The Following is a basic list of items that should be included in your adventure packing :

Tour Specific items:

• Food, drinks and snacks for camp meals
• Snacks and energy drinks for cycling safaris
• Please account for 2 additional guides in catering plans

Basic cycling items:

• Cycling Short
• Cycling Shirts
• Arm and Leg warmers in winter or cycling jacket
• Trainers or own cleats

Description

What to pack?

The “Super-close-to-nature” Option, is a one-of-a-kind mobile safari experience in South Africa combined together with the unique option of Big 5 cycles, makes this an experience beyond experiences. This option is truly for true adventurers and nature lovers who are looking for a cycling safari experience like no other. The unique experience is designed to offer 3 nights camping in the Maseke Balule Game Reserve, each night in a different location. 

Each day is spent cycling through the 8000 hectare reserve in the Greater Kruger Park, and each night is spent at a new, fully set up mobile campsite in a scenic location. A maximum of 8 guests (sleeping in 4 tents) are taken on this cycling adventure of a lifetime. Cycling distances can be adjusted as per group requirements and needs.

The Olifants River courses through the reserve, while prominent mountainous ridges and boulder koppies characterise the terrain, making it an incredibly diverse and interesting region to explore on your bicycle and will make for varied and exciting cycling options.  

Accommodation is in true camping style with Maseke Wilderness Trails.  The campsites are entirely mobile, leaving no trace behind each day when the location is changed. The ground team will break down the tents and pitch the camp in the day’s new location, so that when guests arrive after an adrenalin-fuelled, or chilled cycle in the bush, their tents, bush bathrooms, and bucket showers are ready and waiting.

The idea behind this eco-trails experience is for guests to discover details of the Kruger Park on a far more intimate level, and to learn from the experts as you cycle carefully among the wildlife. The environment is completely cared for through the eco-friendly and low impact nature of the campsites. 

Reserve:  a private game reserve on the edge of the Kruger National Park, situated between  the regions of Hoedspruit and Phalaborwa  

Cycling Info:    This reserve is built for the cycling adventure addict.   Not only is your accommodation as close to nature as possible but the reserve is a wonderful combination of open bushveld areas, thick riverine along the the winding Olifants river and dramatic rocky outcrops and ridges that makes for a wide variety of cycling routes.   Groups can choose from low levels of technicality to increased levels of technial skills required.

Age limits:  12 years and up

Booking Basis:  Booked on a per camp/ Per tour basis up to a minimum 2 and maximum 8 cyclists.  

Costs:     R   5 375,00 per person per night (8 pax)

              R   7 200,00 per person per night (6 pax)

              R 10 750,00 per person per night (4 pax)

              R 21 500,00 per person per night (2 pax)

The tour is sold on a per group basis with a cost of R43 000.00 per night

What you get for your “Moola”:   The above rate is for a single group of 2-8 cyclists for a 4 days/ 3 night cycling experience. Maseke is a great addition to the Ride Wild Portfolio as it allows those that really want to get close to nature and have that truly intimate bush experience, without all the mod-con luxuries,  the opportunity to do so.  However, please do not confuse awesome camping experience and lack of mod-con luxuries with a lack of service.  The staff at Maseke are part of an aware winning team that have won numerous tourism awards for their levels of service and ability to bring you close to nature while still ensuring your comfort and safety.  In addition to the services of this great team, you will also receive a funky Ride Wild cycling shirt. We will also supply basic bicyle repair kits and spares, bicycle foot pumps etc will be available for you should you need them..  Not included in the rates are  transfers to and from the reserve, all soft and aochoolic drinks |  Maseke Conservation Fee at R200 per person per stay  | bicycle hire, additional cycle equipment hire..  

Accommodation Info:  2 man dome tents in true camping style,   The camp is designed to be set up and broken down with ease and having as little impact on the environment as possible.   

• Socks
• Cycling Gloves
• Cycling Helmet (compulsory) - alternatively available for hire
• Suntan Cream
• Sun glasses
• Hydro/ Camel Packs (water bottles are supplied)
• Casual Wear for during the day
• Warm clothing for the evenings
• Torch and Batteries
• Camera (with extra batteries or enough charge to last 4 days)
• Binoculars
• Insect Repellant
• Personal Toiletries