BARRIER OF SPEARS – DRAKENSBERG / LESOTHO MOUNTAINS
This is an epic route with every inch of track loaded with cool vistas and rugged tracks . It is very likely to become the no.1 adventure biking route in SA.
An epic adventure through Southern Africa’s highest navigable roads. The very best of the Lesotho Mountain Kingdom and the Eastern Cape Drakensberg mountain range of South Africa
The Zulus call the rugged escarpment of the Drakensberg ‘The Barrier of Spears’.
Our journey starts and ends in the idyllic hamlet of Hogsback, the inspiration for J.R R Tolkien’s ‘Lord of the Rings’. The high mountain roads of the Lesotho are central to this rugged adventure, sandwiched between South Africa’s highest gravel tracks in the Drakensberg Mountains. From sea level to 3500 meters to sea level through the most beautiful vistas.
10 Days riding + 1 rest day at the stunning Semonkong lodge . Guided by myself (John)
11 Nights in lodges/hotels/guesthouses
KTM EXC 500 rentals available
Group size is limited to 6 riders and you’ll be looked after by your trained motorcycle guide and the accompanying four wheel drive support vehicle and trailer. The regular route is only suitable for riders with some off-road experience but easier novice friendly options are available for group bookings of 4 or more riders.
Tour packages include motorcycle rental ( or option to ride your own bike), all fuel, back-up vehicle & trailer, 11 x nights bed & breakfast accommodation & 2 dinners, bike support, satellite phone communication, and experienced first aid trained rider guide.
Thaba Tseka, Lesotho
Lesotho
Lesotho
Lesotho (South Africa border)
Katberg Pass, Hogsback, South Africa
Eastern Cape Drakensberg, South Africa
Lesotho
Lesotho (Katse Dam)
Lesotho, Maluti Mountains
Maletsunyane Falls, Semonkong,Lesotho
Volunteershoek Pass, Drakensberg, South Africa
Lundeans New Pass, South Africa
Naudes Nek Pass, South Africa
Lesotho
Sani Pass, South Africa
Highest pub in Africa,Lesotho
Lesotho
Semena River,Lesotho
Bastervoetpad Pass (bastards footpath pass), South Africa
Lundeans Nek Pass, South Africa
Katse Dam, Lesotho
Ongeluksnek Pass , Lesotho South Africa border
