| Trail
Name |
Town |
Description |
Tepelkop
Day loops; central hut
|
Bethlehem |
17km/2day;
average; figure of eight (10km and 7km);
same base camp at a beautiful old sandstone
house on comfortable beds; 30 persons max.
R40.00 per person per day.
Comments: Pack your sleeping bag and we
look after the catering, also self catering.
Hike, absail, mountain bike, bass or fly
fish or relax and enjoy the tranquility
in our new conservancy in the eastern Free
State.
Enquiries: Mervyn Wilson
Cell: + 27 (0)82 856 3993
or 083 316 8076
E-mail: emscheepers@bhm.dorea.co.za
|
Wolhuterskop
Hiking trail
|
Bethlehem |
19km/2day;
easy; circular; in nature reserve; farmhouse
at base; overnight hut; 16 persons max;
R33.00 per person per day.
Comments: Trail suited for new hikers. Carry
water.
Enquiries: Jacana
Tel: + 27 (0) 12 346-3550/1/2
Fax: + 27 (0) 12 346-2499
E-mail: info@jacanacollection.co.za
|
Bokpoort
Day walks; central hut
|
Clarens |
Various
options; 1-5 day; in Clarens Conservancy;
average to difficult; barn at base for 24
persons max; overnight camp shelter for
16 persons; more persons own tent. R33.00
per person per day
Comments: Restored sandstone barn with 3
rooms, 24 beds and mattresses, ablution
block and electricity. Mountain camp with
shelters and pit toilets
Enquiries: Jacana
Tel: + 27 (0) 12 346-3550/1/2
Fax: + 27 (0) 12 346-2499
E-mail: info@jacanacollection.co.za
|
Bokpoort
Horse trail
|
Clarens |
3
different horse trails from 10 to 50 km;
2 to 8 persons; equipment and meals provided;
base camp
Enquiries: Jacana
Tel: + 27 (0) 12 346-3550/1/2
Fax: + 27 (0) 12 346-2499
E-mail: info@jacanacollection.co.za
|
Bokpoort
Mountain bike
|
Clarens
|
Description:
3 different trails from 5 to 56 km; on a
farm; 24 persons in hikers camp; 18 persons
in chalets; catering available
Enquiries: Jacana
Tel: + 27 (0) 12 346-3550/1/2
Fax: + 27 (0) 12 346-2499
E-mail: info@jacanacollection.co.za
|
Golden
Gate
Day walk
|
Clarens |
Various
routes from 3 to 5 hrs; easy; circular;
in nature reserve; chalets and camp site
at base; 50 persons max
Enquiries: Golden Gate Highlands National
Park
Tel: + 27 (0) 58 256-1470
Fax: + 27 (0) 58 256-1471 |
Golden
Gate
Horse trail
|
Clarens |
Description:
1 to 2 hour horse trail; guided; in nature
reserve; horses available; chalets &
camp sites at base
Enquiries: Golden Gate Highlands National
Park
Tel: + 27 (0) 58 256 1471
Fax: + 27 (0) 58 256 1471 |
Ouma's
Kraal
Hiking trail
|
Clarens |
25km/2
day; average; game guard by arrangement;
circular; various options; in conservancy;
hut at base 10 beds; mountain hut 16 beds;
can link to Bokpoort Trail
Comments: Bring warm clothes even in summer,
it can be cold and wet. Bring own padlocks
for Oumaskraal hut.
Enquiries: Jacana
Tel: + 27 (0) 12 346-3550/1/2
Fax: + 27 (0) 12 346-2499
E-mail: info@jacanacollection.co.za
|
Rhebok
(Ribbok)
Hiking trail
|
Clarens
|
32km/2
day; strenuous; circular; in Golden Gate
National Park, overnight hut; chalets &
caravan & tent camp at base; 18 persons
max; R36 per person per trail
Enquiries: National Parks Board
Tel: + 27 (0) 12 343-1991
Fax: + 27 (0) 12 343-0905
E-mail: reservations@parks-sa.co.za
Game viewing: eight antelope species recorded
|
Ben
Nevis
Day walk
|
Clocolan |
8-10km/4
hour; farm house and bed & breakfast
at base; braai and picnic area; R8.00 per
person for trail and day facilities at base
Tel: + 27 (0) 51 943-0031 |
Evening
Star
Day walk
|
Clocolan |
6km/3hr;
average; circular; accommodation in Clocolan;
20 persons max; R5.00 per person
Tel: + 27 (0) 51932 ask for 3240 |
Franshoek
Hoek Mountain
Horse Trail
|
Ficksburg |
29km
horse trail; lodge base camp; overnight
in cave; 10 persons maximum; guided
Tel: + 27 (0) 5192 3938 |
Kututsa
Hiking trail
|
Ficksburg |
24km/2
day; moderate; circular; in the Witteberg
Conservancy; barn at base; may use own tent;
overnight cave; 30 persons max. R330.00
per person per day
Comments: Carry 2-3 liters of water. The
trail lies in a sandstone mountainous gorge
in the western side of the Witteberg mountain
range and with views of the Maluti mountains
in sight.
