| Trail | Contact | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
| Bergwoning | Thys Maritz | 058 256 1124 |
| Cliffdale Sandstone Lodge 4x4 | Mari van Eeden | 058 924 0740 |
| Didibeng Mountain Park | Jo Kerkhof | 058 223 0067 |
| Kao Mines / Roof of Africa Trail | Johann du Toit | 044 272 4576 |
| Korannaberg / Van Zoelenshoek Adventure Trail | Bruwer Conradie | 083 300 5315 |
| Koranna Getaway | Johan Eksteen | 083 305 0673 |
| Merrimetsi | Danie | 051 973 7204 |
| Moolmanshoek 4x4 Eco Routes | Willie Nel | 051 933 2220 |
| Old Mill Drift | Eddie Cressy | 058 256 1953 |
| Rebellie 4x4 Trail | Dave de Villiers | 058 256 1152 |
| Riemland Eco Route | Johan Marx | 082 440 4515 |
| Riverside 4x4 Trail | Hans de Vos | 083 444 5499 |
| Sani Pass - Katze Dam Lesotho Trail | Karen du Toit | 044 272 4576 |
| Zodiac 4x4 | Boetjie de Wet | 073 376 7300 |
Nonokani Adventure Trail (Kruger Park)
Type: 4 x 4
Closest Town: Ba-Phalaborwa
Location: Trail starts 11km from the Phalaborwa gate
Description: When you go on the Nonokani Adventure Trial you see the Kruger Park in a different way by driving on ranger's roads, firebreaks and jeep tracks. Not only do you feel like you're the sole vehicle in the park but you're also allowed to leave your vehicle - under certain conditions of course. The drive is five hours and only graded one on difficulty. Book at Phalaborwa Gate on the morning of the Trail. The maximum vehicles allowed are six. Accomodation is available at Letaba which is in the Kruger Park itself.
Tel: +27 (0)13 735 6509
Soutpansberg 4x4 Trail
Type: 4 x 4
Closest Town: Louis Trichardt
Description: Several options around the Louis Trichardt area; accommodation at campsites at the various stop-over points
Tel: + 27 (0)12 346-3550/1 Fax: + 27 (0)12 346-2499
e-mail: info@jacanacollection.co.za
Shelanti Game Ranch
Type: 4 x 4
Closest Town: Marken
Location: 11km along the R518 from Marken. 17km from Baltimore
Description: Come to Shelanti for an unforgetable African experience. Nestled between the rural villages of Marken and Baltimore in the Limpopo Province Bushveld, Shelanti offers an adventure route rather than a classic 4x4 trail. Difficulty graded as two with a minimum time of fours hours The guided self-drive route on well-tended dirt tracks delivers on the promise of family game-viewin gouting. There's an abundance of game, with four of the Big Five, free-roaming on the 11000 hectare property and a small pride of lions in a large camp. Although fairly undemanding and suited to soft-roaders, certain basic 4x4 skills are sitll needed. Fully equipped self catering chalets, or full board accommodation in the guest house.
Enquiries: Piet Snyman
Cell: +27 (0)82 900 51228767
e-mail: whoek@lantic.net
Web: http://www.shelanti.co.za
Schamach
Type: 4 x 4
Closest Town: Modimolle
Location: 10 Km from Modimolle towards Mookgophong (Naboomspruit)
Description: Schamach 4x4 trail with a difficulty of 2 to 5 which will take you a minimum of 4 hours. A guide is available on request. A tricky 15km trail winding up,and down, over and through steep drifts, riverbanks, solid rock slabs and the Waterberg hills. There isn't much time between the obstacles. But when you stop, make sure you look around. There are two camps sites, both with lapas, flush toilets and warm water. Maximum 15 vehicles.
Cell: +27 (0)83 411 1894
e-mail: que.que@absamail.co.za
Serendipity Trails
Type: 4 x 4
Closest Town: Modimolle
Location: Lies 23 km From Modimolle ( Nylstroom) on the R101
Description: Serendipity offers the All Fours 4x4 trails. Test your ability on these trails that stretch over a combination of mountains, valleys, streams and savannahs, sand veld and includes all types of driving situations. A wide variety of accommodation is available to suite all needs. There are three trails, a three hour trail, ideal for beginners and family adventure, a one hour trail that is more difficult and a half hour challenge trail. The Bundu 4 x 4 Camp offers camping sites and huts to suite the needs of the 4 x4 enthusiast. A variety of accommodation options are available from camping, hiking chalets to self-catering in the charming five sleeper Serendipity guest villa. There are four hut currently in use as trail accommodation. Sable Valley Hut is an old farm house and is equipped with mattresses for 30 people, cold showers and Flush toilets.
