2025 Tour d’Afrique Rider Reviews: “Simply Brilliant!”

The lucky cyclists who rode the 2025 Tour d’Afrique Cycling Expedition from Cairo to Cape Town have had a few months to digest their time in Africa and reflect on their experiences. Here is what they had to say!

Spots are still available for the 2026 Tour d’Afrique and advance registration is now open for both the 2027 and 2028 expeditions.

“I would like to take this opportunity to once again express my huge thanks to the staff under the leadership of Colleen. It’s unbelievable what was achieved. We knew that a competent, professional team was looking after our well-being and we felt safe at all times. Special thanks go to the kitchen team, in fact again to the whole staff. An excellent meal was served three times a day for four months, always very punctually. Simply brilliant!” – Werner Aebersold (Switzerland)

“The trip was fantastic. It went beyond my expectations. I am truly happy and proud of my decision to join the Tour d’Afrique. What an experience! A trip of a lifetime.” – Sushee Nzeutem (France)

“Even though in theory every day is the same, you get up, drop your tent, cycle, eat, cycle, eat and sleep. No day is the same and this is what makes the tour so magical. Even four weeks on from the tour it is still hard to piece together everything we experienced. It is like a lifetime of holidays in one go.” – Sarah Clewlow (UK)

“It was a great team of riders and the organization team under Coleen was great. I especially enjoyed the rides in the desert and the mountains. Everything was reduced to the essentials. All this with good food and very well organized.” – Walter Sayer (Germany)

“Only one month riding but a lifetime of memories. Tough and dirty, exhilarating and rewarding, inspirational.” – Richard Alden (UK)

“An ambitious trip across Africa that does not disappoint. Staff are great. Tour is well organized. Even for sectional riders, the chance to ride part of Africa with this tour operator are not to be missed. Oh, there will be rain and heat, but there will also be zebras and elephants! “- Don Buckingham (Canada)

“My first time with TDA was an amazing experience. I like gravelriding and the section I choose was perfect (Windhoek to Cape Town). I really loved it! Because the food was so fresh, delicious and nourishing I was able to cycle in demanding circumstances and could enjoy it. Namibia is an amazing country to cycle with TDA! Riding from the dessert to the bubbling city of Cape Town was impressive.” – Alexandra Van Kessel (Netherlands)

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