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The 3 Best Downhill Rides in South Africa

3 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.2 average  ·  from $40

Good downhill rides fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 3 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Knysna: Downhill Forest Scootour Adventure - Garden Route National Park on thick tires: what downhill carving feels like
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Knysna: Downhill Forest Scootour Adventure

1.Downhill Forest Scootour Adventure

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

Ride an agile scooter-bike downhill through Knysna forest on the Garden Route with expert English guides, helmets, and 90 minutes.

“The activity, driver Ryan and guide Gabriel were fantastic. Will definitely do it again. I have one suggestion though, please wash the bibs we have to wear. Not great putting on a grubby dirty bib, where there is no other alternative. Thanks”

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Franschhoek: Downhill Scooter Tour - Safety briefing first, then the real downhill fun
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Franschhoek: Downhill Scooter Tour

2.Downhill Scooter Tour

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

A 90-minute downhill gravity scooter ride from Chamonix Wine Farm, with mountain views, wine farms, and a friendly guide for up to 9 riders.

“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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