Enquiries: Anvie Ventures
Tel: +27 (0)12 662 0586/1140
Cell: (0)82 552 2716
e-mail: all4s@mweb.co.za
| Trail | Contact | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Eagle 4x4 Trail | Johnny Botha | 011 908 3757 | |
| Buffalo 4x4 Trails | Piet de Wet | 034 642 1946 | |
| Cedarberg 4x4 Trails | Gerrie Nel | 039 757 5538 | |
| Ithala Game Reserve | Reception | 034 983 2540 | |
| Kelvin Grove | Nick / Candy | 036 488 1652 | |
| Mkhunyane Eco-Reserve | Hannelie | 082 759 0364 | |
| Montello 4x4 | Walter Slatter | 033 413 3334 | |
| Moon Mountain 4x4 Trail | Mark de Venney | 017 730 0015 | |
| Shark’s Point | Joop | 082 654 2437 | |
| Smokey Mountain 4x4 Trail | Malcolm Caldecott | 034 315 5011 | |
| Southern Cross Farm | Dave van Niekerk | 033 263 1470 | |
| Stoney Ridge | John Rich | 036 354 7012 | |
| Rooibok 4x4 Trail | Yuri Wessels | 017 730 0390 | |
| Thaka Zulu Game Reserve 4x4 | Gert Uys | 034 942 8006 | |
| Thangami Safari Spa | Gert Uys | 034 942 8006 | |
| Tugam Safari Network | Cobie Botha | 082 990 9807 | |
| Wakkerstroom Heights 4x2 Trail | Mark de Venney | 017 730 0015 | |
| Wandersheim 4x4 Trail | Mark de Venney | 017 730 0015 | |
Alkmaar 4x4 Trail
Description: Scenic trail 7KM, up the mountai leading to a beautiful view of the Schangen valley on top. The Alkmaar 4x4 experience also includes a obsticle course which is ideal for testing your vehicle and driving skills. The lapa is located next to a dam driving skills. The lapa is located next to a dam and provides a braai and beds to overnight or have a picnic.
Location: Nelspruit
Tel: 013 733 3029/ 083 305 2472
The Riverwild 4x4 Trail
Description: 4x4xFORE=Family Offroad Recreation Experience. The 4x4 trail is one of the leading off road experiences in South Africa. The route has a variety of challenging natural obstacles including River Rat Run, Croc Crossing & the ultimate Long & Winding Road bush tunnel, all experienced under expert guidance of marshals. Safety, vehicle care & enjoyment are the cornerstones around which the 4x4 trail was developed. Cross country drives & trips in the scenic surrounding forest are available for off road vehicles without low range. The widest range of exciting adventure & recreation activities are also offered. Nature lovers can observe many species of veld flowers, butterflies & bird life on the farm.
Location: Nelspruit
Tel: 013 733 3366/6099
| Trail | Contact | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
| Aquila Nature Trail | 023 358 2013 | |
| Attakwaskloof | Cape Nature | 044 874 2184 |
| Banksgate | Danie Blom | 02082, ask for 1930 |
| Basberg Trail | Flippie Conradie | 082 773 9954 |
| Bay to Bay View | Cape Nature | 044 874 2184 |
| Biedouw | Barry Lubbe | 027 482 2845 |
| Blombos Nature Trail | David Wightman | 082 722 7809 |
| Bojaankop | Bennie Nel | 073 174 1028 |
| Bonniedale / Attaquaskloof | Nico Hesterman | 044 695 3175 |
| Breekraans | Haffie Strauss | 027 482 1824 |
| Buffelspoort 4x4 Adventure Trails | Hannes le Grange | 084 351 2121 |
| Burchell Ox-Wagon | Katot Meyer | 072 199 1919 |
| Canca Fynbos | Kippie Horn | 028 745 3332 |
| Damon | Piet de Wet | 023 341 2726 |
| Dassie | Loutjie Swart | 082 961 2390 |
| Du Kloof (route closed?) | Kobus Beukes | 023 3491151 |
| Duiwelsberg | Nico Bester | 083 287 6927 |
| Dwarsfontein | L Howell | 082 411 8231 |
| Glen Oakes Farm & 4x4 Trail | Charles Crowther | 028 212 2050 |
| Groot Toren | Jacie Oosthuizen | 082 378 3987 |
| Hessequas | Oliver Bekker | 082 789 3801 |
| Hex River | Niel de Kock | 082 770 4931 |
