ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES GARDEN ROUTE: 5-day Mega Mountain Bike Tour, Baviaanskloof, Eastern Cape
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Baviaans Mega Mountain bike tour
5day’s cycling……400km!
Explore the greater Baviaanskloof Wilderness area and Grootrivierpoort from the seat of your saddle.
The Baviaanskloof (valley of the Baboons) lies between the Baviaanskloof Mountain range in the north and the Kouga mountains in the west. This 192 000ha conservation area was awarded ‘World Heritage Status’. It is home to a wide variety of habitats and species. Proteas, karoo scrubs, yellowwoods and many more can be seen. A variety of animals such as kudu and mountain reedbuck roam the hills and valleys. On the Baviaanskloof side there are campsites and lodges. On the Grootrivier poort side of the Baviaanskloof Mountains it is extremely remote and the silence is overpowering.
Your hosts will take care of all your needs by setting up camp in the evenings and preparing delicious meals. And all you have to do after your hard day’s cycling is sit down and enjoy a beer while you watch the sun set.
The route will be guided by an experienced mountain biker with a backup vehicle following. Snacks and energy drinks will be provided all the way. Although the ride is tough it is manageable by any fairly fit individual.
Tour Date:
Arrive: 10th of October 2010
Home: 16th of October 2010
Tour price: R5300 pp
Tour program:
Day 1: Arrive after lunch at Campsite near Patensie. Supper around the campfire.
Day 2: We start cycling in an eastern direction towards the Grootrivierpoort. A distance of 85km. This route will take you through beautiful and remote countryside. You will use your granny gear a few times today. The climb out of the Grootrivierpoort is spectacular!
Day 3: Today we will do 110km. The route is hilly but nothing like yesterday. Camp in the remote Winterhoek area.
Day 4: We enter the Baviaanskloof from the west. 77Km to Makedaat campsite.
Day 5: 55Km to Doringkloof Bush Camp. This is an easy day. If you feel the need for more, the 4x4 route up to Kareedouw starts here. You can play along this trail for up to 80km. (not for the faint at heart)
Day 6: Today you will cycle through the heart of the Baviaanskloof. Not an easy 65km. We end this tour at the campsite from where we started. Last meal under the stars.
Day 7: Home sweet home!
* Additional info available on request
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