Trails

In conjunction with our different branches we offer trails ranging from 1 to 10 days duration and the destinations include Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Northern Cape, Natal North Coast, Eastern Free State & Mpumalanga.

Spoelklippies Farm is only a 3-hour drive from Gauteng, tucked away in the spectacular Mountains of Mpumalanga, off the R36 road between Machadadorp and Lydenburg. This is an enchanting, tranquil escape with special mountain magic and is highly recommended for its warm hospitality and comfortable accommodation in an outdoor, Safari camp environment. We would arrive around 16h00 where a briefing will take place on the weekends activities. Take a leisurely walk to acquaint yourself with the beautiful area and enjoy a Potjie dinner around the campfire. After breakfast you will have an option of doing a refresher Driver training course on a broad range of driving and recovery skills, which we encourage with your family. Alternatively there is other activities offered at Spoelklippies Farm e.g. Hiking, Archery, Mountain biking, Trout Fishing & Horse Riding. (Please supply own fishing equipment and mountain bikes).

A lunch will be served at the Water-lily Dam and we will then depart in convoy with your Eco guide for the 4x4 trail to the top of the Spoelklippies Farm mountains through spectacular scenery where time is taken to spot the natural wild life and birds and to enjoy the breathtaking views, the indigenous forests with sparkling springs and ruins from the Anglo-Boer War. Return to the Camp for a Scrumptious braai around the campfire. A cash bar will be available. The following day will begin with a buffet breakfast and after checking out we will depart in convoy with an eco guide for the exclusive 4x4 trail into the wild Donkerhoek valley. We will drive up an old, rugged mountain pass, where time will be spent eradicating alien trees and rehabilitating the old road. You will stop at the Anglo-Boer War ruins, which are very well preserved and from there you drive on to Dullstroom along the scenic gravel farm roads. Enjoy a lunch at the Poacher restaurant in Dullstroom. Depart for home at your leisure

Eastern Cape

This is still a must see 4x4 experience, especially those that have never done any official 4x4 driver training, as we combine our Advanced 1 & II courses on this 2/3 day weekend. We are based around the Mazeppa Bay area, which also forms the base for our accommodation. Besides the stunning resort, we are in the middle of all the major obstacles and start on day 1 en route to the hotel as we cross the Kei River via the Pont. We pass the gates at Trennerys and move along the coast to the Jacaranda Wreck. Enjoy breathtaking views from the top of the Amphitheatre and negotiate a couple of river crossings before finally reaching Mazeppa Bay Hotel. The next day is taken up by negotiating the infamous gorge! Only diff lock, high clearance vehicles can participate in this one and it is not for the fainthearted. Preferably vehicles with no running boards and prepare for your vehicle to get to know the bush VERY well! All 4x4 owners MUST experience this unique & untouched part of the Eastern Cape.

Enjoy the splendor of the Baviaanskloof Mountain range in the distance while you negotiate Grade 1-3 4x4 routes. Picnic on top of the mountain and hopefully if it's a good day try and spot Cape St. Francis in the distance! This trip takes place over 2 days starting on a Friday morning early as we set of for Kareedouw. We stop halfway at the local hotel for a thirst quencher and lunch before we set off again for the farm about a 45min drive. Arrive and settle in the comfortable accommodation at Baviaans Lodge before we depart on a nice easy drive up the Kouga Mountains. We arrive back in time for sundowners and an African braai/potjie. Next morning, we enjoy breakfast before we set off to the Kouga River camp. Arriving there, we enjoy a light picnic lunch before we set off on a slightly more demanding 4x4 drive. The scenery is filled with protea and cycads and breathtaking mountain scenery. We arrive back and the more adventurous can try their hand at abseiling (at an extra cost) before we start unwinding in the lapa. Once again, we enjoy a true African winters night under the stars and enjoy the sounds of the bush before we retire to our elevated tree tents. The next morning, we depart after breakfast for another short drive before we head back to Port Elizabeth. Optional adrenalin activities such as river crocking and abseiling can be included at an extra cost into the weekend.

