Month: May 2015

  • Bains Trail

    Venue: Welvanpas Farm, Wellington Terms & Conditions of riding Bain’s MTB Trails 1. No permit, no ride. 2. No helmet, no ride. 3. No littering. 4. No smoking. 5. Ride at own risk. 6. Working farms: be aware of farm traffic. 7. Beware of snakes. 8. Report any fallen trees and missing route markers. The…

  • Aurora MTB Trail

    Aurora mountain biking trail runs from the quiet little West Coast village tucked away on the edge of the Piketberg mountains up to Kapteinskop over 1000 meters above. This mountain bike trail is a long and steady climb. It is steep in places with spectacular growing views of the whole west coast region. Closest Town…

  • Anysberg Nature Reserve

    Anysberg Nature Reserve is located in the semi-arid Klein Karoo, between the towns of Ladismith, Laingsburg, Touwsrivier and Montagu. The reserve, established in 1998, encompasses 64 565 hectares of plains and the majestic Cape Fold Mountains, with deep valleys and steep gorges. Fed by three rivers, a diversity of life is supported here amid mountain…

  • York Adventure Club

    The vast area of land owned by York Timbers is mainly situated in the heart of the Mpumalanga Scenic Route and is blessed with numerous rivers with waterfalls, natural indigenous forests amongst the commercial plantations as well as a variety of dams with charming names such as Cuddle Puddle. This creates an environment offering scenic…

  • Wakkerstroom

    There are many quiet, safe roads to ride on in the area. Some of the routes have challenging hills and there are some fairly technical routes. Ride One (approximately 14 km) This ride goes around the wetland and is very easy. Take the Amersfoort Road out of the village (the tar road that crosses the…

  • Umbhaba Lodge MTB Trail

    This trail is suitable for intermediate to fit riders and traverses a 45km circuit of jeep track and singletrack through the 100ha Umbhaba property. Ride through a mix of indigenous flora along the route, including citrus orchards and banana, mango and litchi plantations, guaranteed to entice your senses! Umbhaba is a luxury resort in the…

  • Salpeterkrans MTB Trails

    Salpeterkrans Fly Fishing Estate is situated on 2 000 hectares close to Draaikraal and Roossenekal in the Steenkamps Mountains. The Steenkamps Mountain Pass is, at 2 331 metres above sea level, the highest peak in Mpumalanga and its catchment area feeds the Klip River with clear cold water of which 10 kilometres meanders through the…

  • Sabie

    Sabie – arguably the best mountain biking destination in South Africa – is the ideal springboard for both novice and accomplished mountain bikers to practice this sport in a secure environment amidst breathtaking scenery. PERMITS You need a permit for these routes. Without it your may well be arrested by forestry security staff. R30/person for…