4×4 off-road hire and tour-planning operation, Willem already understands what it takes to run a vehicle-based adventure in remote terrain. The same operational standards apply here — just on two wheels.
"Every kilometre of this route has been ridden by me. Every accommodation has been evaluated and selected in person. And every enquiry receives a personal response — because that is how I would expect to be treated."
— Willem Pienaar · Founder, Outbound MotoRider
requirements.
You've been riding for years. Gravel doesn't unsettle you. You've done the Alps, maybe Morocco, maybe Iceland — and you want something more remote. If that's you, this tour was built for you. Review the checklist below to confirm you're good to go.
Self-guided,
fully supported.
You've seen the route. Here is exactly what's prepared for you before you arrive — and what's in place while you ride.
If you are weighing it up, read how self-guided riding compares to a guided tour.
Frequently
asked.
If your question isn't answered here, include it in your enquiry and Willem will respond personally.
€2,950 – €3,450
for 7 days.
Full tour package — all inclusions listed. Exact pricing confirmed with your enquiry response.
For context: self-organising the equivalent trip — 7-day KTM hire alone runs €1,200–€1,800 in the region, before accommodation, GPX preparation or backup logistics. This covers everything, in one enquiry.
- KTM 790 Adventure — fully prepared, fitted with pannier bags and Garmin Zumo XT2 GPS loaded with the tour GPX file
- 6 nights accommodation — farms & lodges
- Breakfast at every overnight stop
- Luggage storage at base — full tour duration
- Curated GPX route — all waypoints loaded
- Pre-departure route briefing & bike familiarisation
- 24/7 standby KTM 790 & recovery vehicle
Dinners · Lunches · Fuel · Riding gear · Travel & medical insurance are for rider's own account.
Take it with you
Download the full route itineraries as
printable PDFs.
Seven days ride
not enough?
A few optional add-ons, booked separately.
The ride itself is the main event — these are entirely optional. If you're travelling from Europe for 10–14 days, a deep sea fishing charter or Big Five safari makes good use of the extra time.
Deep Sea Fishing Charter
Port St Francis sits on the Agulhas Current — one of the richest fishing grounds on the South African coast. Charter a boat for a half or full day targeting Yellowfin Tuna, Marlin, Dorado and Cape Salmon. The charter supplies everything — skipper, rods, reels, tackle, lures and bait.
Must be selected at time of enquiry. Pricing on request.
Addo Elephant Park — Big Five Safari
Just two hours from St Francis Bay, Addo Elephant National Park is home to over 600 elephants — the largest concentration on earth — as well as lion, leopard, buffalo and rhino. A world-class malaria-free Big Five safari on your doorstep.
Must be selected at time of enquiry. Pricing on request.
Ready to
ride?
Send your enquiry and receive a personal response within 48 hours with availability, pricing and next steps. No obligation. No automated replies.
- No obligation — this is an information request, not a booking
- Personal response from Willem within 48 hours
- Tours available year round, fortnightly departures
- Maximum 4 riders per departure
- 30% deposit secures your dates once confirmed
Best riding window: October to April. South Africa’s summer aligns with European winter — the Eastern Cape is warm, dry and at its finest. Most riders plan 6–12 months ahead to secure preferred dates.
Prefer to talk first?
WhatsApp Willem — +27…83 397 6565