All types of Trails in the Provinces of South Africa

Trails: South Africa: Mpumalanga, Lowveld

List of towns where trails are listed

TRAIL NAME	CLOSEST TOWN (Suburb)	BASIC DESCRIPTION OF THE TRAIL
Queen Rose Hiking trail	Barberton	Description: 23km/2days; day one - 9km and day two 14km; fairly difficult; circular; accommodation in 2 luxury huts for 20 persons max Comments: Waterfalls, indigenous forests, mountain streams and pools, scenic mountain landscape, variety of birds. No pets. No fires Enquiries: Marie Kotze Tel: + 27 (0) 13 712-2247 Fax: + 27 (0) 13 712-6054 Cell: + 27 (0)83 545 0900 E-mail: wimpie.kotze@kpmg.co.za
Somgimvelo Game walks	Barberton	Description: (Temporarily closed) 5 day or weekend; in wilderness area; guided; offered by the Wilderness Leadership School; all equipment provided; 6-8 persons; no person under 16; R997.50 per person) Enquiries: Wilderness Leadership School Tel: + 27 (0) 11 339-4422 Game viewing available
Belvedere Day walk	Graskop	Description: 12km/1day; difficult; circular; accommodation in Belvedere for 30 persons max Enquiries: Dept of Agriculture & Conservation Tel: + 27 (0) 13 769-6031
Blyde River: God's Window to Blydepoort Hiking trail	Graskop	Description: Closed v Neville Grading: 19.27 Enquiries: Blyderivierspoort Nature Reserve Tel: + 27 (0) 13 759 5432 Fax: + 27 (0) 13 755 3928
Blyde River: Paradise Camp to Bourke's Luck Hiking trail	Graskop	Description: 30.1km/3day; day 1: 3km; day 2: 13.5km; 3rd day 13,6; difficult; one way; huts; 30 persons max; no persons under 16 years Enquiries: Blyderivierspoort Nature Reserve Tel: + 27 (0) 13 759-5432 Fax: + 27 (0) 13 755-3928
Blyderivierspoort: God's Window-Swadini Hiking trail	Graskop	Description: Closed v Neville Grading: 26.95 Enquiries: Blyderivierspoort Nature Reserve Tel: + 27 (0) 13 759 5432 Fax: + 27 (0) 13 755 3928
In die Diepte Mountain bike	Graskop Back to Top	Description: 17km cycling route; hut sleeps 6; 10 persons max Enquiries: Mondi Forests Tel: + 27 (0) 13 768-1027
In die diepte Day loops; central hut	Graskop	Description: 17km/ 2 circular day loops; central hut sleeps 6. Enquiries: Mondi Forests Tel: + 27 (0) 13 768-1027 Fax: + 27 (0) 13 764-3555 Cell: + 27 (0)83 760-7734
Jock of the Bushveld Hiking trail	Graskop	Description: Trail temporarily closed (various guided trails; 3 to 5day; rustic camp) Enquiries: Wilderness Leadership School Tel: + 27 (0) 11 339-4422
Lichen Trail: Bourke's Luck Potholes For disabled persons	Graskop	Description: 180 meter Lichen trail, fully accessible with wide pathways, tapes for blind people & pamphlets for deaf people Tel: + 27 (0) 13 769-6019
Mariepskop Forestry Area Mountain bike	Graskop	Description: 20km; camping at Blyderivier; 2 chalets for 5 persons each Enquiries: Mariepskop Tel: + 27 (0) 156 32581
Protea Hiking trail	Graskop	Description: Closed Comments: Temporarily Closed Enquiries: Blyderivierspoort Nature Reserve Tel: + 27 (0) 13 768-1216 Fax: + 27 (0) 13 769-6005
Yellowwood (Eerste Liefde) Hiking trail	Graskop Back to Top	Description: Closed Enquiries: Blyderivierspoort Nature Reserve
Matumi Day walk	Hazyview	Description: Closed for the public Enquiries: HL&H Mining Timber Tel: + 27 (0) 13 737-7235 Fax: + 27 (0) 13 737-7238
Shinga Bushcamp Game walks	Hazyview	Description: Closed Game viewing available
Kaapschehoop Hiking trail	Kaapsehoop	Description: Two circular routes; up to 58km over 4 days; moderate; various circular routes; huts; 30 person max; R42 per person per night. Enquiries: SAFCOL Tel: + 27 (0) 12 481-3615 Fax: + 27 (0) 12 481-3622 E-mail: ecotour@safcol.co.za
Kaapschehoop Horse trail	Kaapsehoop	Description: Week-end/midweek/day/hour rides; riding lessons; guided; well-schooled horses; cottages and camp site; catering optional; 8 persons min/14 persons max; from R350.00 per person Enquiries: Kaapschehoop Horse Trails Fax: + 27 (0) 13 734-4055 Cell: + 27 (0)82 774 5826
