Boe Boe's Nest
Trail Type: Day loops; central hut
Closest Town: Koster
Description: 13km circular trails from same base; day one 10 km, day two 3km; Accommodation at Plato complex 50 beds or at river complex 20 beds. Electricity, bedding, plates and eating utensils are provided. Catering on request.
Comments: Beautiful island lapa and pool. Waterfalls, swimming, abseiling (bring own equipment); Fires only allowed at demarcated sites; crossing the Elands River is difficult when in flood.
Enquiries: Nature Bound
Tel: + 27 (0)11 412-1888
Fax: + 27 (0)11 412-1889
Cell: + 27 (0)82 824 6197
e-mail: info@naturebound.co.za

Bergheim
Trail Type: Day walk
Closest Town: Rustenburg
Description: Bergheim is situated in the northern part of the Magaliesberg mountains, not far from Rustenburg in North West Province. The resort offers great hiking opportunities for people who need to break away for the day from the city and the shopping malls. Bergheim is also ideal for a camping or caravanning weekend and has a swimming pool braai facilities and tuck shop. A day hike at Bergheim makes for a good days outing, but it should be noted that the walk is largely unmarked and therefore needs a fare amount of orienteering to prevent getting lost. However, if you keep the gorge and stream in consideration, it should not present any problems. The climb to the top can be strenuous especially in summer and it is important to have an early start and take plenty of drinking water along (2 litres recommended)
Tel: +27 (0)14 537 2363

Bobbejaan
Trail Type: Day walk
Closest Town: Rustenburg
Description: 2 km day walk.
Comments: Mountains and waterfalls, no dogs or fires allowed; beware of snakes.
Enquiries: Rustenberg Kloof
Tel: + 27 (0)14 594-1037/8/9
Fax: + 27 (0)14 594-1045
e-mail: rthkloof@mweb.co.za

Eagle Cove
Trail Type: Day loops; central hut
Closest Town: Rustenburg
Location: Kumbagana Game Park
Description: 3 day circles; 5km, 6km, 11km; in the Magaliesberg. Accommodation: Eagle Cove 20 hikers; Black Eagle Base Camp 30 hikers. Braai lapa, ablution block, pots and pans, swimming place next to camp.
Comments: Climb with steel ladders into valleys with swimming holes. There is a 3km walk from reception to base camp. Transport at a fee on request.
Enquiries: Anvie Ventures
Tel: + 27 (0)12 662-0586
Fax: + 27 (0)12 662-1140
e-mail: anvie@xsinet.co.za

Eagles
Trail Type: Hiking trail
Closest Town: Rustenburg
Description: 10km/2 day; average; circular; hut; 20 persons max.
Enquiries: Anvie Ventures
Tel: + 27 (0)12 662-0586
Fax: + 27 (0)12 662 1140
e-mail: anvie@xsinet.co.za

Koperfontein
Trail Type: Day loops; central hut
Closest Town: Rustenburg [Back to Top]
Location: 10km south of the Olifantsnek Dam
Description: 10 km/ 2 days; circular; accommodation in bungalow for 14 persons.
Enquiries: Mrs Kleingeld
Tel: + 27 (012 333-3944
Cell: + 27 (0)82 572 4585

Kranskloof
Trail Type: Hiking trail
Closest Town: Rustenburg
Location: 30 km east of Rustenburg (Magaliesberg)
Description: 18 km/2 day; average; guide available; circular; camping at base; overnight hut sleeps 20 persons, hot water. 10 persons min.
Neville Grading: 6.59
Comments: The trail goes through kloofs and interesting rock formations. Onto the Magaliesberg with a beautiful view.
Enquiries: Ronald Bartlett
Tel: + 27 (0)14 535-0014
Fax: + 27 (0)14 535-0022
e-mail: joanvm@yebo.co.za

