Baviaans Canyon Trail

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​​​​​​​​​​​ITINERARY

​​​​​​DAY 1 - ARRIVAL AT BAVIAANSKLOOF INTERPRETIVE CENTER

​​Arrival at Baviaanskloof Interpretive Center from 14:00 onwards.  After a warm welcome and arrival introduction, each participant will receive a crate to organize their luggage for the slackpacking journey.  In the evening, unwind and enjoy a hearty meal.

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​DAY 2 - HIKING (DISTANCE:  16 KM, ESTIMATED DURATION 5 - 8 HOURS)​

We will begin the day with coffee and rusks in the early morning, preparing for the long journey ahead.  Breakfast will be enjoyed in the mountains, with each hiker responsible for packing their own breakfast.  One of the managers, will provide a briefing on the Baviaans Canyon Trail.  The first day head into the foothills of the Kouga Mountains to the south and east of the Base Camp.  This is the same landscape through which the Leopard Trail, hike, traverses, and will have a familiar feel to those that have hiked the Leopard Trail.  In the evening, unwind and enjoy a hearty meal.

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DAY 3 - HIKING (DISTANCE:  18 KM, ESTIMATED DURATION:  5 - 8 HOURS)

​We will begin the day with coffee and rusks in the early morning, preparing for another long journey ahead.  Breakfast will be enjoyed in the mountains, with each hiker responsible for packing their own breakfast.  On the second day, you'll head further into the foothills of the Kouga Mountains.

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DAY 4 - HIKING (DISTANCE:  9 KM, ESTIMATED DURATION:  3 - 5 HOURS)

​​We will begin the day with coffee and rusks in the early morning.  Breakfast will be enjoyed in the mountains, with each hiker responsible for packing their own breakfast.  This is an exceptionally special day taking you into the spectacular Paradise Kloof, with long stretches of majestic slot canyons and deep forest filled ravines.  In the evening enjoy a hearty meal.

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DAY 5 - HIKING (DISTANCE:  17 KM, ESTIMATED DURATION:  5 - 8 HOURS)

We will begin the day with coffee and rusks in the early morning.  Breakfast will be enjoyed in the mountains, with each hiker responsible for packing their own breakfast.  Head back to base camp through the Baviaans Mountains on the north side of the Baviaanskloof, ensuring you end your hike filled to the brim with natural beauty.  This landscape has flat plateau sections, leading to ridge hopping along high rugged mountain edges and repeatedly dropping into more steep ravines with slot canyons.  In the evening unwind and enjoy a hearty meal.

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DAY 6 - HIKING (DISTANCE:  16 KM, ESTIMATED DURATION:  5 - 8 HOURS)​​

We will begin the day with coffee and rusks in the early morning.  Breakfast will be enjoyed in the mountains, with each hiker responsible for packing their own breakfast.  This day will take you further through the Baviaans Mountains on the north side of the Baviaanskloof, ensuring you end your hike filled to the brim with natural beauty.  This landscape has flat plateau sections, leading to ridge hopping along high rugged mountain edges and repeatedly dropping into more steep ravines with slot canyons.  In the evening unwind and enjoy a hearty meal.​​​

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DAY 7 - DEPARTURE

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before departing, taking in the last moments of the serene surroundings before heading home.  This is where we say goodbye, until we meet again.​

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End of tour​​​​​​​​​​