Swartberg Trail

 

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ITINERARY

​​​DAY 1 - ARRIVAL AT KOBUS SE GAT

​Arrive at Kobus se Gat at 07:30 for a warm welcome and introduction   A briefing on the Swartberg Trail will be held, before we organize our luggage for the transporter.  You will receive your breakfast and lunch for the day.  Vehicles will be parked at Kobus se Gat.  The shuttle service will take us to the starting point.

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HIKING (DISTANCE:  12.8 KM, ESTIMATED DURATION: 4 - 6 HOURS )

​Once we reach the starting point, we will enjoy breakfast before setting off on the trail.  For most of the day, we will follow a jeep track that gradually leads to a saddle.  A long, steady ascent awaits, testing your endurance.  Just before reaching the second saddle, a steep incline will challenge you.  Just after  the  second saddle, you’ll be rewarded with a breathtaking view of the hut nestled in a picturesque valley.  But before we reach it, we must take on a gradual descent.  Upon arriving at the hut, you'll know that every step was worth it.  In the evening, unwind with a hearty meal.

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DAY 2 - HIKING (DISTANCE:  12 KM, ESTIMATED DURATION:  4 - 6  HOURS)

​​​We will enjoy breakfast at the hut, before we hit the trail.  Each hiker is responsible for packing their own lunch.  The trail ascends into the rugged Swartberg peaks, with exhilarating ridge hiking an panoramic vistas.  Deep ravines, towering rock formations, and vast landscapes make this truly unforgettable experience.  Reaching the trail’s end, you’ll leave with a sense of accomplishment and appreciation for the untouched wilderness of the Swartberg.  The shuttle will await us and transport us back to Kobus se Gat.  This is where we say goodbye, until we meet again.​

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End of tour

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