BAVIAANSKLOOF ADVENTURE
WITH AN INTERESTING TWIST
17 to 23 DECEMBER
SPOIL YOURSELF ON A PRE-CHRISTMAS BREAK AFTER A LONG YEAR IN THE SADDLE
This Baviaanskloof adventure starts shortly after the builder’s holiday commences in December. This gives you enough time to prepare for the trip and pack for your adventure through the Baviaanskloof and the twist. The big advantage of this trip is that you will be back in time to spend Christmas and New Year with family and friends at home. Alternatively, you may choose to continue with the trip and visit other beautiful places along the garden route, at leisure.
This pre-Christmas Baviaanskloof overlanding trip with a twist will start with the rendezvous at Infanta 4x4 in Buffeljagsrivier. An interesting venue to say the least. The first night’s camp is at Rietkuil, only 12km away. No card facilities. The camp offers good amenities and ablutions. An excellent one-night stop enroute to our next camp. Departing from Rietkuil we will head for Bonniedale Holiday Farm situated in the Outeniqua Mountains between Mossel Bay and Oudtshoorn, surrounded by the Attakwaskloof Nature Reserve, via as many gravel roads as possible. A perfect getaway for the whole family. Apart from the amazing 4x4 trails there are many other activities, such as horse riding, fishing in the dam, paddle boats or canoeing on the dam, horse riding, enjoying the ever-popular Flying Fox “Foefie” slide, mountain biking or a hike to one or more of the many mountain streams with crystal clear, natural, rock pools which are ideal for swimming. No card facilities.
Departing from Bonniedale Holiday Farm we will head for Oudtshoorn where replenishment of food and fuel can be done before heading for Doringkloof Bush Camp at the start of the Baviaanskloof. Here we wil set camp for two nights. This grassed shaded campsite overlooks a dam and offers many optional activities including four 4x4 trails with various grades of difficulty and a swimming pool to cool off in. Card facilities are available.
Departing from Doringkloof Bush Camp we will drive through the Baviaanskloof enjoying the amazing scenery, rock formations and views over the valleys and mountains. Numerous stops will be made enroute at points of interest, like the Baviaanskloof cableway, to mention only one. Kudu Kaya is our last stop in the Baviaanskloof. This is an active working citrus farm and a must-stop on any visit to the Baviaanskloof. All the venues we will be visiting are ideal destinations to bring your mountain bike to explore the area.
The trip officially ends at Kudu Kaya from where you have various route options home or continue further with your trip to other destinations of your choice along the garden route. You might even consider spending more time at Kudu Kaya. Spoil yourself and the family by inviting friends to join you on this well-deserved pre-Christmas and New Year trip
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All information supplied in the agenda is given in good faith by Cederberg 4x4 and compiled from the latest information available at the time. The activity times, as indicated in the agenda, are subject to change without notice and at the sole discretion of the guide.
Vehicles : Only vehicles with low range capabilities can be accommodated.
Trailers : Off-Road Caravans & Trailers CAN be accommodated on this excursion.
Grading : The grading for the trail we will be driving is an average 3.
Nearest Town : Willowmore and Patensie.
Guide : Richard and Ethelia White.
RENDEZVOUS
PLACE: INFANTA 4X4 on the N2 in Buffeljagsrivier approximately 10km from Swellendam.
DATE: TUESDAY 17 DECEMBER 2024.
TIME: 12h00 Sharp. Calculate your traveling time not to be late.
Should you be running late, please call Richard on W/A 083 234 0581.
TUESDAY 17 DECEMBER 2024
- Rendezvous at INFANTA 4X4 in Buffeljagsrivier.
- Set camp at Rietkuil for the evening.
- Communal evening braai and welcome formalities.
WEDNESDAY 18 DECEMBER 2024
- Depart for Bonniedale Holiday Farm via off-the-beaten-track gravel roads.
- Arrive and set camp. Enjoy all the amenities the camp has to offer.
- Communal evening braai.
THURSDAY 19 DECEMBER 2024
- Breakfast at the camp.
- Enjoy a relaxing day at the camp and partake in one or more of the many activites on offer.
- Alternatively drive the 4x4 trail on the farm.
- Communal evening braai.
FRIDAY 20 DECEMBER 2024
- Enjoy breakfast at the camp.
- Depart for Doringkloof in the Baviaanskloof and set camp for 2 x nights.
- Enjoy a relaxing day at Doringkloof camp or explore the farm and surrounding area.
- Activities - birding, fishing, hiking, swimming and mountain biking. Bring your bike if possible.
- Communal evening braai.
SATURDAY 21 DECEMBER 2024
- Breakfast and break camp.
- Enjoy a relaxing day and choose your activities for the day.
- Communal evening braai.
SUNDAY 22 DECEMBER 2024
- Depart for Kudu Kaya for our last night in the Baviaanskloof
- Enjoy the scenic drive through the Baviaanskloof. Numerous stops will be made enroute.
- Communal evening braai.
MONDAY 23 DECEMBER 2024
- Breakfast at the camp.
- Depart from Kudu Kaya campsite at your own time but not later than 10h00.
- Select your route home or extend your trip to other destinations.
