The Ride
BMW K1600 GT or GTL provided, fully fuelled and ready for the road.
Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) · Eastern Cape · South Africa
BIGBLUE K1600, luxury two-up BMW K1600 motorcycle tours for couples, from Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha), South Africa
Two Wheels.
Two Hearts.
One Extraordinary South African Adventure.
01, The Ride
Luxury hotels. Legendary roads.
Step out of a luxury hotel, mount a pristine BMW K1600, and roll into South Africa’s most breathtaking landscapes.
No crowded convoys. No strict pace. Just four couples, eight travellers, and an intimate, world-class journey through the heart of the country, carving the sweeping mountain passes of the Eastern Cape, crossing the vast horizons of the Karoo, and cruising the iconic Garden Route.
10 Nights · 11 Days · Gqeberha to Gqeberha. Every detail handled with effortless luxury. You focus on the ride. We handle everything else.
- Nights10
- Days11
- Guests8
- Motorcycles4
- RoutePE → PE
The Comfort
Hand-picked 3- to 5-star and luxury accommodation throughout.
The Taste
Full breakfasts and multi-course dinners, with drinks at dinner.
The Experience
An open-vehicle game drive at a private reserve, the mountain passes and the Karoo.
The Care
Dedicated support vehicle, trailer and full luggage transfer.
The Exclusivity
Strictly capped at 4 client motorcycles per tour.
“Designed for partners to share the magic of the open road together, supreme comfort, unhurried afternoons, ocean views and fine dining. Not an endurance run. Not an aggressive pack ride.”
“Every pass, every hotel, every fuel stop is planned. You bring a helmet and a sense of occasion; we take care of the rest, from the first morning coffee to the farewell dinner on the coast.”
02, The Route
Majestic Mountain to Sea, 11 days, Gqeberha to Gqeberha.
The Summer departure, 11–21 February 2027. Hover or tap a day to trace its leg on the map; open a day for the detail and venue links.
The first days run east along the Sunshine Coast to Bathurst, then the route turns north into the Great Karoo, Graaff-Reinet and Prince Albert. From there it drops south through Meiringspoort to Oudtshoorn and the sea at Mossel Bay, then follows the Garden Route back east, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay, to Gqeberha.
- Days11
- Riding days08
- Distance1 530 km
- Overnight bases07
- Start & finishGqeberha
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Check into the Radisson Blu Hotel from 2:00 PM and soak in the ocean breeze on Marine Drive. Meet your fellow riders and tour crew at an evening welcome presentation, followed by dinner at the hotel.
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Collect your BMW K1600 and take a gentle shake-down ride along Marine Drive to acclimatise. Fresh seafood lunch by the ocean, a leisurely afternoon of shopping or resting, then supper at the iconic Barney’s.
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Depart at 8:30 AM for a Tooth & Claw game drive at Schotia Private Game Reserve, followed by lunch on site. Pit-stop at BBG’s in Kenton-on-Sea, fuel up in Port Alfred, then settle in at the historic Bathurst Hotel.
StayBathurst Hotel ↗
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Ride inland to Fort Beaufort to tour an impressive private motorcycle collection. After lunch, carve toward Graaff-Reinet and the elegant Drostdy Hotel, Karoo hospitality, fine dining and afternoon coffee with rusks.
StayDrostdy Hotel ↗
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The tour’s longest riding day sweeps through vast Karoo landscapes, with scenic stops for breakfast and lunch en route. The day ends in the picturesque village of Prince Albert and a cosy night at Ta Mala’s Cottage.
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Carve through the towering rock walls and twisties of Meiringspoort Pass, stopping in De Rust for a relaxed lunch. On to Oudtshoorn and La Plume luxury guest farm for a classic South African braai under the stars.
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A day out of the saddle in the Klein Karoo. Optional add-ons include the underground chambers of the Cango Caves and a local ostrich farm; otherwise the pool and spa at La Plume, and dinner on the farm.
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Re-throttle toward the coast over the Outeniqua Pass into Mossel Bay. Take the optional high-flying zip line over the ocean, or simply relax at The Point Hotel & Spa, set on the rocks below the lighthouse, ahead of dinner by the waves.
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Wind along the iconic Garden Route with a lunch stop at the Featherbed Nature Reserve in Knysna, then on to Plettenberg Bay, with an optional whale cruise, before checking into The Mandalay Guest House.
StayThe Mandalay Guest House ↗
Featherbed Nature Reserve ↗ Plett Whale Cruise ↗ Plettenberg Bay ↗
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The return leg to Gqeberha winds inland through the Langkloof, with a stop for the famous Dutch pancakes at the Sweaty Dutchman in Kareedouw. Arrive at the Paxton Hotel in Humewood for a farewell braai and the tour photo presentation.
