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5 DAYS - OORLOGSKLOOF NATURE RESERVE HIKE
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5 DAYS – OORLOGSKLOOF NATURE RESERVE HIKE

The Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve hike is a 5 day guided trek through
one of South Africa’s most extraordinary botanical landscapes.

Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve Hike – Trail Overview

The Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve hike is a 5 day, 52km
circular trail through one of South Africa’s most extraordinary botanical
landscapes on the Bokkeveld Plateau. This guided Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve
hike takes you through over 1350 plant species, endemic birdlife and dramatic
sandstone terrain. Our Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve hike package includes
professional guides, cabin accommodation and transfers throughout.

Flora and Botanical Highlights

Losing yourself in the natural playground that is Oorlogskloof
Nature Reserve will open a window on an extraordinary botanical paradise.

Birdwatching

The Reserve is also the place to go for birdwatchers with at
least 148 species such as Cape Sugarbirds, Martial Eagle, Verreaux’s Eagle,
Kestrels, Southern Black Korhaan and Cape Clapper Lark.

The Trail

The five-day, 52km circular trail starts and ends at Groot Tuin,
where there is safe parking and an overnight hut. You receive a detailed map
and route description on arrival and there are markings along the trail.

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Important Information:

duration

Duration:
5 days, 4 nights

included

Includes:

  • Lodging in cabins during the 4 days of the route
  • Professional guide throughout the trek
  • Transfers from the airport or accommodation to the nature reserve hike
excluded

Excludes:

  • Optional Activities
  • Lunch/dinner/drinks
  • Tips
  • Local/International flights
  • Personal items, Vaccines/Malaria medicine, Visas
NOTE:

We can customize the itinerary to your liking. Your custom-made trip can include the accommodations and activities that best suit you and your group.

Itinerary

Días 1-3

Día 1

Groot Tuin to Breakwater

4 km Groot Tuin to Brakwater via a wild olive and yellowwood grove in the Saaikloof.

Día 2

Breakwater to Driefontein

8.5 km Brakwater to Driefontein is a little tougher as you head up to the plateau and then down to the Oorlogskloof River, reaching the camp by way of a rock tunnel behind a waterfall (it does not always fall).

Día 3

Driefontein to Doltuin

12 km Driefontein to Doltuin takes you on a steep descent back to the river, which you cross to climb the opposite slope. To reach the top you climb a rock chimney with the aid of chains. From there you walk through protea stands and sandstone flats along the cliffs. Look out for the wild donkeys.

Días 4-5

Day 4

Doltuin to Prammkoppie

117 km Doltuin to Prammkoppie, a wonderful day for scenery and the novelty of negotiating numerous rock arches. The trail takes you to the highest point in the reserve, Arrie se Punt, but to reach it you crawl through a narrow passage via breathtaking rock formations.

Day 5

Pramkoppie to Groot Tuin

10.7 km Pramkoppie to Groot Tuin begins with rock art, but then it becomes rather taxing. Follow the markers rather than the jeep track for there is a viewpoint to incorporate as well as Spelonkop where you will twist and crawl your way clear of the rocks, before heading back down the original path to Groot Tuin.

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