Safety First
Adrenaline, on our terms.
Quad biking is a high-energy sport. We run every Atlantis Dunes tour like professionals — mandatory briefings, premium gear, controlled group sizes, and strict Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve compliance.
Our Six Safety Pillars
The non-negotiables on every ride.
Mandatory safety briefing
Every rider receives a full pre-ride briefing covering quad bike controls, braking, riding formation, environmental respect and emergency protocol — before the engine starts.
Full safety gear, every ride
DOT-standard helmets and required safety gear are included and non-negotiable. No helmet, no ride.
Small guided groups
Maximum 6 riders per guide on every Atlantis Dunes quad biking tour. The guide leads the entire route, controls pace, and keeps the group together.
Zero-tolerance sobriety
No alcohol or drugs before or during the ride. Every rider passes a sober check before the tour — no exceptions.
Signed indemnity forms
City of Cape Town and Wanderer indemnity forms must be completed before any ride. No signed indemnity = no ride.
Strict reserve compliance
We ride only in designated Witzands Aquifer Nature Reserve zones. No off-zone driving, no nuisance riding, no damage to dunes or vegetation — ever.
Before You Ride
Come prepared.
- → Wear closed-toe shoes and clothes you can move in freely.
- → Bring sunglasses, sunscreen and drinking water — the Atlantis Dunes are exposed.
- → Minimum age and licence requirements apply for the driver's seat. Contact us to confirm for your group.
- → Arrive sober. We run a quick sober check before every quad biking tour.
- → Bring ID for indemnity paperwork. Minors need a parent/guardian signature.
- → Tours are weather-dependent and subject to permit availability.
On the Dunes
Our safety briefing, in short.
Every rider is briefed on the following before we ride:
- ✓ How the quad bike works — right-thumb throttle, handlebar steering, handlebar brakes.
- ✓ Ride at a comfortable pace — this is not a race.
- ✓ Keep a safe distance from the rider in front of you.
- ✓ Follow the guide at all times and stay within designated riding areas.
- ✓ Helmets stay on for the entire ride.
- ✓ No reckless riding, no drifting, no showing off.
- ✓ If the guide signals stop, everyone stops.
- ✓ If you feel uncomfortable, signal the guide — we stop and assist immediately.
Our golden rule: if it's unsafe, illegal, or damages the dunes — we don't do it.