Most motorcycling enthusiasts fantasize about exploring Africa. On our Victoria Falls & Beyond Motorcycle Tour, we have created an exclusive journey through Southern Africa to suit nearly all types of riders. This trip takes you into the “real” Africa – where you won’t find luxury hotels and Michelin-starred restaurants but will have the most inspiring, breathtaking and heartwarming experiences of your life.

The Victoria Falls & Beyond Motorcycle Tour starts near Johannesburg from where we ride north and cross into Zimbabwe at the Beitbridge border post. Our first stopover is at Lake Kyle near the Great Zimbabwe ruins. Continuing along the back roads, we cross the Save River via the impressive Birchenough Bridge, heading to the remote Vumba Valley on the outskirts of Mutare town, which is where we spend our second night. Zimbabwe is a baobab country, and these giant trees are our companions for most of our stay in Zim! After a short ride we enter Mozambique and head further north, towards Catandica and then Tete, where the wealth lies beneath the soil and the coal mining industry is booming. Tete is a typical African city: hot, dusty, bustling, seemingly chaotic. And that is precisely why you’re here: to experience Africa at its most challenging, warts and all. As we enter Tete, we cross the mighty Zambezi, marvelling yet again at the expertise of the engineers who bridged the great rivers in remote parts of Africa.

From Tete we ride the scenic Golomoti escarpment, crossing into Malawi at the Dedza border post and travelling through numerous traditional villages. More than two-thirds of Malawi’s 12 million residents live in rural farming areas. Our three-night stay at Cape Maclear on Lake Malawi is a highlight. It offers superb snorkelling and diving opportunities, with over 600 species of fish. The laid-back atmosphere and relaxing sunset cruises are just what the weary rider needs at this stage of the tour! From the shores of Lake Malawi, we head to landlocked, mineral-rich Zambia. After a brief stopover in Chipata and Lusaka we make our way to Livingstone and Victoria Falls. The winding roads are in good shape, complementing the smooth curves of the landscape. The ride from the Luangwa River to Lusaka seems to have been designed for motorcycles. Again, riders are greeted warmly in the many traditional villages. Victoria Falls, one of the seven natural wonders of the world, announces itself with a roar! We enjoy a dinner cruise on the Zambezi River and a guided tour of the falls. The array of activities available ranges from white water rafting and bungee jumping for the adventurous to scenic helicopter rides for the more sedate.

A short ride from the Victoria Falls takes us back across the Zambezi River, this time by ferry to a part of Botswana well known for its variety of wildlife, not least the Big Five. A cruise on the Chobe River gives us the opportunity to spot hippos and elephants and more. Safari vehicles take us through the Chobe National Park, where there’s a good chance of finding those animals that aren’t so keen on water. We continue our ride south, with Nata our next stop. We’re quite likely to encounter wild animals on the main road between Kasane and Nata, so we proceed with caution, on the lookout for elephant and giraffe crossing the road.

We cross the border into South Africa at the Martin’s Drift border post and spend our last night in the town of Lepahale, before our journey ends in Centurion. The final days of the ride give us time to reflect on more than two weeks packed with new experiences, new places and new friends.

Highlights of the Victoria Falls & Beyond Motorcycle Tour:

• Tour through rural and historic regions of Zimbabwe.
• Visit the city of Tete in Mozambique a typical African city.
• Cross the mighty Zambezi River via the impressive Samora Machel Bridge.
• Snorkelling and diving opportunities on Lake Malawi.
• A scenic drive from Luangwa River to Lusaka .
• Visit Victoria Falls, one of the seven natural wonders of the world.
• Game viewing cruise on the Chobe River.

Tour includes a support vehicle.
This tour includes a BMW F750GS rental motorcycle.
Upgrades to other models are available.

See also our 15 Day Grand South Africa Motorcycle Tour