The Buffalo Herders and Freedom Challenge Alumni offer an introductory supported tour in the East Griqualand section of the Freedom Trail. The circular route starts and finishes at the the beautiful Flitwick Ranch near Swartberg, KZN and takes riders on a magical loop via Centocow, Ntsikeni, up to St Bernard's Peak Hotel and then back to Flitwick via Cederberg Guestfarm. This is an opportunity to learn the ropes of the trail, under the guidance of an experienced tour leader, including how to navigate using maps and a compass (feel free to use a GPS as well!). Experience the amazing hospitality of the legendary host support stations. E-Bikes are welcome. Plenty of chilled stops, the intention is to have some fun on the trail.
Distance splits
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6 nights Accommodation 5 days riding.
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Lunches, picnic stops, coffee stops all included.
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Food and accommodation is provided at overnight stops .
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Bedding and towels provided.
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Accommodation is based on 2 people per room.
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Includes support vehicle per group. Vehicle carries overnight bags.
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E-bikes welcome. Charging points available at all overnight stops.
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Self navigated. Riders can use traditional Freedom Challenge maps or GPS for navigation.
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Riders can be assisted by support vehicle where required.
Tour groups
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15 - 20 Oct 2026 (start riding on 16th) - includes support driver and cycling guide (R16,000pp)
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16 - 21 Oct 2026 (start riding on 17th) - includes support driver only, self guided on bike (R14,500pp)
Groups are limited to 11 people including the tour leader and support driver.
Group lists will be posted here after bookings open
Payment terms
Deadline for tour bookings and payments is 1 September 2026 You may pay in instalments of your choosing, please use same invoice number on all instalments Booking is only confirmed once at least 20% paid Withdrawals before 1 Sep receive 95% refund or 100% rollover credit Withdrawals before 15 September will receive 70% refund of total entry fee or 80% rollover credit Withdrawals after 15 September are non-refundable If tour does not take place due to Force Majeure, pandemic or political unrest then you may chose between rollover to postponed date or following year at no extra cost or refund as per above withdrawals
