Ride partner(s)

So here's my problem ..... recently retired with time on my hands to ride and in the past always chose to ride solo. Did Sani, Baviaans The Baster The Hell.etc. so I don't consider my self an absolute newbie. I feel now that it is wiser to ride with a partner or two who share my ride preferences. No camping, rather bed and breakfast or cheap  hotels. Off tar as much as possible .... but not Bezuidenhouts pass for example.
Thinking along the lines of
1. Benoni....  Clarens (Sleep over) Lesotho to Sani Top ( sleep over) Clarens (sleep over) .....Benoni
2. Benoni..... Verkykerskop (sleep over).... Normandien pass (and similar)..... Verkykerskop (sleep over)....Benoni
Any takers or suggestions