Clarens San Traverse

Clarens San Traverse

Discover the best kept secrets of the Eastern Free State. Situated between the bustling art village of Clarens and the craggy sandstone Maluti mountains, this slackpack offers the unique combination of high berg wilderness and cultural treasures. The area, famous for its landmark San paintings, well-preserved dinosaur fossils and intriguing African folk lore tales,…

Gifberg Farm Camping and Hiking Trails

Gifberg Farm Camping and Hiking Trails

Close to the Northern Cape border, south of Vanrhynsdorp and the flower region of the Matzikamma, lie the Gifberg Mountains. They stand out from the surrounding plains, but only once you start driving up the Gifberg Pass, do you get a sense of the scenic beauty of these impressive crags. Over the top of the pass you will find the Gifberg Holiday Farm…

Gifberg Hiking Trails – Day 1, Sept 2020

Gifberg Hiking Trails – Day 1, Sept 2020

Gifberg Holiday Farm – Day 1 This was my break-out hiking adventure after months of Covid-19 lockdown. I had not been to the Gifberg Holiday Farm for over ten years and when it became uncertain at what stage we would be allowed to travel across provincial borders, it...