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VINTAGE
TOUR

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The great vintage tour

Following the excitement of The Great Train Race: Heidelberg, embark on an unforgettable adventure with “The Great Vintage Tour,” a vintage car and motorcycle rally that spans two weeks across the breathtaking landscapes of South Africa. This event offers participants a unique opportunity to experience the country’s diverse scenery, from bustling cities to serene countryside, while driving their cherished vintage vehicles.

Scenic Routes

Drive or ride through some of South Africa's most picturesque landscapes. Each day offers a new adventure, with breathtaking views and unique experiences.

Community Spirit

The Great Vintage Tour is more than just a rally; it's an adventure that brings together vintage vehicle enthusiasts from around the world. Share stories, make new friends, and create lasting memories as you travel together.

Cultural Experiences

Participants will have the chance to visit historical sites, enjoy local cuisine, and immerse themselves in the diverse cultures of South Africa.

Rest and Relaxation

Three rest days are scheduled to allow participants to relax, explore, and enjoy the amenities of major cities and tourist destinations.

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The Great Tour

A South African Odyssey for Mighty Old Machines

The Great Tour kicks off with an epic adventure for vintage machine enthusiasts, blending wild adventure, beautiful scenery, and camaraderie over a 2-week period.

Essential requirements: Do you have what it takes?

  • The courageous wanderlust to ride your pre-1946 motorcycle or your pre-1970 motor car for 3700km (2300 miles) on some of the most scenic routes in the world for the experience of a lifetime.
  • The ability to take in hours of breathtaking desolation, the sweeping beauty of spectacular mountain passes, the allure of small towns, and the unique company of great men and women like yourself, grasping the mettle of vintage endurance.
  • Two weeks to indulge in the adventure: 27 September to 12 October 2026.
  • A machine that you trust and deem mighty enough to do the trip.

Starting point

Heidelberg, Gauteng

Ending point

Golden gate National Park, North-Easten Free state

Theme

The Great Tour is all about odyssey. The satisfaction of knowing that the unique combination of you and your machine can shrug off the rigors of time and the onslaught of technology as though they were ridiculous fads. And have the badge to prove it.

Memorabilia

Great Tour Voyagers who get to day fourteen, get their official, dated, The Great Tour “Mighty Machine” handmade metal plaque. The “winner” of The Great Tour will be the oldest combination of participant and machine to have finished with their machine’s same engine and gearbox.

Cost

Price on Request

Includes

Breakfast/Dinner, Hotel accommodation and backup support & a VIP ticket and lunch at The Great Train Race on Saturday 26th of September 2026.

Excludes

Lunches, tips, entry into museums / parks etc.

Next step: Reserve your spot! Only twenty spots available!