Enquiries: Jacana
Tel: + 27 (0) 12 346-3550/1/2
Fax: + 27 (0) 12 346-2499
E-mail: info@jacanacollection.co.za |
Langesnek
Day walks; central hut
|
Ficksburg |
21km/1-2day;
easy to average; in a conservancy; figure
of eight with same farmhouse as base; 24
persons max; R33.00 per person per day
Comments: The farmhouse has electricity
and a fridge, cooker, pots pans. Ablution
block with flush toilets, bath and shower.
Enquiries: Jacana
Tel: + 27 (0) 12 346-3550/1/2
Fax: + 27 (0) 12 346-2499
E-mail: info@jacanacollection.co.za
|
Nebo
Day walk
|
Ficksburg |
8-10km/4
hour; shorter options available; average;
circular; hotel or chalets at starting point;
40 persons max; trail free for guests
Tel: + 27 (0) 5192 3947
Fax: + 27 (0) 5192 3286 |
Porcupine
(Ystervark)
Day loops; central hut
|
Ficksburg |
24km/2
days; average; figure of eight; hut at base;
overnight hut; 25 persons max; R20.00 per
person
Tel: + 27 (0) 5192 3959 |
Sfinks
Hiking trail
|
Ficksburg |
2
day circle route; natural swimming pool
at overnight hut; maximum 30 hikers
Enquiries: Jacana
Tel: + 27 (0) 12 346-3550/1/2
Fax: + 27 (0) 12 346-2499
E-mail: info@jacanacollection.co.za
Game viewing: Black Wildebeest, Zebras,
Blesbusk, White Blesbuck, Springbuck and
Ostriches |
Skip
Norgarb
Day walks; central hut
|
Ficksburg |
24km/2day;
easy; figure of eight; same base hut; 30
persons max; R20.00 per person per day.
Enquiries: Middelpoort Farm
Tel: + 27 (0) 5192 3959
Fax: + 27 (0) 5192 3959 |
Sphinx
Hiking trail
|
Ficksburg |
19km/
2day; easy; circular; in the Moolmanshoek
conservancy; farmhouse at base; overnight
mountain hut; 22 persons max; R33.00 per
person per day.
Comments: Beautiful views of the Free State
and Maluti mountains.
Enquiries: Jacana
Tel: + 27 (0) 12 346-3550/1/2
Fax: + 27 (0) 12 346-2499
Web site: http://www25.brinkster.com/hiking/
Game viewing: Black Wildebeest, Zebras,
Blesbusk, White Blesbuck, Springbuck and
Ostriches |
Thaba
Thabo
Day walks; central hut
|
Ficksburg |
Four
loop trails from same base; 5km/8km/12km
or 15km; easy to difficult; in private nature
reserve on a mountain; bungalow at base;
30 persons max
Enquiries: Jacana
Tel: + 27 (0) 12 346-3550/1/2
Fax: + 27 (0) 12 346-2499
E-mail: info@jacanacollection.co.za |
Visierskloof
4x4 Trail
|
Ficksburg |
Four
trail options in sandstone area on private
game reserve. Accommodation for 24 people
in the Langesnek Camp
Enquiries: Jacana
Tel: + 27 (0) 12 346-3550/1/2
Fax: + 27 (0) 12 346-2499
E-mail: info@jacanacollection.co.za
Game viewing: Various species of game |
Waterkloof
1
Hiking trail
|
Ficksburg |
25/2
day/2 night; average to difficult; circular;
in a conservancy; farmhouse at base; overnight
cave; 30 persons max; R25.00 per person
Enquiries: Jacana
Tel: + 27 (0) 12 346-3550/1/2
Fax: + 27 (0) 12 346-2499
E-mail: info@jacanacollection.co.za
Game viewing: Black Wildebeest, Zebras,
Blesbusk, White Blesbuck, Springbuck and
Ostriches |
Waterkloof
2
Hiking trail
|
Ficksburg |
33km/3
day/3 night; average; circular; in a conservancy;
farmhouse at base; overnight cave; overnight
mountain hut and overhang cave; 30 persons
max; R33.00 per person per day.
