eSwatini Weekend Adventure

4 Days

Overview

28 Nov – 01 Dec 2024.

4 Days.

3 Nights.

From R 4,950.00 per person sharing.

Partner perfect whether on their own bike or as a pillion.


Previously know as The Kingdom of Swaziland – eSwatini, means “Land of the Swazis”.

The weekend adventure kicks off early on Thursday morning in Nelspruit / Mbombela. Heading in the direct of Barberton and up the Saddle-back Pass, before entering eSwatini via the Josefsdal / Bulembu Border. The route passes the historical Havelock Mine and via Pine Valley to the world’s largest exposed granite dome, and our first overnight on the magnificent Maguga Dam, with a capacity of 332 million cubic meters of water & a wall 115 metres tall is the highest dam in the region – Maguga Lodge.

After breakfast, the adventure takes us on a scenic gravel route via Luv. Stopping for picnic lunch on route before heading down the Malkerns Valley and our 2nd nights lodgings – Malandela’s Bed & Breakfast, a converted farmhouse situated in magnificent indigenous gardens that just a short walk from the heart of the centre, where we will dine at the Farmhouse Restaurant and Country Pub.

Saturday morning, after breakfast at Malandela’s B&B we make our way via the Tea Road, so named following a failed bid to establish a tea plantation in the 1970s, stopping for lunch at Swazi Candles Centre; features not only the famous Swazi Candles factory shop but another nine creative shops, perfect opportunity to pick a trinket for that loved one at home or do some Christmas shopping. Tonight it’s all inclusive at the Famous Foresters Arms Country Hotel & Restaurant, set within extensive, beautiful gardens rich in native flowers and tree. Dating from colonial times, is a traditional haven of comfort, great character, charm and excellent food.

After brekkie on Sunday morning we depart eSwatini via the Lundzi / Waverley border post and it’s a leisurely ride home…

Trip Highlights

  • Geo Trail and Bulembu Border Post
  • Historical Havelock Mine
  • Sibebe Rock which is the world’s largest exposed granite dome
  • Malkern’s Valley and Malandela’s House of Fire
  • Magnificent Maguga Dam, with a capacity of 332 million cubic meters of water & a wall 115metres tall is the highest dam in the region
  • Tea Road, so named following a failed bid to establish a tea plantation in the 1970s
  • Famous Swazi Candles factory shop
  • Famous Foresters Arms Country Hotel & Restaurant

Itinerary

Mbombela - Saddle-Back Pass - Maguga Dam

We meet at the Engen Garage Nelspruit / Mbombela at 10am.
Enter eSwatini via the Josefsdal / Bulembu Border.
The route passes the historical Havelock Mine via Pigs Peak and around the magnificent Maguga Dam - first overnight spot at Maguga Lodge.

Maguga Dam - Luve Road - Melkerns Valley

After breakfast, we will depart on a scenic gravel route via Luve in the direction Malkerns Valley.
Picnic lunch on route to Malandela’s Guesthouse.
Dinner will be at the Farmhouse Restaurant & Pub.

Melkerns Valley - Tea Road - Foresters Arms

Saturday morning, after breakfast at Malandela’s B&B via the Tea Road to lunch at Swazi Candles Centre.
Tonight it’s all inclusive at the Famous Foresters Arms Country Hotel & Restaurant.

Foresters Arms - Home

Sunday morning, after breakfast we will depart eSwatini via the Lundzi / Waverley border post and leisurely ride home

NOTE - Tour starts in Mbombela and finishes at the Lundzi / Waverley border post.

From R 4,950.00 sharing

Cost Includes

  • 2 Nights bed & breakfast
  • 1 Night dinner, bed & breakfast
  • Guides & supported motorcycle tour
  • T-Shirt as a keepsake
  • Back up vehicle & trailer

Cost Excludes

  • Travel cost to & from the event / tour
  • Lunches
  • 2 Dinners
  • Fuel & toll fees
  • ALL drinks & waters
  • Puncture repair equipment
  • Medicines, medical expenses & repatriation
  • Additional visa / cross border fees
  • Gratuities - restaurant & accommodation

Terms & Condition (Cancellation Policy)

Right of admission reserved.

A 20% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place on a tour / event.

The balance is required in full 30 days prior tour / event date.

50% of the balance payment is refundable up to 7 days prior to tour / event date.

Less than 7 days prior to tour / event date no refund what-so-ever.

One month prior to tour / event entries are subject to availability at the lodges.

Participants welcome to put their luggage in the back up vehicle at the meeting point – 1 bag per person (MAX 50lt), soft luggage ONLY, no panniers or top boxes.

Participants to have own medical insurance & general insurance for themselves, their property and motorcycle (incl. Cross Border where applicable). Including repatriation.

Open to all makes of road legal dual purpose / adventure motorcycles (600cc+), you do not need to own a BMW.

Participants are required to wear FULL protective riding gear including full face riding helmet, full finger riding gloves, riding or ballistic jacket, riding trousers, hydro pack, motorcycle riding boots (No other boots will be allowed).

Vented and / or rain gear as weather dictates.

Arrive with a full tank of fuel.

Please make sure you are prepared for any emergencies that may arise, especially punctures.

Please make sure you have sufficient allergy and / or scheduled chronic medication and take it as prescribed.


Border Crossing Info & Costs

Cost subject to exchange rate

  • PASSPORT – You will need a six-month valid passport with at least 3 empty pages.
  • VEHICLE / MOTORCYCLE BORDER CROSSING -Remember to check your vehicle license disc to make sure it’s valid past your return date to South Africa. IF FINANCED – if your vehicle is subject to a financial lease, hire purchase or loan agreement you will need a certified copy of your motorcycle registration paper (Natis documents). If the vehicle you’re driving / riding is not yours you will require a letter of authority in the form of an affidavit from the registered owner or the financial institution and a letter from your insurer giving you permission to take it across a border. IF NOT FINANCED – you will need your original motorcycle registration document (Natis documents) and a letter from the insurer allowing you to cross a border.
  • INSURANCE – Check with your vehicle insurance that you are covered when travelling out of the country.
  • AT THE BORDER – Immigration Counter for Passport stamp and Immigration for road tax, payable by credit card only!
  • VISA – Most nationalities, including South African passport holders, do not require a visa to visit eSwatini for up to 30 days. But please confirm before booking.

Other

Currency – eSwatini national currency is the Lilangeni. South African Rand notes are widely accepted. Larger cities and tourist facilities accept credit cards. ATM’s are widely available. Contact your bank to ensure that your cards will work in eSwatini.

Driving licence – The driving licence requirements in eSwatini  state that you must have a full driving licence (including motorcycle) that is valid in your country of residence. An international driving licence is also required if your driving licence is not in English.

You can send your enquiry via the form below.

eSwatini Weekend Adventure