Mountain Trail in the Klein Karoo

Leeuwenboschfontein was recently approved as a legal 4x4 route; including all its facilities i.e. guest houses, lapas, and camping area.  Peace, quiet, and tranquillity await you a mere 135 km from the Huguenot Tunnel tollgate, located in a triangle formed by the country towns of Montagu, De Doorns and Touws River.

Leeuwenboschfontein Guest Farm is an ideal getaway at any time of year, whether in the warmth of summer or the occasional snow of winter. The farm is set in a valley, against the backdrop of the beautiful Klein Karoo. This is a unique landscape of succulents and renosterbos, bordered by breathtaking mountains.

Experience the awesome sense of space that spreads out for miles in all directions, halted only by the distant mountains! This is a superb opportunity to appreciate the uniqueness and variety of the Karoo fauna and flora. A sense of being, that only Africa in all its beauty can afford you.

The 18 km trail starts at the main Guest House from where it winds through typical renosterveld, descending through some ditches and climbing over several small inclines. This section is somewhat technical, but not overly demanding. The trail winds its way round to the western side of the Swartberg, with some low-range climbing along a well-maintained track and reaching the summit at 1400m above sea level.

The newly built God’s Window enclosed shelter awaits you at the top! With sufficient parking for up to 25 vehicles, this is the perfect venue for a well-earned lunch stop. You will be able to enjoy a magnificent 360° view from within this shelter, whilst surrounded by the luxury of a built-in working surface, sufficient seating and a cosy central fireplace to warm you up in the winter months.

From here the road descends down the mountain to complete the circular route. Two very steep declines await you on this section of the trail! It might seem dangerous, but the front tyres slip only a "few centimetres" on the rocky steps, before gripping the rock again.

Itinerary

Day 1

• We drive to Leeuwenboschfontein mid morning and arrive in the afternoon, which will be spent exploring the area.
• In the evening we all prepare and evening meal and relax in a rustic cottage by a roaring fire (if it is cold) or otherwise sitting on a wooden deck enjoying the sunset.

Day 2

• An early start sees us preparing breakfast after which we drive the trails taking in the fantastic mountain views and the flora and fauna.
• By late afternoon we take a leisurely drive back to Cape Town and your residence.

Price

R3270 per person  per day (for a minimum of two persons).

The rates include for vehicle, luxury Land Rover or bigger vehicle, driver-guide, fuel, meals (excluding alcoholic beverages) and lodging fees where applicable and are based on a minimum of two passengers.

We offer similar trails on the same basis. You can arrange a self-drive tour with us.

Contact us for more information.