Olifants Kruger MTB

[deanmor]

Hello,

 

Has anyone ridden the MTB trail in the Kruger from Olifants camp? Is it worth riding?

 

Regards

 

Dean

[Tjokkits]

i did, it was okay, although wont put it down as one of the most exiting rides I had because we did not end up seeing much. thing is you need to watch where you ride so cant really check for game, the coolest part was where they make a pitstop next to the river and you sit and snack on the rocks with hippos close by. i cant remember what it cost to say its worth while, and i guess if you end up seeing big 5 it is worth it otherwise not sure, bit of a lucky packet.

 

if you really want to have a good time go out at the pufuri gate there is a place called pafuri river camp, you stay in a tree house next to the river, then take your mtb and cycle towards the zim border all they way next to the kruger fence, saw much more that way and loads of fun (heat this time of year could be a problem)

[River Rat]

I agree with Tjokkits it is not technical and only about 10-13kms ( over 2 hours) so not much to talk about but there is something magical about cycling in the park.

 

What is noteworthy is the great single track the Hippos make, just the height that is a problem.