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Stamvrug Hiking
Trail
Bateleur Nature
Reserve, near Bela Bela (Warmbaths) Limpopo Province
The Waterberg Mountains are home
to a number of fine weekend hiking trails. The main advantage that these
trails have is their close proximity to Johannesburg and Pretoria. The
Stamvrug Trail is situated less than two hours drive from Gauteng. The
trail is within the Bateleur Private Nature Reserve which in turn forms
part of the UNESCO proclaimed Waterberg Biosphere Reserve.
There are several trail options
available to the hiker, from half day trails to a two day backpacking
trail.
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Overnight backpacking trail
The trail runs through the mountains
that skirt the basin in which the Bateleur Nature Reserve is
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From the Kloof Hut the
trail is 13km to the Stamvrug Hut. Those who start from Stamvrug
hut also have a 13km trek as their first leg to Kloof Hut known
as the Leopard Trail. The 2nd days of the trail are 7km long and
are the Sebra and Porcupine trails. |
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There are also day
trails of varying lengths. These are the Escarpment Trail
(5km), the Game Trail (6km) and the Moepel Trail (8km) |
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The area abounds in
indigenous nature and it is well worth starting early to
take advantage of the early morning crispness of the new
day. Wildlife is also more visible in the first part of the
day. |
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Along the trail
there is opportunities for swimming, especially during the
summer. |
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Take your time to
absorb the beautiful spectra of nature. An inquisitive Kudu
bull might just come and inspect the new addition to the
area! |
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Other possible
adventure activities include rock climbing.
Accommodation
Kloof and Stamvrug
huts are comfortable and have bunk beds and mattresses, warm
water showers, under cover braai areas with fire wood.
Ablutions include flush toilets and showers. There is also a
gas stove provided at each of the overnight huts
Conclusion
Stamvrug
Hiking Trails provide an interesting weekend of hiking
opportunities and is well worth a visit. |
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Trail a member of and
accredited by The Southern Africa Hiking Trail Owners
Association
Bookings Jacana 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
or
Tel:
+27 (014) 717 5812
Fax: +27 (014) 717 5812
Cell: +27 082 677 6999
+27 082 326 1868
E-mail:
info@bateleurnaturereserve.co.za
website:
www.stamvrughikingtrails.co.za
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