Africa: Ocean To Ocean – An Incredible Cycling Journey Across Southern Africa

Africa holds such a special place in our hearts. It was there, after all, that Founder Henry Gold’s crazy idea of cycling from Cairo to Cape Town came to life. Over the years, we have returned to the continent with tours like Magical Madagascar, Morocco: Kingdom of the West & West Africa en Vélo but we always dreamed of doing another epic cross-continental adventure, not from north to south but instead, from west to east. Well, the time has finally arrived!

We are more than just a little excited to announce the Africa: Ocean to Ocean Cycling Expedition, a 2 month, 5040 km journey across 7 African countries – Angola, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Eswatini & Mozambique. In June 2027, riders will dip their tires in the chilly waters of the Atlantic Ocean before heading out across the African continent. Two months later they will pull into Maputo, Mozambique and repeat the process in the warm, blue waters of the Indian Ocean – marking the end of their incredible adventure.

TDA’s African Project Manager, Sharita van der Merwe, describes the route and highlights in this video.

The route will allow riders to visit a number of famous National Parks like Namibia’s, Etosha, and South Africa’s, Kruger, while also allowing them to discover lesser known gems including Angola’s stunning Serra da Leba Pass and Eswatini’s Sibebe Rock. They will pedal the challenging roads of the ancient Namib Desert, spin alongside Botswana’s shimmering salt pans, past the stunning rock formations of Zimbabwe’s Matobo National Park and into South Africa’s unique Blyde River Canyon. Along the way, the riders will experience the warm hospitality and rich cultures of the African people.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join us on this amazing inaugural Ocean to Ocean tour!

Registration for the 2027 Africa: Ocean to Ocean Cycling Expedition is now open.