Bushveld Region – MTBRoutes.co.za

350 Hectares of rugged, rocky terrain with koppies and some extreme riding through private game reserve. This is Thaba-Nkwe and its wide variety of antelope, zebra and bird species.

On your bike

Riding for both novices, families and extreme. Trail route 9kms with very steep rocky routes to spectacular viewpoints. River crossings in wet months and opportunity to see game in natural surroundings. Plenty of shaded areas for stop offs.

Off the bike

Hiking for both novices, families and extreme. Trail route 9kms with very steep rocky routes to spectacular viewpoints. River crossings in wet months and opportunity to see game in natural surroundings. Plenty of shaded areas for stop offs and picnics. Extreme overnight “camping” available in the depth of the reserve – bring everything except tent.

GPS: S24 32′ 45.6 E27 23’55.7

05/12/2019

ThabaNkwe Lodge MTB Trail

350 Hectares of rugged, rocky terrain with koppies and some extreme riding through private game reserve. This is Thaba-Nkwe and its wide variety of antelope, zebra and bird species. On your bike Riding for both novices, families and extreme. Trail route 9kms with very steep rocky routes to spectacular viewpoints. […]

05/12/2019

Lindani MTB Trails

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Stamvrug Trail

There are various hiking trails in the Bateleur Nature Reserve as well as one proper bike trail. They include: Kloof Trail – Starting Point: Kloof / Finish: Stamvrug Base Camp / Distance: ± 13 km Porcupine Trail – Starting Point: Kloof / Finish: Stamvrug Base Camp / Distance: ± 8 […]

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Percy Fyfe Conservancy MTB Route

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Thaba Monaté Game Lodge Trail

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Sambane Lodge MTB Route

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Moletadikgwa Wildlife Sanctuary MTB Trail

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Bushveld Retreat and Hydro MTB Route

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Nylsvley Nature Reserve MTB Route

European settlers in the 1800s mistook a grassy flood plain near Naboomspruit to be the source of the Nile and named the river flowing out of the “Nyl Rivier”. Part of the 1500-ha floodplain is now Nylsvley Nature Reserve: a birding paradise with around 400 species making their homes here. […]