We find ourselves right on the Addo Elephant Park's doorstep and discover another forgotten area in the Eastern Cape. We arrive early morning just in time for a full breakfast at Zuurberg. Soon after we set off for the Wilderness trail, which will take about the entire day with a picnic lunch en route. We travel through the mountains towards the Great Karoo and soon after enter the Wilderness area through the Hooked-Lipped Rhino reintroduction camp and try and spot a few of these. Many other sighting will be of Kudu, Springbok, Bushbuck, etc. throughout this trip. Over the Bedrogsfontein Mountains before we drop down into the mountain valleys. We return late evening and enjoy dinner at the Inn. The next day we do the Zuurberg 4x4 trail which is a short but underestimated trail before we head back to Port Elizabeth.

Just a stone throw away from central Port Elizabeth, this is a refreshingly rustic getaway for the busy people! We explore the various different trails on the farm and enjoy an informal braai in the lapa before the restless can take another 4x4 drive in another part of the farm.

Northern Cape

Twisted and faulted, seared by a blistering sun, the 160 000ha or crenellated lava mountains and sandy plains of the northwestern crook of the Orange River form southern Africa's largest mountain desert park. Though surrealistically harsh and as dry as a bleached skull, the rugged Richtersveld is a botanist's living laboratory; the Richtersveld is one of the world's most precious and fragile ecosystems. With less than 50mm of rain annually, it harbours leopards, lizards, adventurers and a surprising number of indigenous people who, as goat herds, live lives unchanged from those lived by their hardy ancestors. Paradoxically beautiful, its weird rock formations shaped and sculptured by the wind and sun, it is a land for those keen to "rough it". You can explore it from the comfort of your 4x4 or paddle along stretches of river, taking in the awe-inspiring, seldom-seen purity of an unspoilt wilderness. This trip will take place over 10 days touching the coastline and entering the De Beers Diamond Fields before we take on the challenges of the Richtersveld.

On arrival in Upington you will book into the Upington Protea Hotel where a briefing will take place on the weekends activities. Dinner at the Hotel. The following morning we will depart in convoy to Khamkirri Private Game Reserve where the a refresher 4x4 Driver Training course will commence. Packed lunch at the reserve and then depart in convoy to Augrabies 4x4 route (New route - Rockery route). Dinner & Overnight at Khamkirri. Day-2 will begin with a briefing on the activities, which will include GPS Tracking. We will depart via the Kalahari back road to Loch Maree (Saltpan) where lunch will be served. 4x4 traveling on Dunes and sand roads at Loch Maree where we will have Dinner & stay overnight. After breakfast on day-3, we will depart to Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park for a day visit. Lunch in Park (Curio shop in Restaurant) Depart for Loch Broom Guest Farm for some Sundowners on the Dunes. Dinner Overnight at Loch Broom Guest Farm. Day-4 will begin with a breakfast in the bush followed by some Dune driving at Loch Broom. A Light lunch and depart back to Upington. Dinner at Le Must Manor & Overnight again at Upington Protea Hotel. After a leisurely breakfast you may depart at leisure.

On arrival at Simunye Protea Hotel, we will meet for sundowners in the Open-air pub. After which dinner will be served under the Lantern lit tree with entertainment around the fire. After a full breakfast we will depart on an enjoyable trail constructed in conjunction with Kingsley Holgate, which provides an enjoyable mix of splendid scenery and uniqueness on this Natural heritage site in Zululand where the hosts, the Biyela clan, are directly related to the Royal House of Zulu. Accommodation on the second evening will be either a "Royal suite" in the African village or a stone and thatch lodge nestled in a cliff across the Mfule River. The following morning we will depart after a sumptuous breakfast on an outride to the Cultural village, which is part of the magic of Simunye because everything is created entirely by Zulus using natural materials from the valley. Optional lunch and depart at leisure.

Ghost Mountain Inn has recently had a superb upgrade making it a desirable destination with many on site activities. On arrival at Ghost Mountain Inn, which is 3-hrs from Durban will enjoy a dinner where a presentation will take place. After Breakfast we will depart for a 20km trip to Leopard Mountain Lodge where welcome fruit drinks will be served. The scenery and trail at Leopard Mountain combined with the offerings of Ghost Mountain make this an awesome trail destination. A guided 4x4 Trail will then take place through the magnificent Private Land and Plateau where a delicious Lunch is served on an exclusive riverbank below Magnificent rocks with the option to swim. The trail continues culminating at Leopard Mountain Lodge for Sundowners overlooking the Valley. Convoy back to Ghost Mountain Inn to freshen up for dinner in the Boma. Full Breakfast and optional activities before departing at leisure.

