South Africa · CYCLING TOURS
The 15 best cycling tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Follow guides such as Godfrey or Takudzwa across Atlantis Dunes’ soft white sand on a quad bike. Allow an hour in total, including a 15 to 20 minute safety briefing and about 50 minutes riding. Bring cash or a card for the separate dune permit, and arrive early.
“It’s so nice and the guidance guy , he’s cool and perfect in his job”
Meet your guide at the Cape Town Quadbiking stand 20 minutes early. After a safety briefing, ride your own ATV across the Atlantis Dunes in a group of up to 12. Helmets and hair nets are supplied, and your guide can take photos with your smartphone during the roughly 30-minute ride.
“The experience was marvelous, we had the best time out there. We will be doing it again in the future.”
Follow guides such as Godfrey, Simon, Nigel, or Simeon across the white Atlantis Dunes in a one-hour guided quad-bike outing. Allow 15 to 20 minutes for safety and setup, leaving about 40 to 50 minutes on the sand. Guides may also help with photos and videos.
“10/10 Nigel our guide was really good. The experience was amazing and I highly recommend”
Ride a quad bike through the white Atlantis Dunes with an English-speaking guide such as Nigel, Peter, or Thomas, then walk to the slopes for a free sandboarding session. Groups are limited to eight, safety instruction is included, and the two-hour outing costs $49 plus separate reserve permits.
“The best sand dune experience to go for! We Had a great time, our tour guide was amazing and so patient, yhe whole family enjoyed. Would definitely go again and recommend to others!!”
Ride a fully automatic quad bike across the white sands of Atlantis Dunes, about an hour outside Cape Town. Your guide leads the group, teaches beginners the controls, and stops for photos at a scenic overlook. Guides may include Christopher, Tino, Ernest, or Trust. Bring sunglasses and your phone.
“It was amazing 10/10 Christopher was our guide. He was friendly passionate and committed to make sure we are enjoying ourselves the service was excellent would really recommend to others.”
Ride from Stellenbosch into Jonkershoek Valley with an English-speaking guide such as Marshall, Sevi, or Tayne. Expect historic sights, university paths, mountain views, two wine estates, a private cellar tour, and wine paired with chocolate. Choose a regular bike or reserve an e-bike for R250.
“CJ was a great guide and tailored the tour and conversation perfectly. Would definitely recommend, stunning scenery and wine estates.”
Meet at Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve for a guided ATV ride across the Atlantis white dunes. Your guide provides the quad bike, helmet, sandboard, and photo stops, then helps you try sandboarding. The group is capped at eight, but permits and transport are extra.
“AMAZING! Great fun, great value, great guides. We arrived late(our own fault) and they still accommodated us and gave us the full ATV time and sand boarding. Will definitely do it again when back in cape town.”
Ride through central Cape Town in a small group of no more than eight, stopping at Bo-Kaap, Company’s Garden, Greenpoint Park, St George’s Mall, and the Castle of Good Hope. Guides such as Mike, Lucas, Gareth, and Luke add local history, safety advice, and restaurant tips. Bikes and helmets are included.
“We truly enjoyed this tour. Our guide, Paul was very professional and knowledgable. The bikes were in excellent and in like-new condition. The ride was fun and not too difficult (I'm 64). We want to all of Cape Towns high points and through some busy/lively streets. This is a great way to immerse yourself in the culture and orient yourself in the city.”
Join AWOL Tours for a three-hour Cape Town bike ride from the V&A Waterfront through the Castle, Adderley Street, Bo-Kaap, Company Gardens, and Green Point. English, German, and French guides lead private or small groups. Expect city history, local stories, scenic stops, and some hills.
“It was a beautiful weather day and the ride was a lot of fun and interesting.”
Ride a quad bike for about an hour across the white Atlantis Dunes with a guide from Twin Venture. You’ll receive a safety briefing, helmet, hygiene cap, and sunscreen, then follow guides such as Sfiso, Zwelakhi, or Luvo through the dunes and Aquifer Nature Reserve, with time for photos and Table Mountain views.
“I actually have no complaint. It was a very great experience, worth more than the price. Sifiso our guide he was very helpful, nice, helping us with pictures and and videos. He was very well articulated, most interesting is that he was as well bilingual. He could communicate with us all with our comfortable languages. I was a bit late but they were all chilled about it no rush/threats for being late. I would do it again and again.”
Meet WildX Adventures at Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve for a private one-hour quad bike ride across the white Atlantis Dunes. Guides such as Christopher, Sibanda, Ernest, Lennon, and Giverson provide clear instruction, help beginners, and often take photos and videos during the ride. Transport and the R200 reserve permit are extra.
“Our guide was sibanda was very amazing and fabulous”
Ride a fully motorized quad through Knysna’s pine and indigenous forest on a guided 12 to 15 kilometer route. Guides such as Ryan, Tana, and Damien are praised for clear safety help and flexible pacing. The ride lasts one hour, with about two hours total including transport from Thesen Island.
“It was a great experience, good value for money. Would definitely recommend”
Ride through Soweto’s Orlando West with an English-speaking local guide, stopping at the Hector Pieterson Memorial, Vilakazi Street, Mandela’s and Tutu’s homes, and Orlando Stadium. Guide Pule is often named for his clear, engaging storytelling. Bring sunscreen, a hat, and small change for local businesses.
“Our guide Pule was fantastic. Very informative tour. Well planned.”
Ride a guided quad bike across the bright white Atlantis Dunes near Cape Town. You receive a helmet, hair net, bike, and safety briefing. Guides such as Tanaka and Simon have earned praise for patience and photos, but allow time for the separate reserve entry fee and possible delays.
“We really enjoyed ourselves thanks you for the activity. We will come next time when we visit Cspe Town”
Ride an automatic quad bike across the white Atlantis Dunes near Cape Town for 30 to 35 minutes. Your guide stays with you, explains the basics, and uses your phone to capture photos and videos. Guides such as Marshall, Terrance, and Coleo have earned praise for friendly instruction and fun photo stops.
“Loved it all from start to finish!! Highly recommended!! Having 2 guides during our adventure - one at the front and another at the back, helper so much! Great staff - friendly and helpful!”
Pick a reserve, a coastline or a cellar.
