Dramatically situated on top of the escarpment, the 5,000-ha Crystal Springs Mountain Lodge is a malaria-free resort and a popular venue among cyclists, with plenty of wildlife to be seen, including zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, antelope, jackal and leopard. Take some warm clothes as it can get cold and wet, even in mid-summer On your bike…
Buffalo Gorge has been the venue for the 2006 Dark Zone Challenge Adventure Race and offers not only a challenge to the serious mountain biker, but also allows all members of the family to ride on our routes or just to roam all over the farm and surrounding roads with their mountain bikes. Trail lengths…
Botshabelo is nestled in a valley cut by the Klein Olifants River. The name means ‘place of shelter’ and was started way back in 1865 as a mission station. It was bought by the Middelburg Municipality in 1972. They started to restore the property and transformed it into a small On your bike Botshabelo trail…
The Mooiplaats Mounties is a group of guys and girls that have teamed together to enjoy the sport of mountain biking! The focus remains, always, the enjoyment of riding! Training is secondary! Mooiplaats… Contact Details Email: bruce@asgworld.co.za Phone: 082-453-1381 Website: www.asgmtb.co.za
Magaliesberg Trails in Skeerpoort (MTB, trail running, hiking, birding, horse riding) Skeerpoort is a village at the foothills of the Magaliesberg Mountains. Its community enjoys the country lifestyle, privacy and looks after the environment Trails have been developed by Erik Schipper, extending over 30 private properties for horse riding, hiking, birding, mountain biking (mainly single…
All our hiking trails are also suitable for mountain biking, exept Bobbejaankrans. Our terrain is also suitable for night races and also exploration cruises with the aim on identifying different tree, plant, bird and butterfly species rather than racing. Contact Details Email: info@thabelathabeng.co.za Phone: 056-818-1116 Website: www.thabelathabeng.co.za
There are no marked trails and riding is on quiet district roads, farm roads, jeep track and cattle paths – the distance and difficulty is up to you. This is unmanicured riding and, the natural environment and the feeling of isolation are fantastic. Entry fee payable. Self-catering accommodation. Contact Details Phone: +27 (0)82 821 9987
Awesome jeep and singletrack is abundant with splendid views of the scenic Buffelspoort Valley and Dam. The highlight (or challenge) of the ride is taming the “Monster”, a tough 9 km of pristine climbing through awesome rock formations until one reaches the top of Breedtsnek with magnificent 360º views There is a small MTB route…
The 1,200ha Pelinduna Adventures and lodge is situated just south of Magaliesberg Nature Reserve on the banks of the Crocodile River. With a full 5km of river frontage, the destination oozes natural beauty and charm, with abudant birdlife and an adventurous mix of terrain. Three marked MTB trails promise good cracking to all levels of…
MTB trails in and around the Vredefort Dome have taken years to pioneer and are always being added to and changed. A lot of mtbiking goes on around here. Few of the trails are marked so you need to come to Otters’ Haunt for a briefing. The following recommended MTB trails in and around the…