Trails: Bushveld, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Bontebok: Diepdrift
Trail Type: Day walk
Closest Town: Bela-Bela
Description: 6km/1 day; average; circular; overnight huts; 36 persons max
Enquiries: JD le Roux
Tel: + 27 (0)14 734 729

Bontebok: Diepdrift
Trail Type: Mountain bike
Closest Town: Bela-Bela
Description: Various routes; overnight facilities; 36 persons max
Enquiries: JD le Roux
Tel: + 27 (0)14734 729

Diepdrift
Trail Type: Hiking trail
Closest Town: Bela-Bela
Location: One and half hours from JHB/PTA on a 3000ha game farm.
Description: More than 30 giraffe and sables (swartwitpens) to be seen on the Diepdrift Trail. Big dams with hippo and crocodile breeding centre on the farm. Swimming pool. BASE CAMP: 30 beds, braai facilities, cooking utensils, gas fridge and 2 plate stove. Ablution block with hot and cold showers etc. Two day trails: 12 and 10km (shorter options). Both trails in mountains, kloofs, views, forest. Variety of game on trails to be seen, such as 70 giraffe, 70 sables. All other antilope, zebra and smaller cat families. Hikers are allowed to do game viewing / drives from base camp. Kiosk at reception. Mountain bikes welcome.
Enquiries: Anvie Ventures
Tel: + 27 (0)12 662 0586/1140
Fax: 086 548 2348
e-mail: anvie@iburst.co.za
Web: http://www.anvieventures.co.za

Hippopool
Trail Type: Mountain bike
Closest Town: Bela-Bela
Description: 22km; average; circular; overnight facilities; 36 persons max
Enquiries: Diepdrift Game Ranch
Tel: + 27 (0)14734 729

Jabulani Guest Farm
Trail Type: Day walk
Closest Town: Bela-Bela
Description: 2000 hectares with day walks and hikes; accommodation in three separate facilities; cottage sleeps 5, farm house sleeps 8, mountain villa sleeps 12
Enquiries: Jabulani Guest Farm
Tel: + 27 (0)11 486-1794
Fax: + 27 (0)11 486-1794

Jabulani Guest Farm
Trail Type: Rock climbing
Closest Town: Bela-Bela [Back to Top]
Description: 2000 hectares with rock climbing; accommodation in three separate facilities; cottage sleeps 5, farm house sleeps 8, mountain villa sleeps 12
Enquiries: Jabulani Guest Farm
Tel: + 27 (0)11 486-1794
Fax: + 27 (0)11 486-1794

Klipspringer: Diepdrift
Trail Type: Day walk
Closest Town: Bela-Bela
Description: 8km/1 day; average; circular; overnight hut; camp site; 36 persons max
Enquiries: JD le Roux
Tel: + 27 (0)14734 729

Klipspringer: Diepdrift
Trail Type: Mountain bike
Closest Town: Bela-Bela
Description: 8km/1 day; average; circular; overnight hut; camp site; 36 persons max
Enquiries: JD le Roux
Tel: + 27 (0)14734 729

Rhino
Trail Type: Game walks
Closest Town: Bela-Bela
Description: 3 day; easy; guided; in nature reserve; loop trails from tented camp; guided; catered; return transport from and to Johannesburg included; 5 persons min/ 8 persons max
Tel: + 27 (0)11 814-2855
Fax: + 27 (0)11 814-2855

Sable: Diepdrift
Trail Type: Hiking trail
Closest Town: Bela-Bela
Description: 24km/2 days; difficult; circular; overnight hut; camp site; 12 persons max
Enquiries: JD le Roux
Tel: + 27 (0)14734 729

Sable: Diepdrift
Trail Type: Mountain bike
Closest Town: Bela-Bela
Description: 24km; difficult; circular; overnight hut; camp site; 12 persons max
Enquiries: JD le Roux
Tel: + 27 (0)14734 729

