HIGH 5 ADVENTURE TRAILS
Activity holidays in the Eastern Cape Drakensberg between Barkly East & Rhodes
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Five Days of High Altitude, High Energy FUN!! "If you're into hiking, biking and paddling, this one trail is for you"
OutThere Adventure Magazine 2009
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WELCOME & BRIEFING
Arrive Rosstrevor Guest Farm (20kms from Barkly East) for welcome drinks and introductions. If you would like to then we can take you to a wonderful sundowner spot - or you can just relax after your long drive as you wish. Accommodation will be provided in our charming Victorian farmhouse and after dinner we will provide a full briefing ahead of our 5 days adventure trails. |
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After a farmhouse breakfast, the adventure trails begin with a mountain biking trail to Avoca Cottage. For those with their own bikes the morning's riding will consist of an off-road MTB trail with some challenging technical sections including single track, river crossings and rocky descents. There is an easier mountain bike trail for less experienced riders. Along the way you will see stunning Drakensberg views, deep gorges and San Rock Art. After a swim in the river and picnic lunch we will direct you back up the gravel roads for a gentle self-guided cycle to Avoca Cottage which will be your home for the night. We will provide dinner before leaving you to relax for the evening. |
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Breakfast will be served at Avoca Cottage and we will then guide you on a hiking trail up Snowdon peak to a stunning waterfall where a picnic lunch will be served. If the climb doesn't take your breath away then the views will! After dinner, enjoy a well-deserved rest and sleep over at Avoca Cottage. |
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DAY 3 - HORSE RIDING AT ROSSTREVOR After breakfast we will transport you back to Rosstrevor where we will introduce you to our stunning horses and beginners will be given basic instruction. Our horse trail will include riding through river gorges, into caves and stunning views. There will be a chance to swim in the river whilst we stop for a picnic lunch by a shady cave to rest the horses. More experienced riders will be given the chance to enjoy fast canters through the farmlands, but our experienced guides will ensure that the pace is adjusted to suit all levels of rider. |
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DAY 4 - MOUNTAIN BIKING, RIVER RAFTING & OVERNIGHT CAMP
After breakfast we will pack bikes, boats and camping equipment for the highlight of our adventure trails. We climb to 3,001 metres to Tiffindell Ski Resort where experienced and brave mountain bike riders can have the opportunity to ride down the extreme pass to Rhodes. If a gentle cycle is more your style then we will adjust the mountain bike trail accordingly. Will will continue on through scenic Rhodes Village to our river rafting launch point where a picnic lunch will be served. The afternoon will be spent river rafting down the beautiful Kraai river, enjoying the wonderful birdlife and occasional rapid to ensure that everyone stays awake! By late afternoon we will arrive at a huge sandstone cave - our home for the night. Enjoy a hearty bush braai and enjoy the unique experience of sleeping under the crystal clear stars whilst protected from the elements. |
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DAY 5 - RIVER RAFTING & HIKE TO BUSHMAN PAINTINGS
After breakfast we will continue river rafting down the Kraai. At the halfway point we stop and take a hiking trail up to a huge cave to view over 90 San Rock Art paintings in pristine condition. After a well-earned rest we will continue river rafting down the Kraai where negotiating some exciting rapids will provides your adventure trails final challenge. A picnic lunch and a few drinks on the beach provides a fitting end to your multi-activity holiday. |
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QUOTATION
All meals and guest farm accommodation included All luggage transported between overnight stops Discounts are available for those with their own equipment Activity holidays can be tailor-made to your requirements Additional activities that can be incorporated into your adventure trails include: fly-fishing, & for those with their own equipment - 4x4 trails & quad/motorbike trails. In winter a trip to the nearby Tiffindell Ski Resort provides a fun alternative to river rafting |
| FORTHCOMING DATES |
Because of the river rafting element of this activity holiday, summer is the ideal time of year to enjoy these 5 day adventure trails Scheduled dates for our next adventure trails can be found by checking our Calendar of Trails and Events If you have other dates in mind for adventure trails, then by all means contact us and we'll try to accommodate you. |
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WILD MOUNTAIN ADVENTURES RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THE ITINERARY OF ADVENTURE TRAILS AT ANY TIME TO ENSURE THE SAFETY AND COMFORT OF OUR GUESTS
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