A Long Way Down South

Southern Africa is very accessible to International tourists, as a result South Africa, in particular, is an ideal entry point for the African motorcycle adventure seeker. The diverse African landscapes offer a variety of options for riders. While many of the main roads are tarred, Motorcycle Tours Africa offers a healthy combination of touring options.

MTA offers the adventure motorcycle rider an unforgettable opportunity – join a small group of riders, navigate some of the most beautiful routes on the planet. Our specialist rider guide, accompanied with a backup vehicle, will take you on the motorcycle tour of a lifetime.

Book with MTA for the adventure of a lifetime!

Southern Africa Specialist | Rider Guide | Small Groups | No Hidden Costs | Latest Model Rentals

All Adventure Motorcycle enthusiasts would be familiar with the popular BBC TV documentaries Long Way Round and Long Way Down. Actor, Ewan McGregor and presenter/travel writer, Charley Boorman, invites the enthusiast with as they complete long-distance motorcycle tours. In Charley Boorman’s Extreme Frontiers, a prime-time adventure series, Boorman returned to tour the whole of South Africa. In 2017 he toured Namibia, and toured the ultimate route from Cape Town to Victoria Falls again in 2018.

Long way down South – motorcycling in Africa

We will assist you with all the necessary arrangements to get here safely, and welcome you (and your friends) on an extended tour, crossing borders and riding some of the world’s favorite adventure routes. There are no hidden costs, and utmost care is taken to cover all the intricacies that an adventure trip may entail.

Experience the overwhelming beauty and epic trips Southern Africa has to offer and see for yourself why this part of the world helped to make the BMW Adventure bike so famous.

First in Long Way Round, Boorman & McGregor took an trans-continental motorbike trip from London to New York City via Europe and Asia in 2004. Then in 2007 in Long Way Down we saw them completing a tour from the North of Scotland, to Cape Town, South Africa.

MTA Rider Guide

Motorcycle Tours Africa offers personalized package deals which includes experienced, knowledgeable guides and backup vehicles. No hidden costs or surcharges.

Small Groups

Groups of 2 to 10 (riders and pillions) like-minded companions, travelling on a maximum of 6 bikes for the most rewarding personal road-trip adventure.

Late Model Rentals

Latest models BMW and Harley Davidson motorcycles to choose from. Backup vehicle at all times.

Motorcycle Tours Africa is a specialist owner operated motorcycle safari outfit. MTA ensures that you are accompanied by a knowlegeable guide and backup vehicle all the way. There are no hidden costs or surcharges. MTA groups are small enough to ensure the best quality authentic experience, comfortable accommodation and the latest model rentals.

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