Kaapschehoop: Battery Creek Hiking trail	Kaapsehoop	Description: 22.3kms/2 days; circular; easy; standard hut, starts at either Kaapsehoop or Barrets Coahes; Max 16 persons Comments: Allows sufficient time to explore the village and interesting cultural features Enquiries: SAFCOL Tel: + 27 (0) 12 481-3615 Fax: + 27 (0) 12 481-3622 E-mail: ecotour@safcol.co.za
Kaapschehoop: Blue Swallow Hiking trail	Kaapsehoop Back to Top	Description: 30kms/ 2days; circular, easy; starts at Kaapsehoop to Coetzeestroom, standard hut; maximum 16 persons v Neville Grading: 11.27 Comments: Follows the escarpment edge, drops into indigenous bush and grassland. Passes historical mines and explores the village, swimming holes. Enquiries: SAFCOL Tel: + 27 (0) 12 481-3615 Fax: + 27 (0) 12 481-3622 E-mail: ecotour@safcol.co.za Game viewing: Oribi, mountain reedbuck and the Kaapsehoop wild horses
Kaapschehoop: Starvation Creek Hiking trail	Kaapsehoop	Description: 27.7kms/2 days; moderate, circular; standard hut, starts from Barrets Coaches to Wattles; maximum 16 persons v Neville Grading: 9.91 Comments: Winds through indigenous forest, along the escarpment, the Bannisters Gold Workings and Starvation Creek Enquiries: SAFCOL Tel: + 27 (0) 12 481-3615 Fax: + 27 (0) 12 481-3622 E-mail: ecotour@safcol.co.za
Crane Day walk	Lydenburg	Description: 9km/1day; easy; circular; in nature reserve; accommodation in Lydenberg; R2.28 per person Enquiries: Lydenburg Town Council Tel: + 27 (0) 13 235 2121 Fax: + 27 (0) 13 235 1108
De Berg Day walk	Lydenburg	Description: Daywalks; easy; network; campsite Enquiries: Anvie Ventures Tel: + 27 (0) 12 662-1140 Fax: + 27 (0) 12 662 1140
De Berg Country Lodge Day walk	Lydenburg	Description: Network; daywalks; easy; guided; catering at request; various options; 10 persons max; R140 adult/ R80 child Enquiries: Anvie Ventures Tel: + 27 (0) 12 662 1140 Fax: + 27 (0) 12 662 1140
Pedi Day walk	Lydenburg	Description: 5km/3hrs; easy; circular; in nature reserve; accommodation in Lydenberg; R2.28 per person Enquiries: Lydenburg Town Council Tel: + 27 (0) 13 235 2121 Fax: + 27 (0) 13 235 1108
Protea Day walk	Lydenburg Back to Top	Description: 12km/1day; easy; circular in nature reserve; accommodation in Lydenberg; R2.28 per person Comments: Temporarily Closed Enquiries: Lydenburg Town Council Tel: + 27 (0) 13 235 2121 Fax: + 27 (0) 13 235 1108
Ribbok Hiking trail	Lydenburg	Description: 20.5km/2day; easy; circular; in nature reserve; no base camp, overnight hut, 18 persons max, R36 per person per trail v Neville Grading: 7.72 Enquiries: Lydenburg Town Council Tel: + 27 (0) 13 235-2121 Fax: + 27 (0) 13 235-1108
Sterkspruit Hiking trail	Lydenburg	Description: 31km/3day and 3 nights; can be done in 2 days; average; circular; in nature reserve; huts; 10 persons max; R13.68 per person per day v Neville Grading: 12.39 Enquiries: Lydenburg Town Council Tel: + 27 (0) 13 235-2121 Fax: + 27 (0) 13 235-1108
4 Wheel Adventures 4 x 4	Nelspruit	Description: Off-road trail on a "QUAD" (a 4-wheel bicycle); 2-3 day trips; in Sappi forests; accommodation in open plan log cabin; all food provided; all types of riding; 3 persons min; R550 per Quad per day; includes food and accommodation; other options available Enquiries: Ari Bethlehem Tel: + 27 (0) 11 804-7493 Fax: + 27 (0) 11 804-2984
Bushveld Train Safaris: Lowveld Combination	Nelspruit	Description: 2 day/2 night; combination of train safari and opportunity for walks in the Lowveld; depart Pretoria; accommodation on the train; meals included; R500 per person Enquiries: Bushveld Train Safaris Tel: + 27 (0) 14 736-3025 Fax: + 27 (0) 14 736-3025 ask fax
