The Roaring Ride (TRR)
Be a Citizen Conservationist! An Impactful Motorcycling Adventure covering +/- 1,800 kms across 10 days in South Africa
Conservation is more than just a word. It’s an action; an action when correctly done will lead to more wildlife and a healthier eco-system. Our strength is amplified with collective action, and you can help make a difference!
The Roaring Ride brings you to the very frontline of conservation and participates and feels the heartbeat of wildlife through a unique motorcycle adventure. It champions action through adventure on a motorcycle and hands on wildlife conservation initiatives to make an enormous impact on the future of the wildlife that you experience. As a motorcyclist it gives one a lot of expression, a rise in movement and freedom to go and explore and Motorcycles are a powerful tool for development, empowerment and innovation.
The ride starts and ends in Pretoria which is the capital city of South Africa and covers the best of Limpopo and Mpumalanga which is surrounded by the Drakensburg Mountains. Pretoria is known as the Jacaranda city and you will see Purple Jacarandas in Bloom during your visit. The Roaring Ride begins with a visit to the world famous Kevin Richardson Wildlife Sanctuary- home of the Lion Whisperer and glides you to the most scenic rides in the world with incredible key points of interest dotted along the way like Magoebaskloof, God’s Window, Blyde River Canyon, Three Rondavels, Bourkes Luck potholes and the world renowned Kruger National Park. Honestly, these places will blow your mind with their beauty. Join us and Make Life A Ride!!!
An experienced lead captain on a motorcycle will lead this tour from the front and a backup vehicle that carries tools, snacks, spare motorcycle and great on ride service will follow us. It can also accommodate up to two passengers and will always trail the convoy to ensure safety support on road.
Highlights
Dates : 2nd December 2022 to 11th December 2022
Total Distance : Approx 1,800 kms
Riding Time : 4-6 hours with multiple breaks
Terrain : 100% Tar (Optional: Off-road available)
Weather : Average temperatures of 30o C day and 180o C at night.
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Ride Overview
| Day | Route | Location | Distance |
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| 1 | Arrive in Pretoria, South Africa | Arrival Day | 0 Kms |
| 2 | Pretoria and surroundings & Dinokeng Game Reserve | Riding Day | 120 kms |
| 3 | Pretoria to KRWS to Magoebaskloof | Riding Day | 350 kms |
| 4 | Magoebaskloof to Wildlife College | Riding Day | 200 kms |
| 5 | Wildlife College | Rest Day | 0 kms |
| 6 | Wildlife College | Rest Day (Optional – Off Road) | 50 kms |
| 7 | Wildlife College - Panorama Route - Sabie | Riding Day | 320 kms |
| 8 | Sabie - Treasure Hunt - Dullstroom | Riding Day | 300 kms |
| 9 | Dullstroom - Pretoria | Riding Day | 400 kms |
| 10 | Departure from SA | Departure Day |
Tour Price
For Rider: INR 2,99,000
For Pillion: INR 1,50,000
Single Supplement: INR 35,000
Route Map
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| food and water | Breakfast and Dinner on all days. Lunch at Greater Kruger National Park |
| Accommodation | On twin-sharing basis. Single room upgrade available |
| Total Riding Distance | Approximately 1,800 kms |
| Riding Time | 4 - 6 hours with multiple breaks |
| Terrain | 100% Paved Roads (Optional Hard Gravel Off-Road options available) |
| Weather Forecast | Hot at Greater Kruger NP. Pleasantly cool in the mountains. Temperature can vary between 18-30 degree Celsius. |
| Additional Cost | Airfare, Visa, Motorcycle Rental Deposit, Lunches on Riding Days, Riding Gear, 5% Goods & Services Tax, 5% TCS (Refundable), Personal Travel and Accident Insurance |
Bikes Offered
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My friend Kaizad had volunteered at the sanctuary last year and he said he was putting together this amazing motorcycling adventure together to support the Kevin Richardson foundation so thank you all for supporting us by joining the Ride for the Lion Pride
Kevin Richardson
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I was humbled to power the inaugural The Roaring Ride in February 2019 organized by The Holiday Shoppe. A superb initiative to spread awareness on Lion conservation efforts by the Kevin Richardson Foundation and the message to ban canned hunting and cub petting industry prevalent in South Africa. A well-executed, flawlessly planned, superbly maintained BMW GS horses, top quality accommodation and gourmet food experiences, ensured we get an extra-ordinary African wilderness on a motorcycle. The route was one of the best I have done till date and riding in Africa for the first time, The Holiday Shoppe took care of all the possibilities in an unknown region. Kaizad had put together a route that was very scenic and adventurous and the daily riding distances were just appropriate to let us enjoy the beauty of the place.
Debasish Ghosh, One World One Ride
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The Roaring Ride 2019 was planned flawlessly. I have a part of many motorcycle trip organized by me and few other friends over the years for our riding club, so I can say with good authority it was beyond expectations for all participants. Even if I had to think of something that I was not satisfied , it would not come to me unless I had to lie.
Freddy Pithawala
Group size will be limited to 12 riders, and apart from the motorcycles and support team, the package includes fuel, airport pickup/drop, dinners, accommodation in top quality hotels on a twin sharing basis with single room upgrades available and breakfast included as well as local sightseeing excursions.