Pilanesberg National Park
Trail Type: Game walks
Closest Town: Rustenburg
Description: 5 day or weekend; in wilderness area; guided; offered by the Wilderness Leadership School; all equipment provided; 6-8 persons; no person under 16.
Enquiries: Wilderness Leadership School
Tel: + 27 (0)11 795-2421
Fax: + 27 (0)11 795-4150
Web: http://www.wls.org.za

The Baviaanskrans Route: Kgaswane Mountain Reserve
Trail Type: Hiking trail
Closest Town: Rustenburg
Location: Kgaswane Mountain Reserve previously the Rustenburg Nature Reserve
Description: 19,5 km, includes the waterfall view and the Garden of Remembrance. Overnight facilities.
Comments: Kgaswane Mountain Reserve is situated on the summit and against the northern slopes of the Magaliesberg, a few kilometres south-west of Rustenburg. The Magaliesberg towers 400 metres above the surrounding plains and offers breathtaking views of the town and the Pilanesberg and Waterberg to the north, the Magaliesberg curving eastwards towards the Hartbeespoort Dam, and the plains of the Bushveld to the south and west.
Enquiries: Kgaswane Mountain Reserve
Tel: + 27 (0)14 533-2050
e-mail: magdag@iafrica.com
Web: http://www.parksnorthwest.co.za
Game viewing: Various types of antelope.

The Summit: Kgaswane Mountain Reserve
Trail Type: Hiking trail
Closest Town: Rustenburg
Location: Kgaswane Mountain Reserve previously the Rustenburg Nature Reserve
Description: 25,3 km, includes natural pools in which swimming is permitted in the Kgaswane Mountain Reserve. Overnight facilities.
Comments: Kgaswane Mountain Reserve is situated on the summit and against the northern slopes of the Magaliesberg, a few kilometres south-west of Rustenburg. The Magaliesberg towers 400 metres above the surrounding plains and offers breathtaking views of the town and the Pilanesberg and Waterberg to the north, the Magaliesberg curving eastwards towards the Hartbeespoort Dam, and the plains of the Bushveld to the south and west.
Enquiries: Kgaswane Mountain Reserve
Tel: + 27 (0)14 533 2050
Fax: + 27 (0)14 533 0397
e-mail: marcusl@mweb.co.za
Web: http://www.tourismnorthwest.co.za/kgaswane
Game viewing: Various types of antelope including Sable antelope.

Grey Loerie/Grysloerie
Trail Type: Day loops; central hut
Closest Town: Swartruggens
Description: 2 day circles in mountain and bushveld, 17kms and 7kms. Accommodation: Base Camp 30 persons in three separate rooms, each with its own hot shower and small coal stove. Lapa and braai-area, pots, pans and lanterns. Swimming pool.
Comments: Hike through savanna, indigenous forests, ravines and mountains. Horse riding and mountain biking also available.
Enquiries: Anvie Ventures
Tel: + 27 (0)12 662-0586
Fax: + 27 (0)12 662 1140
e-mail: anvie@xsinet.co.za

Schoongezicht
Trail Type: Day loops; central hut
Closest Town: Swartruggens [Back to Top]
Description: Looptrails from base; 2/4/ or 8km; average; circular; on a farm along rantjies or riverside; house and bungalows at base; 2-20 persons max; 2 nights minimum.
Enquiries: Schoongesicht Holiday Farm
Tel: + 27 (0)14 544-2713
Cell: + 27 (0)83 229 9053

Visarend/ Fish Eagle
Trail Type: Day loops; central hut
Closest Town: Swartruggens
Description: 16 km 2 day; day one Waterfall Route 10 km; day 2 Maselkrans Route 6 km; No accommodation, provide own tents.
Comments: This trail is 3km long and should be suitable for most people. It winds through succulent Karoo vegetation and takes you to two lovely dams with bird hides. There have been 175 bird species recorded in the reserve
Enquiries: Anvie Ventures
Tel: + 27 (0)12 662-0586
Fax: + 27 (0)12 662-1140
e-mail: anvie@xsinet.co.za