Tips for your Mountain Biking holiday in South Africa Mountain biking is a popular sport around the world and South Africa is great place to take your extreme sport to a new level. Besides being able to stay in shape, mountain biking is exhilarating and you can do it with the whole family. Follow these tips when you come to S.A. for your Mountain Biking vacation: Mountain bikers are used to dealing with riding over streams, rocks, sand and seeing odd insects and wildlife on the trail. Remember that the South African bush is full of critters and creatures and if you are coming with children, warn them to dismount and walk if they think something looks scary. Although no vaccinations are required for visiting South Africa, you must have an international yellow fever inoculation certificate if you are entering the country from a yellow fever zone. Take lots of water bottles on your trip. South Africa has a very hot climate and you don’t want to dehydrate when you are out on a day trip. It’s also a good idea to have extra energy bars with you when you are out mountain biking. If you are planning a self-drive holiday to do your mountain biking, remember that South Africa is a very large country and certain destinations may be far apart. Allow yourself enough time to freshen up when you are travelling long distances and try to avoid public transport (as a rule, public transport in South Africa is not reliable). It is advisable to hire a guide wherever you are mountain biking in South Africa. Although unpaved roads are exciting to ride on, it’s better to have someone who knows the area with you on your trip. Safety first! Remember your helmets, elbow and knee caps when you come mountain biking. If you already have all your gear, bring them along with you so that you don’t have to go shopping to buy new ones when you come to South Africa.
“Where do I plan my mountain biking trip in South Africa?” Drifters is a popular place to book your mountain biking holiday because of the unbeatable value for money that they offer. They are focussed on conservation and their expertise of the South African bush will be of much value to you when you book your mountain biking holiday. Drifters are members of all the major tourist authorities and are licensed and insured to operate throughout South Africa. Why wait? Rest assured that your mountain biking adventure will be the best possible experience when you book your mountain biking holiday with Drifters today!
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