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  1. charlw

    Clarens Tour 3 - 5 November 2023

    I have space for 8 adventure bikes who want to experience something completely different. I am a retired teacher and have taken many school groups through the eastern Free State focusing on geography, history and science tours. In collaboration with Mike Fogg (previous SA motorcycle champion)...
  2. charlw

    Clarens ride

    Any adventure bikers wanting a weekend break to Clarens, contact my wife Mariaan on 0842009440. She has reduced her rates for her guesthouse in Clarens. Now only R500 per night for a seperate unit that sleeps two persons. Or the main house that sleeps four for only R900 per night.
  3. charlw

    Caprivi and Botswana

    I am planning a trip to Caprivi and Botswana over late December and early January. I know south Namibia as far as Etosha but am not familiar with territory further north. Any information on budget lodges and decent campsites will be appreciated. I have googled this area but keep coming across...
  4. charlw

    Rhodes ride

    The third Rhodes ride for adventure bikes will be held from 27th to 30th March 2019. If you are interested in exploring the southern Drakensberg, please send an email to [email protected] Accommodation, meals, and outings are all part of the package.
  5. charlw

    Rhodes Adventure Bike Rally 2018

    After a very enjoyable event last year, this year's event will take place from 4 to 6 April in Rhodes. An event for the more discerning rider where plenty of activites, rides and lectures keep you busy every day. The local food comes well recommended as well. For more information, send an email...
  6. charlw

    Rhodes Adventure Bike Rally - the Spring edition

    The next Rhodes Adventure Bike Rally will be from the 30th September to the 4th October. The previous autumn edition was a roaring success, which all participants enjoyed. Send an email to '"[email protected] for more details. This event is for the biker who wants to learn more...
  7. charlw

    Rhodes Adventure Bike Rally

    End of April saw a new adventure bike concept . A four night stay in a central location with superb accommodation, meeting locals, learning about the surrounding area and riding through awesome scenery, all from the foot-pegs of your bike. We had eleven participants, but unfortunately one...
  8. charlw

    Northern Kenya road between Isiolo and Moyale now tarred

    If you planning a ride to Cairo this may be of interest. This road could only be ridden at 30 - 40km/h. Lava rocks made it a bikers graveyard. https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Isiolo-Moyale-road-opens-investment-window-in-Kenya/1248928-3379946-item-0-15jtkp7z/index.html
  9. charlw

    Rhodes Adventure Bike Rally

    The very first Rhodes Adventure Bike Rally will take place from the 27th April to the 1 May. All accommodation, rides, meals and limited beer and wine have been organised. Locals and farmers in the area are involved in the planning where rides on private farms and talks on geology, botany...
  10. charlw

    KTM 950 pipes for sale

    I recently sold my KTM 950. Cleaning out my garage, I found the original exhaust pipes. They are for sale if anyone would like to purchase them. They are in East London.
  11. charlw

    KTM 950

    The bike below is for sale for R68 000. 2006 model with 42 000 km. In superb condition. Need cash for another project.
  12. charlw

    2006 KTM 950 - R80 000

    Pics are ready - see below. This bike has 42000 km on the clock and is in extremely good condition. Also has a number of extras: raised handlebars LeoVince exhaust Ventura carrier system - https://www.ventura-bike.com/products/bikepacksystem.aspx It has been serviced regularly and I have...
  13. charlw

    Flamingo Lodge - Angola. Rates?

    Having read Beserkers brilliant RR on Angola, I am contemplating a trip up that way end of 2013. Can anyone help with rates at the Flamingo Lodge?
  14. charlw

    Cape Town to Singapore

    Mal Taylor from Cape Town is riding to Singapore through Africa. Follow his blog here: https://4bikes4singapore.wordpress.com/
  15. charlw

    Bke video with interesting sequences

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0mWWUb4aho&feature=related
  16. charlw

    East London to Cairo

    Three 950 AND 990 KTM's and a BMW 800 embarked on a trip up the eastern side of Africa in June this year. The plan was to travel through Libya and end in Germany, but Gaddafi and his war put an end to that plan. Off to Cairo then as Syria was also problematic and ferries from Alexandria to...
  17. charlw

    KTM 990R for sale

    A bud of mine in PE is selling the following bike: The KTM990R that I have for sale, includes: Touring screen, Wings exhaust with a choice of three roars, GPS bracket, Trax top box including soft inner bag and an upgrade headlight kit. The above is a 2010 model with less than 19000km on the...
  18. charlw

    Doing Africa: Beware of this conman

    If you plan to do Africa and you end up in Wadi Halfa, you will probably come across this jerk: He calls himself Mazaar, Ali or Mohammed. He has three names because he has ripped people off and by changing his name other folk think he is some-one else. Hence the photo. If you do see him, avoid...
  19. charlw

    10 essentials to carry along

    I am about to depart for Germany. I have listed 10 items on my blog. Please add to the list. GO TO : https://teawithafrica.blogspot.com/2011/05/ten-items-long-distance-motorcyclists.html :thumleft:
  20. charlw

    East London to Sani

    I have this report on a blog. I am not going to repeat the story here. Link to the blog is: www.teawithafrica.blogspot.com
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