Trails: Central Karoo, Western Cape, South Africa

Fonteintjieskloof
Trail Type: Day walk
Closest Town: Beaufort West
Description: 11km/1 day; easy; circular; in national park; group size unlimited; chalets available; entrance fee at gate
Enquiries: Karoo National Park
Tel: + 27 (0)201 5-2828
Fax: + 27 (0)201 5-1671
e-mail: reservations@sanparks.org

Hillandale
Trail Type: Hiking trail
Closest Town: Beaufort West
Description: 3-35 km/1-3 days; easy; various options available; three overnight camps; homestead for day trails; 12 persons max per camp
Enquiries: Jacana
Tel: 0861 522262
Fax: + 27 (0)12 734 0159
e-mail: bookings@jacanacollection.co.za

Hillandale
Trail Type: Mountain bike
Closest Town: Beaufort West
Description: 40 km of cycling trails; easy; various options available; three overnight camps; homestead for day trails; 12 persons max per camp
Enquiries: Jacana
Tel: 0861 522262
Fax: + 27 (0)12 734 0159
e-mail: bookings@jacanacollection.co.za

Karoo National Park
Trail Type: Day walk
Closest Town: Beaufort West
Description: Various day options available; easy; in national park; chalets available; entrance fee at gate
Enquiries: Karoo National Park
Tel: + 27 (0)201 5-2828
Fax: + 27 (0)201 5-1671
e-mail: reservations@sanparks.org

Karoo National Park
Trail Type: For disabled persons
Closest Town: Beaufort West
Description: Fossil Trail with Braille information & hand rails, accessible to wheelchair users
Enquiries: Karoo National Park
Tel: + 27 (0)201 52-828

Springbok
Trail Type: Hiking trail
Closest Town: Beaufort West [Back to Top]
Description: 27km/3 day; average; circular; overnight facilities; 12 persons max;
Enquiries: SA National Parks Board
Tel: + 27 (0)12 428 9111
Fax: + 27 (0)12 343-0905
Cell: + 27 (0)82 233 9111
e-mail: reservations@sanparks.org
Web: http://www.sanparks.org

Anysberg
Trail Type: Day walk
Closest Town: Laingsburg
Location: Anysberg Nature Reserve lies in the Little Karoo between Ladysmith, Laingsburg, Touwsrivier and Montagu.
Description: Hikers may hike through the reserve; routes not marked; no formal hiking trail; easy; huts and camp site (own tent); 30 persons max; entrance at gate; best during May to September
Enquiries: CNC Reservations Office
Tel: + 27 (0)28 425-5020
Fax: + 27 (0)28 425-5030
e-mail: dehoopinfo@sdm.dorea.co.za
Web: http://www.capenature.org.za
Game viewing: Steenbok, duiker, gemsbok, red hartebeest and numerous other small, shy species.

Anysberg
Trail Type: Mountain bike
Closest Town: Laingsburg
Description: Easy cycling trails; guided; own mountain bike; in nature reserve; huts & camp site at base; own tent; sleep under stars on trail; 10 persons max; R12 per person per day for the trail; entrance fee at gate
Enquiries: Anysberg Nature Reserve
Tel: + 27 (0)2372 ask for 1913
Web: http://www.capenature.org.za

Anysberg
Trail Type: Horse trail
Closest Town: Laingsburg
Description: 2 day horse trail; easy riding; guided; horses/ponies & riding tack provided; in nature reserve; huts & camp site at base; own tent; sleep under stars on trail; 10 persons max; only persons under 95kg;
Enquiries: Anysberg Nature Reserve
Tel: + 27 (0)2372 ask for 1913
Web: http://www.capenature.org.za

The Block House Walk
Trail Type: Day walk
Closest Town: Laingsburg
Description: 14km/1 or 2 day; average; one-way; overnight facilities; farm accommodation;
Enquiries: Geelbeksbrug Farm
Tel: + 27 (0)23 551-1774

Die Posroete
Trail Type: Hiking trail
Closest Town: Leeu Gamka
Description: 41km/4 day; difficult; various options; overnight facilities; 15 persons max;
Enquiries: Reservations
Tel: + 27 (0)2072 ask for 1813
Fax: + 27 (0)2072 ask for fax 252

Bloukop
Trail Type: Day walk
Closest Town: Prince Albert [Back to Top]
Description: 11km/1 day; easy; overnight facilities; camp site; not during December to February
Enquiries: Tierberg Hiking Trails
Tel: + 27 (0)4436 780

Koedoepoort
Trail Type: Day walk
Closest Town: Prince Albert
Description: 11km/1 day; average; not during December and February; overnight facilities
Enquiries: Tierberg Hiking Trails
Tel: + 27 (0)4436 780

Mountain Bike
Trail Type: Mountain bike
Closest Town: Prince Albert
Description: Various cycling routes; average; not during December and February; camping facilities
Enquiries: Tierberg Hiking Trails
Tel: + 27 (0)4436 780

Tierberg
Trail Type: Day walk
Closest Town: Prince Albert
Description: 11km/1 day; average; not during December and February; overnight facilities
Enquiries: Tierberg Hiking Trails
Tel: + 27 (0)4436 780

Tierberg Wilderness
Trail Type: Day walk
Closest Town: Prince Albert
Description: 21km/2 day; average; not during December and February; overnight facilities
Enquiries: Liz Bothes
Tel: + 27 (0)23 541 1772
Fax: + 27 (0)23 541 1366