The karoo is beautiful from afar. But it is up close that you learn to love it. Up close you begin to understand its rhythm, its breath, its life.  Walk the earth. It is a privilege. It is an honour. It is a necessity.

The Sneeuberg Nature Reserve is a privately-owned nature reserve that comprises some of the finest high-altitude grasslands in the Sneeuberg mountain range. There is a variety of accommodation options on the 14 500-hectare reserve, all beautifully renovated historical farmhouses.  Join us on this 3-day, 50 km hike between antelope and Nguni cattle in a land dominated by igneous rock formations and big sky.  The hike caters for six hikers in shared accommodation. The hike covers jeep track, gravel road and typical Karoo veld, which include cattle and game paths, as well as traversing areas between the Karoo bossies where there is no path. All meals are included, which are expertly prepared on the premises by the hosts.

Pre-Night

Arrival at Kliphuis with dinner at Gordonville.

Day 1

16km
460m elevation gain
695m elevation loss

Gordonville to Kliphuis

A gorgeous first day takes the group up to a spectacular! Ular vantage point overlooking Renosterberg. 

From here hike through rock formations on a Grassy plateau to reach the lunch spot overlooking the river.  The route runs along the river through a Poplar Forest before popping out at the dam view Where a cold beverage awaits. Hikers to be trans!  Ported back to Kliphuis where a traditional karoo.  Braai awaits.

Day 2

13km
187m elevation gain
250m elevation loss
Kliphuis to karoo cottage/poplars

A fascinating day filled with a visit to bushman Paintings, derelict farm buildings and incredible Views. The route circles mount George and ends at Skilderkrans with a relaxed lunch in the shade of a Poplar Forest. Hikers to be transported to the pop!  Lars at the end of the day to enjoy a hearty dinner.

Day 3

21km
625m elevation gain
530m elevation loss
Poplar’s to Oshoek

Constitutes the longest trek of the hike, where Hikers enjoy a tea/coffee break in the shade of a Poplar Forest before heading up to reach heights Over 2 000m asl. Enjoy a packed lunch with views Overlooking the vast karoo before descending to Oshoek. From here hikers to be transport!  Ed to Gordonville for a swim and an early dinner.  The rest of the evening will be spent at the poplars.

Optional Day 4

Compassberg
2504m elevation

Optional extra day. Transfer to Compassberg to hike This majestic mountain at 2504 m asl. Aptly named by Sir Robert Gordon in 1778 because from the summit he Could see streams flowing in all directions. The peak Lies on the watershed between the orange and sun!  Days rivers’ and is the highest mountain in the entire Karoo.

R1750 per person

Included:

• All meals
• 4 nights shared accommodation
• Transport on premises
• Guide
• Water
• Welcome gift

Excluded:

• Refreshments
• Transport to trail

Rates:

• R11 750.00 pp.pn

Admin Fee:

• R55.00 once off per reservation.