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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
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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.
Bookings
Jacana
Travel Marketing
and Reservations
Telephone
0861Jacana (0861 522262) or +27 12 734 2978
or
011656 0606
Fax 012 734 0159
e-mail
info@jacanacollection.co.za
Footprint
Hiking Club
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