Oom Paul’s Back Pack Trail

This is one of the most spectacular 2 Day Back pack Trails in the Skurweberg Mountaintops in the Central Highlands of Mpumalanga (Machadodorp). Hikers will be treated with excellent hiking trails through a variety of eco biomes (Highveld and middle veldt), yellow wood gorges with tree ferns, “skull rocks”, Bobbejaanskrans, Bankspruit with crystal rock pools and the second highest waterfall in Mpumalanga: the Bride’s Leap. It is carefully planned and marked and stretches of 2 neighboring Farms: Bermanzi and High 5 Estates.

The Back Pack Trail

  • The trail covers a distance of 12-14 km per day over the two neighboring farms: Bermanzi and Escarp Adventures Estate.

  • The trail can be started and finished at any of the two camps.

  • Both the two farms have their own separate day trails as well and can be used to make this a 3-4 day back pack experience!

  • This is a must for keen hikers who would like to explore something new !!

Accommodation At Bermanzi Farm:

Stables- Bermanzi Base Camp:

  • Hikers will be accommodated in the beautifully renovated, old traditional stables.

  • The stables have several rooms, with bunk beds and mattresses that can accommodate up to 40 people. Bring own bedding- sleeping bags and pillows.

  • There is a large covered stoop where you can sit and social.

  • There are 2 separate braai bomas with several loose braai grids to use.

  • Bring own bedding/ linen: sleeping bags and pillows.

Accommodation At Escarp Adventures Estate:

Aloe Kaya Camp:

  • This camp has 2 x charming double storey wooden pagodo’s, (not tree houses), but rock houses, built into the extraordinary canyon.

  • Each pagodo has 2 separate bedrooms with bunk beds and mattresses, sleeping 6-8 per room for a maximum of 24 hikers.

  • Each pagodo has it’s own braai area, fridge, stove and kitchen / cooking utensils.

  • The camp has electricity and the ablutions are equipped with hot showers and loo’s with a view. There is a separate/private unique ladies bathroom.

RATES:

Rate Description Details
RATES R600.00 per person per weekend – All ages (2 x nights, 2 x days included)
BOOKING POLICY Minimum of 2 x night bookings only. No one night bookings allowed.
TRAIL START POINTS Starting from Bermanzi (10.5 km) or Aloe Kaya Camp (10 km)
TRAIL DESCRIPTION A good back pack trail to come and test all your new hiking gear and prepare for the longer 3 – 5 day trails.