Seekoei
Trail Type: Hiking trail
Closest Town: Bela-Bela [Back to Top]
Description: 22km/2 days; moderate; circular; overnight facilities; camp site; cottages; 40 persons max
Enquiries: Diepdrift Safaris Nature Reserve
Tel: + 27 (0)14734 729

Seekoei
Trail Type: Mountain bike
Closest Town: Bela-Bela
Description: 22km/2 day moderate; overnight facilities; camp site; cottages; 40 persons max
Enquiries: Diepdrift Safaris Nature Reserve
Tel: + 27 (0)14734 729

Stamvrug
Trail Type: Hiking trail
Closest Town: Bela-Bela
Description: The Stamvrug trails are within the Bateleur Private Nature Reserve which in turn forms part of the UNESCO proclaimed Waterberg Biosphere Reserve. There are several trail options available to the hiker, from half day trails to a two day backpacking trail.Kloof and Stamvrug huts are comfortable and have bunk beds and mattresses, warm water showers, under cover braai areas with fire wood. Ablutions include flush toilets and showers. There is also a gas stove provided at each of the overnight huts. From the Kloof Hut the trail is 13km to the Stamvrug Hut. Those who start from Stamvrug hut also have a 13km trek as their first leg to Kloof Hut known as the Leopard Trail. The 2nd days of the trail are 7km long and are the Sebra and Porcupine trail.
Enquiries: The Southern Africa Hiking Trail Owners
Tel: +27 (0)12 734 2978
Fax: +27 (0)12 734 0159
e-mail: info@bateleurnaturereserve.co.za
Web: http://www.stamvrughikingtrails.co.za

Sugarbush
Trail Type: Mountain bike
Closest Town: Bela-Bela
Description: Game viewing from a mountain bike; accommodation in 3 en-suite chalets; maximum 8 persons
Enquiries: Angela
Tel: + 27 (0)14 736-5826

Swartwitpens
Trail Type: Hiking trail
Closest Town: Bela-Bela
Description: 24km/2 days; difficult; guide available; circular; overnight facilities; camp site; 20 persons max
Enquiries: Diepdrift Safaris Nature Reserve
Tel: + 27 (0)14734 729

Swartwitpens
Trail Type: Mountain bike
Closest Town: Bela-Bela
Description: 24km cycling route; difficult; guide available; circular; overnight facilities; camp site; 20 persons max
Enquiries: Diepdrift Safaris Nature Reserve
Tel: + 27 (0)14734 729
Fax: + 27 (0)14734 018 673 1738

Toera
Trail Type: Hiking trail
Closest Town: Bela-Bela [Back to Top]
Description: 21km/2 day; circular; easy to difficult; guide available; overnight huts; 20 persons max
Enquiries: Dora Immelman
Tel: + 27 (0)12 808 1203
Fax: + 27 (0)12 808 1203

Wag 'n Bietjie
Trail Type: Hiking trail
Closest Town: Bela-Bela
Location: Only 1 hour from JHB/PTA on a private game farm.
Description: Wag-'n- bietjie offers two day circular trails: 10 km and 5km. Trails in mountains, panoramic views, rock pools in summer. Lots of game to see on trails. Fountains. BASE CAMP: 4 X 10 bed wooden huts with bunk beds and mattresses Electricity, kitchenette with fridge, pots etc. Braai facilities. Ablutions block. Big covered area for gatherings/ socials in rainy season. Big shady trees, extra tents welcome. Swimming pool in camp.
Enquiries: Anvie ventures
Tel: +27 (0)12 662 0586/1140
Fax: 086 548 2348
e-mail: anvie@iburst.co.za
Web: http://www.anvieventures.co.za

Spreeuwal
Trail Type: Day loops; central hut
Closest Town: Lephalale
Location: Lephlale (Ellisras)
Description: Loop trails from same base; 6km/3 hour/easy to average; 15km/7 hour/average to difficult; on a farm; tented camp; rondawels; 6 persons min/18 max
Enquiries: Authority Spreeuwal
Tel: + 27 (0)16 455-1407
Fax: + 27 (0)16 421-2496