FUEL STOPS EN-ROUTE
Sufficient fuel stops will be made enroute eliminating the necessity to carry additional fuel.
ABLUTION FACILITIES
- Rietkuil – Good ablution facilities.
-Bonniedale Holiday Farm – Ablutions offer hot/cold showers with gas geysers for hot water.
- Doringkloof - Ablutions with flush toilets and hot/cold showers.
- Kudu Kaya – Good ablution facilities.
CATERING
Everyone must be totally self-sufficient for the duration of this trip.
GENERAL
• Please remember that no alcohol may be consumed by either the driver or passenger(s) whilst driving at any time. Please respect your guides and your fellow participants and save alcoholic beverages until we return to the camp each day.
• WATER - is available at the campsites.
• WATER - Always advisable to bring your own drinking water on excursions.
• WOOD - Bring WOOD for the braai and sitvuur. Carry minimum 2 x bags of wood per vehicle.
• WOOD optional - There is wood for sale at some campsites. Will be discussed at rendezvous.
• ICE – Bring your own ice.
• Electricity is available at some of the campsites. Bring long extension leads.
• A communal braai area will be determined on arrival at the campsites.
• Portable braais are welcome to be used in the communal braai area.
• Bring Black bags (what we take in, we take out).
• The days could be warm and the nights cooler. Pack clothing accordingly.
• Remember to bring your sunblock and hat.
• Remember to bring your cameras, video cameras and extra memory sticks.
• Advisable to wear comfortable closed shoes or boots.
• It is advisable to always have an umbrella or awning available.
• Use tie-down straps to secure all items packed, as loose items can become missiles.
• No generators permitted.
VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS
• All vehicles and Off-road trailers must be in sound mechanical condition.
• Always have your spare keys with you.
• Recovery points fitted to the front and rear on your vehicle are a prerequisite.
• Your own Kinetic/recovery strap will be advisable.
• A tyre pump and tyre pressure gauge will be required to deflate/inflate tyres.
• Carry a fire extinguisher, which is easily accessible in the event of an emergency.
• Always carry your personal medical kit. Pack where accessible.
• All other recovery equipment will be supplied.
29 MHz TWO WAY RADIOS
Communication between participating vehicles on any 4x4 excursion is important for many reasons. It ensures the safety of drivers, passengers and vehicles while on a 4x4 trail, where the GUIDE and drivers can communicate with one another as regards to their location and situation, not to mention the interesting information that is shared with participants. The fun part is the many interesting stories that are shared among participants taking the boredom out of the long distances we need to travel to enjoy the great outdoors.
We suggest all 4x4 vehicles that don’t have a 29MHz two-way radio, HIRE one from us at a nominal fee of R400.00 for this excursion.
Should you be hiring a 29MHz radio, please ensure that your lighter socket is working. If you intend running more than one item from the lighter socket, ensure to have double adapter handy as well as spare fuses for this excursion.
NB: If your vehicle is fitted with a 29MHz radio, please make sure that channels 1, 14 and 23 are open and working for this excursion.
Should you wish to make a once-off investment and purchase a 29MHz radio, we have negotiated a special deal for all Cederberg 4x4 participants. For more information, contact Coenie on 022492 2040
INCLUDED
• Cederberg 4x4 coordinating and facilitating fee.
• Cederberg 4x4 guide fee.
EXCLUDED
• Any camp fees that we may encounter en-route.
• Any additional activities you may wish to do en-route.
• 29MHz two-way radio hire form Cederberg 4x4 if required.
COST
R4250-00 per vehicle for the whole family.
R400-00 radio hire should your vehicle not be fitted with a 29 MHz radio.
IMPORTANT
Not all venues we will be visiting offer card facilities. Please take cash for camping and activities at Bonniedale Holiday Farm and Rietkuil.
BOOKING AND PAYMENT CONDITIONS
Should you wish to join us on this trip, contact Coenie via return mail to obtain a booking form.
• We can only accommodate a maximum of 10 vehicles on this excursion.
• This Cederberg 4x4 excursion is subject to a minimum of 5 x vehicles.
• All bookings are made on a first-come-first-serve basis.
• Reference on all BANK EFT POP (proof of payments) – Your Surname / Trip Name / Date.
Example of reference – Scott/Bav/Dec24.
• Cederberg 4x4 will only confirm your booking upon receipt of your completed and signed booking form together with your POP (proof of payment) of a 50% deposit for the number of people as per your booking form.
• Cederberg 4x4 requires your POP (proof of payment) for the total outstanding amount for the trip and two-way radio hire if applicable on or before Wednesday 4 December 2024.
• Your completed and signed booking form binds you to the conditions on page one and two.
• Should you wish to cancel or withdraw from this trip after returning your completed and signed booking form together with your BANK EFT POP (proof of payment) to Cederberg 4x4, you will be required to find a replacement before any credits or refunds are considered.
• Should you not arrive at the rendezvous to take part in this excursion or choose to leave the excursion before it officially ends, you will not be entitled to any refund.
PLEASE NOTE: NO PETS ARE ALLOWED.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT COENIE on 022 492 2040 or Cell / WhatsApp 083 675 6194
