Ezemvelo Nature Reserve Hiking & Mountain Bike Trails
eZemvelo Nature Reserve is situated outside Bronkhorstspruit, 1 hour from PTA. This 10 000 ha+ reserve is naturally divided into a 4000 ha preserved grasslands and associated rocky outcrops and wetlands. The velar water of the Wilge river cuts through the reserve forming beautiful gorges and valleys of the colorful river sandstones.
Legaes
(Sotho word for Chalets)
Caravan & Camping Sites:
The Meru Camp:
Family Mountain Huts:
(THIS IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATIONS AT THE MOMENT)
The River Camp: Hikers Overnight Camp:
Activities
Hiking Trails
Various hiking trails crisscross the expanse of land. The trails range from day trips to a two day bac packing trail. On the trails you’ll experience nature at its best, with large herds of game, over 250 species of bird and numerous indigenous plants. All the trails start from the reception. (Day visitors can also park their cars here.)
There are 3 x day circular trails to choose from:
The Back Pack Trail: (Very Popular)
The overnight back packers can easily plan which links to follow as all trails are clearly marked and sign posted.
Day One:
The first day hikers hike from the main camp/reception area, following the first part of the Ochna trail. It then links up with the Protea trail and the last part following the Burkea trail that takes hikers to the overnight camp next to the Grootspruit. (OWN TENTS) This is a moderate trail of +- 12.5km which will take +- 4 – 5 hours to complete.
Day Two:
Hikers now follow the Burkea Trail until it links up with the Protea trail which takes them back to the main camp/ reception area. This day is a bit less strenuous again to give hikers the opportunity to fully enjoy nature and still finish in time for a last swim or braai before departing back home.
Mountain Bike Trails:
There are not a few things more wonderful than biking around a game reserve on a combination of single track and jeep track. With some technical challenges on the rocky hills of Ezemvelo, no cyclist will go home disappointed. For the amateur rider there is a short easy route, but for the more advanced there is a tricky 46km route that covers most of the reserve.
The Trails:
School/ Church/ Youth Adventure Camps:
Rates
Rates are subject to change without prior notice.
Category | Details | Rates (ZAR) |
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ENTRANCE: PARKS FEES: | ||
Day Visitors Only: Per Day | Per Adult | R 85.00 |
Per Child u/16 | R 65.00 | |
Pensioner | R 65.00 | |
OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION: | ||
Chalets: 2-3 Bed Chalets | Low Season & Mid Week / Single Supplement | R850.00 P/Night |
High/Peak Season School Holidays / Single Supplement | R990.00 P/Night | |
2 Persons Sharing (Low Season) | R420.00 P/P/P/Night | |
2 Persons Sharing (High Season) | R495.00 P/P/P/Night | |
Extra Adult Added On (Low Season) | R350.00 P/P/P/Night | |
Extra Adult Added On (High Season) | R400.00 P/P/P/Night | |
Extra Child Added On (Low Season) | R180.00 P/P/P/Night | |
Extra Child Added On (High Season) | R200.00 P/P/P/Night | |
Pensioners 1-2 Sharing (High season) | R850.00 P/Night | |
Camping Sites: Adults | Low Season | R120.00 P/P/P/Night |
High Season | R165.00 P/P/P/Night | |
Camping Sites: Children (4-16y) | Low Season | R80.00 P/C/P/Night |
High Season | R120.00 P/C/P/Night | |
Camping Sites: Pensioners | Low Season | R80.00 P/P/P/Night |
High Season | R120.00 P/P/P/Night | |
Mountain Huts: 3 x Huts Sleep 4 Persons | Midweek Rate | R950.00 P/Night |
Low Season | R1250.00 P/Night | |
High Season | R1550.00 P/Night | |
The River Camp (Overnight Camp) | Sleeps MAX 20, Bring own tents | R250.00 P/Adult P/Night |
R150.00 P/Child P/Night | ||
Meru Safari Camp | Permanent Safari tents | From R250.00 P/P/P/Night |
ACTIVITIES: TO BE BOOKED AT RECEPTION OFFICE: | ||
Game Drives | Adults | R180.00 |
Child u/12 | R125.00 | |
Pensioner | R125.00 | |
Putt Putt | Per Person | R50.00 |
Fishing | Per Person Per Weekend | R150.00 |
Mountain Biking: Free of charge with accommodation or included with day visit rate. Day Hikers Welcome: Included in day visitors rate. Braai facilities and ablutions available.