TRAILS & TOURS

We have packaged tours and trails catering for all fitness levels and a wide range of interests.

Active Escapes
For hiking, mountain biking, cycling, horse riding, multi-sports and river rafting
 

Special Interest Escapes
For 8 passes tours, photography workshops, rock art tours, wild flower tours, fly-fishing trips and birding weekends 

Combination tours
If you would rather design your own activity holiday then contact us with your requirements and we will tailor-make a trip that includes all of your interests and favourite things to do.

ACTIVE ESCAPES

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CYCLE TOURS

MTB cycle tours riding between B&B overnight stops on tranquil district roads. The route can be adjusted to provide daily cycling distances of 25-80km per day. Fully catered with luggage transported between overnight stops each day. More about cycle tours and holidays 

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MOUNTAIN BIKING - 'Off-Rhodes' MTB Trail

A 3 day/4 night mountain biking trail. Approx 60kms per day on varied terrain (some technical sections and steep climbs/descents). Guided andfully-supported.  Tranquil guest farm accommodation and delicious homecooked meals. More information about the 'Off-Rhodes' MTB Trail 

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MULTI-SPORTS - High 5 Activity Holiday

A 5 day/6 night activity week including hiking, mountain biking, horse riding and river rafting. Can be tailored to all levels. Fully catered with B&B accommodation. Optional camp in a cave experience. More about High 5 Activity Holidays

 

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HIKING- Highlands Hiking Trail

Three days of breathtakingly scenic hiking, carrying only your daybags. We move from beautiful river gorges surrounded by sandstone cliffs to the top of mountain peaks overlooking the Dragon's Tail. Delicious food and comfortable guest farm accommodation. More about Highlands Hiking.

 

slackpacking hiking trails

HIKING - Wartrail Skywalk Slackpacking Trail

A 4 day/5 night hiking trail across the beautiful mountains of the Eastern Cape Drakensberg, guided and hosted by local farmers. No bags to carry. Tranquil guest farm accommodation and delicious homecooked meals. More information about the Wartrail Skywalk.  

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HORSE RIDING - Mountain Farm B&B Horse Trail

A 3 day/4 night horse riding trail through the beautiful peaks and valleys of the Eastern Cape Highlands. Approx 4-5 hours riding per day suitable for all levels of experience.  Tranquil guest farm accommodation and delicious homecooked meals. Contact us for further information. 

river rafting weekends

RIVER RAFTING - Weekend Paddling Trip

A 2 day/3 night paddling excursion on the gentle but scenic Kraai River. Available October-April depending on river conditions.  Optional camping night in sandstone cave.  More about River Rafting Trails 

SPECIAL INTEREST ESCAPES

8 Passes Eastern Cape Drakensberg

8 PASSES CHALLENGE

Self-drive tours of the Eastern Cape Drakensberg's 8 mountain passes, including the highest pass in South Africa. We can help plan your itinerary and assist with accommodation bookings, maps and weather/road information. More about the 8 Passes.

photographic weekends

WEEKEND PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

Full weekend workshops with reknowned photographer and instructor Emil van Maltitz. Aimed at intermediate photographers the weekend is geared toward learning and improving advanced techniques in landscape and nature photography. More about photography workshops

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ROCK ART TOURS

Guided tours to view and understand well-preserved rock art sites of the Eastern Cape Drakensberg. Our expert guides will help you to interpret the paintings and learn more about the fascinating culture and beliefs of the San people. More about San Rock Art Tours.
 

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FLY-FISHING TRIPS

We can arrange tailor-made fly-fishing trips to the Eastern Cape Drakensberg incorporating some of the best mountain rivers in and around Rhodes, Barkly East and Lady Grey. Wild trout and yellowfish. Guiding and tuition available if required.  Contact us for more information.

wild flower tours

WILD FLOWER TOURS

During summer months we can arrange guided wild flower tours. We conduct the tours in and around Lady Grey, Wartrail, Rhodes and Maclear ensuring a range of altitudes to maximise the number of species that can be viewed. Contact us for more information. 

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BIRDING WEEKENDS

During spring and summer we can arrange guided birding tours. We conduct the tours in and around Lady Grey, Wartrail and Rhodes ensuring a range of habitats to maximise the number of species that can be viewed.  Contact us for more information 

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COMBINATION TOURS - Design your own itinerary

If you are looking for a varied experience with a daily 'taster' of our special interest tours then contact us to discuss your requirements. We can arrange suitable accommodation venues and local guides to meet your needs.