Elandshoogte Day loops; central hut	Nelspruit	Description: 3 loop trails from same house at base; moderate; 20 persons max; R25 per person per night Enquiries: SAPPI Forests Tel: + 27 (0) 13252 ask for 1611 Fax: + 27 (0) 13252 ask for 33 Cell: + 27 (0)82 568-0105 after 6
Lindenau Lodge Day loops; central hut	Nelspruit Back to Top	Description: 13km/2 day; easy; 2 one day loops from same base; 20 persons max; R80.00 per person per night, children R40.00 per night Enquiries: Anvie Ventures Tel: + 27 (0) 12 662-1140 Fax: + 27 (0) 12 662 1140
Lowveld Botanical Gardens For disabled persons	Nelspruit	Description: Paved pathways with labelled plants, steep in some places, may need help Enquiries: Nelspruit Botanical Gardens Tel: + 27 (0) 13 752-5531
Matumi Off Road Mountain bike	Nelspruit	Description: Advanced, technical routes; accommodation available Enquiries: Matumi Off Road Training Centre Tel: + 27 (0) 13 737-8723 or 737-8909
Matumi Off Road Training Centre 4 x 4	Nelspruit	Description: Various course options; half day basic at R175 per person; 1 day advanced & 1 night accommodation at R300 per person; 2 day advanced with recovery techniques & 2 night accommodation at R600 per person; accommodation only for partners R100; 8 persons max Enquiries: Matumi Off Road Training Centre Tel: + 27 (0) 13 737-8723 or 737-8909
Mingerhout Day loops; central hut	Nelspruit	Description: Two loops from same base; 7 km each; basic huts at base; 12 persons max; R15 per person hike only; R25 per person hike and accommodation; offered by Matumi off Road Training Centre Enquiries: Matumi Off Road Training Centre Tel: + 27 (0) 13 737-8723 or 737-8909
Uitsoek Day walk	Nelspruit	Description: 52km/2 day; moderate; two return routes; hut; 30 persons max; R42.00 per person per night v Neville Grading: 11.04 Enquiries: SAFCOL Tel: + 27 (0) 12 481-3615 Fax: + 27 (0) 12 481-3622 E-mail: ecotour@safcol.co.za
Elandsvallei Hiking trail	Ngodwana Back to Top	Description: 18.8km/2days; difficult; circular; base camp at old school; overnight hut; 20 persons max. R33.00 per person per day. v Neville Grading: 7.81 Comments: Be cautious of hippos on first stretch next to river. In wet times second day can be slippery. Carry sufficient 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 available
Dinkwanyane Hiking trail	Ohrigstad	Description: 23km/3day; circular; difficult; own tent; 12 persons max Enquiries: Dept. of Environmental Affairs & Tourism Tel: + 27 (0) 152 295-3025 Fax: + 27 (0) 152 291-2654
Mamotale Hiking trail	Ohrigstad	Description: 19.3km/2 day; moderate; circular; in Game Ranch; farm house at base; overnight huts; 20 persons max; R25 per person per night v Neville Grading: 7.52 Tel: + 27 (0) 135 656 1156 Fax: + 27 (0) 135 901 431
Vlakvark: Bergsig Hiking trail	Ohrigstad	Description: 22km/2 day; moderate; circular; on a farm; hut at base; overnight hut; 24 persons max; R40 per person per weekend v Neville Grading: 7.73 Enquiries: GD Stemmet Tel: + 27 (0) 1323 8-0413
Horse Trails at Pilgrim's Rest For disabled persons	Pilgrim's Rest	Description: Horse trails for disabled people; please make prior arrangements Tel: + 27 (0) 13 768-1261
Morgenzon Hiking trail	Pilgrim's Rest	Description: 12km/ 14.5/ 10,5 km (37km); 2/3/5 days; circular; huts with bunks; R42 per person per night. v Neville Grading: 16.72 Enquiries: SAFCOL Tel: + 27 (0) 1 481-3615 Fax: + 27 (0) 1 481-3622 E-mail: ecotour@safcol.co.za
Mount Sheba: Golagola Day walk	Pilgrim's Rest Back to Top	Description: 5km; easy; day walks; hotel accommodation Enquiries: Mount Sheba Hotel Tel: + 27 (0) 11 788-1258 Fax: + 27 (0) 11 788-7039
Mount Sheba: Hackets-Kitchen Day walk	Pilgrim's Rest	Description: 6km; average; day walk; circular; hotel accommodation Enquiries: Mount Sheba Hotel Tel: + 27 (0) 1315 788-1258 Fax: + 27 (0) 1315 788-7039
Mount Sheba: Lost City Day walk	Pilgrim's Rest	Description: 6km, average, circular day walk, hotel accommodation Enquiries: Mount Sheba Hotel Tel: + 27 (0) 1315 788-1258 Fax: + 27 (0) 1315 788-7039