Fancy a break to an AA Award winning destination with breathtaking views of cliffs where the bald Ibis nests? Well appointed stone and thatch chalets nestled in cliff tops overlooking the river will be our base with a comfortable lodge dining room, lounge and bar catering for our every need in a relaxed atmosphere. We will meet at Beverley Hills for Coffee & Briefing and then depart for Zululand and arrive at Leopard Mountain. Dinner & Overnight. After breakfast we will do a vehicle check and depart for an out drive overlooking the meandering river and riverine forest below with the Lebombo Mountains in the distance. We will trail through sandy tracks over the Makhatini Flats for a splendid day, which will include a packed lunch at Mystert Destination. Our trail will continue after which we will return to the Lodge for sundowners & a sumptuous Dinner - Evening at Leisure. Full breakfast before checking out and depart for a fun morning and drive on the property. A River Lunch will be enjoyed before departing at Leisure.

This will be a fun-filled, enjoyable day, which will encompass both beautiful scenery as well as a pleasant route. There will be sections of challenging driving which will be optional and supervised by our Instructor in terms of advise in how to approach the various obstacles etc. The aim of this day is to get a group of people with the same interests together to have a relaxing family day as well as raising money for the local community as we wish to explore lots more of their 15000 hectares! A guided trail through the only nature reserve in the Valley of 1000 Hills which encompasses the Nagle Reserve and that of the neighbouring community which stretches over a magnificent 15 000 hectares. A scenic and, in certain areas, challenging drive through totally unexplored, untouched territory where the topography gives one the feeling of literally being miles from anywhere. We will break for a sumptuous picnic on route under the shelter of magnificent trees, after which the drive will continue along a part of the 28km Umgeni riverbank through areas where nyala, kudu, zebra, giraffe and impala roam. Return to Conference Centre for a traditional braai where a selection of meats, crisp salads and rolls will be served amidst the most beautiful, relaxed setting.

Eastern Free State

Maluti Mountain Lodge is situated in the Magnificent Maluti Mountains of the Eastern Free State (± 3½ hours drive from Johannesburg). After arrival at Maluti Mountain Lodge a briefing on the weekend's activities will take place followed by an Italian Evening at the "Street Café" in Town. After breakfast we will depart for the Caledon 4x4 training facility for refresher on driving Instruction. Lunch packs next to Caledon River will be enjoyed after which we will depart in convoy on the 4x4 route over the Maluti Mountains, which will end at Bokpoort where refreshments will be served. Return to Lodge at leisure. Lamb on the Spit. Breakfast and a choice of the following; Depart in convoy via Qwa Qwa National Park, Horse riding at Bokpoort, Trout fishing or just meandering around Clarens to Arts & Craft shops, Sculptors & Artists. Return to Lodge for Lunch and depart at own Leisure

Western Cape

The Caledon Hotel offers 92 comfortable bedrooms and luxury views of the towering Klein Swartberg mountains and the rolling wheat fields across the Bath River valley. Hotel guest may enjoy a variety of formal and casual dining experience and a wide choice of leisure activities. The Outdoor Experience uses a combination of fun-filled events to enhance individual and team performance. Situated at The Caledon Casino, Hotel and Spa, it offers a wide variety of activities, which range from highly challenging (high challenge course) to completely relaxing (hot springs) and is only a one-hour drive from Cape Town. Other activities such as abseiling, horse riding, mountain biking, paintball shooting, clay pigeon shooting, quad bike riding, archery, a low challenge course and the most popular 4 x 4 off-road course is found in close proximity to the hotel. The unique high and low challenge 4x4 course is built in a forest adjoining the hotel.

All the above-mentioned trips
can be shortened or lengthened
to accommodate your needs, which
could include or exclude adventure activities.
Please contact us for a customized 4x4 trip.