Equus
Trail Type: Horse trail
Closest Town: Marken
Description: 20-30km per day/2-7 day horse trails; guided; in private game reserve; safari tents at base; various overnight camps; 2 persons min/10 persons max; must have basic riding knowledge; tariff includes meals/riding/accommodation
Enquiries: Jacana
Tel: 0861 522262
Fax: + 27 (0)12 734 0159
e-mail: bookings@jacanacollection.co.za

Shelanti Game Ranch
Trail Type: 4 x 4
Closest Town: Marken
Location: 11km along the R518 from Marken. 17km from Baltimore
Description: Come to Shelanti for an unforgetable African experience. Nestled between the rural villages of Marken and Baltimore in the Limpopo Province Bushveld, Shelanti offers an adventure route rather than a classic 4x4 trail. Difficulty graded as two with a minimum time of fours hours The guided self-drive route on well-tended dirt tracks delivers on the promise of family game-viewin gouting. There's an abundance of game, with four of the Big Five, free-roaming on the 11000 hectare property and a small pride of lions in a large camp. Although fairly undemanding and suited to soft-roaders, certain basic 4x4 skills are sitll needed. Fully equipped self catering chalets, or full board accommodation in the guest house.
Neville Grading: 2
Enquiries: Piet Snyman
Tel: +27 (0)14 765 0097
Fax: +27 (0)14 765 0099
Cell: +27 (0)82 900 5122/ 8767
e-mail: whoek@lantic.net
Web: http://www.shelanti.co.za

Rhenosterpoort
Trail Type: Day loops; central hut
Closest Town: Modimolle
Location: THIS STUNNING HIKING TRAIL is situated on a well maintained private game farm. Only 2 hours from JHB and PTA!! In the unspoilt Waterberg Mountains.
Description: AWARD WINNING FOR BEST TRAIL 2008 & 2009! The Rhenosterpoort trail has two very popular circular trails:. Mountainous, ravines with rich indigenous forest. Trails along river, waterfall with "foefie-slide/swing". Very rich bird life, a lot of game to be seen. TWO BASE / BUSH CAMPS: Bosbok camp for 10 (minimum of 6). Dassie camp for 20 hikers Both Camps: walking distance from the river with lovely swimming in sparkling rock pools. Both camps have all gas appliances, cooking and braai facilities, neat ablutions with gas geysers, flushing toilets and hand basins.Trails:12 km, 8km and a extra 2 km for tree and bird lovers!!!
Enquiries: Anvie Ventures
Tel: + 27 (0)12 662 0586/1140
Fax: 086 548 2348
e-mail: anvie@iburst.co.za
Web: http://www.anvieventures.co.za

Schamach
Trail Type: 4 x 4
Closest Town: Modimolle [Back to Top]
Location: 10 Km from Modimolle towards Mookgophong (Naboomspruit)
Description: Schamach 4x4 trail with a difficulty of 2 to 5 which will take you a minimum of 4 hours. A guide is available on request. A tricky 15km trail winding up,and down, over and through steep drifts, riverbanks, solid rock slabs and the Waterberg hills. There isn't much time between the obstacles. But when you stop, make sure you look around. There are two camps sites, both with lapas, flush toilets and warm water. Maximum 15 vehicles.
Cell: +27 (0)83 411 1894
e-mail: que.que@absamail.co.za

Serendipity
Trail Type: Hiking trail
Closest Town: Modimolle
Description: Serendipity is a good and beautiful bush veld, two day circular trail of 12 km each day. Popular trail. Only 2 hours from JHB and PTA. In the mountains, Indigenous forest, mountains streams and lovely rock pools to swim in, in summer. Panoramic views. Lots of game to be seen, many species of birds. Overnight in the lovely and unique Bush Baby camp and the Mountain camp. (14 hikers) Trails can be started from any of the 2 camps. Wood for sale - order in advance with your booking.
Tel: +27 (0)12 662 1140/ 0586
Fax: 086 548 2348
e-mail: anvie@iburst.co.za
Web: http://www.anvieventures.co.za

