10 South Africa Scooter Tours Worth Booking

1.Scooter Tours through Tsitsikamma National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · from $54Our pick

Meet guide Rowan in Storms River for a safety briefing and an off-road scooter ride into Tsitsikamma National Park. You’ll pass ancient Yellowwoods, watch for birds and wildlife, hear stories about the forest, and reach natural pools near the Storms River. The ride lasts about one to two hours and suits most participants.

“A fun ride through the beautiful forest in the cool and stillness of the late afternoon. Rowan was a most knowledgeable guide on the flora and fauna of the forest. A highly recommend activity.”

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2.Johannesburg e-scooter experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $38Top rated

This two-hour private e-scooter tour takes you from Newtown through central Johannesburg and Braamfontein. A guide leads the way to 99 Juta, RANDLORDS, Wits Art Museum, Kitchener’s, and The Playground, sharing city history and culture as you ride. BK is named as one possible guide. A drink is included, but admission and lunch are not.

“Great expérience with BK, our guide, he's dynamic and professional.”

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4.Electric Scooter City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $54

Ride an electric scooter from St. Georges Cathedral through Cape Town to the V&A Waterfront, Mouille Point Lighthouse, Sea Point Promenade, and Pavilion. The private outing lasts about 90 minutes, includes a bike or scooter, bottled water, and possible pickup. Andrew is one guide named in past departures.

“Fun experience, you need a helmet. I'd say for ages 10 and up. Go in the morning after rush hour, so you can rude on more even trails and not deal with traffic. If you have knee or back pain, this is not for you. The guide is paying attention, careful and the view on the beachfront is amazing.”

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5.Table Mountain Gravity Scooter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12 reviews · 1h 30m · from $72

You’ll ride a non-motorized scooter down two off-road tracks on Table Mountain, beginning at Signal Hill and finishing near Deer Park. An English-speaking guide provides helmets, instruction, and transport in a safari vehicle. The 90-minute tour includes a Bo-Kaap finish, a photo stop at Dead Man’s Tree, and wide Cape Town views.

“Was een super ervaring met een super team die ons een prachtige begeleiding gaf . Top”

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6.Franschhoek: Downhill Scooter Tour

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

You’ll ride a non-motorized gravity scooter down the slopes of Chamonix wine farm with a qualified English-speaking guide. After a 10-minute safety briefing and short SUV transfer, expect two 30-minute downhill rides, scenic valley views, and a small group of up to nine people. Vernon and Bradley are among the guides associated with this experience.

“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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7.Johannesburg Street Art & Museum Walking or E-scooter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · from $31Best value

Walk or ride through Newtown and Braamfontein with a local guide, learning how Johannesburg’s past shaped its street culture. Visit Constitution Hill, the Joburg Theatre, and the Wits art museum, with time for street art, coffee or tea, and stories about the city from a born-free South African perspective.

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8.Stellenbosch Winelands downhill gravity Scooter

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 4 reviews · 1 hour · from $50

You’ll meet your English-speaking guide at Banhoek Chilli Oil Company, learn the basics, then ride a non-motorized gravity scooter down two hillside runs. A 4x4 vehicle carries you uphill between rides. Children ages 4 to 9 may ride as passengers, while drivers must be at least 10 and able to balance a bicycle.

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9.Gravity Scooter in Franschhoek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $48

Ride a big-wheel monster scooter through Chamonix Wine Farm in Franschhoek. After a 4x4 ride uphill, you free-wheel down gentle slopes with a guide, helmet, and wide valley views. Guides such as Prince make the safety briefing clear and fun. Tandem riding is possible, so small children can stand in front of an adult.

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10.bicycle or E-scooter History Tour with Coffee

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 3 reviews · from $58

Ride through Cape Town on a bike or e-scooter with guide Khuma or another English-speaking local guide. Visit Bo-Kaap, Company’s Garden, St George’s Mall, Green Point, and the Castle of Good Hope area. Coffee, water, a bike, and museum exteriors are included. The half-day route begins and ends at Old Biscuit Mill.

“Khuma was fantastic guide. Full of knowledge and happy to share. Had a great day. Definitely recommend”

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