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Rust de Winter 4WD-Trail
Located in
South Africa :: Limpopo
Category:
Activity :: 4WD-Trail
This 4x4 playground offers an 80km long trail, which would take 10 hours to 2 days to complete. Low range gears are required to complete this trail, the vehicle needs good ground clearance, a guide must accompany drivers, rescue services are available, camping facilities are available, the trail has shade, swimming and there is drinking water available.
Surrounds: Rust de Winter is a 27-ha state-owned property on the banks of the Elands River. It is home to the 4x4 ATV organisation who manage and oversee the trail and its facilities. Part of it is used for the annual Toyota-sponsored Jamboree that has grown to become the biggest gathering of 4x4s in South Africa. One of the beauties of the Rust de Winter set-up is that the guides are experts who have intimate knowledge of this state-owned property, with its bushveld terrain and rocky ravines.
En route: Although mostly not a complicated trail, always pleasantly scenic, there are one or two demanding sections that require expert marshals. There is one very steep and rocky descent that is guaranteed to make your palms sweat - and a similarly steep ascent that requires considerable momentum and will probably demand more than one attempt. The trail runs through the famous Lovers' Lane, which is a water-formed gorge through alluvial rock, covered in evergreen trees. All in all a scenically worthwhile and enjoyable challenge that requires drivers to know their vehicles and have some off-road experience. Expect to spend the weekend, with Friday night spent at base camp and Saturday night on the mountain. One possibility would be to get a group of friends together and has a weekend trail tailored for you.
The participants needs to take their camping gear (tents, sleeping bags) as well as their own recovery gear should something happen on the trail.
Accommodation: The two campsites are simple and rustic. Flush toilets and hot showers are available at the base camp, but the facilities at the overnight mountain camp are very basic.
| Address : | Limpopo, South Africa |
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| Contact : | Inquiries: Peter Claasen |
| Contact 2 : | Bookings: Sindy |
| Tel : | +27(0)12 379 1715 |
| Cell : | +28(0)82 558 6184 |
| Cell2 : | +27(0)82 990 4364 |
| Email : | Click Here |
| Website : | Click Here |
| Host Website : | Click Here |
| Reception Opening and Closing Times : | Mon-Fri: 07:30-12:30 |
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| Subject to Seasonal Operation. : | Trails can be booked from January to May and August to December. (Jun-2021) |
| Fee/s : | Bundu fee for non- members : ZAR800; Members: ZAR700. Minimum of 10 vehicles.The cost will be per vehicle & not per person. (Updated Jun-2021). |
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| Pre-Booking : | Required |
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| Number of Trails : | 1 |
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| Trail Length : | 48km |
| Driving Time : | 10hrs / 2 days |
| Difficulty Grading : | 3 - 4 |
| Management Agency : | Private Owner | Trail Access : | Public Access Allowed |
| Permit required : | YES |
| Permit Details : | The amount of seat belts in your vehicle will determine how many guest you may bring along to join in the weekend. The cost will be per vehicle & not per person. |
| Type of Trail : | 4WD Trail only |
| Type of Terrain : | The trail runs through the famous Lovers' Lane, which is a water-formed gorge through alluvial rock, covered in evergreen trees. In the rainy season streams are filled with crystal clear water to add to the beauty of the area. |
| General : |
Low range gears are required to complete this trail Vehicle needs good ground clearance Trail Guides are available, but not obligatory The trail has substantial shade Drinking water is available Environmentally friendly practices are in place |
| Closest Town : | Rust de Winter |
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