The Road is Long, But the Adventure is Unforgettable
The Great Tour: Vintage Run 2026 kicks off with an epic adventure for vintage machine enthusiasts, blending wild adventure and beautiful scenery.
Essential requirements: Do you have what it takes?
A pre-1960 motor car or pre-1946 motorcycle
Join our touring class if you don’t have a pre 1970 car or 1960 motorcycle
The courage to tackle 4,000km of South African roads
Two weeks to devote to the adventure of a lifetime
Trust in your machine and the stories waiting to be written
Starting point
Heidelberg, Gauteng
Ending point
Heidelberg, Gauteng
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.
Cost
- Single participant sharing basis R42 000
- Participation with passenger (couple) - additional cost for passenger R22 000
- Single participant with double room R52 000
Includes
Accommodation, breakfast and dinner is included in this price.
Excludes
Lunches, tips, entry into museums / parks etc.
Have you got what it takes? Complete the form to reserve your place on The Great Tour 2026. Only 20 spots available!
The Great Tour: The vintage Run
The road is long, but the adventure is unforgettable.
The Great Tour is calling all vintage enthusiasts from around the world to participate in the longest vintage run in Southern Africa.
Join an exclusive group of vintage car and motorcycle enthusiasts and collectors for an unforgettable 4,000km journey through some of South Africa’s most spectacular landscapes. Over two weeks, you’ll traverse mountain passes, discover hidden towns, experience local culture, and share the road with fellow collectors and adventurers who understand the unique bond between driver, machine and nature.
The Great Tour is not a race. It is a celebration of classic heritage, camaraderie, and the timeless spirit of adventure.
Tour Itinerary: 27 September - 11 October 2026
25-26 September
Heidelberg
Overnight: Heidelberg Kloof Lodge
Alternative Accommodation: Heidelberg Crown Hotel
27 September
Welkom
Overnight: Rhino’s Rest
Alternative Accommodation: Audardine Guesthouse
28 September
Kimberley
Overnight: Protea Hotel Kimberley
Alternative Accommodation: TBC
29 September
Upington
Overnight: Protea Hotel Upington
Alternative Accommodation: TBC
30 September
Upington
Overnight: Protea Hotel Upington
Alternative Accommodation: TBC
1 October
Calvinia
Overnight: Hantam Huis
Alternative Accommodation: Calvinia Guesthouse
2 October
Lamberts Bay
Overnight: Lamberts Bay Hotel
Alternative Accommodation: TBC
3 October
Franschhoek
Overnight: L’ermitage Franschhoek
Alternative Accommodation: Jardin de la Ferme
5 October
Montagu Springs Resort
Overnight: Montagu Springs Resort
Montagu Country Hotel
6 October
Oudtshoorn
Overnight: Old Mill Lodge & Restaurant e
Alternative Accommodation: Buffelsdrift
7 October
Graaff Reinet
Overnight: Drostdy Hotel
Alternative Accommodation: TBC
8 October
Graaff Reinet
Overnight: Drostdy Hotel
Alternative Accommodation: TBC
9 October
Aliwal North
Overnight: Umtali Country Inn
Alternative Accommodation: TBC
10 October
Golden Gate National Park
Overnight: Golden Gate Hotel
Alternative Accommodation: TBC