Wendel and Lizelle

Panorama Pedals is a unique South African Tour Operator. We specialize in offering the best cycling tours which will give you the chance to experience an area in a fun and exhilarating way. The idea of going on holiday and having the chance to explore and experience a country from a local’s perspective, whilst cycling and being active is the perfect combination.

Our tours are either, developed and guided by us or we have personally been on the tour to ensure quality. Only in this way can we guarantee you a unique travel experience! The tours we offer are put together in such a way that you don’t have to worry about anything except getting to the destination – and we can even help you with this!

Lizélle Gubitz

CEO & Founder

I’m from the Limpopo Province in South Africa. After finishing my studies I hopped onto a plane to spread my wings and to discover the world out there. After six amazing years of exploring and working in various countries I decided to return home. Within those years I had the opportunity to travel and work in many different places. I guided tours for a German company throughout Croatia and Greece and it is here that I envisaged my own cycling tours. My goal is to reveal the natural beauty of the panoramas that filled my childhood.

I live in one of the most beautiful parts of South Africa and want to share this unspoilt region with you. The tour has been designed in such a way to capture the well known panoramas alongside undiscovered or lesser-known gems in just a couple of days.

Come and join us on our panoramic cycling adventures!

Ph : (071) 9561203

Wendel Hough

Guide

An accredited South African Wilderness and Trails Guide with 31 years’ experience in the Wildlife, Conservation and Tourism industries.

He likes to think of himself as an adventure maniac and loves all adventure activities, especially diving. Wendel is an avid book collector, and a member of the South African Archaeological Society, South African Genealogical Society and the Van Riebeeck Society with interests in South African History, Archaeology, Paleontology and Natural Sciences.

He has had the privilege to work with numerous famous Wildlife Photographers such as Claus Brandt, Stu Porter and Benny Rebel and has been involved in wildlife documentaries with Discovery Channel, BBC and David Attenborough .

Wendel is passionate at being a guide for Panorama Pedals and its guests

Things To Note

Information regarding all our tours:

  • What languages are the tours offered in?

All the tours are offered in English and German.

  • How fit should I be for the tours?

We recommend our tours to everyone who has an acquired basic stamina either through using their bike as an everyday vehicle or as a leisure activity. However, we pace our tours leisurely so that there is no rush even if you push your bicycle uphill.

  • What happens if the weather is bad?

A bicycle tour can be affected by changing weather conditions and therefore the itinerary of a tour may change. But don’t worry, we always have a B-plan and we will find the best solutions to offer you an equally exciting tour.

  • When is the best time to do the tour?

Cycling in the summer months in South Africa is possible but then the tours need to take place very early in the mornings or late afternoons. Therefore the best months are the slightly cooler months starting in March till October. Not only will it be a bit cooler but the chances of having rain storms are fewer.

  • What can I see and experience on this tour that is unique?

This tour offers a variety of aspects in South Africa and combines them in one. You will be able to see both the bush veld and low veld since the tour takes place in two of our nine provinces – Mpumalanga and Limpopo Province. You will be able to see some wildlife whilst cycling and visit a family run citrus farm and pack house and learn more about how agriculture works in South Africa. You will interact with numerous types of South African cultures and at the end of the week you would have gained a good overview of life in this area of South Africa.

Safety with Panorama Pedals

Panorama Pedals takes the safety and comfort of our guests very seriously!

Some aspects of safety you would like to know:

General safety

  • In South Africa the bicycle tours will mostly take place off-road as this is much safer than cycling on the main road with taxis, pedestrians and other cars. For our tours in Europe this is not the case. The tours usually take place on quiet islands where it is safe to use the asphalt roads.
  • All tours are accompanied by two guides and on the tour in South Africa there is 100% support vehicle.
  • The over-night accommodations, whether it is in hotels, tented safari camps or lodges in South Africa or the ships in Europe, have been carefully selected for you.
  • Our rental bikes are serviced and cleaned before every tour so that top quality can be guaranteed and your tour guides are trained to repair any problems that may occur along the way. Of course extra bikes are also available if necessary.

Safaris in South Africa

Whether per bike, by foot or game viewer, when we are exposed to wildlife we are:

Accompanied by trained guides. These guides are well experienced as rangers and have a wide practical work experience. We are always kept at the right distance from the wild animals in order to enable us to appreciate them but to avoid any danger.

Malaria in South Africa

Malaria is evident in the Kruger National Park and other areas we travel to during this tour. Please contact your doctor about taking Malaria Prophylactics.

There are certain precautions you can take between dawn and dusk:
• apply insect repellent to exposed skin
• close windows and doors at night unless they are screened
• spray an aerosol insecticide inside the sleeping area
• burn mosquito coils and mosquito mats in sleeping areas
• wear long-sleeved clothing, trousers and socks if outdoors during this time

 

tours & travel your way

Because we love what we do!

Seeing the world on a bicycle provides you with the insight that is often missed when travelling per bus or car. Cycling allows you to experience the local life first-hand.

 

dedication

Panorama Pedals is dedicated to only offering you the best tours. We ensure 100% quality by either offering tours which we develop and guide ourselves or tours we have been on and absolutely loved!

tailor-made special tours

We have tailor-made our tours with you in mind. From destination and activities to accommodation and cuisine, we have considered everything so you will get the experience of a lifetime.