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Grootwater Hiking
Trail
Near Vaalwater
The Grootwater Hiking trail is
situated 60Km north of Vaalwater and not far from Elisras. More than 210 species of birds
have been spotted on the farm and mammals include Kudu, Warthog, Impala, Hedgehog,
Bushbuck, Leopard, Bushpig and Duiker. Though there are one or two stiff climbs, the
majority of the walks are fairly easy. However the area can be very hot and this can
present the hiker with a few problems.
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basecamp |
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The accommodation is well equipped and maintained |
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The Trails
The trails are relatively short
and apart from a stiff climb up Mamboskop, fairly easy going. |
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The first day of the trail is
8Km long and passes through a wide variety of typical bushveld vegetation |
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Due to the shortness of the
trail, there is plenty of opportunity to relax and take it easy. |
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The Flora is diverse and beautiful |
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There are some beautiful
examples of trees |
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The second day of the trail is
an easy 6Km walk. A braai down by the lake is well worth the time. There are two rowing
boats to while away an hour or two. |
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Conclusion
Grootwater provides an ideal
opportunity for people to enjoy a relatively easy weekend hiking getaway. The distances
are short and apart from one stiff climb, easy walking. |
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To book the Grootwater hiking
trail contact
Anvie Ventures
Telephone +27 12 662 1140/0586
e-mail anvie@xsinet.co.za
Thank you to Aileen for the use of
her pictures in the preparation of this page.
Footprint Hiking Club
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