Mount Sheba: Marco's-Mantle Day walk	Pilgrim's Rest	Description: 5km; easy; circular; day walks; hotel accommodation Enquiries: Mount Sheba Hotel Tel: + 27 (0) 1315 788-1258 Fax: + 27 (0) 1315 788-7039
Mount Sheba: Network Day walk	Pilgrim's Rest	Description: Various day walks; easy to very difficult; circular; hotel accommodation Enquiries: Mount Sheba Hotel Tel: + 27 (0) 1315 788-1258 Fax: + 27 (0) 1315 788-7039
Mount Sheba: Old Digging Day walk	Pilgrim's Rest	Description: 5km; circular; moderate; hotel accommodation Enquiries: Mount Sheba Hotel Tel: + 27 (0) 1315 788-1258 Fax: + 27 (0) 1315 788-7039
Mount Sheba: Samango Day walk	Pilgrim's Rest Back to Top	Description: 4km; circular; difficult; hotel accommodation Enquiries: Mount Sheba Hotel Tel: + 27 (0) 1315 788-1258 Fax: + 27 (0) 1315 788-7039
Mount Sheba: Sheba Day walk	Pilgrim's Rest	Description: 5km; circular; moderate; hotel accommodation Enquiries: Mount Sheba Hotel Tel: + 27 (0) 1315 788-1258 Fax: + 27 (0) 1315 788-7039
Mount Sheba: Trout Pools and Aloe Pools Day walk	Pilgrim's Rest	Description: 5km; circular; difficult; hotel accommodation Enquiries: Mount Sheba Hotel Tel: + 27 (0) 1315 788-1258 Fax: + 27 (0) 1315 788-7039
Peach Tree Circular Hiking trail	Pilgrim's Rest	Description: 20.9km/2 day; moderate; circular; hut at base & overnight huts; 16 persons max; R39.00 per person per night; must arrive before 18:00 at base v Neville Grading: 8.03 Comments: Start at either the Morgenzon hut or the Pilgrim's Rest Hut and sleep at the other hut and walk back to your base hut on a different route. Enquiries: SAFCOL Tel: + 27 (0) 12 481-3615 Fax: + 27 (0) 12 481-3622 E-mail: ecotour@safcol.co.za
Prospector's Hiking trail	Pilgrim's Rest	Description: 2 day/19 km; 3 day/41km; 5 day/63 km; moderate; circular; hut at base & overnight huts; 16 persons max; R42.00 per person per night; must arrive before 18:00 at base Enquiries: SAFCOL Tel: + 27 (0) 12 481-3615 Fax: + 27 (0) 12 481-3622 E-mail: ecotour@safcol.co.za
Salpeterkrans Day loops; central hut	Roossenekal	Description: Two circular day loops from same huts at base; 15km & 10km; average to difficult; 24 persons max; R33 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
Salpeterkrans Mountain bike	Roossenekal Back to Top	Description: Circular cycling routes from 35kms-45kms; overnight huts; 30 persons max; 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
Salpeterkrans Hiking trail	Roossenekal	Description: 25km/2 day; average; circular; overnight camp with 2 huts and tents; huts at base camp; 30 persons max; R33 per person per day Comments: Carry at least 2 litres of water Enquiries: Jacana Tel: + 27 (0) 12 346-3550/1/2 Fax: + 27 (0) 12 346-2499 E-mail: info@jacanacollection.co.za
Christmas Pools Day walk	Sabie	Description: 14km/1 day; avearge; other routes available; return; hut; 14 persons max; R20 per person per night Enquiries: Mondi Forests Tel: + 27 (0) 13 764-1011 Fax: + 27 (0) 13 764-2093
Fanie Botha Hiking trail	Sabie	Description: 79km/5day; difficult; one way; huts; 30 persons max; R40 per person per night. Enquiries: SAFCOL Sabie Tel: + 27 (0) 12 481-3615 Fax: + 27 (0) 12 481-3622 E-mail: ecotour@safcol.co.za
Fanie Botha: Ceylon to Maritzbos to Ceylon Hiking trail	Sabie	Description: 18km/2day; difficult; one way; huts; 30 persons max; R35.00 per person per night v Neville Grading: 5.96 Enquiries: SAFCOL Tel: + 27 (0) 12 481-3615 Fax: + 27 (0) 12 481-3622 E-mail: ecotour@safcol.co.za
Fanie Botha: Ceylon to Maritzbos to Stables to Ceylon Hiking trail	Sabie	Description: 30.7km/3day; difficult; one way; huts; 30 persons max; R35.00 per person per night v Neville Grading: 12.56 Enquiries: SAFCOL Tel: + 27 (0) 12 481-3615 Fax: + 27 (0) 12 481-3622 E-mail: ecotour@safcol.co.za
