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15 Quad Bike Rides in South Africa to Build a Day Around

39 tours  ·  from $24 a head

Good quad bike rides fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and where they differ.

Cape Town: Atlantis Dunes Quad Bike and Photo Stop - The first 15 to 20 minutes: permits, briefing, and bike setup
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Cape Town: Atlantis Dunes Quad Bike and Photo Stop

1.Atlantis Dunes Quad Bike and Photo Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 497 reviews · from $46Our pick

Follow guides such as Godfrey, Takudzwa, Moses, or Simon across the soft white dunes of the Atlantis Dunes reserve. The experience lasts about an hour, including a 15 to 20 minute safety briefing, with roughly 50 minutes on the quad bike. Helmets, hair nets, instructors, and a photo stop are included. The R205 entrance permit is extra.

“The guides were very helpful and gave us clear safety instructions. The tour was fun and the bikes were great to ride!”

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Quad biking Atlantis Dunes Cape Town & Photo Shoot - The safety briefing and first turn
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Quad biking Atlantis Dunes Cape Town & Photo Shoot

2.Quad biking Atlantis Dunes Cape Town & Photo Shoot

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 393 reviews · from $28

Meet your guide at the CapeTown Quadbiking stand 20 minutes early, complete a safety briefing, then ride a quad bike across the Atlantis Dunes in a group of up to 12. Your guide leads the route and uses your smartphone for photos. The ride lasts about 30 minutes within a one-hour visit.

“Great experience-especially for first timers. (will be a bit tame if you are experienced) and be sure to get an exact location-finding the place was not easily understood & last thing there is a local charge over and above the fee for the experience-so don't be taken by surprise.”

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Cape Town: Atlantis Dunes Quad Bike Tour and Photo Session - What happens before the engines start
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Cape Town: Atlantis Dunes Quad Bike Tour and Photo Session

3.Atlantis Dunes Quad Bike Tour and Photo Session

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 322 reviews · 1 hour · from $30

You’ll ride a guided quad bike through the white dunes of Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve near Cape Town. Allow about an hour for briefing, gear, riding, and photos, with roughly 40 to 50 minutes on the sand. Guides including Godfrey, Simon, Nigel, and Simeon help first-timers and take pictures along the way. The R250 dune permit is extra.

“Had a great time at the dunes. Thank you Godfrey for making sure we were handled with car and safety. Thanks to our guide for taking us through the journey and taking amazing pictures & videos the way I wanted. Thank you Kudakwashe. Definitely coming back soon!!”

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Cape Town: Atlantis Dunes Quad Bike & Free Sandboarding Tour - Quad biking across the dunes
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Cape Town: Atlantis Dunes Quad Bike & Free Sandboarding Tour

4.Atlantis Dunes Quad Bike & Free Sandboarding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 279 reviews · 2 hours · from $49

Ride a quad bike across the white Atlantis Dunes with an English-speaking guide such as Nigel, Peter, Thomas, or Jodray, then walk to the slopes for free sandboarding. The two-hour outing suits beginners and experienced riders, with safety instruction, helmets, and groups limited to eight. Bring water, sunscreen, and energy for the climb back up the sand.

“Rode quad bikes at this beautiful place! The quad bikes were very well-maintained; clean and sturdy. We got Thomas as our guide and he even directed us on how to capture nice photos and videos. You’ll feel safe under his care. Definitely value for money!”

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WILDX Atlantis QUAD BIKE ADVENTURE + PHOTO OPS CAPE TOWN - Following the guide onto the white sand
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WILDX Atlantis QUAD BIKE ADVENTURE + PHOTO OPS CAPE TOWN

5.WILDX Atlantis QUAD BIKE ADVENTURE + PHOTO OPS CAPE TOWN

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 265 reviews · from $28

Ride a fully automatic quad bike across the bright white sands of Atlantis Dunes, about an hour outside Cape Town. Guides such as Christopher, Tino, Ernest, and Trust are known for patient instruction and photo help. Beginners are welcome, but budget an extra R200 per person for the Witzands Nature Reserve permit.

“Had the best experience, the guides were very nice and patient with us. This was my first time in my quad bike, so was a bit nervous and took time to get my bearings, it was still a lovely experience”

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Cape Town Quad Bike and Free Sandboarding - Starting at Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve
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Cape Town Quad Bike and Free Sandboarding

6.Cape Town Quad Bike and Free Sandboarding

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 213 reviews · from $69

Ride a stable quad bike across the white Atlantis Sand Dunes with a guide, pause for photos, then try sandboarding on the soft slopes. The experience lasts about two hours, includes a helmet and sandboard, and uses a small group of up to eight people. Guides including Thomas and Nigel have earned special praise for patience and photography.

“Everything was just great. The pictures that were taken, the rides were easy to use and the hosts were very friendly.”

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Cape Town: Sand Dunes ATV Quad Bike Tour - What happens from the permit office to the first turn
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Cape Town: Sand Dunes ATV Quad Bike Tour

7.Sand Dunes ATV Quad Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 153 reviews · 1 hour · from $35

Take a one-hour guided ATV ride across the white Atlantis Dunes with Twin Venture. Guides such as Sifiso, Zwelakhe, Sfiso, and Luvo help beginners, take photos, and keep the small group moving. Your $35 booking includes a helmet, mob cap, sunscreen, and the ride, but the separate reserve permit costs extra.

“To be honest it would be great if they had beginner and advanced so experienced riders aren't delayed.”

