Tour d’Afrique 2025: A cycling trip from Cairo to Cape Town

The tour d’Afrique is one yearly Cycling Expedition organized by TDA Global Cycling, a Canadian company based in Toronto. Since its foundation in 2003, the event has led the participants on a trip from Cairo to Cape Town, which covers around 12,000 kilometers for several months.

It is more than a cycling event; It is a transcontinental journey that extends over 121 days over 12,063 kilometers.

The 2003 tour d’Afrique Guinness World record for the fastest intersection of Africa by bike. In addition to the African expedition, TDA Global Cycling offers long-distance cycling travel on various continents, including routes in Europe, Asia and America.

The 2025 edition, which started on January 17th The legendary pyramids of Giza in Cairo will close on May 4th in Cape Town.

This epic adventure includes the African continent and offers the participants a unique opportunity to experience the rich history and diverse landscapes of Egypt while driving south through the country.

The route through Egypt

The Egyptian leg of the tour d’Afrique takes Drivers from Cairo through the eastern desert, along the coast of the Red Sea and into the lush Niltal before it ends in Aswan.

In this section, some of the most important historical and cultural sights of the country are highlighted and the participants receive an intimate perspective on the old legacy and the lively daily life of Egypt.

From Cairo to the Red Sea

Cyclists made their way out of The pyramids of Giza and Sphinx, Cairos, most cult symbols before they ventured into the eastern desert. This leg of the trip leads you through a striking landscape of robust mountains and sweeping sand dunes.

As they Approach The Red Sea, the landscape, shifts dramatically and gives way to the breathtaking view of the coast. Her next stop is Safaga, a port city that is known for its flawless air, black sand dunes and mineral -rich springs. From there you start your trip in the country towards Luxor.

Luxor: The world’s largest open-air museum

From Safaga from the route Shifts Domestic towards Luxor, often referred to as the world’s largest open-air museum. Here Luxor leads the drivers into the Niltal, which makes themselves much more committed to cyclists, since Luxor is a populated city that is lined with palm groves, agricultural fields and traditional villages. This trip reflects the essence of rural Egyptian life.

Completion in Aswan

The last Egyptian stop is Aswan, a city celebrated For his calm atmosphere and the breathtaking view of the Nile. The city is known for sights such as the Philae Temple and the Aswan High Dam and also serves as a gateway to the Nubian culture, whereby its colorful villages and warm hospitality offer an unforgettable experience for visitors.

Aswan’s picturesque environment with islands that are scattered over the Nile and granite rocks from the water, offers a suitable backdrop at the end of the Egyptian leg. Here cyclists are preparing to leave Egypt and continue their journey to Africa.

A unique way of experiencing Egypt

Cycling by Egypt as part of the tour d’Afrique offers an incomparable perspective on the country. In addition to the physical challenge, the participants are immersed in the different cultures, landscapes and stories of Egypt from the busy streets from Cairo to the calm beauty of Aswan.

In the course of the 2025 edition, she promises to add another unforgettable chapter to this extraordinary transcontinental adventure and to emphasize the permanent attraction of Egypt and its landscapes.

The tour d’Afrique has been taking place annually with everyone since 2003 output Offer cyclists a unique adventure on the African continent.

The event has developed over the years, whereby the racing component is suspended after 2017, so that the participants can concentrate more on the expedition experience.