Baviaans Canyon Trail

About

The Baviaanskloof is South Africa’s third-largest protected area, boasting seven of the country’s eight biomes. “It has incredible diversity, representing seven out of eight biomes.”

The new trail showcases this biodiversity, including Paradise Kloof, a unique network of narrow slot canyons. Booth says, “These magnificent slot canyons have four-meter-wide, one-hundred-meter-high cliffs that open into hidden ravines with green forests on crystal-clear mountains—it’s spectacular.”

Hikers will enjoy high ridgelines and plateaus with panoramic views across the wilderness.

Trail

The Baviaans Canyon Trail is a 5-day and 4-night hike set in the magnificent Baviaanskloof World Heritage Site Wilderness Reserve. 

The hike can take 12 people

• This is a slackpacking hike—each day, we transport your bags and food from one overnight hut to the next, allowing you to walk with only a day pack. 
• In addition to the 5 days and 4 nights on the trail, accommodations for the night before and after the trail are also included.
• The Canyon Trail is a moderately difficult hike, with 4 of the days being 16 km and one day being 8 km. The route is designed for individuals with good hiking fitness.
• Bookings are made per sleeping hut for 4 people.

Accommodation

Overnight Sites

Each of our overnight sites includes three sleeping units, each accommodating four people in two rooms (two people per room) and one central catering unit.

The catering units provide a communal space for preparing meals and spending time together. They are equipped with solar lighting, gas stove tops, cooking and eating utensils, as well as a wood-burning fireplace.
Each site has a braai area and braai grid; guests need to bring their own wood or purchase it from the on-site shop.

Guests are required to clean all kitchen equipment and utensils before departure in the morning to ensure they are ready for the next group.

The sleeping units come with mattresses; guests should bring a sleeping bag and pillow. If planning to sleep outside of the sleeping bag or use it as a blanket, a single sheet to cover the mattress is necessary.

Each campsite features flush toilets, hot showers, and a splash pool.

The price includes:

• 5 days hike 4 nights Glamping Tents on the trail
• 1 night accommodation before the trail
• 1 night accommodation after the trail
• Slack Packing Service
• Conservation Fees

 Excludes

• Catering
• Bedding and towels
• Your food