QUEEN ROSE HIKING TRAIL

Set in the breath-taking Makhonjwa Mountains between Barberton and Badplaas the Queen Rose hiking trail is considered to be one of South Africa’s most spectacular.

• Easily considered as one of the most scenic trails in the region, several trails start at the Matumi Base Camp and leads hikers on an amazing route that traverses over river crossings, pools and wooden bridges, through pine and natural forests.

• Bird life is in abundance, and one has the opportunity to spot one of the 350 plus bird species

ACCOMMODATION

MATUMI LOG CABIN:

  • • The Matumi Log Cabin looks like it has been plucked straight from the pages of a fairy-tale.

    • 4 x rooms with 2 x bunkers beds and 3 x single beds (able to sleep 7 people per room) with mattresses and fitted sheets,

    • Bring your own bedding.

    • Each room has crockery and cutlery for the 7 occupants.

    • The hut is built on stilts with 2 outside ablution facilities with solar lighting, a gas geyser, a flush toilet and a wash basin each with a great view of the indigenous bush while utilising the ablution facilities.

    • There is solar electricity for lighting and cell phone / camera charging in the cabin rooms.

    • A gas two burner and a kettle, pots and pans under the cabin.

    • A braai area in the Boma in the next-door Matumi Lane Bush Camp.

    • Please bring your own food, toiletries and towels.

  • Total number of hikers is 28.

  • RATES:

    One Night: R350 per Adult pn; Kids U/12 R310 pn

    2 and more Nights: R280 per Adult pn Kids U/12 R250 pn

CAMPING AT MATUMI BUSH CAMP:

  • • It is a 2500 square meter fenced off camp on the banks of the Queens river.

    • The surrounding natural forest have a mystic look and feel.

    • There is ample spots for the brave to have a swim in our cold mountain water.

    • The camp have a large boma to sit around the fire at night and share stories about the days hike.

    • The ablution area is camped off with an enclosed flush toilet and a gas heated shower, both are open to the canopy.

    • There is no electricity but lots of water on tap.

    • Bring your own camping gear or enquire about ours

    • The Matumi Lane Bush Camp is very popular with those who have roof-top tents or 4×4 caravans.

  • RATES:

    Own Tents – One Night R270 per Adult pn; Kids U/12 R240 pn

    2 Nights and More: R230 per Adult pn Kids U/12 R200 pn

    DAY VISITORS: R120 per Adult Kids U/12 R80

The Hiking Trails:

  • The Queen Rose hiking trail has it all, the spectacular views, incredible wildlife, entertaining river crossings and perfectly placed natural splash pools. What’s more, anyone can enjoy it from babies in backpacks to spritely senior citizens.

    It winds 26km through mountain passes, indigenous forests and over the Queen River and Montrose Plantation.

    Along the route you will be treated to a wide variety of indigenous plants and animal species, including the 350 types of birds that are found here.

    The beauty of the Queen Rose hike is that anyone can do it, as long as you have a reasonable level of fitness and a pair of sturdy hiking boots. Some of the climbs may leave you a little short of breath and the views from the top will certainly take your breath away!

4 CIRCULAR DAY TRAILS:

Cupids Trail:

Distance: 8.6km; Max Elevation: 1306 m; Min Elevation: 1159 m

• Ample spots to relax and cool down in one of the natural pools. A downhill trail to the falls and uphill back to camp.

Matumi Trail:

Distance: 10 km; Max Elevation: 1317 m; Min Elevation: 933 m

• Challenging trail. There are several river crossings with wooden bridges, natural pools to cool down in and a spectacular cascade waterfall. This trail has areas that compare to a scene out of a fairy tale movie.

Ou Kraal Trail:

Distance: 9,6 km; Max Elevation: 1358 m; Min Elevation: 931 m

Farm Trail:

Distance: 3.6 km. Leisurely hike

• Is the one trail to provide you with breath taking views, panoramic outlooks Great panoramas of the Queens Nature Reserve and off coarse Cupid Falls