| Kagga Kamma Game Reserve | Heinrich De Waal | 083 635 2123 |
| Karoo Eco Experience | Danie le Roux | 083 334 8566 |
| Karoo National Park | Gerrit Pretorius | 082 325 9330 |
| Kleindoorn | AJ le Roux | 072 229 8392 |
| Klipbokkop Mntn Resort | Gerhard Groenewald | 082 579 4515 |
| Kromrivier Eco-Trail | Pip Nieuwoudt | 083 650 5593 |
| Leeuwensboschfontein | Jannie du Plessis | 023 358 1722 |
| Luiperdskloof | Adele Vorster | 023 317 0962 |
| Matroosberg | Codre Smith | 082 809 2935 |
| Melkbos | Trevor | 082 775 4941 |
| Minwater | Louis Jordaan | 082 481 3625 |
| Monteco Nature Reserve | Tom Lewis | 0800 628 873 |
| Moordkuil | Alex du Pisanie | 083 263 0880 |
| Nova Vita 4x4 | Andre Theron | 02062, ask for 6940 |
| Riviersonderend | Solms Beyers | 083 273 8371 |
| Stettyn Diza Route | George Botha | 082 570 0890 |
| Takbok | Paul Roux | 082 781 8169 |
| The Dunes | Susi Engelbrecht | 083 300 4358 |
| Thunder City | Greg van der Reis | 082 566 1821 |
| Tierkloof | Willem Viljoen | 082 578 1853 |
| Tsitsikamma | Leon Evans | 083 698 1964 |
| Vaalkloof | Justin | 023 316 1690 |
| Vleesbaai Dunes | Riekie van Rensburg | 082 784 8438 |
| Voorhoede | Helga | 083 273 8356 |
| Waboomsberg | Ben Joubert | 082 550 8766 |
| Wagon Wheel | Danie le Roux | 083 334 8566 |
| Walker Bay | Nicky Hanekom | 082 728 1017 |
| Warm Bokkeveld | Laurie Prins | 082 921 4695 |
| Williamsburg Farm | Nigel | 082 896 9862 |
| Wupperthal | Pierre Bester | 082 462 2260 |
| Zebra Crossing Gamkaberg | Tom Barry | 044 213 3367 |
| Zevenwacht | Tanya Jordaan | 082 903 1583 |
| Zingela Indlela | Rienie Douglas | 044 694 0012 |
| Trail | Contact | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
| Agterkop | Deon Heyns | 084 513 3522 |
| Augrabies Falls 4x4 | Gawie Nieuwoudt | 054 451 0325 |
| Biesiesberg - Grace's Put Trail | Jackie Engelbrecht; | 027 807 2999 |
| De Postjes Trail | Willie Visagie | 023 741 1111 |
| Diamond Coast Shipwreck Trail | Jackie Engelbrecht | 027 807 2999 |
| Duin-in-die-Weg | Christo Botha | 083 461 1724 |
| Jobskraal | Nols Hanekom | 082 325 6091 |
| Kalahari Seekoeibaard 4x4 Dune Route | Witsand Nature | 053 313 1061 |
| Kalahari Mier | Dantes Liebenberg | 054 338 0375 |
| Kalahari Mountain View 4x4 Dune Route | Dantes Liebenberg | 053 313 1061 |
| Khamkirri | Alan du Preez | 054 451 0325 |
| Namakwa 4x4 | Dantes Liebenberg | 054 338 0375 |
| Nossob 4x4 Eco Trail | Dantes Liebenberg | 054 338 0375 |
| Papkuilsfontein 4x4 | Willem van Wyk | 027 218 1246 |
| Riemvasmaak 4x4 Trails | Dantes Liebenberg | 054 338 0375 |
| Roaring Kalahar Route | Riaan Maritz | 053 723 2391 |
| Skurweberg 4x4 | Witjan v/d Merwe | 023 571 2728 |
| Strandveld Trail | Jackie Engelbrecht | 027 807 2999 |
| Thorn Tree 4x4 Trails | Adele du Plessis | 054 451 8003 |
| Trans Boegoe 4x4 River Route | Witsand Nature | 053 313 1061 |
| Verlatenkloof 4x4 Route | Alan van Zyl | 023 342 8500 |
| West Coast 4x4 Trail | Coenie Moll | 021 913 4632 |
| Trail | Contact | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
| Addo Elephant / Bedrogfontein Route | Addo Reception | 042 233 0556 |
| Bamboeshoek | Chris Bartlett | 045 966 9552 |
| Bastervoetpad | Rhodes Hotel | 045 9749305 |
| Baviaanskloof 4x4 Trails | Heston Ferreira | 042 283 0578 |
| Baviaans-Kouga 4x4 Experience | Rob le Roux | 042 288 0557 |
| Clifton 4x4 | Gappie de Klerk | 049 891 8108 |
| Continental Wild Coast Getaway | Hugh Wiblin | 041 507 7417 |
| Ferndale Adventures | Butch James | 045 843 1741 |
| Glenmore | Stephan Moore | 044 923 1177 |
