30km advanced rocky mountain route through the Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains — arguably the world’s oldest exposed geological formation (3.5 billion years old), now a UNESCO World Heritage Site with remarkable mountain scenery and technically demanding rocky riding on ancient greenstone terrain.
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…
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…
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 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 – 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…
Ribbokkloof is the ideal challenge for your bike! 1100ha of off road farm road or single tracks for the brave at heart. Ribbokkloof has 2 designated mountain bike trails: a 20km Black trail and a 10km Red trail… as well as 1 100ha of off road farm road or single tracks for the brave at…
Riders who have suffered during the Barberton Classic in the January heat might just recognize parts of these routes. In contrast to the endurance race, the Queen Rose trails are intended to be an enjoyable social cycling experience on mostly dirt roads with some singletrack. All three options start and end at Makesh Hut. On…
A well balanced 26km route from the town of Graskop. The trail starts off on the west side of Graskop, making its way through the forest and valleys down to the hidden Forest Falls, Maria Shariah and then climbing back up the escarpment, joining the Fanie Botha Hike coming back into Graskop This guided trail…
Mount Anderson has world-class tracks for biking aficionados – both flowing and relatively easy to steep, and very technical. Your guide, Trent, is a passionate mountain-biker and a specialist field guide due to his intimate knowledge of the property and trails. He will tailor a trip over one or many days, to suit you or…