Waterberg-Stamvrug
Trail Type: Hiking trail
Closest Town: Modimolle
Location: Modimolle (Nylstroom)
Description: 2 day circular route; 10.5km/ 7.5 km kloof route and 6.5km Stamvrug route; average to difficult; 2 camps accommodating 20 persons each
Comments: In summer advised to start hiking before 07h00.
Enquiries: Jacana
Tel: 0861 522262
Fax: + 27 (0)12 734 0159
e-mail: bookings@jacanacollection.co.za

Doorndraai
Trail Type: Hiking trail
Closest Town: Mokopane
Location: Near Mokopane (Potgietersrus)
Description: 25km/2 day; average to difficult; circular; in nature reserve; mobile caravan at base; overnight hut; 10 persons max.
Enquiries: Dept of Environmental Affairs & Tourism
Tel: + 27 (0)15403 629 or 638
Fax: + 27 (0)15403 628

Masebe
Trail Type: Hiking trail
Closest Town: Mokopane
Location: Near Mokopane (Potgietersrus)
Description: 28km/2 day; average; circular; camp site own tent; 20 persons max.
Enquiries: Dept of Environmental Affairs & Tourism
Tel: + 27 (0)152 295-3025
Fax: + 27 (0)152 291-2654

Mobote River camp
Trail Type: 4 x 4
Closest Town: Mokopane
Location: Situated in the southern ravine of the farm, Groothoek, approx. 64km west of Mokopane (Potgietersrus)
Description: Mabote River camp offers four distinct trails,difficulty graded as three with a minimum time of two hours. Well laid-out and clearly marked, the trails run on different parts of the farm and vary in difficulty and terrain. You could do all four in one day, but rather make a weekend of it. Go in summer when various dams make for fine birding, fishing and challenging muddy sections to get real country dirt on your 4x4. There are two self catering lodges on the banks of the Mabote river. Camping with hot showers and flush toilets.
Neville Grading: 3
Enquiries: Esme Peens
Cell: +27 (0)83 601 9866
e-mail: info@mobote.com
Web: http://www.mabote.com

River Adventures Africa
Trail Type: River rafting
Closest Town: Mokopane [Back to Top]
Description: River Adventures Africa offers an extensive reservation service for river adventures in southern Africa. From overnight on the Zambezi, getting lost in the Okavango Delta to day trips on the Vaal and Doring.
Enquiries: Carel Pienaar
Cell: +27 (0)83 770 2970
e-mail: info@riveradventuresafrica.co.za
Web: http://www.riveradventuresafrica.co.za

Sterkstroom
Trail Type: Hiking trail
Closest Town: Mokopane
Location: Near Mokopane (Potgietersrus)
Description: 32km/2day; average; circular; in nature reserve; camp site; own tent at base and on trail; 10 persons max
Enquiries: Dept of Environmental Affairs & Tourism
Tel: + 27 (0)15403 629 or 638
Fax: + 27 (0)15403 628

Thabaphaswa
Trail Type: Hiking trail
Closest Town: Mokopane
Location: 16 km from Mokopane (Potgietersrus), 215 km from Pretoria.
Description: Various day walks and overnight trails; easy to moderate, circular; huts and camp site; up to 60 persons max. Plot own routes on the trail network. The landscape within which the Thabaphaswa hiking and mountain bike trail lies, is reminiscent of the Motopo hills further north. "Thabaphaswa" means in the local dialect, "the black and white mountain" - a well known landmark to all the local inhabitants and tribes of the area. It describes the colouring patterns of the indigenous Nguni animals. Sheltered by its enclosing hills, Groenkom farm lies in a natural basin and makes a wonderful bushveld retreat. The Thabaphaswa mountain towers over the adjacent hills. The network of hiking trails offers the ideal opportunity for nature lovers to discover the variety of game, bird and plant-life of this area. The beautiful scenery has been complemented by the design of the overnight camps which are camouflaged between the big boulders on the farm which blend into the landscape. Overnight facilities: Dome Rock base camp: Four huts with 6/7 beds/mattresses. Each hut has own boma, two plate gas stove, kettle, pots, potjies, pans, washing up area. Braaifacility. Ablutions - reed enclosed showers, flush toilets. Paraffin lamps. Fridge. Kanniedood camp: 14 beds/mattresses. Same facilities as Dome Rock. Die Pomphuisie: Fully equipped cottage for two persons.
Neville Grading: 4.09
Comments: Temperatures very mild due to altitude and protective southern mountains. Wood can be bought or bring own.
Enquiries: Jacana
Tel: 0861 522262
Fax: + 27 (0)12 734 0159
e-mail: bookings@jacanacollection.co.za