| Gonjah | Kobus Scheepers | 042 283 0596 |
| Kouga Poort Trail | Rob le Roux | 042 288 0557 |
| Leopard’s Kloof Adventures | Trevor van der Riet | 046 653 0619 |
| Lundean’s Nek | 045 974 9290 | |
| Mazeppa Bay 4x4 Trails | Peter Kruger | 041 373 3578 |
| Naude’s Nek Route | 045 974 9290 | |
| Osseberg 4x4 Mountain Trail | 040 635 2115 | |
| Rhodes-Carlisle’s Hoek | Rhodes Hotel | 045 974 9305 |
| Sharks Point | Joop | 035 788 0964 |
| Slagboom 4x4 | Thurston | 042 233 0578 |
| The Kraal 4x4 Trails | André Wehmeyer | 083 702 1944 |
| The Wartrail | Tiffendel Ski Resort | 045 974 9004 |
| Tsitsikamma | Leon Evans | 044 532 7644 |
| Trail | Contact | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
| Bass Lake Adventures | Alan or Karen Pepper | 083 250 4385 |
| Berakah Eco Trail | Carl Pretorius | 082 339 9177 |
| Bundi 4x4 | Frenchie | 083 409 9109 |
| Hennops Off-Road Trail | George Hausleitner | 082 825 9205 |
| Kungwini 4x4 Trail | Johan Klopper | 082 653 4632 |
| LA Sport 4x4 Action Training Track | Hennie Vermaak | 012 329 4515 |
| Land Rover Experience Gerotek | Mandy Yeo | 012 371 2027 |
| Land Rover Experience Kyalami | Jannie Stroh | 011 465 1883 |
| Mabonz Eco | Jacana Marketing | 012 346 3550 |
| Protea 4x4 Safari Trail | Jannie Rykaart | 083 268 0566 |
| Protea Off-Road Eco-Training | Jannie Rykaart | 083 268 0566 |
| Scorpion Off-Road College | Vivian / Wayne Dicks | 011 805 8104 |
| Wolwekloof 4x4 Trail | Anthonie Coetzee | 082 928 7702 |
| Trail | Contact | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
| Magaliesburg | Thomas Verryne |
082 895 8824 |
4 x 4 x Kruger Park
Dirk Nel
The Kruger National Park has introduced four additional adventure trails for offroad vehicle enthusiasts who wish to explore some of the famous game reserve's more inaccessible areas.
The four trails, which take between four and five hours to complete, take guests as close as possible to the different wilderness areas in the park, but are not intended to be-off road "tests" for 4x4 vehicles; rather, these vehicles are used exclusively due to river crossings and dongas on the routes.
The park's five-day Lebombo Adventure Trail along the Mozambican border has proved to be extremely popular since its establishment two years ago.
The new routes are the Northern Plains Adventure Trail (north of Shingwedzi), the Nonokani Adventure Trail (between Phalaborwa and Letaba), the Mananga Adventure Trail (east of Satara), and the Madlabantu Adventure Trail (near Pretoriuskop).
"In all cases, the routes were carefully chosen from the existing range of firebreak and other management roads, and comply with the Kruger National Park recreation opportunity zoning (ROZ) plan," said park spokesman Raymond Travers.
The ROZ plan is a systematic mapping of people's activities in the park, designed to keep wilderness areas intact but to identify and develop opportunities for tourism in footprints already exploited by park operations.
"The development of the routes required a comprehensive environmental operational and management study, to ensure that the activity was managed within the framework of environmental best practice guidelines," Travers said.
Only six vehicles will be allowed on each trail daily in order to minimise environmental damage, Travers said, adding that guests would be urged to use ablution facilities at nearby camps before the start of the trail.
Management at the park has also introduced mountain bike trails operating from the Olifants Tourist Camp, in the central region.
Source: BuaNews
