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Berakah 4WD-Trail
Located in
South Africa :: North West
Category:
Activity :: 4WD-Trail
The trail takes you into the heart of the Vredefort Dome. This is one of South Africa's seven World Heritage sites and is the ancient impact zone of a meteorite that collided with Earth some two billion years ago.
No one of Berakah's trails are easy - all are challenging but fun. Part of the trails are accessible to soft roaders and 4x2s with diff lock; the other parts requires experience.
It starts off innocently enough, but steadily progresses into some rather white-knuckled, wide-eyed driving. The driving does require some experience, and there are sections where it is impossible to turn back - but there are escape routes before each of them. Low range is essential and a good ground clearance is recommended.
Every effort has been made to prevent damage to vehicles - threatening rocks, tree stumps and body-scratching branches have been removed, and there are escape routes on the tougher obstacles.
A 4WD trail leader is available for 'hire' if arranged in advance. Berakah is child-friendly and there are shady areas for braais (barbeques) and picnic lunches, making it an ideal day trip or weekend getaway. Vehicles need good ground clearance. This is a self-drive trail, trail guides are available, but not obligatory. GPS waypoints are available. This trail has shade, there is a swimming pool and drinking water. Environmentally friendly practices are in place.
For accommodation, there are three comfortable, neat self-catering bungalows with shower and toilet, serviced daily. Campers can choose from rustic, shaded camping on top of the mountain with lovely views or basic camping in a well-maintained camping area with good ablution facilities and electricity. Pool and braai (barbeque) facilities are available.
| Address : | Buffelshoek, North West, South Africa |
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| Contact : | Berakah Adventures Farmhouse |
| Contact 2 : | Andre & Lenie Pretorius |
| Tel : | +27(0)56 818 1313 |
| Cell : | +27(0)82 339 9177 |
| Cell2 : | +27(0)82 598 0559 |
| Email : | Click Here |
| Website : | Click Here |
| Cellphone Reception : | Good |
| Best Time to Visit : | All Year |
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| Fee/s : | Trail Fees : ZAR330 per vehicle and ZAR55pp. (Rates Updated Sept 2021) |
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| Pre-Booking : | Required |
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| Accommodation (Self-catering chalets), Restrooms |
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| Picnics | |
| Game to View : | Baboon, jackal, aardwolf, brown hyena, duikers, steenbok, kudu and leopards. |
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| Notes on Activities : | (Some activities may be offered nearby). |
| Number of Trails : | 1 |
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| Trail Length : | 15km |
| Driving Time : | 6 - 8 hours |
| Difficulty Grading : | 2 - 4 |
| Management Agency : | Private Owner | Trail Access : | Public Access Allowed |
| Permit required : | YES |
| Type of Trail : | At least 2X4WD |
| Type of Terrain : | The trails run the range from steep cliffs and hairpin bends to open savannahs, bushveld and riverbeds dishing up a challenging mix of hill climbs and descents, muddy river crossings and rocky slopes that draw novices and experienced drivers alike. Bushveld, Riverbeds, Mud, River Crossings, Hill Climbs. |
| General : |
Suitable for 4x2 vehicle with differential lock Low range gears are required to complete this trail Vehicle needs good ground clearance Self-Drive Trail Trail Guides are available, but not obligatory Rescue Services are available GPS Waypoints are available The trail has substantial shade Drinking water is available Environmentally friendly practices are in place |
| Closest Town : | Parys |
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| Distance to Parys : | 14km |
“We have also utilised the 4x4 and quad bike tracks for hiking. Not too demanding and most enjoyable.” - Charles Hall, 2010/05/18
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