Camping spots with MTB trails close by

[JeffD]

Morning,

 

I'm looking for a spot to go camping for a weekend with MTB trails close by. I'm from Joburg so preferably North of Joburg, as it is getting cold now, & not too far as I don't want to spend most of the time driving.

 

Anyone know of a good spot or a website to look up?

 

Thanks!

[Uni]

i'm piggy backing your thread cause i also want to know. but then if you camp, where do you lock your bike?

mountain sanctuary is an option I think, last time i camped there saw some guys going off on their bikes - don't know details about the routes though (although the hiking itself was rather hard core so I imagine climbing legs required as well) - but a swim in those pools would be worth it

[Tumbleweed]

Tranquilita's in Waterval Boven. Mountain bike heaven.

[Cellar]

i'm piggy backing your thread cause i also want to know. but then if you camp, where do you lock your bike?

mountain sanctuary is an option I think, last time i camped there saw some guys going off on their bikes - don't know details about the routes though (although the hiking itself was rather hard core so I imagine climbing legs required as well) - but a swim in those pools would be worth it

 

When I still rode MTB, I used Mountain Sanctuary often.

Locking the bike was easy, cause I just stuck it in the back of my truck.

Now, I've sold the truck, so if I was to do it again, I'd put the MTB in the boot. Or lock the bike rack to the towbar, and lock the bike to that.

[Uni]

When I still rode MTB, I used Mountain Sanctuary often.

Locking the bike was easy, cause I just stuck it in the back of my truck.

Now, I've sold the truck, so if I was to do it again, I'd put the MTB in the boot. Or lock the bike rack to the towbar, and lock the bike to that.

why'd you stop?

if i were to do it in my car i'd have to take both wheels to fit my bike in my car :-(

another reason i need to buy a new car with towbar asap ..

 

how hard is moutain sanctuary to ride for a noob? distances? are the trails clearly marked, do you have to pay someone somewhere or do you just go?

[The Guy in Pink]

Camp Africa. High up on the Soutpansberg, with hundreds of Km of MTB trail, (on a real mountain)

www.campafrica.co.za

[Tumbleweed]

why'd you stop?

if i were to do it in my car i'd have to take both wheels to fit my bike in my car :-(

another reason i need to buy a new car with towbar asap ..

 

how hard is moutain sanctuary to ride for a noob? distances? are the trails clearly marked, do you have to pay someone somewhere or do you just go?

 

The Monster can be tough, as can Breedts Nek. If you're brave and fit, you can ride down to Van Gaalen and back.

[Mokgaga'a mmakubela!]

i'm piggy backing your thread cause i also want to know. but then if you camp, where do you lock your bike?

mountain sanctuary is an option I think, last time i camped there saw some guys going off on their bikes - don't know details about the routes though (although the hiking itself was rather hard core so I imagine climbing legs required as well) - but a swim in those pools would be worth it

 

+1 on piggy backing the thread . i just got myself sprite caravan and i was thinking about camping/ caravanning & MTB biking as well. any recommendation on caravanning spots with MTB trails anywhere in SA?

[HOEKVLAG]

Sondela close to Warmbad is very nice. The camping facilities are excellent and the routes very nice, although not technical at all. It is, however, very nice to spot giraffes, kudus, vlakvarke, etc. whilst out on a ride - and it includes plenty of single track.

[rouxtjie]

mankele...i know its not "close" to jozi, but well worth the trip.

[BarHugger]

Sondela close to Warmbad is very nice. The camping facilities are excellent and the routes very nice, although not technical at all. It is, however, very nice to spot giraffes, kudus, vlakvarke, etc. whilst out on a ride - and it includes plenty of single track.

 

That is true.....if you stick to the bottom section of the reserve. Once you are at the top part with all the rocks and sand.......that is when the fun starts (or do some of the single track at carzy speed and dogde the Vlakvark holes).

 

If interested: (June 2014)

 

http://www.sondela.c...B-Entry-New.pdf

 

 

or now in May

 

http://www.sondela.com/centurion-cycle-classic/

 

 

.....and you can camp!!!

Edited May 5, 2014 by BarHugger

[HOEKVLAG]

That is true.....if you stick to the bottom section of the reserve. Once you are at the top part with all the rocks and sand.......that is when the fun starts (or do some of the single track at carzy speed and dogde the Vlakvark holes).

 

 

I missed the rocks, but the sand in the top section is hectic! Had a good laugh with my wife as I was shouting out obstacles in the singe track as we went along. At one stage I was going:"Gat, gat, gat, gat!!!!" in quick succession.

 

Went back the next day and nailed it on my own - truly great fun!

 

Also great for family rides and I could introduce them to night rides as well.

[Uni]

Tranquilita's in Waterval Boven. Mountain bike heaven.

bit far but will add it to my list for longer visits - after KarKloof

The Monster can be tough, as can Breedts Nek. If you're brave and fit, you can ride down to Van Gaalen and back.

look ... shiny

Sondela close to Warmbad is very nice. The camping facilities are excellent and the routes very nice, although not technical at all. It is, however, very nice to spot giraffes, kudus, vlakvarke, etc. whilst out on a ride - and it includes plenty of single track.

sounds good!!!

[RockCoach]

Hakahana.

 

I'm sure you can chat to Johan about camping there.

[Lou Zealand]

+1 on piggy backing the thread . i just got myself sprite caravan and i was thinking about camping/ caravanning & MTB biking as well. any recommendation on caravanning spots with MTB trails anywhere in SA?

Mountain Splendour in the Central Berg:

http://www.mountainsplendour.co.za/

[Rei]

+1 Tranquilitas in Waterval Boven...you wont be sorry