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THE ADVENTURE PROVINCE INLAND and Coastal Routes THE ADVENTURE PROVINCE INLAND and coastal ROUTEs THE ADVENTURE PROVINCE INLAND ROUTE from KoKstad across the North easterN cape aNd the Karoo, liNKiNg with the westerN cape route 62. Matatiele Our journey begins in Matatiele close to the border of A visit to the Wilfred Bauer Nature Reserve and the Mountain KwaZulu Natal. Situated in the lesser explored southern Lake Nature Reserve where a beautiful lake covers a surface Drakensberg, the quaint little town of Matatiele lies area of about 30 ha when full, is well worthwhile. Of special 70 km from Kokstad, at the junction of the Eastern Cape, interest are the extensive stretches of Protea “forests” KwaZulu Natal and southern Lesotho. and most beautiful deep gorges with waterfalls and San rock paintings. The outstanding impression is that of the Matatiele is a mid-sized town serving the farming and exceptional hospitality of the hostesses at all the traditional trading communities of East Griqualand in the foothills of Xhosa overnight huts, offering good traditional fare and the western Drakensberg, on the border with KwaZulu Natal clean rooms. and 20 km from the southern frontier of Lesotho. Dairy farming is the principal activity. Good trout fishing is to be Matatiele forms the perfect gateway to the Mehloding had in the numerous streams of the area. Horse and Hiking Trail a four day fully catered, portered and guided trail effectively and professionally run by the Evidence of Stone Age inhabitants in the form of art adorning local Mehloding Community Tourism Trust. The trail is rocks are found throughout the area. In the early 1860s the characterised by walking through the traditional Xhosa rural Griquas settled here after migrating across the Drakensberg landscape with the majestic Drakensberg escarpment as a from Philippolis. The town was the centre of cattle rustling constant backdrop. Passing through a number of villages and gun-running and order was only restored in 1874 by the provides ample contact, through the local guide, with village life. Cape Mounted Riflemen. attractioNs: The sandstone underlying the Drakensberg basalt kranzes Masakala Guest House form extensive flat rock ledges, caves and impressive Mehloding Horse & Hiking Trail mushroom rocks. Plenty of mountain streams provide water Ongeluksnek Game Reserve and swimming places along a hiking trail. A number of stream crossings can be daunting but, with the guide’s help, they are all safe. Maclear and Ugie Set in picturesque surroundings, Maclear and Ugie offer attractioNs: excellent facilities for a tranquil vacation, with many and Dinosaur Footprints - Oakleigh farm various types of recreation, as well as attractions and Fishing in Ugie activities. Gatberg Prentjiesberg & Woodcliff Cave Trails (1-4 day hiking trails) Follow the R56 south west from Matatiele for 130km to San rock art Maclear situated in the foothills of the Drakensberg. It is Skiing on the southern slopes of the Drakensberg famous for its wild trout, San rock art, dinosaur footprints Ugie Methodist Church - a stately example of eastern Cape and spectacular scenery. Maclear’s annual festival, architecture Fees Zonder Naam, held in May, is the largest and most Ugie Tractor Museum spectacular social event on the North Eastern Cape calendar. Tsitsa Falls Adventures Ugie, south of Maclear is a quiet, friendly town situated on the banks of the Inxu River beneath the cliffs of the southern Drakensberg. It was founded by the Rev William Murray and named after the Ugie river in Scotland. Sheep and cattle farming are primary industries of this sleepy town situated in spectacular surroundings. Rhodes Tucked away in the Eastern Cape Highlands on the border attractioNs: with Lesotho, Rhodes Village exudes a timeless charm and Naudes Nek beauty. This Victorian-era village, declared a Conservation Fly fishing Area in 1997, is surrounded by pristine rivers and magnificent 4 x 4 and bike trails mountains. It’s the ideal getaway for adventure-lovers and for Tiffendel Ski Resort those seeking a break from the stresses of big city life. Horse riding Mountain passes Apart from its scenic beauty, the area is best known for snow skiing. Close to the town of Rhodes is Tiffindell, the only ski resort in South Africa, located on the south slopes of the highest mountain in the Eastern Cape, the Ben Mc Dhui, also known as the Ben Mac ski area. Though local farmers have been skiing here since the 1950s, Tiffindell was only established as a single-slope ski resort in the early 1990s. It has grown three times in length since then and intermediate and beginner skiers and snowboarders can have their fun here. Elliot Continuing along the R56 from Maclear, through Ugie, is attractioNs: the gorgeously situated town of Elliot with the impressive Hiking Trails orange-hued buttresses of the Drakensberg as its scenic Museums background. Waterfalls Founded in 1885 and