DATE: 2 to 8 Sept 2025
START VENUE: Flower MTB 5-Day/ 6-Night Special, Namaqua

Please note: A 50% non-refundable payment is due on Registration, the final amount is due at the end of July 2025.

We are happy to announce a unique 5-day/6-night Flower MTB experience! VERY few people have ever seen these areas or know of some of their existence! This tour takes place during the Flower season in Namaqua.

You will see flower-covered valleys, rugged mountains, and an ancient canyon. You will also experience nature’s magical show of color and beauty during the world’s largest and most spectacular natural flower display in Namakwa, Northern Cape. You will cycle over many private farms, and game reserves. You will see the famous copper trail and experience the flowers of Namakwa.

Description

If you’re seeking a mountain bike adventure amidst the breathtaking Namaqua Flowers during the enchanting Flower Season, then this extraordinary mountain bike tour is tailor-made for you! Prepare to be captivated as you traverse flower-drenched valleys, conquer rugged mountains, and pedal through fields bursting with a kaleidoscope of vibrant hues. Brace yourself for nature’s awe-inspiring spectacle of color and beauty during the world’s grandest and most awe-inspiring natural flower display in the mesmerizing Namakwa region of Northern Cape.

This exhilarating journey will take you across private farms and game reserves, allowing you to immerse yourself in the untamed beauty of the land. Prepare to conquer the renowned copper trail and witness the mesmerizing flowers of Namakwa in all their glory. Accompanied by the expert guidance of Hano and Sonja from Trisport, rest assured that you’ll witness the very best floral wonders the area has to offer. With over 12 years of experience organizing events and tours in Namakwa, Trisport guarantees an unforgettable and exhilarating experience like no other. Get ready to embark on a thrilling adventure that will leave you spellbound by the natural wonders of Namakwa!

Start venue: Okiep Country Hotel, Northern Cape, close to Springbok

PLEASE NOTE: Please arrange your transport to Okiep Country Hotel

Highlights of the tour

• Beautiful Flowers of Namaqua during the Flower season
• Experienced local MTB Tour Guides of each venue that know the history, Fauna and Flora
• Cycle in pristine areas with no other people around you
• The Namaqua Daisies of Nabapeep, Goegap and surroundings
• Cycling on the old Copper trail used for transporting the copper
• See hidden villages in the mountains/koppies
• See lots of different wildlife along the way
• The hospitality of the local people of Namaqua
• The food of the local people of Namaqua
• Staying at en-suite accommodation venues

Distances:

Day 1 : 40 to 50km (500m elevation gain)
Day 2 : 45 to 55km (450m elevation gain)
Day 3 : 55 to 60km (650m elevation gain
Day 4: 40 to 50km (500m elevation gain)
Day 5: 35 to 40km (500 m elevation gain)

Itinerary:

DAY 1
14:00 Check in under your name at Okiep Hotel
18:00 Dinner

DAY 2
08:00 Breakfast
09:00 Today we will bike around and explore a private farm with amazing views and beautiful veld. Coffee along the way
13:00 Light Lunch at our finishing venue
17H00 Mine tour at Okiep Country Hotel
18:00 Dinner

DAY 3: 
07:30 Breakfast
08:00 Cycle to Concordia via jeep tracks and visit the Orbicular Koppie phenomic
14:00 Lunch at Okiep
18:00 Dinner

DAY 4: 
07:30 Breakfast
8:00 Drive to start of our Cycle
09:00 Cycle to Bulletrap and the origin of the Schaapriver Canyon
14:00 Lunch at our finish venue
14:00 Relax
18:00 Dinner

DAY 5
07:00 Breakfast
08:00 Drive in convoy with your own car to Goegap Nature Reserve outside Springbok
09:00 Bike in and around Goegap Nature Reserve, Namakwa and enjoy the beautiful views and flowers of Goegap
11:00 Coffee halfway
14:00 Enjoy a traditional light meal at Goegap Nature Reserve made by the locals
19:00 Dinner

DAY 6
07:00 Breakfast,
08:00 Cycle the Copper trail MTB route, cycle to Jakkalswater Guest farm, cycle past and over local farms. Cycle through the historical town, Nabapeep, an old Copper mine town. See the amazing Namaqua Daisies in Nabapeep and along the way. See amazing Quiver trees and old bridges built on the copper trail. Have a coffee and a snack at Jakkalswater Guest farm. Cycle a circular route back to Okiep Country hotel
14:00 Arrive at Okiep Country Hotel, light lunch and relax
18:00 Dinner

DAY 7
07:00 Breakfast (optional) and Good Byes

Terrain

Although the terrain is not technical, there are sections with sand, rocks, rough jeep tracks. We cycle on jeep tracks, gravel roads, some rocky sections with an elevation between 300 and 600m per day. 

Fitness level

NOT suitable for Beginners.

Suitable for Intermediate MTB and E Bike Riders. Must be able to cycle some technical sections, downhills, rocky areas and at least 15 km/hr average on a flat road. NO Tandem MTB

Included

• 6 Nights accommodation
• 5 Days riding
• All meals from dinner on arrival 1 to dinner on the last night;
• Snacks and coffee on the ride
• A Proper Trisport Goody Bag
• The Okiep copper mine tour
• Permission to use private property;
• Reserve fees of Goegap Nature Reserve
• Qualified SA Guides with Namaqua history and fauna and flora knowledge;
• Back up vehicle
• Bike mechanic available on route and each afternoon, (for your own cost)
• Food and drinks and water on the route; and
• An unforgettable Namaqualand experience.
• All the arrangements by Trisport to ensure you have a great trip

Excluded

• Travel to Springbok, Northern Cape
• Travel between each venue, you must be able to transport your own bike
• Alcoholic Drinks
• Tips
• Breakfast on departure
• Bike Insurance
• Bike Mechanic
• Spares for your bike
• Bike spares, please bring your own tools and extras to carry with you
• Medical insurance
• Medical Evacuation
• Travel Insurance
• Cost of Evacuation if necessary

Please see all our other tours on www.trisport.co.za