Thabaphaswa
Trail Type: Mountain bike
Closest Town: Mokopane
Location: 16 km from Mokopane (Potgietersrus), 215 km from Pretoria.
Description: 35kms-45kms/ moderate-difficult; huts and camp site; up to 60 persons max. Plot own routes on the trail network. The landscape within which the Thabaphaswa hiking and mountain bike trail lies, is reminiscent of the Motopo hills further north. "Thabaphaswa" means in the local dialect, "the black and white mountain" - a well known landmark to all the local inhabitants and tribes of the area. It describes the colouring patterns of the indigenous Nguni animals. Sheltered by its enclosing hills, Groenkom farm lies in a natural basin and makes a wonderful bushveld retreat. The Thabaphaswa mountain towers over the adjacent hills. The network of hiking trails offers the ideal opportunity for nature lovers to discover the variety of game, bird and plant-life of this area. The beautiful scenery has been complemented by the design of the overnight camps which are camouflaged between the big boulders on the farm which blend into the landscape. Overnight facilities: Dome Rock base camp: Four huts with 6/7 beds/mattresses. Each hut has own boma, two plate gas stove, kettle, pots, potjies, pans, washing up area. Braaifacility. Ablutions - reed enclosed showers, flush toilets. Paraffin lamps. Fridge. Kanniedood camp: 14 beds/mattresses. Same facilities as Dome Rock. Die Pomphuisie: Fully equipped cottage for two persons.
Comments: Temperatures very mild due to altitude and protective southern mountains. Wood can be bought or bring own.
Enquiries: Jacana
Tel: 0861 522262
Fax: + 27 (0)12 734 0159
e-mail: bookings@jacanacollection.co.za

Boskloof (Mookgophong)
Trail Type: Hiking trail
Closest Town: Mookgophong
Description: Boskloof is a new trail 2 day trail that has been developed in the same area as the Skeurkrans Hiking Trail. The trail is spectacular and explores areas that are remote and very scenic. To help the hiker explore the area, many bridges and ladders have been used. The trail is planned as a two day backpack trail.This is a trail that is sure to become a firm favourite. A lot of work has gone into making the remote areas of the farm accessible. Care should be taken when crossing the bridges when wet and those suffering from a fear of heights need to proceed with caution.
Tel: +27 (0)58 471 0551
Cell: + 27 (0)82 562 7653
e-mail: retastrydom@worldonline.co.za
Web: http://www.footprint.co.za

Ubumanzi
Trail Type: 4 x 4
Closest Town: Mookgophong (Naboom)
Description: Circle routes from base camp, in the Waterberg mountains, guide, hut and tree house, shower with hot water from donkey, braai area, wood and pots, minimum 4 people
Enquiries: Selomie Marx
Tel: + 27 (0)14 743-1638
Fax: + 27 (0)14 743-1501
Cell: + 27 (0)82 451 1043
e-mail: selomie@ubumanzi.co.za
Game viewing: A range of antelope, zebra, blue wildebeest