Enquiries: Jacana
Tel: + 27 (0) 12 346-3550/1/2
Fax: + 27 (0) 12 346-2499
E-mail: info@jacanacollection.co.za
Game viewing: Black Wildebeest, Zebras,
Blesbusk, White Blesbuck, Springbuck and
Ostriches |
Brandwater
Hiking trail
|
Fouriesburg |
72km/5
day; difficult; circular; on private ground;
house at base; caves on trail; 20 persons
max; R50.00 per person; no persons under
10
Enquiries: Fouriesburg Cultural Association
Tel: + 27 (0) 58 223-0050 |
Lesoba
Day walk
|
Fouriesburg |
28km/2day;
average; two circular routes from same base;
4 huts at base; 20 persons max; R30.00 per
person per weekend
Tel: + 27 (0) 51 522 8659 |
Tonnel-kruin
Day walk
|
Fouriesburg |
17km/1
day; circular; caravan park and chalets
at base; R10.00 per car; R2.50 per person
Tel: + 27 (0) 58 223-0067 |
Ventersberg
Hiking trail
|
Fouriesburg |
32km/2day;
average; guide available; circular; in nature
reserve; own tent; 20 persons max; R30.00
per person.
Enquiries: Fouriesburg Cultural Association
Tel: + 27 (0) 58 223-0050 |
Platberg
Day walk
|
Harrismith |
Various
optional day walks; moderate to strenuous
depending on route; return to one of two
base camps; hut; 10 persons per base camp
max; R30 per person
Enquiries: Harrismith Marketing Bureau
Tel: + 27 (0) 5861 23 525
Fax: + 27 (0) 5861 30 923 |
Sterretjies
Hiking trail
|
Harrismith |
26km/2day;
difficult; circular; in nature reserve;
own tent; chalets & camp site at base;
no overnight facilities on trail; 20 persons
max; R12 per vehicle with 10 persons;
R15.00 per hike
Enquiries: Sterkfontein Dam
Tel: + 27 (0) 5861 23520
Fax: + 27 (0) 5861 21772 |
Vredeberg
Day walks; central hut
|
Hobhouse |
32km/2
days; two circular routes from same base;
average; hut at base; overnight hut; 16
persons max
Enquiries: Hobhouse Municipality
Tel: + 27 (0) 51982 26 |
Avondrust
Hiking trail
|
Kestell |
2
days/26kms, easy, 15 persons max, huts,
running hot and cold water, Braai facilities,
no electricity
Enquiries: Basotho Cultural Village
Tel: + 27 (0) 58 721 0300 |
Spelonken
Hiking trail
|
Kestell |
27km/2
day/2 night or 1 night; average; circular;
in a national park; hut at base and overnight;
12 persons max
Enquiries: Eco-Tourism Division
Tel: + 27 (0) 58 713-4444
Fax: + 27 (0) 58 713-4342 |
Steve
Visser
Hiking trail
|
Ladybrand |
16km/1
or 2 day; easy; base hut; overnight hut;
18 persons max
Enquiries: Leliehoek Resort
Tel: + 27 (0) 5191 4 0654
Fax: + 27 (0) 5191 4 0305 |
Aurora
Day walk
|
Marquard |
Various
options; follow own route; average; from
Aurora cottage as base; (fully equipped);
8 persons max; R75.00 per person per night
(includes hiking)
Enquiries: Cherry Trails
Tel: + 27 (0) 51 991-0126
Fax: + 27 (0) 51 991-0126 |
Kameelkop
Hiking trail
|
Marquard |
26km/2
day/2 night; average; circular; in the
Banke Conservancy; cottage at base; overnight
cave; 15 persons max; R25.60 per person
Enquiries: Jacana
Tel: + 27 (0) 12 346-3550/1/2
Fax: + 27 (0) 12 346-2499
E-mail: info@jacanacollection.co.za
|
Koranna
Hiking trail
|
Marquard |
32km/2
day/2 night; difficult; circular; farmhouse
at base; overnight cave; 20 persons max;
R33.00 per person per day.
Comments: Hikers must start earlier on first
day to reach cave before dark - carry at
least 2 liters of water
Enquiries: Jacana
Tel: + 27 (0) 12 346-3550/1/2
Fax: + 27 (0) 12 346-2499
E-mail: info@jacanacollection.co.za
Game viewing: Red Rhebuck and baboon |
Korannaberg:
Flora Ride
Mountain bike
|
Marquard |
28
or 32km cycling routes; circular; overnight
cottage for 8 persons; overnight barn for
20 persons; From R33-R65 per person per
day.
