"Official Travel Partner of BMW Motorrad" New Waypoints Bulletin - May 2012!
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Nairobi, Kenya to Cape Town, South Africa
Beginning with our Out of Africa Adventure for 2012, guests may opt for a 4-wheel "Safari Style" vehicle in lieu of a motorcycle. Guests are provided the option of securing a vehicle which they may drive themselves, they may share a vehicle with other guests, or they may ride in the 4-wheeled vehicle chauffeured by one of our tour leaders. Riders now have the option to permit non-riding companions or family members to share this unique African experience. Details regarding vehicle selection and pricing options will be posted soon. In the meantime, for additional information contact Ron Ayres at 214-770-1240.

The Out of Affrica Adventure is one of the most unique and all-encompassing African experiences that we offer. Spend 22 days riding 7,000 kilometers (4,300 miles) through six Southern African countries - enjoying premium level accommodations, meals, attractions, and support services the entire way. The Adventure begins in Nairobi, Kenya and ends is Cape Town, South Africa – one of the world’s most beautiful cities. A collection of world-class, once-in-a-lifetime African experiences has been incorporated into this amazing journey:

  • Two nights in the Serengeti, including a 4x4 safari at the world famous Ngorongoro Crater
  • Two nights in Botswana's Chobe National Park, including a game drive by 4x4
  • An overnight stay at Victoria Falls, including a tour of the Falls
  • Wildlife cruise on the Chobe River, teeming with elephant, hippo, giraffe, and numerous other wildlife species
  • Three nights (two locations) on the shores of Lake Malawi (Africa’s third largest lake, and the eigth largest lake in the world)
  • South Africa’s Swartberg Mountains, including the Swartberg Pass
  • The final evening in a luxury hotel on Cape Town's Waterfront

This premium-level Adventure is especially suitable for experienced two-up riders. A comfortable support vehicle will be available for non-riding companions (or "sometimes" riding companions) as well as a trailer for transporting luggage and a spare motorcycle.

Out Of Africa

Itinerary

Day
From
To
KM
Arrive
Arrival in Nairobi, Kenya
2
Nairobi Karatu
3
Karatu Serengeti
4
Free Day - Serengeti
5
The Serengeti Karatu
6
Karatu Moshi
7
Moshi Morogoro/Mikumi
8
Morogoro/Mikumi Mbeye
9
Mbeye Mzuzu  
10
Mzuzu Senga Bay  
11 Free Day - Senga Bay
12
Senga Bay Chipata
13
Chipata Lusaka
14
Lusaka Livingstone
15
Livingstone Kasane, Botswana
16
Rest Day in Kasane (Chobe)
17 Kasane Francistown
18
Francistown Gabarone
19
Gabarone Kimberley, South Africa
20
Kimberley Prince Albert
21
Prince Albert Cape Town
22
Depart Cape Town
22
Departure from Cape Town
Itinerary
It may be necessary to make minor modifications to the proposed itinerary. When alternate lodging is used, we will endeavor to use lodging of an equal or higher quality or rating than what has been specified in this listing.
Jacaranda Hotel Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi. Airport transfer, motorcycle handover, kickoff meeting and our first dinner together!

Hotel: Jacaranda Hotel
Masaai Dance

Day 2: Nairobi to Karatui

 

Serengeti

Day 3: Karatu to the Serengeti. Transportation to our lodge in the Serengeti by game viewing vehicle.

Serengeti

Day 4: Free Day in the Serenget

Mt. Kilimanjaro

Day 5: The Serengeti to Karatu

Outside Morogoro

Day 6: Karatu to Moshi

Iringa

Day 7: Moshi to Morogoro/Mikumi



Karonga Chalets

Day 8: Morogoro/Mikumi to Mbeye

Karonga

Day 9: Mbeye to Mzuzu

Malindi Beach

Day 10: Mzuzu to Senga Bay

Highlights: Lovely road along the shores of Lake Malawi to the resort town of Senga Bay.

Karonga Day 11: Free Day in Senga Bay
Malawi Sunset

Day 12: Senga Bay to Chipata

Lusaka

Day 13: Chipata to Lusaka

Victoria Falls

Day 14: Lusaka to Livingstone

Zambia, near Livingstone

Day 15: Livingstone to Kasane, Botswana

Ayres Shirt and Ellies

Day 16: Free Day in Kasane

Highlights: Game drive in Chobe National Park, River cruise on Chobe River, dining under the stars at Chobe Safari Lodge.


Ellie on Kasane Road

Day 17: Kasane to Nata

Botswana Natives and Bike

Day 18: Nata to Gabarone

Day 19: Gabarone to Kimberley, South Africa

Meeringspoort Day 20: Kimberley to Prince Albert
Chapmans Peak Drive Day 21: Prince Albert to Cape Town
V&A Hotel Day 22: Departure from Cape Town

Breakfast and airport transfer
A major feature of this Adventure is the extensive wildlife viewing that takes place during the many game drives and river cruise in the major game parks in Botswana, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, and Kenya. Many game sightings will also occur from the seat of the motorcycle.
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Dates and Prices:  
(Arrive at departure city on start date, depart final destination on end date) Includes BMW F650GS. 

Note: the starting and ending dates for this trip have been modified by three days, as noted below:

Start Date End Date Duration Price (USD) Co-Rider Using Own Bike Note
June 17 2012 July 8 2012 22 Days $15,750 $11,750 $13,750  

There is a $1,500 deposit requirement for this trip.

Tour price includes rental of BMW F650GS with unlimited mileage. For other models, an upgrade charge applies, as noted below:

Additional charge of $800 for BMW F800GS
Additional charge of $900 for a BMW R1200GS
Additional charge of $1,450 for a BMW R1200GS Adventure
Additional charge of $275 for panniers (F650GS, F800GS, R1200GS)
Additional charge of $450 for panniers (R1200GS Adventure)
Additional charge of $150 for top box

Riders who wish to use their own motorcycle will be required to arrange for and pay for all shipping charges, carnets, and maintenance on the motorcycle during the tour.

Tour price includes all park entry fees, ferry fees, and activities described in the daily itinerary.

Single room supplement - $2,100
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Meals:
All breakfasts, 18 dinners, and some lunches.

Motorcycles Available:

Model   Specifications

BMW F650GS

(2 Cylinder)

Seat Height: 820 mm / 790 mm

Seat Height: 32.3 inches / 31.1 inches

Dry Weight: 171 kg / 377 lb

Fuel Capacity: 16 Liters / 4.2 Gallons

Displacement: 798 cc

Damage Deposit: $4,000

BMW F800 GS

Seat Height: 880 mm / 850 mm

Seat Height: 34.65 inches / 33.46 inches

Dry Weight: 178 kg / 392 lb

Fuel Capacity: 16 Liters / 4.3 Gallons

Displacement: 798 cc

Damage Deposit: $4,000

BMW R1200 GS

 

Seat Height: 870 mm / 850 mm

Seat Height: 34.25 inches / 33.46 inches

Dry Weight: 199 kg / 439 lb

Fuel Capacity: 20 Liters / 5.3 Gallons

Displacement: 1170 cc

Damage Deposit: $4,500

BMW R1200 GS

Adventure

 

Seat Height: 915 mm / 895 mm

Seat Height: 36.02 inches / 35.24 inches

Dry Weight: 223 kg / 492 lb

Fuel Capacity: 33 Liters / 8.7 Gallons

Displacement: 1170 cc

Damage Deposit: $5,000

 
 
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