PE to EL and Transkei Friday 20th Feb to Tuesday 24th

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Thump

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Port Elizabeth
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KTM 1190 Adventure
Anyone along the route welcome to join for part or all of the trip.
Even if it’s just for part of a day.


Day 1 - ±390km
Friday 20th Feb we leave PE @±12h00.  :ricky:

Travel mostly on dirt to East London.

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Joined by those from East London.
We willSleep in large barn (or tent if you prefer) on farm just outside East London.
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Braai and limited drinks will be provided. R±80.00 per person (All included)
Have braai and ride on a river barge in the evening.

Day 2 - ±160km
Saturday 21st, we leave for Transkei.
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Rene to take 4X4 and trailer with kit and food and some emergency petrol for all the riders.
Depart for Kei Mouth 07h00 via Morgan Bay ( 60KM ) ( Off road bikes by trailer to the pont ) 9h00 cross the pont (±R30/bike) and ride to Trennerys hotel +_15 km to have breakfast, a look around Ride to the gates. Very stony slate track (Difficult 2X4 ) and have a swim.
Depart for Kobongaba visit the Jackaranda ship wreck and the river mouth.

Depart for Mazappa Bay ( Split big bikes from smaller bikes )
Smaller bikes cross country to Cebe +_ 15 km difficult terrain with a river crossing 4X4 country.
Big bikes ride to Kentani (25 km) and then to Cebe +_ 55 km
Depart by road to Mazeppa Bay +_ 40 km
Sleep in hired cottage that Rene' will book.
Costs to be shared R150.00 per person (All included)
Braai and relax.

Day 3 - ± 200km
Sunday. 22nd.
Those that want head straight back Home.
Others move on to Hole in the Wall and Coffee Bay.
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The yellow route can be used by large bikes and if it is wet.
If the ground is dry the more adventurous can try the red section.
Sleep and braai at campsite at coffee bay.

Coffee Bay Backpackers hostel.
CAMPING in your own 2-3 man tent @ R50 / person
DORM BED in a 6-8 bed dorm @ R100 / person
DOUBLE ROOM with a double bed @ R260 / person
Dinner = R±40 for two course meal
Breakfast = ±R30
See https://www.coffeeshack.co.za/


Day 4 - ± 400km
Monday. 23rd.
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Breakfast before leaving.
Lunch at Cathcart.
Sleep at Katberg.
Please give some suggestions if you know of camping spots in the area.

Day 5 - ± 504km or 321km

Tuesday. 25th.
Decide which route you prefer.
We may be a bit tired for the long route.
If running out of time at any stage we can always hit the tar.
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Anyone along the route welcome to join for part or all of the trip.
Even if it’s just for part of a day.
GPS files below


If you want to join any part please send me a PM with the Following info
- Days you will attend.
-       If night of day 1 or day 2, what preferred beer
- Contact number
- Email
- Town
- ICE details


Confirmed so far:

Thump    - KLR - 5 days
Paul F      - KLR - 5 days
Kobus R  - KLR - 5 days
Wesley  - 250 Kawa Night 1,Day 2&3
Stuart    - 250 Kawa Night 1, Day 2&3
Peter      - 800 BMW Night 1, Day 2&3
Mignas    - 1200 BMW Night 1, Day 2&3
                                                           
Rene'  Pajero    Night 1,Day 2&3
Andre  Pajero    Night 1,Day 2&3
Nico  Pajero    Night 1,Day 2&3
 

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