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Cycling in Republic of South Africa

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When visiting South Africa, you can either create your own bike routes with the bike route planner or participate in one of the many guided bike tours available. On tour in South Africa, you can encounter baboons, snakes, birds, and antelopes while enjoying riding on wide shoulders, as most roads are paved and in excellent condition. Mountain bike fans can take on some great tours around Cape Town or Johannesburg, for example in Mpumalanga, a South African province whose name means 'the place where the sun rises'. Enjoyable trips are guaranteed!

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Pule Street to Mashinini St & Calusa St
Pule Street to Mashinini St & Calusa St
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Nangamso Hangana

Pule Street to Mashinini St & Calusa St

Cycling route in Soweto, Gauteng, Republic of South Africa

26.1 km
Distance
458 m
Ascent
474 m
Descent
Pule Street to Minisi Street
Pule Street to Minisi Street
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Nangamso Hangana

Pule Street to Minisi Street

Cycling route in Soweto, Gauteng, Republic of South Africa

37.1 km
Distance
695 m
Ascent
723 m
Descent
lil' cycle
lil' cycle
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Haadi

lil' cycle

Cycling route in Rosebank, Western Cape, Republic of South Africa

1.7 km
Distance
45 m
Ascent
85 m
Descent
Main camp round trip
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Main camp round trip

Cycling route in Bloemfontein, Free State, Republic of South Africa

6.5 km
Distance
35 m
Ascent
32 m
Descent

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Highlights

  • Go on a bike safari through Kruger National Park. The national park is 200,000 hectares big and is home to more than 147 mammal species and over 500 kinds of birds.
  • Explore South Africa's vineyards by bike.
  • Conquer the Table Mountain. From the top, you can enjoy an amazing view of Cape Town. Thanks to its plateau-like peak, it is a popular destination.

Tips

  • Pay attention and pack the right adapter in order to be able to use any electronic devices you might have brought.
  • You should pay attention to your surroundings. Best check your travel guide or ask in your hotel which areas you should avoid.

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