named after Sir Henry Elliot, a major in the British Army well known for his peacemaking abilities among the warring groups of the Eastern Cape frontier, the town officially became a municipality in 1911. The area is also traditionally known as eCowa (mushroom) by the Xhosa. Besides very beautiful drives in the surrounding area, there is also a nature reserve at Thompson Dam. The 80m high Gillie Cullem Waterfall, 18km from town, is possibly the loveliest in the country. Barkly East Travel 62 kms along the R58 from Elliot to discover the attractioNs: picturesque town of Barkly East. One of the highest lying Fly-fishing for Wild Trout towns in the country, elevated at about 5800 feet above River Rafting on the Kraai River sea level, it stands to reason that snow fall that decks Horse riding in wild mountain country surrounding mountain tops at the very least, is almost Hiking guaranteed during winter. It is one of the main draw cards Cycling to the area and the reason that Barkly East is known as the 4x4 trails Switzerland of South Africa. Quad bike and scrambler trails The beautiful green valleys of this part of the world, surrounded by rugged mountains, form the backdrop for a thriving sheep-farming industry. With its obvious scenic advantages, Barkly East also offers excellent trout fishing in sparkling mountain streams. There are some fine examples of San rock art in surrounding caves and a breathtaking series of wildflowers that seem always to be in season. Tiffindell Alpine retreat is relatively close to Barkly East and is a wonderful escape throughout the year - children can bum board, and in summer activities include grass skiing, mountain boarding- for the extreme sports’ enthusiasts, horse riding and mountain biking. Lady Grey From Barkly East continue north along the R58 for about attractioNs: 70km to the beautiful little town of Lady Grey. Set in a valley Lammergeier Nature Reserve with a backdrop of mountains, many trees, a number of Cape Vulture Sanctuary interesting old houses and more gravel than tarred roads, Arts Academy Lady Grey is the most scenic of all the villages in the area. 4 x 4 and quad bike trails It has a very interesting history and inscriptions on old Nature lovers’ paradise headstones in the cemetery confirm this. Fly fishing Hiking Passion Play Aliwal North Continue west on the R58 to get to Aliwal North, a small attractioNs: town that lies on a strategic ford on the Orange River Golf Course (Gariep River), made up of mainly a farming community Historical places and buildings - Anglo Boer War history producing wool, maize, wheat, beef and dairy products. Aliwal North Museum Garden of Remembrance Aliwal North is known for two hot mineral springs that have Buffelspruit Nature Reserve extremely high concentrations of minerals and gases. The San rock art water at the town’s spa holiday resort, around 34 degrees in their indoor and outdoor pools, is said to have curative qualities, particularly for illnesses like rheumatism and arthritis. The Buffelspruit Nature Reserve lies close by and provides access to a rich collection of antelope, buffalo and some striking grassland scenery. Burgersdorp From Aliwal North, continue south along the R58 to the attractioNs: oldest town in the Eastern Cape, Burgersdorp. This Merino Afrikaans Language Museum sheep-farming town in the north eastern Cape has been Burgersdorp Museum Complex a pivotal point in Afrikaner history, culture and religion. Hiking trail Many towns in South Africa are named after one person, Historical battlesite but Burgersdorp was aptly named after all its inhabitants. Historical trail - 2km trail to the town’s historical sites. ‘Town of citizens’ is the translation of the Afrikaans word - Kroonvlei - adventure trails, tennis and accommodation Burgersdorp, and that is exactly how it was started - on the in the private mountain environment of the beautiful initiative of 300 Afrikaner families. Stormberg, 40km from town. Old Jail - the old town jail in which Piet Klopper, one the first ‘rebels’ of the Cape Colony, was executed. Steynsburg Take the R391 south out of Burgersdorp until you reach the R56 T-junction. Turn right on the R56 until you come to the Karoo town of Steynsburg. Steynsburg is named after Douw Steyn on whose farm the town is built. The original Steyn farmhouse is a museum and is the local tourist attraction of Steynsburg. It was founded in 1872 on the farm Bulhoek, owned by Douw Steyn, who was the grandfather of President Paul Kruger of the Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek. The area is known for its farming - mainly sheep for wool and stud farms. attractioNs: Vampire of Steynsburg Pass Middelburg Head west out of Steynsburg on the R56 until you come to The Karoo is one of the few places in the world where the the small town of Middelburg. Surrounded by mountains, historic ending of the Perman Era and the beginning of the Middelburg is unique.
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