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Hiking Stadsaal Caves…hiking in the Cederberg Mountains - Shutterstock /Marisa Estivill Amatola Hiking Trail – Eastern Cape No hiking experience in South Africa will be complete without a visit to author JRR Tolkien’s Middle Earth, that fictional, strange place in Lord of the Rings. It is to be found near Hogsback in the Amatola Mountains of the Eastern Cape, the area that is said to have inspired Tolkien’s fictional Middle Earth in the book. The area is often shrouded in mist and very cold in winter. The 6-day 5-night trail starts at Maden Dam near King Williams Town, then cuts through the incredibly beautiful Amatola Mountains before ending in the quaint little village of Hogsback. The trail is often marketed as the toughest in South Africa and one needs to be fit and prepared. But your hard work will be amply rewarded by the serene remoteness, beautiful indigenous forest, rolling grasslands, mountain plateaus, plenty of fynbos and many waterfalls, as well as views that stretch far into the distance. Overnight accommodation is offered along the way in rustic huts with basic facilities. For more information call Tel +27 (0)43 642 2571. Cederberg & Groot Winterhoek Hiking Trails – Western Cape A favourite with Capetonians about a two-hour drive from Cape Town is the Cederberg Mountains. Hikers can camp at the lovely Algeria Campsite high up in the mountains along the banks of the Uitkyk River, a tributary of the Olifants River. The wilderness area encompasses about 71,000 hectares of rugged, mountainous terrain and offers many white, sandy river beaches and deep natural swimming pools, as well as some truly awesome hiking trails and rock-climbing challenges. The area is also known for its fantastical rock formations and San rock art. The Cederberg, which forms part of the Cape floral region, is a World Heritage Site, and among its many inhabitants are the rare and endemic snow protea and the rare Clanwilliam cedar. Further south, near Porterville, is the Groot Winterhoek Wilderness Area with hiking trails of varying lengths and distances. These are found in two zones - Kliphuis and Perdevlei in the east, and De Tronk and Die Hel in the south. The hikes take you across lush veld and seeping waters that become the Vier-en-Twintig River (24 rivers), and down a steep cliff into a ravine with a huge mountain pool ideal for swimming. The beauty of the area is breathtaking with a great diversity of mountain fynbos and prolific birdlife, as well as stunning rock formations and San art. A variety of overnight accommodation from basic to well-equipped is available. For more information call CapeNature on Tel +27 (0)22 931 2900 (Porterville) or +27 (0)21 483 0190 (Head Office). Fanie Botha Hiking Trail - Mpumalanga The Fanie Botha Trail, located in the beautiful Sabie area of Mpumalanga, was originally conceived as part of what would become a whole network of trails called the National Hiking Way System, stretching from the Soutpansberg in the north and along the escarpment to the Cederberg in the Western Cape. The trail is still regarded as being synonymous with the establishment of organised hiking trails in South Africa and is still regarded as one of the best. Much of the original trail follows old forestry roads, but this has been changed over the years to incorporate more areas of indigenous forest. The trail takes five days to complete, but there are shorter 2 and 3-day options as well. The trail starts at the Ceylon Forest Station, passes near the Mac Mac Falls, and ends at the Mac Mac Forest Station. Waterfalls, forests, panoramic views, natural pools for swimming and wonderful isolation are the hallmark of this hike. For bookings call SAFCOL EcoTourism on Tel +27 (0)13 754 2724. 26 |ISSUE 9|www.mzanzitravel.co.za | MZANZITRAVEL
Telephone: +27 (0) 82 318 1894 West Coast Village/Cape Town South Africa e-mail: heidi.helm@access-southern-africa.com Kindly provide the following reference: Mzanzi Access Southern Africa is exactly what it says: we are a small, specialised and flexible Destination Management Company offering all sorts of travel to Southern Africa. Our focus are unique trips to the beautiful countries South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. Der Name „Access Southern Africa“ steht für eine professionelle, spezialisierte und flexible Incoming-Agentur, die Reisen verschiedenster Art in die schönsten Länder des südlichen Afrika anbietet. Besonderen Schwerpunkt legen wir auf die einzigartigen Länder Südafrika, Botswana, Namibia, Sambia, Simbabwe und Mosambik. PATCHAM PLACE B&B Clarens 082 416 3687 www.patchamplace.co.za Patcham Place is situated in the heart of the delightful mountain village of Clarens in the Eastern Free State. The village is only 15km from the beautiful Golden Gate National Park in the foothills of the Maluti Mountains. The village and surrounds are peaceful and safe and have good restaurants, pubs and a host of art galleries and other places of interest. With its central location, Clarens is an ideal stop over point for the traveller or a wonderful destination in itself. Many outdoor activities are available, including hiking/walking, horse riding, fishing, game drives, white water rafting, abseiling, golfing, tennis and quad biking. Top Rated accommodation in Clarens
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