The Africa Expedition Southbound – Mombasa to Cape Town (February 2028, 35 days)

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Classic Legend Expedition: Mombasa ➔ Cape Town (The Great Rift of Africa)

• The Fleet: Honda Transalp 650V (Mechanical perfection without finicky electronics)
• The Support: 4x4 support vehicle with a professional European mechanic, luggage transport, cold drinks, spare tires & a full inventory of spare parts
• The Comfort: Hand-picked 3- to 5-star lodges, exclusive wilderness glamping camps & first-class hotels

STAGE 1: The East African Rift Valley & The Wildlife Paradise

Day 1: Mombasa (Kenya) – The Tropical Warm-up
The Experience: Arrival, collection of the perfectly prepared Transalps. A short test ride along the Indian Ocean to get used to riding on the left.
Accommodation: 5-star resort directly on the white sand of Diani Beach.

Day 2: Mombasa ➔ Taita Hills / Tsavo West | approx. 240 km
The Route: First red African laterite tracks — the Honda Transalp’s favorite terrain.
The Highlight: First encounters with the famous “red elephants” of Tsavo.
Accommodation: Luxurious safari lodge on stilts overlooking a waterhole.

Day 3: Taita Hills ➔ Holili Border ➔ Arusha (Tanzania) | approx. 290 km
The Highlight: Riding directly toward the snow-capped backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro — an indescribable photo op from the saddle.
Accommodation: 5-star golf & wellness resort near Arusha.

Day 4: Arusha – Riding-free VIP Safari Day (Ngorongoro Crater)
The Highlight: Africa’s highest density of predators. Hunting for the “Big Five” (lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino, elephant) with your camera.
Accommodation: Exclusive luxury lodge right on the crater rim.

STAGE 2: The Great Lakes & The Colonial Heritage

Days 5–8: Across Tanzania to Lake Malawi | approx. 1,200 km
The Route: Ngorongoro ➔ Dodoma ➔ Iringa ➔ Songwe Border ➔ Karonga (Malawi).
The Experience: Vast savannas, giant baobab trees, winding mountain passes.
Accommodation: Hand-picked boutique hotels & colonial lodges.

Days 9 & 10: Along Lake Malawi to Lilongwe | approx. 450 km
The Highlight: Crystal-clear water, fishermen in traditional dugout canoes. Africa’s third-largest lake.
Accommodation: Hotel in the diplomatic quarter of Lilongwe.

Days 11–13: From Malawi via Zambia to Victoria Falls | approx. 1,100 km
The Route: Lilongwe ➔ Mwami Border ➔ Lusaka ➔ Livingstone.
Accommodation: Top-tier lodges on the banks of the Zambezi River.

STAGE 3: The Smoke That Thunders & The Okavango Delta

Day 14: Livingstone – Rest day at Victoria Falls
The Experience: Victoria Falls (“Mosi-oa-Tunya” — the smoke that thunders), the world's largest curtain of falling water. Optional VIP helicopter flight.
Accommodation: Exclusive 5-star lodge (e.g., The Royal Livingstone).

Day 15: Livingstone ➔ Kazungula Bridge ➔ Kasane (Botswana) | approx. 80 km
The Highlight: Crossing the Zambezi at the four-country border point. Private boat safari on the Chobe River — elephant herds swimming right past the boat.
Accommodation: Luxury wilderness camp on the edge of Chobe National Park.

Days 16 & 17: Kasane ➔ Nata ➔ Maun (Okavango) | approx. 600 km
The Highlight: Riding along the “Elephant Highway.” Private light aircraft flight over the world’s largest inland delta.
Accommodation: Luxury tented camp (glamping at the highest level).

STAGE 4: The Rugged Beauty of Namibia

Days 18 & 19: Maun ➔ Buitepos Border ➔ Windhoek (Namibia) | approx. 820 km
The Route: Crossing the Kalahari Desert. Fast gravel tracks — perfect terrain for the Transalp.
Accommodation: Hotel in Windhoek with German-Namibian cuisine.

Days 20 & 21: Windhoek ➔ Namib Desert (Sossusvlei) | approx. 360 km
The Highlight: The monumental red sand dunes of Sossusvlei and the surreal Deadvlei in the morning light.
Accommodation: Exclusive desert lodge with a private stargazing deck.

STAGE 5: The Wild South & The Cape of Good Hope

Days 22–24: Sossusvlei ➔ Fish River Canyon ➔ Springbok Border (South Africa) | approx. 950 km
The Route: Fish River Canyon (the second-largest canyon on earth) ➔ Noordoewer Border ➔ Springbok.
The Experience: Perfect tarmac, sweeping curves, Namaqualand.
Accommodation: First-class country lodges & wine estate hotels.

Day 25: Springbok ➔ Clanwilliam ➔ Cape Town | approx. 560 km
The Highlight: Majestic Table Mountain appears on the horizon. Glorious arrival of the six Transalp classics at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront!
Accommodation: 5-star luxury hotel (e.g., The Silo Hotel or One&Only Cape Town).

Day 26: The Cape Finale – Chapman’s Peak Drive | approx. 120 km
The Route: One of the most beautiful coastal roads in the world all the way to the Cape of Good Hope.
Evening: Monumental farewell dinner at an award-winning winery in Constantia.

Days 27 & 28: VIP Departure
The Experience: Souvenir shopping and relaxation. Business class flight back to Europe.

Fully inclusive in the trip price:

• ✈️ All international return flights in business or premium economy class including checked baggage
  
• 🏍️ Honda Transalp 650V with comprehensive insurance
• 🛌 3- to 5-star lodges, hotels & luxury glamping throughout
• 🍾 Gourmet full-board including all non-alcoholic beverages
• 🛠️ 4x4 support vehicle & professional motorcycle mechanic
• 🦓 All national park entrance fees & private safari tours
• 🛂 All visas & Carnet de Passages
• ⛽ All fuel costs & tolls
• 🚑 Satellite internet (Starlink/Iridium) & 24/7 emergency evacuation guarantee

Regular price: €27,900
Maximum group size: 6 participants