A PROPER treat for mountain biking enthusiasts, these Biking In The Bush getaways at Shamwari Private Game Reserve include a bit of luxury … and who doesn’t want that after three or four hours in the saddle.

The idea is to enjoy a guided cycle every morning, with afternoon game drives and guided walks, and then luxury all the way in the gorgeous Bayethe Lodge.

Andrew Kearney, ranger manager at Shamwari and a keen rider himself, says the rides are suitable for people who cycle regularly and are reasonably fit, and assures it’s absolutely not a race but rather about the experience of cycling through the bush and chance encounters with a variety of wildlife. The aim, he says, is to count time in the saddle rather than the kilometres ridden.

He stresses safety is a priority and cyclists receive a detailed briefing before each ride. Two experienced guides accompany each group and one guide will wait with anyone who needs to stop, with a sweeper vehicle picking up anyone who is unable to continue the ride.

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