Kranskloof Hiking Trail

Near Carolina, Mpumalanga


Kranskloof is a backpacking trail situated in the same area as the ever popular Suikerboschfontein Trail and is based on the same idea that the trail can be started from either Kranskloof or Ikungu camp. The trail covers a remarkably diverse environmental area from Highveld grassland to small gorges with gushing streams and waterfalls. The backpack trail distances are 10km and 8,5km while the day routes from Kranskloof are Cliff walk: 4,5km, Gulley Walk: 5km and Ruins walk: 4km

         
 

Accommodation

The trail caters for up to 24 people at each of the base camps. Kranskloof amp is hidden away in idigenous bush and is built of local rock and is close to a stream. The other camp, Inkungu, is built of timber and overlooks a dam. Facilities include lapas, hot showers (heated by a 'Donkey' boiler), flushing toilets, basins. The kitchens have 2-plate gas cooker, pots, pans, potjies, braai facilities with wood.

 
 
         
 
 

Walking from Inkungu camp to Kranskloof the trail starts of past the old klipkraal and then crosses a road. It then climbs gently to the escarpment edge. Wonderklip is a good place for tea. The trail then descends Schapps Hill and then joins a stream nad here, several opportunitiesb are available fro swimming. An ascent follows up a cleft in the rock and a short walk takes one to Kranskloof camp. At Kranskloof there are two short day walks available for the energetic.

 
         
 

From Kranskloof to Inkungu the trail starts along a mountain stream before climbing to the top of a koppie. Before long the trail descends sharply along 'Richards highway' to the stream and eventually to a beautiful waterfall. Fro here the trail ascends to the top of the falls. The trail then follows the stream to the top of the plateau. The last stretch is a surprise as the trail dips down into the Klein Klofie which is filled with lovely Tree Ferns. A short distance away is the camp.

 
 

Conclusions

A lovely and well maintained trail only 250km from Gauteng. The Mpumalanga escarpment area around Carolina and Badplaas has many hidden gems worth exploring and Kranskloof is certainly one of them.

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