High 5 Trail - South Africa Tours, Adventure
High 5 Trail
Experience the High 5 Multi-Activity Trails at Rosstrevor Guest Farm in Barkly East (Eastern Cape). Includes Mountain Biking, Hiking, Horse Riding and River Rafting.
Tour Code: H5T
Depart From: Barkly East
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Duration: 5 Days
Country:
South Africa
Departures: On request
(Selected Dates)
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Tour Description
Adventure filled breakaway. Enjoy off-road mountain biking, swimming in the river, hiking, horse riding, river rafting and camping beneath the stars.
Itinerary
Arrive Rosstrevor Guest Farm (20kms from Barkly East) for welcome drinks and introduction. If you would like we'll take you to a wonderful sundowner spot - or you can just relax after your long drive. Dinner will be served in our restaurant and accommodation will be provided in our charming Victorian farmhouse.
DAY 1 - Off-road Mountain Bike & River Swim
After a farmhouse breakfast gather up your bikes for a full day's mountain biking to Avoca Cottage. The morning's riding will consist of an off-road trail with some challenging technical sections including sheep paths, river crossings and rocky descents. Along the way you will see stunning mountain views, deep gorges and bushman paintings. After a swim in the river and picnic lunch we will direct you back up the gravel roads for a gentle self-guided ride to Avoca Cottage which will be your home for the night. We will provide dinner before leaving you to relax for the evening.
DAY 2 - Hike to Snowdon Falls
Breakfast will be served at Avoca Cottage and we will then guide you up Snowdon peak to a stunning waterfall where a picnic lunch will be served. If the climb doesn't take your breath away then the views will! After dinner, enjoy a well-deserved rest and sleep over at Avoca Cottage.
DAY 3 - Horse Riding at Rosstrevor
After breakfast we will transport you back to Rosstrevor Guest Farm where we will introduce you to our stunning well-schooled horses and beginners will be given basic instruction. Our ride through Rosstrevor will include riding through river gorges, into caves and stunning views. There will be a chance to swim in the river whilst we stop for a picnic lunch to rest the horses. More experienced riders will be given the chance to enjoy fast canters through the farmlands, but our experienced guides will ensure that the pace will be adjusted to suit all levels of rider.
DAY 4 - Mountain Biking, River Rafting & Overnight Camp
After breakfast we will pack bikes, boats and camping equipment for the highlight of our trail. We will climb to 3,001 metres to Tiffindell Ski Resort where experienced and brave mountain-bike riders can have the opportunity to ride down the extreme pass to Rhodes. If a gentle cycle is more your style then we will adjust the trail accordingly. Will will continue on through scenic Rhodes Village to our river rafting launch point where a picnic lunch will be served. The afternoon will be spent paddling down the beautiful Kraai river, enjoying the wonderful birdlife and occasional rapid to ensure that everyone stays awake! By late afternoon we will arrive at a stunning cave - our home for the night. Enjoy a hearty bush braai and enjoy the unique experience of sleeping like a bushman for the night.
DAY 5 - River Rafting & Hike to Bushman Paintings
After a bush breakfast we will continue down the Kraai river on our inflatable canoes. At the halfway point we will stop and hike up to a huge cave to view over 87 bushman paintings in pristine condition. After a well-earned rest we will continue down the river where negotiating some exciting rapids will provide the trips final challenge. A picnic lunch and a few drinks on the beach provides a fitting end to your Wild Mountain Adventure.
Additional activities that can be incorporated include: fly-fishing, & for those with their own equipment - 4x4 trails & quad/motorbike trails. In winter skiing at the nearby Tiffindell resort provides a fun alternative to river rafting.
Next Trail Dates:
22nd November 2009
17th January 2010
8th March 2010
If you have other dates in mind, then by all means call us and we'll try to accommodate you.
Tour Include
5 x Trail Days and accommodation plus dinner on arrival day and breakfast before departure.
All meals and guest farm accommodation includes.
All luggage transported between overnight stops
Tour Exclude
Services not mentioned.
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