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Cape Town: Atlantis Dunes Private Quad Bike Tour WILDX ADVENTURES - What the private format changes
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Cape Town: Atlantis Dunes Private Quad Bike Tour WILDX ADVENTURES

8.Atlantis Dunes Private Quad Bike Tour WILDX ADVENTURES

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 129 reviews · from $57Top rated

Ride a quad bike through the white dunes of Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve on a private, one-hour WildX Adventures tour. Your guide teaches you the basics, leads you across the sand, and may take photos and videos along the way. Christopher, Sibanda, Ernest, Lennon, Lenon, and Giverson are among the guides praised by name, though guide assignment can vary.

“Our guide was sibanda was very amazing and fabulous”

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Knysna: Guided Quad Bike Tour in the Forest - Getting comfortable before the ride
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Knysna: Guided Quad Bike Tour in the Forest

9.Guided Quad Bike Tour in the Forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 114 reviews · 1 hour · from $52

You’ll ride a fully motorized quad through Knysna’s pine plantations and indigenous forest after a 20-minute transfer from Thesen Island. Guides such as Ryan, Tana, and Damien adjust the pace to your ability, with space for up to six people. Expect muddy or dusty tracks, forest views, safety equipment, and a one-hour ride, plus transfers.

“Great activity and guides. Tour went ahead even though it was only me which was great as we were leaving the area that day.”

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Cape Town Quad Biking Atlantis Sand Dunes - The safety briefing and the equipment
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Cape Town Quad Biking Atlantis Sand Dunes

10.Cape Town Quad Biking Atlantis Sand Dunes

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 110 reviews · from $28

Ride a quad bike across the bright white Atlantis Dunes near Cape Town with an instructor, helmet, and hair net supplied. The outing takes about an hour, including a 15 to 20 minute safety briefing, with roughly 40 to 50 minutes on the sand. Guides such as Tanaka and Simon have earned praise for patience and photos. Bring cash or a card for the separate reserve fee.

“Literally the best experience, it was my first time doing quad biking , the guiders were so good and patient and the food was amazing”

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Quad Bike Adventure @ Atlantis Dunes+Photo Session - What the 30 to 35 minute ride feels like
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Quad Bike Adventure @ Atlantis Dunes+Photo Session

11.Quad Bike Adventure @ Atlantis Dunes+Photo Session

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 104 reviews · from $34

Ride an automatic ATV across the white Atlantis Dunes near Cape Town, where sand hills reach 164 feet. Your guide stays with you, explains the controls, and takes photos and videos using your phone. Guides such as Marshall, Terrance, and Coleo have earned praise for patient instruction and friendly service, though the short ride can feel rushed if the operation is busy.

“We had an awesome experience. Our guide was truly a vibe and an excellent photographer who gave us a full photoshoot experience”

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Most Exciting Adventurous Activities and the Only Quadbike Tours in Tsitsikamma - Guides who add more than directions
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Most Exciting Adventurous Activities and the Only Quadbike Tours in Tsitsikamma

12.Most Exciting Adventurous Activities and the Only Quadbike Tours in Tsitsikamma

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 100 reviews · from $44

Set out from Misty Mountain Reserve with a safety briefing, practice ride, helmet, and guide. Follow forest roads by quad bike toward striking ocean views while guides such as Freddie, Rowaan, and Aliesha share local facts. Beginners are welcome, and groups are limited to eight, though dust and a cautious pace can shape the ride.

“Very nice ride and staff treated us well! Beautiful scenary with a surprisibg view of the ocean ar the end!”

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Quad Biking Tour , Atlantis dunes Capetown - What happens before the engine starts
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Quad Biking Tour , Atlantis dunes Capetown

13.Quad Biking Tour , Atlantis dunes Capetown

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 70 reviews · 1 hour · from $37

Ride across the shifting sands of Atlantis Dunes for one hour with a small group of up to six people. Guides including Tendai and Uncle Simon provide the safety briefing, equipment, riding help, and photos. The R250 nature entry permit is separate from the $37 quad-bike price.

“Great experience, i enjoyed the quad biking. And our driver was really friendly too. Great place, I’ll most definitely try it out next time”

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1 Hour Quad Biking with Quadzilla at the Dunes in Atlantis - The safety briefing and first turn on the quad
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1 Hour Quad Biking with Quadzilla at the Dunes in Atlantis

14.1 Hour Quad Biking with Quadzilla at the Dunes in Atlantis

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $54

Meet Quadzilla at Atlantis Dunes, about 40 km from Cape Town, for a one-hour guided quad bike ride across towering white sand dunes. You receive a quad, helmet, mock cap, instruction, and a free photo shoot. Riders aged 13 and older may drive, while children aged 3 to 12 can ride as passengers.

“We really had a good time very cool area our instructor was very gentle . Everything patience . Really helpful … Will definitely be going back .”

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Quad bike in the Atlantis sand dunes Cape Town - Why the automatic ATVs suit beginners
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Quad bike in the Atlantis sand dunes Cape Town

15.Quad bike in the Atlantis sand dunes Cape Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 54 reviews · from $83

Meet Beyond The Vine at Atlantis Dunes for a one-hour guided quad-bike ride on fully automatic ATVs. Your instructor explains the controls, leads you over sand hills up to 50 meters high, and stops for photos with Table Mountain in view. The permit is paid separately on arrival.

“The tour guide was so patient with the whole team… I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Cape town #value for money”

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