Enquiries: Jacana
Tel: + 27 (0) 12 346-3550/1/2
Fax: + 27 (0) 12 346-2499
E-mail: info@jacanacollection.co.za
|
Koranna:
One Mountain
Mountain bike
|
Marquard |
27km;
circular; difficult; in conservancy; overnight
cottage 8 persons; overnight barn 20 persons;
From R33-R65 per person per day.
Enquiries: Jacana
Tel: + 27 (0) 12 346-3550/1/2
Fax: + 27 (0) 12 346-2499
E-mail: info@jacanacollection.co.za |
Koranna:
Two Mountains
Mountain bike
|
Marquard |
37km;
circular; very difficult; in conservancy;
overnight cottage 8 persons; overnight barn
20 persons; From R33-R65 per person per
day
Enquiries: Jacana
Tel: + 27 (0) 12 346-3550/1/2
Fax: + 27 (0) 12 346-2499
E-mail: info@jacanacollection.co.za
|
Merriemetsi
Day walks; central hut
|
Marquard |
Three
easy trails from same base; average; overnight
barn (25 persons) or lodge (6 persons);
R35 per person per day
Comments: There is no water on the white
trail
Enquiries: Jacana
Tel: + 27 (0) 12 346-3550/1/2
Fax: + 27 (0) 12 346-2499
E-mail: info@jacanacollection.co.za
|
Merriemetsi
Mountain bike
|
Marquard |
Circular
cycling route; huts; 20 persons max; R35
per person
Enquiries: Cherry Trails
Tel: + 27 (0) 51 991-0126
Fax: + 27 (0) 51 991-0126 |
Rietfontein
Rides: Rietfontein and Wolwerand
Mountain bike
|
Marquard |
10
circle routes from 6kms-66kms; various grades;
accommodation in town; campsite available.
From R55-R85 per person per day.
Comments: Take sufficient repair kits due
to thorns.
Enquiries: Jacana
Tel: + 27 (0) 12 346-3550/1/2
Fax: + 27 (0) 12 346-2499
E-mail: info@jacanacollection.co.za
|
Rooihaartjie
Day walk
|
Marquard |
Day
walk/ 5 hours; other options available;
average; circular; from de Hoek base house;
8 persons max; R65.00 per person per night
(includes hike)
Enquiries: Cherry Trails
Tel: + 27 (0) 51 991-0126
Fax: + 27 (0) 51 991-0126 |
Witkop
Day walk
|
Marquard |
Day
walk/ 3 hours; average; from de Hoek base
house; 8 persons max; R65.00 per person
per night (includes the hike)
Enquiries: Cherry Trails
Tel: + 27 (0) 51 991-0126
Fax: + 27 (0) 51 991-0126 |
Vingerpol
Hiking trail
|
Paul
Roux |
27km/2day;
2 night; average; circular; rooms at base;
overnight rooms; 15 person max; no child
under 10; R30.00 per person per weekend
Enquiries: Paul Roux Municipality
Tel: + 27 (0) 5847 231
Fax: + 27 (0) 5847 232 |
Bergvaring
Day walk
|
Senekal |
12km/1day;
easy; circular; accommodation nearby; 15
persons max; R5.00 per person per trail
Tel: + 27 (0) 5848 2302
Fax: + 27 (0) 5848 2302 ask for fax |
Witkoppe
Hiking trail
|
Verkykerskop |
1
or 2 day; average; circular; on a farm;
farm house at base; overnight in caves;
10 persons max for overnight route
Tel: + 27 (0) 5861 23-465 |
Langberg
Hiking trail
|
Vrede |
14
kilometers and 8 kilometers; average; loop;
overnight in old Horse Stable with lounge,
dining, pub area downstairs with fireplace
and fridge. Electricity is available. Upstairs
1 room - 18 bunk beds and 20 mattresses.
Kitchen and braai lapa.
Comments: Equipped kitchen with gas-braai,
pots, pans, potjies and kettles. Wood available
for campfire. Bring own charcoal. Ablutions:
2 showers, toilets and basins. 15 km from
Vrede on Memel Road.
Enquiries: Wessel and Riana Wessels
Tel: + 27 (0) 58 913-1954
Web site: www.linx.co.za/langberg |
Langberg
Mountain bike
|
Vrede |
Farmtrack
and up to the top of the Langberg; average;
overnight in old Horse Stable with lounge,
dining, pub area downstairs with fireplace
and fridge. Electricity is available. Upstairs
1 room - 18 bunk beds and 20 mattresses.
