{"id":64890,"date":"2023-09-20T09:44:44","date_gmt":"2023-09-20T07:44:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/?p=64890"},"modified":"2024-02-27T08:23:18","modified_gmt":"2024-02-27T06:23:18","slug":"experience-the-baviaanskloof-by-mountain-bike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/experience-the-baviaanskloof-by-mountain-bike\/","title":{"rendered":"Experience the Baviaanskloof by Mountain Bike"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Eastern Cape Parks & Tourism Agency<\/a> are inviting cycling enthusiasts and organised groups such as hiking, cycling, trail running clubs and tour operators to apply for permits to host small-scale nature-based events and adventure tourism experiences, and to taste true adventure in the Baviaanskloof reserve. To apply for an event permit<\/strong>, please contact Siyasanga Mabuyane<\/a> via email, on Siyasanga.mabuyane@ecpta.co.za<\/a>  or bulelani.silangwe@ecpta.co.za<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Baviaanskloof (Valley of the Baboons) is a magnificent mountain kingdom spanning 2 040 km<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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A UNESCO World Heritage Site as well as a Cape Floristic Region protected area, Baviaanskloof (Valley of the Baboons) is a magnificent mountain kingdom spanning 2 040 km, boasting seven of South Africa\u2019s nine biomes – fynbos, forest, grassland, succulent Karoo, Nama-Karoo, subtropical thicket and savannah. It’s also the setting for a legendary test of endurance, the Trans Baviaans<\/a>, a 230 kilometre single stage event that takes riders from Willomore through the Baviaanskloof to finish at Jefferys Bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At both the eastern and western entrances to the reserve are the World Heritage Site Interpretive Centres with dedicated displays that showcase the reserve. Guides are on hand to show visitors around the centre and explain all about the rich biodiversity, cultural heritage and natural wonders that make Baviaanskloof one of the most spectacular regions in the country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Baviaanskloof is a region of beautiful extremes. Sub-zero temperatures ensured icy conditions for much of the 2021 Trans Baviaans Race. Photo by Peter Kirk Media.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the scenic splendour of the region, Baviaanskloof is fast gaining recognition as one of South Africa\u2019s premier adventure destinations. Traversing this reserve by 4×4 or on a mountain bike (permission and support vehicle required) up rugged mountain passes, through rivers and across the plateau, is an unforgettable true wilderness experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baviaanskloof is famous for its remarkable hiking and 4×4 trails, splendid mountain biking opportunities, game viewing, bird watching, and star gazing, providing its visitors hours of splendour and wonder in the Wilderness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Part of the Baviaanskloof’s appeal as a mountain biking and tourist destination is its rural charm. Photo by Jacques Marais.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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DIRECTIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Access from the east: Travel from the N2 to Patensie along the R331 and from Patensie to Komdomo on the R332 (27km).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Access from the west: Take N9 from George to Willowmore and from Willowmore to Coleske gate on the R332 (100km gravel).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GATE TIMES <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summer: 06h00 – 16h00<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winter: 07h00 – 16h00<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OFFICE HOURS <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mon to Fri: 08h00 – 16h30<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weekends: 08h00<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ACCOMMODATION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baviaanskloof offers visitors the chance to embrace true wilderness, with campsites on the banks of the Groot River (Komdomo campsite) and in the Kouga Dam region (Doodsklip and Rooihoek campsites) – in close proximity to awesome deep river pools, ideal for swimming. Bergplaas Trail Hut is a rustic, self-catering hut with breathtaking views and is used as a basecamp for hikers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

KOMDOMO CARAVAN & TENT CAMPSITE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

(3-STAR): <\/strong>27 sites with power point supply, ablutions & hot water (Groot River)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DOODSKLIP CAMPSITE: <\/strong>5 sites<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ROOIHOEK CAMPSITE: <\/strong>6 sites (Kouga Dam region)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BERGPLAAS TRAIL HUT: <\/strong>2 bedrooms with bunk beds, 1 bathroom – sleeps 12<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Celebrate Tourism Month this September<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Visit visiteasterncape.co.za<\/a> to plan your adventure.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Eastern Cape Parks & Tourism Agency are inviting cycling enthusiasts and organised groups such as hiking, cycling, trail running clubs and tour operators to apply for permits to host small-scale nature-based events and adventure tourism experiences, and to taste true adventure in the Baviaanskloof reserve. To apply for an event permit, please contact Siyasanga Mabuyane […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":65145,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[34],"featured_location":[338],"class_list":["post-64890","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-adventure-and-travel","tag-trans-baviaans","featured_location-bottom-row"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64890","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=64890"}],"version-history":[{"count":20,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64890\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":66998,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64890\/revisions\/66998"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/65145"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=64890"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=64890"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=64890"},{"taxonomy":"featured_location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/featured_location?post=64890"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}