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Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve

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This reserve can be entered at Viljoens Pass on the road from Grabouw to Franschhoek. In an area of 42.000 ha some 1.300 species of Fynbos (mountain fynbos) and a huge variety of birds (about 130 species) can be spotted. The Cape Nature and several landowners manage a part of 21,000 ha, which is known as the Theewaterskloof Conservancy.
Hikers have a choice between day tours and some longer excursions. There are mountainbike and canyoning routes as well. Due to rough weather conditions the routes can be closed. Basic self-catering units are available (fees have to be paid, bookings through Cape Nature). You have to be fit and experienced if you go for hiking in this area.

For hikers

• Day tours

  • Boegoekloof Trail

  • Groenlandberg Trail, 22 km

  • Palmiet Trail, 6 km

  • Boland Hiking Trail, is well known and you can even take the opportunity to hike for a day and get know a piece of this beautiful trail. The whole tour takes 3 days. Two basic huts are available. The distances of the trail vary from 12 to 29 km.

• Long distance hikes

  • Boland Hiking Trail, is well known and you can even take the opportunity to hike for a day and get know a piece of this beautiful trail. The whole tour takes 3 days. Two basic huts are available. The distances of the trail vary from 12 to 29 km.

  • Stokoe's Pass Route, 2 days

  • Sphinx Route, 2 days

  • Nuweberg to Boesmanskloof/Orchard Route, 2 days

  • Nuweberg Route, 3 days

For Mountainbikers

• Hottentots Holland MTB Trail, 6 km. This easy mountain bike trail starts and ends near the reserve office and is designed for the whole family. The circular route directs you through tree plantations and crosses a small river. Enjoy the views over farm areas.

• Groenlandberg MTB Trail, 22 km. This circular route leads you to magnificent view points overlooking the ocean.

Canyoning, both routes are open from November 1 to April 30

• Suicide Gorge, 17 km (8 hours),. It's more swimming than hiking and for those who are experienced in conyoning. Enjoy spectacular canyons and beautiful waterfalls. Keep in mind that you have to swim in cold water, the highest jump is about 14m and the only way out is to continue the route.

• Riversonderend Route, 15 km (8,5 hours). For those who aren't really experienced in canyoning this is a good alternative to the Suicide George. It's always a possible to jump from a lower level. Nevertheless the highest jump is 7m. Enjoy the canyon and waterfalls. This route follows the Suicide Gorge through a lower section.

More information can be obtained from Cape Nature.

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