Africa

Rich in exceptional wildlife, breathtaking African landscapes and ancient cultures, Africa has long attracted adventurers, traders and explorers. African safari, golden savannahs, unearthly deserts of Africa, and steamy rainforests set the stage for some of the greatest wildlife spectacles on earth. Experience the wild and rugged landscapes of Africa from the seat of your bike.

Africa is a continent that gets under your skin and feeds the soul. There can possibly be no greater experience than to journey through this continent with our expert travel guides, pausing for elephants as they cross the road, listening to the roar of lions at a remote Africa safari camp or watching whales breach 100 metres offshore, every day is an adventure in Africa.

Safari Africa

Safari Africa

South Africa & Namibia: An amazing ride into Southern Africa including award winning game lodges, spectacular scenery and incredible riding

May 10, 2024 - May 25, 2024
15 Days
Spain Portugal and Morocco

Spain Portugal and Morocco

Spain, Portugal and Morocco: Explore Southern Europe and Northern Africa, a ride from the hills of Lisbon to the sands of the Sahara

Sep 1, 2023 - Sep 22, 2023
Sep 27, 2023 - Oct 18, 2023
Sep 1, 2024 - Sep 22, 2024
Sep 27, 2024 - Oct 18, 2024
21 Days
Ultimate Africa

Ultimate Africa

South & Central Africa: From the southernmost tip of the African continent to north of the Equator, this exploratory expedition delves into the hidden Africa well away from t

Jul 14, 2024 - Oct 2, 2024
80 Days
Kruger & The Garden Route

Kruger & The Garden Route

South Africa & the Garden Route: Go “on safari” and discover this epic wildlife, history and landscapes

Oct 13, 2024 - Oct 31, 2024
18 Days
Compass Expeditions Brochure

Compass Expeditions Brochure

Download the latest brochure and peruse our Bike & 4WD Adventure Tours in detail – 64 pages of detail on the wonderful tours we offer around this beautiful planet. Whether you’re up for a short jaunt or read to embark on an epic journey, you’re practically guaranteed to find something here that takes your fancy.

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Blog

The Essence of Mongolia

It’s been a long wait and the world has changed irrevocably since we first floated the idea of offering 4WD tours to exciting destinations back in 2019 how our lives have changed in the ensuing four years. Landing in Ulan Bataar bought an immense sense of familiarity, the sense of space, the clarity of the …

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New Zealand Encompassed 2023 tour blog – Part 1

Kia Ora.   Approaching the half way point of our inaugural Compass Expeditions, New Zealand Encompassed tour, we have been blessed with some beautiful weather allowing us to fully enjoy the motorcycle roads New Zealand is famous for.   A group of 15 we have riders and pillions joining the tour from Australia, Canada, USA, Germany and …

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Africa – The Final Week

We can’t quite believe it’s here, the final week, after 4 months researching the Balkans & Africa, it’s simply too immense to put into words so a lousy blog will have to do!!!! Crossing into Zimbabwe we overnighted on the shores of the immense Lake Kariba, one of the largest man-made lakes on earth, and …

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