BUSH CAMP AND HIKING TRAIL

The Skeurkrans Bush Camp & hiking trails are situated at the foot of the Waterberg in the heart of our beautiful Bush veld, near Mookgopong (Naboomspruit), approximately 250 km (2 and half – 3 hours) from JHB/PTA.

ACCOMMODATION:

  • The camp has three A-framed wooden huts
  • The Naboom hut accommodates 12 hikers, where as the remaining two, the Koedoebessie and Sering huts, only accommodate 8 hikers each with 2 separate rooms each.
  • Parking of vehicles is about 200m from the camp, and all food and luggage must be carried up a winding and rocky path to the huts and lapa.
  • Flashlights are necessary if you arrive at night.
  • All the huts have bunk beds and thick, good covered mattresses.
  • In total, the base camp can accommodate 28 hikers.
  • There are separate ladies and gents ablution facilities with showers and flush toilets.
  • Hot water is supplied by a donkey boiler, the care taker will make the fire for you.
  • There is no electricity.
  • There is an under- cover “bush kitchen” with a gas fridge, 2 pots, 2 pans, kettle, gas braai, and 2 iron pots (No. 2 & 4)
  • There is an open air braai boma with cement and wood logs for seating.
  • Bring all own cutlery, crockery and braai utensils.

  • RATES: R230 pn KIDS U/12 R180 pn DAY VISITORS: R150

HIKING TRAILS:

There are 2 trails to choose from, and 2 or more nights are spent at the same base camp. There are approximately 120 tree species and in season 57 bird species where noticed.

Route 1: “Luiperd Trail:

  • This trail is about 8-9 km long. The trail climbs steadily up through a ravine, to a plateau with wide vistas. Continue over a hill where you can see rock fissures, and you might also see black eagles circling near their nests. Then follow a relatively easy contour path below the cliffs until you reach another ravine, where the “Waterberg” yellow trees grow. On your way down you’ll pass by a welcoming rock pool, where you can swim in season. This is a great place for a rest and a bite to eat. The route will then lead you through dense indigenous forests back to base camp.

Route 2: “Bobbejaan” Trail:

  • This trail is about 5-6 km long, and is well marked by baboon footprints. The trail leaves the camp, and winds through an indigenous forested area, before a short, yet steep, climb up the mountain above the camp. Great views of the surrounding countryside await you at the top.