Mountain Biking at Thabaphaswa If you are not Sotho, “Thabaphaswa” may be something of a tongue twister: Thaba means mountain, Phaswa refers to Nguni cattle. Thanks to the geology, Thabaphaswa has very scenic and some rather challenging mountain bike trails on dirt tracks, cattle paths and single-track. The riding is basically along a core circuit…
habankwe offers 300 hectares of rugged, rocky terrain for both extreme and amateur bikers and hikers. The reserve has a wide variety of wildlife and bird species. Trails are clear and maps are available. Located only 5kms from Thabazimbi on the R510, this unique mountain biking experience offers 350 hectares of rugged, rocky terrain with…
Right at your doorstep, the 17 hectare Stanford Lake, whose waterfall feeds the spectacular Ebenezer Dam, has trout and bass to test your fly fishing skills. The lodges are situated on a 127 hectare farm with surrounding areas neighboring the Ebenezer dam, providing an abundant area of vast exciting trails of exploration for any avid…
LOSEST TOWN > Louis Trichardt TRAIL DESTINATION > Soutpansberg Forest DISTANCE > Overnight or day trails GRADING > Moderate On your bike Hangklip Forest: Hangklip is the smaller area with a variety of circular and return main trails. Entabeni is bigger. In all, there are 1,000 km of forestry roads in the area. This trail…
A new dedicated mountain bike trail has been opened. With 20km and 40km distances of average difficulty(green). R50 per person. 20km, 40km and 60km trails stretching over valleys, gorges, savanna and moutain streams, Rock pools, clear water, indigenous forest, waterfalls and panoramic views await. Entry fee payable. Self-catering accommodation available in lodge, chalets and bush…
The trail starts and fininsh at the environmental education centre also known as the “Veldskool”. The trail length is just under 10 km and can be ridden both ways, varying from easy to “difficult”. Nearest Town: Louis Trichardt Amount of Trails: 3 Distances: 10km Difficulty Level: Rates: R30pp Single track %: 60%single track/ 30% jeep…
Situated in the Waterberg mountain area, 26 km north of the town of Mookgophong (Naboomspruit), this privately owned lodge and reserve provides peace, natural beauty and tranquility in a malaria-free environment. Abundant wildlife and prolific bird life fills the reserve. Hiking/biking trails and extended riding on game-viewing jeep tracks cater for novice and experienced mountain…
European settlers in the 1800s mistook a grassy flood-plain near Naboomspruit to be the source of the Nile and named the river flowing out of the “Nyl Rivier”. Part of the 15,00 ha floodplain is now a nature reserve and birding paradise with around 400 species making their homes here. In the rainy season it…
Head north to Limpopo, the Rainbow Nation’s most unexplored province, and you are sure to discover some mountain bike destinations of note. Nthubu, one of the camps making up the African Ivory Route, is a case in point. Although Nthubu is not one of the African Ivory Route’s BIG 5 Camps, I would not blame…
Moletadikgwa (pronounced Mo-let-a-deeg-wa), in the heart of the Waterberg, is at an altitude of 1,400 m. This wildlife sanctuary has 420 ha of woodland, savanna, plains and krantzes – fascinating rock features being a characteristic of the geology here. Make up your own combination of rides through scenic, deciduous bushveld with spectacular views of the…