StayPaxton Hotel ↗
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A final seaside breakfast with the group before departing for the airport, taking home unforgettable memories of world-class roads and coastal views.
03, The Machine
Every tour is ridden on the BMW K1600.
BMW’s six-cylinder grand tourer, GT or GTL, provided fully fuelled and insured, built for long days two-up. The engine, the pillion seat, the comfort kit and the support behind it, on its own page.
04, The Stay
Where the riding stops each afternoon.
Hand-picked 3- to 5-star and luxury properties, each chosen for the pleasure of arriving. Full breakfasts and multi-course dinners, with drinks at dinner, are included throughout.
Nights 1 & 2 · Port Elizabeth
Radisson Blu Hotel
Beachfront on Marine Drive, where the loop begins, with sweeping views of Algoa Bay.
Visit hotel ↗
Night 3 · Bathurst
Bathurst Hotel
A historic coaching inn on the Sunshine Coast, sundowners on the veranda after a day’s safari at Schotia.
Visit hotel ↗Night 4 · Graaff-Reinet
Drostdy Hotel
A heritage hotel on Church Street in the “Gem of the Karoo”, fine dining, and afternoon coffee with rusks.
Visit hotel ↗Night 5 · Prince Albert
Ta Mala’s Cottage
Self-catering cottages in the heart of Prince Albert, with a garden pool at the foot of the Swartberg.
Visit cottage ↗Nights 6 & 7 · Oudtshoorn
La Plume Boutique Hotel & Spa
A restored 1902 manor house on a working Klein Karoo farm, a classic South African braai under the stars.
Visit hotel ↗Night 8 · Mossel Bay
The Point Hotel & Spa
Set on the rocks below the St Blaize lighthouse, with front-row views over the bay.
Visit hotel ↗
Night 9 · Plettenberg Bay
Mandalay Guest House
A relaxed Garden Route guest house close to the beach, with an optional whale cruise the next morning.
Visit guesthouse ↗Night 10 · Port Elizabeth
Paxton Hotel
Harbour views in Humewood, for the tour’s final night and the farewell braai.
Visit hotel ↗Lion · Schotia 
Giraffe · Schotia 
Cheetah · game drive 
Elephant herd · Big Five 
Valley of Desolation · Graaff-Reinet 
Spandaukop · the Camdeboo 
Mountain pass · the Great Karoo 
Cango Caves · Oudtshoorn 
Cape St Blaize · Mossel Bay 
Plettenberg Bay · Garden Route 
The road west · Garden Route
05, The Price
R185 000per couple · all-inclusive
One figure, from the moment you land in Gqeberha to the final night on the coast.
Two travellers sharing, ride two-up, or one rides and one takes the captain’s pillion. Ten nights, eleven days, and everything below is already paid for.
What’s included
- BMW K1600 GT / GTL, provided, fully fuelled and fully insured
- All fuel for the tour
- 10 nights in hand-picked 3- to 5-star & luxury accommodation
- Full breakfasts and multi-course dinners
- Limited drinks with dinner
- An open-vehicle safari game drive at a private game reserve
- All park, reserve and entrance fees
- Dedicated support vehicle and trailer
- Full luggage transfer, lodge to lodge
- Lead ride captain and tour crew throughout
- Welcome presentation and farewell presentation
Not included
- Travel to and from Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
- Travel and medical insurance
- Optional excursions, Mossel Bay zip-line, Cango Caves, whale cruise
- Lunches and anything not listed above
- Personal purchases and gratuities
06, Dates
Three seasons. Four couples. Three departures a year.
To keep the standard of personal service uncompromised, BIGBLUE K1600 runs just three exclusive departures each year, each strictly capped at 4 client motorcycles and 8 guests.
- 11 – 21 Feb 2027 Summer, Majestic Mountain to Sea Booking open · 4 bikes Claim a spot
- Jun / Jul 2027 Winter departure Dates on request Enquire
- Aug / Sep 2027 Spring departure Dates on request Enquire
Start where the road begins. Skip the dense traffic and premium price tags of Cape Town, your adventure begins directly in Gqeberha, on quiet, scenic coastal and inland roads from minute one.
07, Good to Know
Questions about the tour?
The price and what it covers, where the tour starts and finishes, the dates, riding two-up, the BMW K1600 and how to book, answered in full on the FAQ page.
08, Claim Your Spot
Only 4 motorcycles per departure.
Send us the essentials and a preferred season. We reply personally within one business day with the full itinerary, a firm quote and a provisional hold on your places , no payment at this stage.
- R185 000 per couple, all-inclusive from Gqeberha to Gqeberha
- Designed for couples & companions, ride two-up, unhurried
- Four motorcycles · eight guests · one journey