Hlalanathi Day walk	Sabie Back to Top	Description: Various day routes from self contained forest lodge; R500 per unit per day; 4-6 persons per chalet Enquiries: SAFCOL Tel: + 27 (0) 12 481-3615 Fax: + 27 (0) 12 481-3622 E-mail: ecotour@safcol.co.za
Hlalanathi Mountain bike	Sabie	Description: Various day routes from self-contained forest lodge; R500 per unit per day; 4-6 persons per unit Enquiries: SAFCOL Tel: + 27 (0) 12 481-3615 Fax: + 27 (0) 12 481-3622 E-mail: ecotour@safcol.co.za
Manyeleti Game Reserve Game walks	Sabie	Description: (Temporarily closed) 5 day or weekend; in wilderness area; guided; offered by the Wilderness Leadership School; all equipment provided; 6-8 persons; no person under 16; R997.50 per person Enquiries: Wilderness Leadership School Tel: + 27 (0) 11 795-2421 Fax: + 27 (0) 11 795-4150 Game viewing available
Pine Lodge Day walk	Sabie	Description: 14km/1 day; various easy day walks; A-frame hut; R40 per person per night Enquiries: Mondi Forests Tel: + 27 (0) 13 764-1011 Fax: + 27 (0) 13 764-2093
Pine Lodge Mountain bike	Sabie	Description: Various cycling routes along forest bridle paths; A-frame hut; R40 per person per night Enquiries: Mondi Forests Tel: + 27 (0) 13 764-1011 Fax: + 27 (0) 13 764-2093
Sabie Horse Trails Horse trail	Sabie	Description: 30km/2 day; guided horse trails; network; camp site; 8 persons max; R20 per person Enquiries: Sabie Horse Trails Tel: + 27 (0) 13 764 1011 Fax: + 27 (0) 13 764 2093
umSonti Day loops; central hut	Sabie Back to Top	Description: 22km/ 2 circular day loops; shorter options available; difficult; central hut; 12 persons max; R25 per person per night; min 4 persons Enquiries: Mondi Forests Tel: + 27 (0) 13 764 1011 Fax: + 27 (0) 13 764 2093
Bushman Game walks	Skukuza	Description: 8-15km per day; 2 day/3 night; moderate; wilderness trail; in the Kruger National Park, guided; catered; 8 persons max; 12-60 years only, R985.00 per person 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 available
Metsi-Metsi Game walks	Skukuza	Description: 8-15km per day; 2 day/3 night; moderate; wilderness trail; in the Kruger National Park, guided; catered; 8 persons max; 12-60 y only, R985.00 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 available
Napi Game walks	Skukuza	Description: 8-15km per day; 2 day/3 night; moderate; wilderness trail; in the Kruger National Park, guided; catered; 8 persons max; 12-60 y only,R985.00 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 available
Olifants Game walks	Skukuza	Description: 8-15km per day; 2 day/3 night; moderate; guided; in the Kruger National Park, catered; same overnight camp; 8 persons max; 12-60 y only; R 985.00 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 available
Rhino trail: Berg en Dal Camp, Kruger National Park For disabled persons	Skukuza	Description: Braille trail - 600 meters long, wheelchair users will need some help Enquiries: Malelane Lion's Club Tel: + 27 (0) 13121 632 or (012) 343-0905 Fax: + 27 (0) 13121 (012) 343-0905 E-mail: reservations@parks-sa.co.za
Sweni Game walks	Skukuza Back to Top	Description: 8-15km per day; 2 day/3 night; moderate; wilderness trail; in the Kruger National Park, guided; catered; 8 persons max; 12-60 y only; R985.00 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 available
Wolhuter Game walks	Skukuza	Description: 8-15km per day; 2 day/3 night; moderate; wilderness trail; in the Kruger National Park, guided; catered; 8 persons max; 12-60 y only; R985.00 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 available
Rottcher Wineries Equestrian Centre Horse trail	White River	Description: Outrides - 1 hour rides in rural countryside Tel: + 27 (0) 13 751-3884 Fax: + 27 (0) 13 751-3472 Cell: + 27 (0)82 459 3716 E-mail: nutcrack@casey.caseynet.co.za

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