ThabaNkwe Lodge MTB Trail

FAST FACTS

Closest Town: Thabazimbi
Start Point: ThabaNkwe Lodge
Distance:

9 km

Duration: Approximately 2 hours as per route map.
Grading: Beginner – Extreme
Cell reception: Good
Entry requirements: Fees apply for day visitors. Indeminity to be signed at reception. ID tags for all walkers and bikers.
Configuration: Clear route, road riding through game reserve. Hilly and winding paths with some river crossings in rainy season. Steep and extreme koppies.
Beware of: Animals, insects and reptiles found in typical reserve. No big five

FURTHER INFORMATION

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