Kitchen and braai lapa.
Comments: Equipped kitchen with gas-braai,
pots, pans, potjies and kettles. Wood available
for campfire. Bring own charcoal. Ablutions:
2 showers, toilets and basins. 15 km from
Vrede on Memel Road.
Enquiries: Wessel and Riana Wessels
Tel: + 27 (0) 58 913-1954
Web site: www.linx.co.za/langberg
|
Langberg
Combination
|
Vrede |
Hiking,
biking, rock climbing, absailing and caving;
overnight in old Horse Stable with lounge,
dining, pub area downstairs with fireplace
and fridge. Electricity is available. Upstairs
1 room - 18 bunk beds and 20 mattresses.
Kitchen and braai lapa.
Comments: Equipped kitchen with gas-braai,
pots, pans, potjies and kettles. Wood available
for campfire. Bring own charcoal. Ablutions:
2 showers, toilets and basins. 15 km from
Vrede on Memel Road.
Enquiries: Wessel and Riana Wessels
Tel: + 27 (0) 58 913-1954
Web site: www.linx.co.za/langberg |
Langberg
Rock climbing
|
Vrede |
Rock
climbing in the Langeberg; overnight in
old Horse Stable with lounge, dining, pub
area downstairs with fireplace and fridge.
Electricity is available. Upstairs 1 room
- 18 bunk beds and 20 mattresses. Kitchen
and braai lapa.
Comments: Equipped kitchen with gas-braai,
pots, pans, potjies and kettles. Wood available
for campfire. Bring own charcoal. Ablutions:
2 showers, toilets and basins. 15 km from
Vrede on Memel Road.
Enquiries: Wessel and Riana Wessels
Tel: + 27 (0) 58 913-1954
Web site: www.linx.co.za/langberg |
Langberg
Day walks; central hut
|
Vrede |
14
kilometers and 8 kilometers; average; loop;
overnight in old Horse Stable with lounge,
dining, pub area downstairs with fireplace
and fridge. Electricity is available. Upstairs
1 room - 18 bunk beds and 20 mattresses.
Kitchen and braai lapa.
Comments: Equipped kitchen with gas-braai,
pots, pans, potjies and kettles. Wood available
for campfire. Bring own charcoal. Ablutions:
2 showers, toilets and basins. 15 km from
Vrede on Memel Road.
Enquiries: Wessel and Riana Wessels
Tel: + 27 (0) 58 913-1954
Web site: www.linx.co.za/langberg |
Langberg
Day walk
|
Vrede |
14
kilometers and 8 kilometers; average;
loop; overnight in old Horse Stable with
lounge, dining, pub area downstairs with
fireplace and fridge. Electricity is available.
Upstairs 1 room - 18 bunk beds and 20
mattresses. Kitchen and braai lapa.
Comments: Equipped kitchen with gas-braai,
pots, pans, potjies and kettles. Wood
available for campfire. Bring own charcoal.
Ablutions: 2 showers, toilets and basins.
15 km from Vrede on Memel Road.
Enquiries: Wessel and Riana Wessels
Tel: + 27 (0) 58 913-1954
Web site: www.linx.co.za/langberg
|
Fika
Patso Mountain Resort
Day walk
|
Witsieshoek |
Various
day routes; for resort guests only; guide
available; day hikes free; catered; overnight
hikes by arrangement; resort tariff R95
per person per night; self catering
Enquiries: Fika Patso Resort
Tel: + 27 (0) 58 713-3656
Fax: + 27 (0) 58 713-2253 |
Metsi
Matsho
Hiking trail
|
Witsieshoek |
(30km/2day;
circular; base camp; stone overnight huts)
Enquiries: Witsieshoek Mountain Resort Hotel
Tel: + 27 (0) 58 713-6361
Fax: + 27 (0) 58 713-5274 |
Sentinel:
Drakensberg
Day walk
|
Witsieshoek |
10km/1day;
average; return; from Sentinel car park
to escarpment by way of chain ladder; own
tent; accommodation at resort
Enquiries: Basotho Cultural Village
Tel: + 27 (0) 58 721 0300 |
Witsieshoek
Mountain Resort
Day walk
|
Witsieshoek |
Two
circular routes; to Mahai Falls (3 km) &
Royal Natal National Park (16km return);
overnight at the resort
Enquiries: Witsieshoek Mountain Resort Hotel
Tel: + 27 (0) 58 713-6361
Fax: + 27 (0) 58 713-5274 |
