Downhill Scooters in the Drakensberg

May 30, 2021

Yes downhill scooters in the Drakensberg is a thing. Enjoy you downhill scooter experience in the Central Drakensberg. These scooters are non-motorized making this an Eco-friendly mountain activity.

Drakensberg scootours — Downhill scooters in the Drakensberg

These Swiss-designed scooters are used in the Alps during the summer season on the ski slopes when the snow is gone. If you can ride a bicycle, you can ride a scooter. The down hill scooter are operated by an adventure business called Scootours.

Who can go ride a downhill scooter? If you can ride a bicycle you can ride a scooter. Kids ages 4-9yrs can
go as a passenger and kids from the age of 9 can go on their own as a rider.

You meet at Sandra se Winkel, from where your downhill scooter trip starts. You can park your vehicle in front of her shop. (Sandra se Winkel is a trip down memory lane definitely not to be missed. Allow some time before or after you Scootour trip to visit her museum.

Once ready will embark on the journey to the top of the mountain on the back of a 4×4 vehicle. Once at the top you will be handed a scooter and be briefed by the guide on how to operate the scooter. The downhill mountain scooter tour is guided. The route is easy to navigate and the only requirement is that you are able to ride a bicycle. You don’t need to be fit to enjoy Scootours. The only skill you need is that you are able to balance.

A great trip is to bring along a snack and beverage in a small back pack to enjoy at the top of the mountain.

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We only spent one night at Antbear and I am so sad we couldn't stay any longer! We had the most incredible time - Accommodation was beautiful, very clean and comfortable. And the food was out of this world. Andile was an incredible host, and nothing felt like too much trouble! We can't wait to go back!

We stayed at the cave at Antbear lodge. The owner Andrew and his staff are wonderful hosts and made us feel very welcome. Stying at the cave is a unique experience and it is well equipped with a fireplace with ample wood, small fridge and kingsize bed. The cave have a private deck with great views of the river and Drakensberg. Breakfast and dinner were good. Located close to Giants Castle and Kamberg nature reserves. The road to the lodge from the N3 is gravel and in poor condition but accessible with a normal vehicle. All the woodwork and furniture at the lodge is special and very unique

We stayed 3 nights at the lodge, and we enjoyed it so much. It started with a warm welcome by Andile and handpicked flowers in our room. We stayed at no. 8 which is a very spacious, beautiful unit, with a fenced garden for our pup to play. All the woodwork is impressive, from the doors to the furniture. The fact that our dog was allowed to roam freely everywhere added so much pleasure to our stay. She met up with all the animals, and the highlight was of course meeting Angel! The circular hike is beautiful and our dog loved running in the fields and jumping in the dam. The scenery around the lodge is stunning, it is so peaceful! The first evening it was very cold, but the fireplace kept us warm. Breakfast and dinner were delicious, with lots of homemade treats. It is such a great place to unwind, highly recommend it.

Thoroughly enjoyable stay at Antbear. Accommodation in cave was comfortable, well set out, secluded & quiet with wonderful views of the mountains. Loved the outside shower and sherry was a welcome night cap for the chilly evenings. Staff were fantastic. So friendly & went out of their way to make this occasion special for us. Food was delicious. All home cooked & home grown which made it taste even more heavenly. Compliments to the chef. Wood work too throughout the lodge is absolutely stunning. Only one suggestion that I could make is to perhaps includes a games room especially for those rainy days and for people travelling with children.

Just an amazing place to stay the night. we took her of with a hot air balloon that we booked before. the staff is super friendly they did our laundry and everything. the view is breath taking. the rooms are super cozy. just a place to visit!!!!

We were completely blown away by our stay at Antbear Lodge. It was by far the best accommodation and service we received on honeymoon. The luxury Cave is a must and the food was of the highest standard. We felt so welcomed. We are already planning when we can return. A little gem in the mountains.

We had an absolutely wonderful and very relaxing time at Antbear lodge. The staff are very friendly and accommodating, from the moment we arrived until we left. Both breakfast and dinner were really well prepared. The woodwork is truly something to see everywhere in the main area as well as the rooms. The farm and animals, especially the horses, are well looked after. I will definitely return.