What kind of Hiker are you?
Day Hiker
Just want to do a day or morning hike.
Multi-Day
Multi-day trails where you carry it all and stay in Basecamps
Slackpacker
Multi-day trails but we bring your food and bedding to the Basecamp
Explorer
Stay in our accommodation and explore trails at your own pace.
Better Together
Teambuilding or Schools
Let’s chat to plan your visit
Just Sleep
Enjoy the view
from the Stoep!
Our 11 Hiking Trails
Trail Name | Length (km) | Elevation (m) | Est Length | Type |
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Leopard Trail | 11.6 | 349 | 3.5 - 4 hrs | Point-to-Point,Multi-day |
Kloof Trail | 11.6 | 150 | 4 hrs | Point-to-Point,Multi-day |
Zebra Trail | 6.5 | 122 | 1.5 - 2 hrs | Point-to-Point,Multi-day |
Quagga Trail | 6.5 | 395 | 1.5 - 2 hrs | Point-to-Point,Multi-day |
Escarpment Trail | 6.4 | 211 | 2 hrs | Circular,Day Trail |
Sunset Trail | 11.6 | 395 | 3.5 hrs | Circular,Day Trail |
Moepel Trail | 7.7 | 206 | 2 - 2.5 hrs | Circular,Day Trail |
Game Trail | 5 | 131 | 1,2 hrs | Circular,Day Trail |
Game Trail Shortcut | 4 | 131 | 1 hrs | Circular,Day Trail |
Rockpool Trail | 2.1 | 30min | Out-and-Back,Day Trail | |
Forest Trail | 3.2 | Circular,Day Trail |
Day Hiker
Close enough for a quick escape.
Wild enough to feel far away.
Just 25 km from Warmbaths (±1.5 hrs from Pretoria).
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Mostly moderate, with options from easy to challenging
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We recommend a circular route for day visitors
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Ideal for hiking, trail running, or relaxed exploring
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Swim in clear, bilharzia-free rock pools
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Malaria-free area
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Meet at reception, pick your route, and go
R175 Per Person
Multi-Day Hike
From Basecamp to Basecamp
Carry everything. Disconnect completely.
A proper 2-day backpacking hike through the Waterberg Biosphere.
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Arrive on Day 1, and settle into your basecamp before 18h00
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Start early the next morning (best before 07:00 in summer)
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Hike to next Basecamp (±11–13 km)
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Routes include Kloof Trail or Leopard Trail depending on which Basecamp you get to start
Base camps:
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Sleep up to 20 people
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No electricity
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Hot showers (donkey geysers), fireplaces, braai areas
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Pots, pans & basic equipment provided
You bring: all gear, food, sleeping bag, cutlery
R200 Per Person Per Night
Slackpacker
All the adventure of the Multi-Day Hike. None of the heavy lifting.
Do the same 2-day traverse hike — without carrying everything.
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Arrive on Day 1, and settle into your basecamp before 18h00
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Sartt early the next morning (best before 07:00 in summer)
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Hike to next Basecamp (±11–13 km)
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Routes include Kloof Trail or Leopard Trail depending on which Basecamp you get to start
Base camps:
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Sleep up to 20 people
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No electricity
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Hot showers (donkey geysers), fireplaces, braai areas
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Pots, pans & basic equipment provided
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You bring: all gear, food, sleeping bag, cutlery
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We transport your food, drinks & overnight gear
Arrive to:
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A hot shower
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Your cold beer waiting
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Your food kept fresh — meat and perishables refrigerated whilst you hike.
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Malaria-free
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Safe swimming
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Moderate to challenging trails
You hike with a day pack — we handle the rest.
R300 Per Person Person
Stay & Explore
Stay longer. Explore freely.
Base yourself in one of our self-catering cottages or houses (2–12 guests) and experience the reserve at your own pace.
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Fully equipped, rustic but comfortable
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Access to ±80 km of trails
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Hike, swim, birdwatch, or simply switch off
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Minimum 2-night stay over weekends
Expect big views, quiet space, and total freedom
