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Two circular hiking trails lead to the most scenic areas on the farm. Both trails are marked and well maintained. Both trails start at TREE CAMP. Both trails take approximately 4-5 hours to complete. There is no drinking water available on the trails. |
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Scenic views on the trials | |||
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A suspension bridge on the Njala trail | ||||
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Just one of many rock pools | ||||
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Children
manage the Njala trail very easily |
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The
Mamba river flows through the entire length of the farm |
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| NJALA
TRAIL: (13 km) This trail follows the Mamba River, and takes one to stunning views and wonderful picnic spots. |
KUDU
TRAIL: (9km) This trail starts at Tree camp, and goes into the mountains and through dense indigenous forest, to kloof areas and views of nothing but indigenous bushveld as far as the eye can see. |
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| Swimming | |||||
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The many rock pools are ideal for cooling off in, and are popular with children and adults alike. |
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Children enjoying themselves in the shallow water | |||
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The cool water of the river is just the thing to cool off | ||||
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There are many rock pools to enjoy | ||||
| 4x4 Trail |
Mateke's
4x4 Trail runs through rocky terrain with steep inclines and river
crossings that make for a good day's outing.
Picnic spots between indigenous trees and halfway stopovers offer one the opportunity of a well deserved break. A permit fee of R150.00 is payable in order to enter the 4x4 trail. |
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“The
trail varies from a 4x2 and soft roader-friendly route, where the focus
is on natural attraction, to a 4x4 route that is challenging in places
and where low range, high ground clearance and care is definitely
required” |
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The rough terrain is enjoyed by drivers and spectators | |||
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High ground clearance and care is definitely required | ||||
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Quad bikes are also welcome to join in the fun | ||||
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The navigators enjoy it just as much | ||||
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Careful navigation of the river crossings is essential | ||||
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| 4x4
Trail - MATEKE GAME FARM
Trail Grading according to "Drive Out" magazine is 3-5. Permit for 4x4 trail available at the office. Only vehicles with permits are allowed on the trail. ONLY 4x4 vehicles with high ground clearance allowed. NO 2x4 vehicles permitted on the 4x4 trial. Recovery equipment is essential. At least one working winch in 4x4 group. |
At least one experienced driver essential, a minimum of two 4x4 vehicles on the trail and a maximum of 10 vehicles. Trail is in total 23km. Average
time to complete: 4 hours per single vehicle, plus half an hour
for every vehicle thereafter. Just before you reach the Kloof and Picnic area there is a VERY DANGEROUS and STEEP DECENT (grade 5) known as WHITE KNUCKLE. This 4x4 trail requires a lot of road building and general hard work. |
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Only quads with standard exhausts are welcome.
Quad owners are requested to wear helmets, to |