Trails: Klein Karoo, Western Cape, South Africa

List of towns where trails are listed

Beaufort West Calitzdorp Ladismith
Laingsburg Oudtshoorn Prince Albert
Uniondale

 
Closest Town: Beaufort West
Hillandale Farm
Trail Type: Mountain bike
Closest Town: Beaufort West
 

Description: 5 trails, maps supplied. Trails marked. Full board at Guesthouse and Stone Huts for acomodation
Comments: Arid plains, koppies and mountains, hiking trails, hiking trails, worthwhile experience
Enquiries: Robin Stephen-Jennings
Tel: + 27 (0)23 416-1714
Closest Town: Calitzdorp
Gamkaberg Trails
Trail Type: Day walk
Closest Town: Calitzdorp
 

Description: Various options in nature reserve; 20 minutes to 6 hours; easy; picnic facilities; booking not required; not recommended during December - February
Enquiries: Gamkaberg Nature Reserve
Tel: + 27 (0)4437 3-3367
Fax: + 27 (0)4437 ask fax 3-367
Web: http://www.capenature.org.za
Closest Town: Calitzdorp
Gamkaberg Trails
Trail Type: Mountain bike
Closest Town: Calitzdorp
 

Description: Various cycling options; in Gamkaberg Nature Reserve; tented camp at base; own tent on trail; 12 persons max;
Enquiries: Gamkaberg Nature Reserve
Tel: + 27 (0)4437 3-3367
Fax: + 27 (0)4437 ask fax 3-3367
Web: http://www.capenature.org.za
Closest Town: Calitzdorp
Oukraal
Trail Type: Hiking trail
Closest Town: Calitzdorp
 

Description: 24km/2 day; in Gamkaberg Nature Reserve; tented camp at base; own tent on trail; 12 persons max; Not recommended during December - February.
Enquiries: Gamkaberg Nature Reserve
Tel: + 27 (0)4437 3-3367
Fax: + 27 (0)4437 ask fax 3-3367
Web: http://www.capenature.org.za
Closest Town: Calitzdorp
Zebra Crossing
Trail Type: 4 x 4
Closest Town: Calitzdorp
 

Description: 60 km; must use own 4x4 vehicle and provided accommodation; guide available on request; in Gamkaberg Nature Reserve; tented camp and camp site (own tent) available;
Enquiries: Gamkaberg Nature Reserve
Tel: + 27 (0)4437 3-3367
Fax: + 27 (0)4437 ask fax 3-3367
Web: http://www.capenature.org.za
Closest Town: Ladismith
Besemfontein
Trail Type: Hiking trail
Closest Town: Ladismith [Back to Top]
 

Description: 30km/2 day; (combines Klipkraal & Verlorenhoek) difficult; circular; in nature reserve; huts base; basic shelter; 3 persons min/30 max. Best May to September.
Enquiries: Towerkop Nature Reserve
Tel: + 27 (0)28 551-1077
Fax: + 27 (0)28 551-2601
Web: http://www.capenature.org.za
Closest Town: Ladismith
Besemfontein
Trail Type: Day loops; central hut
Closest Town: Ladismith
 

Description: Two trails (Klipkraal and Verlorenhoek); 23km circular/16 km return; from same base; difficult; in nature reserve; huts at base; 3 persons min/30 persons max;person per best May to September
Enquiries: Towerkop Nature Reserve
Tel: + 27 (0)28 551-1077
Fax: + 27 (0)28 551-2601
Web: http://www.capenature.org.za
Closest Town: Ladismith
Buffelspoort
Trail Type: Mountain bike
Closest Town: Ladismith
 

Description: 14 to 32km alternating moderate and severe. Permits R10 including map. Accommodation in cottages sleeps 6 each.
Comments: Buffelspoort canyon, rock pools, Eagles, Fynbos. Easier riding among vineyards in area.
Tel: + 27 (0)28 551-2114 or 551-1023 x 33
Closest Town: Ladismith
Elandsberg
Trail Type: Day walk
Closest Town: Ladismith
 

Description: 12km/5-8 hours; difficult; circular; free; accommodation in town; best May to September
Enquiries: Towerkop Nature Reserve
Tel: + 27 (0)28 551-1077
Fax: + 27 (0)28 551-2601
Web: http://www.capenature.org.za
Closest Town: Laingsburg
Anysberg Nature Reserve
Trail Type: Mountain bike
Closest Town: Laingsburg
 

Description: Moderate to tecnical in places, 26km. Very enjoyable. Permits at Reserve. Cottages and campsite
Comments: Trail description at Reserve, most enjoyable, overnight at Pony trail camp. Striking scenery
Tel: + 27 (0)23 551 1992
Closest Town: Oudtshoorn
Gamkaskloof (the hell)
Trail Type: Hiking trail
Closest Town: Oudtshoorn
 

Description: 3 days; moderate; circular; various options; hut; camping; restored house; 16 persons max;
Enquiries: Swartberg Nature Reserve
Tel: + 27 (0)443 291-829
Fax: + 27 (0)443 228-110
Web: http://www.capenature.org.za
Closest Town: Oudtshoorn
Swartberg
Trail Type: Hiking trail
Closest Town: Oudtshoorn [Back to Top]
 

Description: The Swartberg Hiking Trail is a tough trail but well worth the effort in doing it. Do not underestimate the weather, you could have and probably will have, every type of weather there is to be had during the course of five days of hiking. Although the trail follows a jeep track for a longer distance than I would normally like, the scenery is so spectacular that one can easily forget this.
Tel: + 27 (0)44 802 5311
Fax: + 27 (0)44 802 5313
e-mail: goukamma@cnc.org.za
Web: http://www.footprint.co.za
Closest Town: Prince Albert
Swartberg Pass
Trail Type: Mountain bike
Closest Town: Prince Albert
 

Description: No permits needed. 60km with 7 fully equipped Houses in De Hel. It is a good idea to get hold of topographical map 3321BD.
Comments: Magic views, demonic downhills, epic riding for the fit and well organised riders. Leave caravans out!!
Tel: + 27 (0)443 22 2221 or 29 1739
Web: http://www.capenature.org.za
Closest Town: Uniondale
Ou Wapad
Trail Type: Mountain bike
Closest Town: Uniondale
 

Description: 25km circular; starts at Uniondale and meanders through Uniondale Poort to Avontuur; follows the old wagon route back to Uniondale
Comments: Permits required; carry own water as no water on route; during October - March start early morning or late afternoon.
Enquiries: Uniondale Tourism
Tel: + 27 (0)44 752-1266
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Date of entry: 1 September 1996
Last update:2012/09/22 at 10:37:23