Summit Route
(Not operational at the moment - 17 March 2009)

"The Summit Route is an ideal introduction to one of South Africa's most scenic and historic regions, and includes some compellingly beautiful waterfalls.  The route is definitely people and vehicle friendly.  All too many 4x4 trails are either potentially damaging to lifestyle 4x4s, or daunting to newcomers to the 4x4 scene.  But this route rates as one of the easiest around"  (South African Country Life, January 2001)

"This must be one of the most stunning routes in the country"  (South Africa's Top 50 4x4 trails)

Abbreviated Description of the Trails

One-Day Trail: Route A Via Ceylon plantation and Fanie Botha Hiking Trail to Hartbeesvlakte. Through Oribi private Nature Reserve (eland, zebra, oribi, rhebuck, blesbuck & tsesebe) and water catchment conservation area. Lunch at Mount Anderson (2277 metres above sea level). Return via Forest Falls (time permitting). Route distance: 105 km Catering: Own picnic basket

One-Day Trail: Route B To Mauschberg (2115 meter above sea level) via Burgers Pass. To Christmas Pools and then along the Blyde River for lunch at The Vine Restaurant in Pilgrim's Rest. Vaalhoek road to London plantation, the Poe Falls  & Treur river. Return via Graskop and Forest Falls. Route distance: 115 km Catering: Own picnic basket

Two-Day Trail (Sleep over 2 nights) Day of arrival: Mac Mac - sleep over in well equipped forestry houses. Depending on arrival time a short trip to Mac Mac Bluff, Pools & Waterfall with sundowners at Forest Falls. Day 1: Via Ceylon plantation and Fanie Botha Hiking Trail to Hartbeesvlakte. Through Oribi private Nature Reserve (eland, zebra, oribi, rhebuck, blesbuck & tsesebe) and water catchment conservation area. Lunch at Mount Anderson (2277 metres above sea level). Return to Mac Mac. Day 2: To Mauschberg (2115 meter above sea level) via Burgers Pass. To Christmas Pools and then along the Blyde River for lunch at The Vine Restaurant in Pilgrim's Rest.  Vaalhoek road to London plantation, the Poe Falls and Treur river. Return via Graskop and Forest Falls to Mac Mac. Distance: 105 km & 115 km Camping: Own picnic basket

Three-Day Trail (Sleep over 3 nights) Day of arrival: Mac Mac - sleep over in well equipped forestry houses. Depending on arrival time a short trip to Mac Mac Bluff, Pools & Waterfall with sundowners at Forest Falls. Day 1: Via Ceylon plantation and Fanie Botha Hiking Trail to Hartbeesvlakte. Through Oribi private Nature Reserve (eland, zebra, oribi, rhebuck, blesbuck & tsesebe) and water catchment conservation area. Lunch at Mount Anderson (2277 metres above sea level). Then to London Country House where we overnight. Day 2: Breakfast at picnic site on London plantation, then a visit to Poe waterfall. Via Kowyn's Pass to Wilgeboom, Onverwacht & Welgevonden plantations, along the foot of the mountains to Mariepskop plantation and Air Force Base. Camp on the banks of the Blyde River - own camping equipment. Alternative accommodation can be arranged on request at Mariepskop Plantation chalets. Day of Departure (Day 3): Visit Klaserie Falls & viewpoints near Mariepskop. Depart to Kampersrus, Strijdom Tunnel and then home. Route distance: ± 285 km

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