How far is the groendal hike?
The Dam Trail is a strenuous 34-kilometre trail, while the Emerald Pool Trail is another strenuous 32–kilometre hike. Permits and maps for hiking and overnight camping are available from the office.
Is baviaanskloof open?
Baviaanskloof Nature Reserve Information Gate time: Gates are open from sunrise and close at 16h00 in the afternoon.
Do I need a 4×4 for Baviaanskloof?
Baviaanskloof itself is a 4×4 route with river crossings, steep ascents and descents and amazing opportunities to view the fauna and flora. A 4×4, low range and high clearance vehicle is required and the route has a difficulty grading of 1 to 4. This is a self-drive expedition.
How long does it take to drive through the Baviaanskloof?
7-8 hours
It takes approx. 7-8 hours to drive through the Baviaanskloof from Willowmore to Patensie. No Pets allowed in the Baviaanskloof Wilderness Area.
How long is baviaanskloof?
50 miBaviaanskloofrivier / Length
Do you need a 4×4 for Baviaanskloof?
How long is Baviaans?
The narrow valley of the Baviaanskloof is just under 200 kilometers in length and bounded by two mountain ranges: the Baviaanskloof Mountains on the north and the Kouga mountains on the south side.
Do I need a 4×4 for baviaanskloof?
Why visit the Groendal Nature Reserve?
Remote, rugged and carved by a network of streams, ravines and some of the country’s most superb hiking trails, the Groendal Nature Reserve is the 3rd largest wilderness conservation area on South Africa.
Where is the Groendal wilderness area?
It lies at the eastern extremity of the Groot Winterhoek Mountains, and its unspoilt state and rugged terrain, with a multitude of kloofs with flowing streams, provide a pristine wilderness area. The Groendal Wilderness Area forms an important part of the Kwazunga River, which flows into the Groendal Dam.
What animals live in the Groendal?
There is not a wide range of mammal species within Groendal, but hikers may see baboon, common duiker, Cape Grysbok, bushbuck, grey rhebok and mountain reedbuck. Birdlife within the Groendal Wilderness Area is fairly diverse, with approximately 180 species having been recorded.
