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Thanks for the advice, I've contacted one of the HU communities in South Africa so hopefully they'll be able to help.
As for age, well I'm a little  over thirty and a big fan of travelling - I last went to India on my own which was awesome. I wasn't really concerned about travelling alone initially but my friend who lives just outside Joburg though it wouldn't be too smart so I thought I'd try to get some advice. Also I wasn't too sure what the roads would be like over there as I've only ever driven on tar roads.
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no worries
hi sharon
just do it,it's easy.
just don't drive after sun set and there lot's of backpackers to stay in.
sa is quite developed,lot's of tarred roads too.
have a wonderful trip
all the best gerd
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single woman in rape and murder capital of the world travelling alone....it's a beautiful country, just be very careful.
I wouldn't let my wife/daughter do it thats for sure.
and yes I have lived there....
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Well, Johannesburg isn't exactly what one could call a safe city, so make sure you stay clear. But the rural areas are great for travelling. Beautiful country, for sure!
Here are some South African links that would be of interest:
As far as I know BMW Pretoria rents out bikes: BMW-Motorrad South Africa
Besides that, Pretoria is far safer than Johannesburg.
Try the following links as well:
Wild Dog Adventure Riding - Index
Motorcycles
Travelling eastwards from Pretoria, you'll come to the escarpment, where the Highveld drops from nearly 2000m down to 300m. Very impressive around Hazyview, Pilgrims Rest etc. Lesotho might be an option, but there I would suggest not to travel on your own. Northwards you could ride through Botswana, Caprivi (NAM) to Sambia and head for the Vic Falls. Also a very nice option.
As you see, one week is very short, but at least a startsomething to start with
Enjoy!
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Originally Posted by Shaz
........ but my friend who lives just outside Joburg though it wouldn't be too smart
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I agree with your friend. It is not too smart, but then, sometimes doing things that are not too smart is a lot of fun ...............
But serious, if I where in your place, I would try to find a travel companion.
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Also I wasn't too sure what the roads would be like over there as I've only ever driven on tar roads.
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No problem in South Africa. I was riding a Harley Lowrider, not exactly a dirtbike, with no problem. Most roads are tar roads and the dirtroads I had to ride were very good quality and no problem to ride with a big road bike.
Lesotho has only a few tar roads. There is a tar road from Fouriesburg in South Africa to the Katze dam in Lesotho. A very nice trip, you can read about it on my website. The problem is that there are no gas stations on this road so make sure you have enough gas. We took a jerrycan in a saddlebag with us on the Harley.
I have no experience with the roads in Botswana (but I hope to get that experience some day :-)
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I have no experience with the roads in Botswana (but I hope to get that experience some day :-)
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@ Jkrit-
depends on where you go. The main road north via Gaberone and further on to Ngome (through Chobe Game Reserve) is tarmac, but from Ngome to Popa Falls (NAM) is partly dirt.
@ Shaz-
so IMO renting a 650 Beemer would be the best choice.
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