Located in
South Africa :: Eastern Cape
:: Port Elizabeth
Category:
Activity :: 4WD-Trail
Maitland Mine 4wd Trail are part of the Maitland Nature Reserve in Port Elizabeth, Eastern cape Province of South Africa. There are three nature trails, the Sir Peregrine Maitland Nature Trail which is a 3 km self-guided trail along the old wagon road; the De Stades Nature Trail which is 9 km long trail and provides magnificent view of St Francis Bay and Maitland dunes; and then the Igolomi Trial which is a 4km walk passing through some of the thickest sections of the dense forest. All three of these join at old wagon trail which is of historical significance as it was one of the first attempts at mining in the Cape Colony in the late 18th Century.
Very challenging 4X4 trail. It has every terrain and different difficulty levels. Beautiful scenery around every corner. There are mud huts which can be booked to stay over and ablutions with a shower. The Deck is furnished with a build in braai and is really relaxing with the view over Beachview & Seaview coastlines.
Address : | Beachview Road, Maitland, Port Elizabeth, 6000, Eastern Cape, South Africa |
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Contact : | Donald Jackson (Maitland Mines) |
Contact 2 : | Rob Howlet (Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism Office) |
Tel : | +27(0)41 372 1909 |
Tel2 : | +27(0)41 506 5412 |
Cell : | +27(0)82 903 2866 |
Email : | Click Here |
Host Website : | Click Here |
Best Time to Visit : | All Year Round |
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Reception Opening and Closing Times : | 24 hrs |
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Accommodation (Self catering) |
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Picnics, Surfing | |
Game to View : | Bushbuck. Blue duikers. Porcupine. Rodents. |
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More Activities : | Para gliding. |
Notes on Activities : | (Some activities may be offered nearby). |
Number of Trails : | 3 |
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Trail Length : | 16km in Total |
Driving Time : | 2-3 hrs |
Difficulty Grading : | 2-4 |
Management Agency : | National Park | Trail Access : | Public Access Allowed |
Permit required : | YES |
Type of Trail : | At least 2X4WD |
Type of Terrain : | Dunes, Forest Thicket, Rocks, Grassy |
General : |
Suitable for 4x2 vehicle with differential lock Vehicle needs good ground clearance Self-Drive Trail Rescue Services are available The trail has substantial shade Environmentally friendly practices are in place |
Closest Town : | Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) |
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Distance to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) : | 31km |