Skeurkrans
Trail Type: Day loops; central hut
Closest Town: Mookgopong [Back to Top]
Location: 2 and Half hours drive from JHB and Pta. In the heart of stunning Waterberg Mountains
Description: skeurkrans Trails has 3x beautiful Day trails. 12 km, 9,5 km and 5,5 km. Trails in the mountains, panoramic views, deep ravines with mountain streams in summer, a few wooden ladders and bridges to assist hikers. Lovely trails. Base camp: 3 huts - accommodates 26 hikers. Cute separate ladies and gents ablution blocks with all facilities. Communal Kitchen and braai lapa with fridge, pots, pan, kettle, also under cover social area and boma with braai facilities.
Enquiries: Anvie Ventures
Tel: +27 (0)12 662 1140/ 0586.
Fax: 086 548 2348
e-mail: anvie@iburst.co.za
Web: http://www.anvieventures.co.za

Berg en Stroom
Trail Type: Day loops; central hut
Closest Town: Thabazimbi
Location: A tranquil Bush Camp and hiking trail situated high on the plateau with stunning views, KRANSBERG Mountains, 27 km from Thabazimbi
Description: BERG & STROOM HIKING TRAILS iscClose to: Marakele National Park and is the home of the largest colonies of Cape Vultures in Africa. The camp looks out on a perennial stream flowing through a sparkling natural rock pool between huge rocks surrounded by beautiful and well kept grass lawns. BASE CAMP: An exclusive camp for small groups 4 - 8. Log cabin on stilts - open plan: sleeps 4 with own en suite bathroom. Stone build, thatched double storey chalet: 2 separate bedrooms up stairs. A communal, fully equipped modern kitchen with all basic appliances, social-dining area with tables and chairs. Bathroom. Patio and braai facilities. Own extra tent or 4 x 4 caravan welcome - maximum group : 12 for the camp. 2 X DAY TRAILS: 2 Separate beautiful, self guided, well planned/ marked trails to accommodate all levels of hikers: Klipspringer (8km) and Likkewaan (6,5 km) trails with lots of indigenous bushes, huge trees, interesting rock formations, natural rock pools to swim in, many species of birds and small game to be seen. (Small booklet available on all interesting ecological and geological sitings, edible veld fruits, etc. on trails) A must for all keen bird watchers and nature lovers!!
Enquiries: Anvie Ventures
Tel: +27 (0)12 662 1140/ 0586.
Fax: 086 548 2348
e-mail: anvie@iburst.co.za
Web: http://www.anvievantures.co.za

Berg-en-Bos
Trail Type: Day loops; central hut
Closest Town: Thabazimbi
Description: Various loop trails from same base; from 1 up to 15km; 1-7 hours; easy to average; circular; in a nature reserve; overnight huts and tent; camp site; 5 persons min/20 max
Enquiries: Jan and Marieta Grobler
Tel: + 27 (0)14773 22657
Fax: + 27 (0)14773 22657

Berg-en-Bos
Trail Type: Mountain bike
Closest Town: Thabazimbi
Description: On farm roads; various options; easy to average; in a nature reserve; overnight huts and tent; camp site; 5 persons min/20 max; or rustic hut for 6 persons
Tel: + 27 (0)14 772-2657

Kransberg
Trail Type: Day loops; central hut
Closest Town: Thabazimbi
Description: Various day walks; average; overnight facilities
Enquiries: JS Scheepers
Tel: + 27 (0)16 451-1407
Fax: + 27 (0)16 451-1407

Leopard: Rhino Eco Park
Trail Type: Day walk
Closest Town: Thabazimbi
Description: 12.5km/1 day; difficult; must be fit; circular; 12 persons max.
Comments: Overnight facilities Moheke hut, two rooms with 6 beds each, showers, flush toilets, gas geyser, boma with cooking facilities. Carry water on route
Enquiries: Jacana
Tel: 0861 522262
Fax: + 27 (0)12 734 0159
e-mail: bookings@jacanacollection.co.za

