Surreal saltpans dot this region in the vicinity of Mier, offering lunar cranking along moonscape flats occasionally measuring more than 20km across. Lay fresh tracks on surfaces varying from blistered mud and shifting sands to coarse salt fields stretching as far as the eye can see Ride beyond the pans into the contorted rock world…
For the keen cyclist, we have some great mountain bikes for hire and the terrain around Khamkirri is quite varied. This could also appeal to the family on holiday that wants some fun exercise. At Khamkirri we have 7 kilometers of mountain bike trails on the premises. For the dedicated mountain biker there is a…
Spend hours cranking along single- and jeep track ‘veldpaadjies’ on the conservancy. This is an experience for every level of mountain biker, with sand, rocks, plains, kopjes and creatures great and small as part of the package Saddle up from New Holme Guest Farm on a 30km circular crank past Mieliefontein, or explore the conservancy…
This area belongs to the “Mier”. They’re an indigenous community, sharing all of the area. Places such as Rietfontein , Klipkolk and Groot Mier are at the core. The Mier people are extremely friendly – you should be too! You can start just about anywhere on the Pan – as long as there is a…
In anticipation of the environmental impact of development along the south coast, Vernon Crookes Nature Reserve was proclaimed in 1973. The reserve is 2,189 ha in extent and set amongst hills ranging in altitude from 150 to 610 m above sea level, and its most important feature is the coastal forests. On your bike You…
Situated within the Anglo-Boer War Battlefields of KwaZulu-Natal, Umsuluzi Game Park has numerous mountain bike trails available to all guests visiting the reserve. On your bike A selection of five mountain bike trails combine 4×4 jeep roads and single mountain bike dirt tracks ranging from the laid-back routes to the arduous “Donga Trail”. The reserve…
This beautifully scenic route comes with more than enough sting in the tail to test your endurance. Get ready early on for the ascent up Muller’s Pass (7.8km), taking in the beautiful views over the Cathedral Peak area and Lost Valley as you steadily crunch your way to the summit at 1.835m. Keep left at…
Tugela River Lodge and Hideaway is a self catering bushcamp on a private game farm in the Central Drakensberg and has some awesome scenery. On your bike Various mountain biking opportunities exist incluing along the 4×4 trail. Contact Details Email: info@tugelariverlodge.co.za Phone: 072 240 4963 Website: www.tugelariverlodge.co.za
Bike friendly alternative – not a formal trail. Whistler, British Columbia offers some of the most challenging mountain bike trails in the world, however, Whistler isn’t only about the extreme and hard core rider. We have a trail network in the Whistler Valley that boasts over 250km of singletrack for all abilities. There is a…
There are a number of KZN Wildlife protected areas that provide ideal cycling opportunities and the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park is one of them. It is a world heritage site and consists of 250 000 hectares of lakes, islands and estuaries. It is a Wetland of International Importance, home to the Nile crocodile, 800…