Frequently asked questions.
How do the dates work?
The date that is advertised is your arrival date. Check into your B&B after 2pm.
Supper and briefing is then held in the evening and you commence riding Day One the next day.
The date that is advertised is your arrival date. Check into your B&B after 2pm.
Supper and briefing is then held in the evening and you commence riding Day One the next day.
What is included in the package and how does it compare to the average South African 3 Day Stage Race?
What does it cost?
2019 Pricing
Rider: 8925.00 ZAR (per person sharing)
Non-rider companion: 7560.00 ZAR (per person sharing)
If you come on your own - Private Single room extra charge for the duration: 630.00 ZAR
Airport transfers from George and bike transfers from Gauteng are available. (see "How do I get there?")
2021 Pricing
Prices will increase starting in March 2021. We will announce shortly.
You can book for those dates now at the current price.
2019 Pricing
Rider: 8925.00 ZAR (per person sharing)
Non-rider companion: 7560.00 ZAR (per person sharing)
If you come on your own - Private Single room extra charge for the duration: 630.00 ZAR
Airport transfers from George and bike transfers from Gauteng are available. (see "How do I get there?")
2021 Pricing
Prices will increase starting in March 2021. We will announce shortly.
You can book for those dates now at the current price.
What is the booking method and refund policy for Karoo GravelGrinders?
We announce the dates that we will be running the tour and list it as an event on Entry Ninja's ticketing website. Individual participants simply purchase an entry using a credit card or EFT. Larger group organisers can make a single purchase but must still capture individual rider details, for safety and legal reasons.
We announce the dates that we will be running the tour and list it as an event on Entry Ninja's ticketing website. Individual participants simply purchase an entry using a credit card or EFT. Larger group organisers can make a single purchase but must still capture individual rider details, for safety and legal reasons.
- E-mail communication will be used to keep you informed.
- Accommodation and restaurant reservations are necessary in advance in the popular town of Prince Albert. We are therefore committed to make deposits and full reservations 90 days prior to the event commencing with all our service providers. Once we are in the 90 day prior window we cannot refund your deposit, but we can move your reservation to a later date in the 90 to 30 day prior window as we negotiate credit with our service providers in these cases. (There is no charge to be moved to another date)
- Once we are in the 30 day prior window, your entry is committed to that date and unfortunately cannot be moved to a later date.
- Cancellations prior to the 90 day window are refunded less a 10% cancellation fee.
- The Karoo GravelGrinder is popular with a limited group size of 32 riders, to ensure your participation a 50% deposit on your booking total must be paid within 10 days of making the reservation on Entry Ninja.
- All entries must be paid in full 60 days prior to commencement.