Mateke 4x4 Trail
Trail Type: 4 x 4
Closest Town: Thabazimbi [Back to Top]
Location: Mateke Game Farm on the Schoongelegen Road
Description: Time: 4-5 hours; Maximum 8-10 vehicles; Trail covers rocky terrain, river crossings, rocky climbs and steep decents of which "white-knuckle" is the king. The technicality of the trail requires that you remove your vehicle's running boards, deflate the tyres, take recovery equipment (hi-lift and snatch rope) and preferable go with more than one vehicle. Natural picnic spots between indigenous trees offers one the oppertunity for a well deserved break. Drive-Out grading: 3-4.
Comments: There are three camps at Mateke each with a variety of well-equipped log cabins.
Enquiries: Theresa
Tel: + 27 (0)14 779 0719
Cell: +27 (0)73 703 4636
e-mail: theresa@mateke.co.za
Web: http://www.mateke.co.za
Game viewing: kudu, waterbuck, zebra, klipspringer, bushbuck, steenbok, grey reebok, mountain reedbuck

Mateke Hiking Trails
Trail Type: Day loops; central hut
Closest Town: Thabazimbi
Location: Mateke Game Farm on the Schoongelegen Road
Description: Mateke has two day circular trails in the Kransberg mountains. The Njala (13 km) and the Kudu trail (9 km or 17 km). Trails follow the Mamba river with its natural rock pools, go into mountains, stunning views, through dense indigenous forest. TREE CAMP: Two tree houses on the banks of the Mamba river, sleeping 8 and 18, joined with a huge wooden deck. Bunk beds and mattresses. Two open bomas - braai facilities, no electricity. Ablutions: showers, hand basins and flush toilets. "Donkey" boiler provides hot water. Parking on one side of the river and cross over with a suspension bridge of 20 meters. Rock pool for swimming. 4 X 4-BED TREE HOUSES- RIVER CAMP: Next to the Mamba river. Each with own en suite facilities, braai lapas, electricity, fridges. Bring own cooking utensils, cutlery and bedding. Bird watchers paradise and game viewing. Swimming in big rock pools. Also marked Mountain bike trails - bring own bikes.
Neville Grading: 3-5
Comments: There are three camps at Mateke each with a variety of well-equipped log cabins.
Enquiries: Anvie Ventures
Tel: + 27 (0)12 662 1140/ 0586.
Fax: 086 548 2348
e-mail: anvie@iburst.co,za
Web: http://www.anvieventures.co.za
Game viewing: kudu, waterbuck, zebra, klipspringer, bushbuck, steenbok, grey reebok, mountain reedbuck

Zebra: Rhino Eco
Trail Type: Day walk
Closest Town: Thabazimbi
Description: 13km or 8km/1 day; difficult; circular; overnight facilities; 12 persons max.
Comments: Overnight facilities Moheke hut, two rooms with 6 beds each, showers, flush toilets, gas geyser, boma with cooking facilities. Carry water on route
Enquiries: Jacana
Tel: 0861 522262
Fax: + 27 (0)12 734 0159
e-mail: bookings@jacanacollection.co.za

Bushcamp
Trail Type: Day walk
Closest Town: Vaalwater
Description: Circular day walk from bush camp; on a farm; catering available at request
Enquiries: Taaibosvoetslaanpad
Tel: + 27 (0)147552 ask 222 Bulgerivier

Emaweni
Trail Type: Game walks
Closest Town: Vaalwater
Description: 1 day; easy; guided; catered; circular; in game park; 15 persons max
Enquiries: Emaweni Game Lodge Country Estate
Tel: + 27 (0)12 325-4108
Fax: + 27 (0)12 325-3601

Grootwater
Trail Type: 4 x 4
Closest Town: Vaalwater
Location: 2 and half hours from PTA/JHB. Between Vaalwater en Ellisras.
Description: Stunning Waterberg trails on a 3000 ha game farm, Grootwater has arious day circular trails of 8 km, 6 km and 2 km. Beautiful area. In the heart of the Waterberg mountains, rock pools and mountain streams in summer. BASE- BUSH CAMP: 3 x 5 bed huts, Thatched braai lapa and kitchenette with fridge, 2 plate stove and cooking utensils. Electricity, Ablution block with hot showers, toilets and basins. Extra tents welcome. Communal swimming pool at main camp, big dam for fishing and canoeing.
Neville Grading: 3
Tel: +27 (0)12 662 1140/ 0586.
Fax: 086 548 2348
e-mail: anvie@iburst.co.za
Web: http://www.anvieventures.co.za

