Quad Bikes in Garden Route: Our 4, in Order

1.Guided Quad Bike Tour in the Forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 114 reviews · 1 hour · from $52Our pick

Ride a motorized quad through Knysna’s pine plantation and indigenous forest on a guided 12 to 15 kilometer route. You meet at Thesen Island, travel 20 minutes to the forest, and ride for about an hour before returning. Guides including Ryan, Tana, and Damien are praised for clear safety help and flexible pacing. Adults ride solo; children can ride as passengers.

“There were only 3 of us in the group and we had all ridden before so we got to really thrash around in the forest. They make a point of catering to the ability of the riders for safety reasons which is good. We had a great time”

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2.Most Exciting Adventurous Activities and the Only Quadbike Tours in Tsitsikamma

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 100 reviews · from $44

Start at Misty Mountain Reserve with a safety briefing and practice ride, then follow guides such as Freddie, Rowaan, or Aliesha through forest tracks and open roads toward an ocean viewpoint. No quad biking experience is needed. Helmets and bottled water are supplied, and children under 16 may ride as passengers with an adult.

“Had a fantastic time, Rowaan, our guide was professional, friendly and very informative. He took photos and videos for us throughout the tour. Off road track was good fun, it had been raining which made it even better. Would defo rec 👌”

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3.KLEIN KAROO at Oudtshoorn QUAD BIKE FUN RIDE

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 34 reviews · 45 min · from $43

At WildX Adventures Oudtshoorn, you’ll ride a quad bike through a tight, technical bush course for 45 minutes. An English-speaking guide explains the controls and leads the group. No prior experience is needed, and children 12 and younger pay half price, with solo riding judged on strength and control.

“Emmanuelle was excellent throughout. Took us through the safety and operation briefing. More importantly, as it was our first Quad Bike experience he took us slowly to start then allowing us to go a little faster. Will definitely be doing it Aragon when the situation allows.”

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4.THE CRAGS PLETTENBERG BAY: QUAD BIKE FUN RIDE

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11 reviews · 45 min · from $37Best value

At WildX Adventures The Crags, you’ll learn quad bike controls, gear up with a helmet, then follow an English-speaking guide through tight bush trails, mud, uphill sections, and forest scenery. No previous riding experience is needed. Children 12 and younger pay half price, with solo riding judged by strength and control on arrival.

“The road was blocked so we couldn’t get to The Crags but they were very helpful and responsive at relocating our booking to another of their sites. We had great fun on the quads through the forest.”

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