Get outside and play in pristine nature with TriSport SA

Mountain Bike Mag
Aug 18
5 min read

TriSport is a respected events company who have been elevating adventure and active tourism in Southern Africa for over two decades.

Decorated elite endurance athletes Sonja Terblanche‐Otto and Hano Otto have used their athlete centric experiences to establish Trisport as a premier provider of multi-day boutique adventure tours and trail-based events.

Their bespoke, high-quality experiences include slack-pack hiking, mountain biking (including e‐MTB), trail running, women-only safaris, scuba diving, canyoning, and abseiling.

These immersive tours span incredible adventure landscapes such as Pondoland, Transkei, the Kalahari dunes, Namaqua flower region, Garden Route, Limpopo - and even extend internationally to Reunion Island, Mozambique, Tanzania, Madagascar, and beyond.

If you can dream it - they've got you covered.

Why you can trust Trisport

Sonja was twice south african long distance triathlon champion with multiple Ironman global finishes and academic credentials in nature conservation, zoology and exercise science—as well as a PADI Open Water diving Instructor. Hano's background spans competitive endurance racing, special forces discipline, long-distance running successes, and diverse adventure certifications, including rope skills, scuba, boat handling and team-building facilitation.

Trisports Signature Events & Tours include the Namaqua Quest three-day trail-running stage race through the vibrant Namaqualand flower season and their celebrated flagship SOX (Southern Cross) Trail Run multi-stage event set along the Garden Route’s varied terrain.

In recent years personalized experiences & team adventures have exploded, beyond mainstream events. TriSport caters to bespoke client needs, offering customizable boutique tours and active team-building adventures. Immerse yourself in nature, build camaraderie, and return home transformed with custom solution tailor-made trips, corporate & team-building retreats.

Here are four standout trips to consider:

Namaqualand Flower MTB Tour - 3 Days Riding | 4 Nights Accommodation

Every spring, the arid expanses of Namaqualand explode into a sea of colour, with millions of wildflowers carpeting the rugged landscape in a spectacle unlike anywhere else on earth. The Namaqualand Flower MTB Tour invites you to experience this natural marvel from the saddle of a mountain bike, covering remote terrain inaccessible to most travelers.

Over the course of three days, riders traverse approximately 140–155 km, with manageable daily ascents ranging between 450 m and 650 m. Each ride is carefully crafted to showcase the best of the region: private farms ablaze with blooms, historic trails like the old Copper Route, and charming Namaqua villages where time seems to stand still.

Accommodation is provided in comfortable en-suite lodges near the flower zone’s core, such as O’Kiep, ensuring riders end each day with hot showers, hearty meals, and front-row seats to spectacular sunsets over wildflower plains.

Guided by TriSport’s experienced team, this tour is more than just a ride—it’s an immersion into South Africa’s most magical floral season, with sights and smells that will stay with you long after the last pedal stroke.

Entry Link - https://trisport.co.za/namaqua-3-day-flower-mtb/
Costs - 4 Day MTB : COST PP: Sharing R12 500 | Single R14 900
6 Day MTB Special: Sharing R16 900 | Single R21 900

Tsitsikamma 3-Day MTB Tour - 3 Days Riding | 3 Nights Accommodation

For riders who crave forested singletrack, coastal cliffs, and crisp mountain air, the Tsitsikamma 3-Day MTB Tour offers an unforgettable journey through one of South Africa’s most biodiverse regions. Spanning just over 150 km in total, this tour weaves through the ancient indigenous forests, river valleys, and escarpments of the Garden Route’s

Tsitsikamma region.

Day 1 kicks off with 45 km of flowing forest trails and an 850 m climb, followed by a challenging 67 km ride on Day 2 with 1085 m of elevation gain. The final day closes with a rewarding 44 km ride and another 763 m of ascent, bringing the total tour to just under 160 km. But it’s not just about the numbers—it’s about the experience.

Riders stay in luxury dome-style Biocamps, designed with sustainability and comfort in mind. Each camp offers proper beds, hot showers, communal dining areas, and a front-row seat to the quiet wilderness that defines the Tsitsikamma. With expert guides leading the way, riders explore dramatic gorges like Bloukrans, overlook the iconic Otter Trail, and uncover remote waterfalls and natural pools. This tour is ideal for those who want both adrenaline and serenity—wrapped in eco-luxury.

Entry Link - https://trisport.co.za/tsitsikamma-3-day-mtb-tour/
Costs - COST PP: Sharing R11 990 | Single R18 990

Nieu-Bethesda 4-Day MTB Tour - 4 Days Riding | 5 Nights Accommodation

Tucked away in the vast silence of the Karoo, the artistic village of Nieu-Bethesda offers the perfect base for an off-the-grid MTBexperience. This four-day tour covers around 230 km, with routes that reveal fossil-strewn valleys, old windmills, and some of the most breathtaking highland vistas South Africa has to offer.

The daily rides vary in intensity:

● Day 1 covers 59 km with 750 m of ascent

● Day 2 is a lighter 30 km with 570 m of climbing

● Day 3 ramps up to 70 km and 620 m

● Day 4 closes with another 70 km and a 950 m climb

This balance of challenge and variety makes the Nieu-Bethesda MTB Tour ideal for intermediate riders seeking both cultural depth and natural immersion. Guests stay at the acclaimed Ganora Guest Farm and within the Sneeuberg Nature Reserve, enjoying ensuite rooms, traditional Karoo cooking, and access to private trails. Off the bike, highlights include visiting the mystical Owl House, fossil and geology talks, and evening stargazing in one of the clearest night skies in the world. It’s more than a mountain biking tour—it’s a cultural and ecological exploration of South Africa’s soulful interior.

Entry Link - https://trisport.co.za/nieu-bethesda-4-day-mtb-tour-2/
Prices - COST PP: Sharing R16 990 | Single R21 990

Lazy Hippo MTB Tour - 3 Days Riding | 3 Nights Accommodation

For those seeking a more laid-back ride through big skies and wide horizons, the Lazy Hippo MTB Tour delivers a tranquil three-day adventure through the heart of the Karoo Gariep Nature Reserve. With relatively low daily elevation and scenic gravel roads, this tour is well-suited for casual cyclists and adventure seekers alike.

The route unfolds as follows:

● Day 1: 50 km | 350 m ascent

● Day 2: 40 km | 465 m ascent

● Day 3: 50 km | 350 m ascent

Riders are based at the charming New Holmes Nature Lodge, a remote and rustic haven located just off the N1—33 km from Hanover and 59 km from Colesberg. Each evening is spent dining under the stars, listening to jackals call in the distance, and enjoying warm Karoo hospitality. Along the way, expect sightings of plains game, ancient farm roads, and the kind of meditative solitude that only the Karoo can offer. Whether you’re a couple, a group of friends, or a solo traveler in need of reconnection, the Lazy Hippo tour is pure soul food on two wheels.