Horizon Horseback Adventures
Trail Type: Horse trail
Closest Town: Vaalwater [Back to Top]
Location: Klipfontein, Vaalwater Waterberg
Description: Based in the stunningly beautiful malaria free Waterberg Biosphere Reserve in South Africa, the Horizon Horseback portfolio offers one of the most varied and exciting horse riding vacations anywhere in the world. With its herd of over 70 much loved horses, we cater for all levels of riders. Horizon Horseback Safaris operates on some of the Waterbe's most prestigious private reserves and caters for guests whose primary interest is to encounte Africa wildlife on horseback. Species inclide rhino, buffalo, hippo and a host of antelope in a fabulous array of habitats.
Comments: Accommodation in in luxury lodge or luxury fly camp
Enquiries: The Manager
Tel: + 27 (0)14 755 4003
Fax: + 27 (0)14 755 4418
Cell: +27 (0)83 419 1929
e-mail: info@ridinginafrica.com
Web: http://www.ridinginafrica.com

Kolobe
Trail Type: Game walks
Closest Town: Vaalwater
Description: Guided; in game reserve; catered; huts; 16 persons max
Enquiries: Lapalala Wilderness
Tel: + 27 (0)11 453-7645
Fax: + 27 (0)11 453-7649

Madikela Game Resort
Trail Type: Day loops; central hut
Closest Town: Vaalwater
Description: 5 circular day routes; 3 camps; main camp 5 chalets, 6 people each, Bush Pigs camp 4 houses, 13 people each, Reed Village 4 houses, 9 people each, kiosk at Resort.
Enquiries: Anvie Ventures
Tel: + 27 (0)12 662-0586
Fax: + 27 (0)12 662 1140
e-mail: anvie@xsinet.co.za

Rhino Camp
Trail Type: Game walks
Closest Town: Vaalwater
Description: Guided; in game reserve; tented camp; catered; 8 persons max; game drives available
Enquiries: Lapalala Wilderness
Tel: + 27 (0)11 453-7645
Fax: + 27 (0)11 453-7649

Rhino and Elephant
Trail Type: Game walks
Closest Town: Vaalwater
Description: 5 day trail in Lapalala Wilderness area (Northern Province) & Mashatu Game Reserve (Botswana); circular trails from tented base camp; guided; catered; transport from and back to Johannesburg included; 5-8 persons
Tel: + 27 (0)11 814-2855
Fax: + 27 (0)11 814-2855

Taaibos 4X4
Trail Type: 4 x 4
Closest Town: Vaalwater
Location: 30km West Of Vaalwater on the R510 towards Thabazimbi
Description: Taaibos offers a classic Waterberg rock cahllanges with 14km of steep climbs, demanding descents and some serious river rock driving. The multiples river crossings can become very interesting during the wet season. Camp sites, hiking huts and self catering chalets are available. The chalets are fulley serviced, but you have to bting your own bedding. Difficulty between 2 and three with a maximum of 20 vehicles. Allow at least five hours. These trails have no guide. There is an abundance of game in the Waterberg conservancy, and there is also Pedi and Bushman rock art.
Neville Grading: 2-3
Enquiries: Christo Pretorius
Tel: +27 (0)14 754 4462
Cell: + 27 (0)82 670 0792

Triple-B-Ranch
Trail Type: Day loops; central hut
Closest Town: Vaalwater [Back to Top]
Description: 38km/2 day; circular or two day loops from same base; average; circular; overnight facilities; 48 persons max in lodge; 12 pesrons max in self-catering cottage
Tel: + 27(0)14 755 4000