Scooter Tours in South Africa: Our 6, in Order

1.Downhill Forest Scootour Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 136 reviews · 1h 30m · from $40Our pick

Ride a sturdy mountain scooter-bike downhill through Garden Route National Park, following winding forest trails with an English-speaking guide. The 90-minute outing includes a minibus transfer, helmet, gloves, conservation fee, and water. Guides such as Ryan, Gabriel, and Bongi have led recent sessions. Solo riders pay R600, while passengers pay R300.

“Great experience! Do not ignore the “downhill” in the name of the activity however!!! It is very much downhill and not for the faint hearted. As a 60 year old grandma I managed to stay upright and on top of the scooter so it is very much doable and great fun! The guides were excellent!”

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2.Scooter Tours through Tsitsikamma National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · from $54

You’ll ride an off-road scooter into Tsitsikamma National Park after a short safety briefing. Guide Rowan points out Yellowwood trees, birds, wildlife, and local history before taking you toward the Storms River and its natural pools. Park entry and safety instruction are included, with groups capped at 15 people.

“Where do I begin?! This was the most fun we had in a long time. Our guide, Rowan was so patient, friendly and helpful. Always explaining what we should do, taking care of his group, give advice, told us a lot about the forest and the history of the forest. Wish the tour was longer so we could play longer on the scooters. Lol!”

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3.Table Mountain Gravity Scooter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12 reviews · 1h 30m · from $72

Meet your English-speaking guide at Kloofnek, then ride by safari vehicle to Signal Hill for a safety briefing and downhill scooter run into Bo-Kaap. A second off-road descent starts near Dead Man’s Tree and ends at Deer Park. The 90-minute tour suits active visitors who want Cape Town views without a motorized vehicle.

“It was good but pretty sad because we cant stop to take a picture for ourself . And one more things , we paid for picture that they taken for us but until now we still didnt get any email from them”

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4.Downhill Scooter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 12 reviews · 1h 30m · from $57

At Chamonix Wine Farm, a qualified English-speaking guide teaches you the basics before you ride a non-motorized scooter down gentle mountain slopes. You will complete two 30-minute downhill rides, travel between them by jeep, and enjoy broad views across Franschhoek Valley. Vernon and Bradley have guided past departures.

“Super leuke begeleiding. Heel enthousiast en niets is te veel en ze praten honderduit. Vernon en Bradley waren top. Alleen de foto’s moeten we nog krijgen maar dat komt vast goed. 😉”

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5.Stellenbosch Winelands downhill gravity Scooter

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 4 reviews · 1 hour · from $50

At Banhoek Chilli Oil Company, your English-speaking guide fits you with a non-motorized gravity scooter, gives a safety briefing, and takes you uphill in an open 4x4. You then make two downhill runs through the Stellenbosch winelands. Children aged 4 to 9 may ride as passengers; drivers must be at least 10 and able to balance a bicycle.

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6.bicycle or E-scooter History Tour with Coffee

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 3 reviews · from $58

Meet at Old Biscuit Mill for a half-day bicycle or e-scooter tour with an English-speaking guide such as Khuma. Ride through Bo-Kaap, Company’s Garden, St George’s Mall, Greenpoint, and past the Castle of Good Hope. Coffee, water, a bike, and local stories are included. Museum entry, lunch, and pickup are not.

“Khuma was fantastic guide. Full of knowledge and happy to share. Had a great day. Definitely recommend”

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