Gravel Corridor Slack-Packing

Klein Karoo - Montagu

Klein Karoo Gravel Corridor Slack-Paking is a six day get away, walking the Montagu section of the  Gravel Corridor.  These are open gravel roads with vast expanses walking between Guest Farms and Private Nature Reserves.  This is an opportunity to experience the peace and tranquility that this area has to offer. 

If your idea of a get away is not to prove yourself but to spoil yourself then this adventure is for you. Luxury tented accommodation, great food, warm showers and star-filled skies.  This is what life is all about…

19 to 24 November 2024

Gravel Corridor Slack-Packing

Experience the Klein Karoo Vast Open Space

19 to 24 Nov 2024

 

The Gravel Corridor hike takes you along the open gravel roads of the Klein Karoo.  Vast open spaces, fresh air and the smell of Klein Karoo shrubs will transport you mind, to forgotten places.

This could be a detox from the fast-paced city life, technology & time constraints….It could be your gift to yourself for 2024….It could be a chance to think clearly, maybe dream again.  Whatever it is you need for yourself this break away could be that for you.

This adventure promises evenings around the fire, star-filled skies, silences that makes you hear your own heart beat… night sounds of a jackal calling its mate.  Visiting two private nature reserves you are bound to encounter wildlife, the area has gemsbok, kudu & eland that are roaming  freely as well.  Untouched part of the Klein Karoo, in many senses, you will “see” how people used to live.

Accommodation:  camping, a set up campsite with great food and wine. When last have you watched the sun setting or rising for that matter?

Slack-packing, we will transport your luggage from point a to b and one of Montagu’s well established guides will walk with you.

Your responsibility for the duration of your break-away: getting yourself from point to point….That is it.

Distances: 12 to 24km per day easy open gravel roads

Meals: the best of the Klein Karoo hospitality,  all meals are catered for your enjoyment

Accommodation: a tented camp, premade bed, hot showers, great company and grea food

Guides:  Qualified Nature Site Guides with Level 3 First Aid Certification accompanies every walk

Start: Sandvlei Guest Farm on the R318

Finish: Montagu

Cost:  R7800 pp sharing or R9080 non sharing

Guest Farms: Leeuwenboschfontein/ Gecko Rock Private Nature Reserve / Machaseh / Welverdiend/Ouberg Private Nature Reserve

Trail itinerary & other details

LOCATION

Sandvlei, R318 Montagu/Touwsriver

NEAREST TOWN

Montagu/Touwsriver

DURATION

6 day & 5 nights – fully catered, guided with tented accommodation

START/FINISH

Trail Start at Sandvlei Guest Farm and Finishes in Montagu

DISTANCES

Day one: 12.7 km / Day two:  16.5 km /  Day three:  24 km / Day four:  17.5 km

Day five:  13.5 km  Day six:  20 km

TRAIL GRADING

Moderate to Easy: open gravel roads

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation: canvas tents with beds, mattresses and linen already set up for you.

FOOD/CATERING

Scrumptious meals prepared with love by each Guest Farm, you will be spoiled

LOGISTIC SUPPORT

Luggage transported between venues, you only need your day pack.  Fully guided event

GROUP SIZE

Minimum 10 and max 20 people

PRICE

Per person sharing:  R7800 | Non sharing (your own tent, on special request)  R9080

PRICE INCLUDES

5 Nights accommodation

Fully catered:  breakfast, lunch and dinner

Qualified Guide:  one of Montagu’s finest either Botanical or Cultural guide

 PRICE EXCLUDES

All other beverages, wine beer, energy drinks, extra coffee and tea

Travel to and from start

Travel Insurance

LOCATION: 

Sandvlei, R318 Montagu/Touwsriver

NEAREST TOWN: 

Montagu/Touwsriver

DURATION:   6 day & 5 nights – fully catered, guided with tented accommodation

START/FINISH:  Trail Start at Sandvlei Guest Farm and Finishes in Montagu

DISTANCES: Day one: 12.7 km / Day two:  16.5 km /  Day three:  24 km / Day four:  17.5 km

Day five:  13.5 km  Day six:  20 km

TRAIL GRADING:   Moderate to Easy: open gravel roads

ACCOMMODATION:  canvas tents with beds, mattresses and linen already set up for you.

FOOD/CATERING:  Scrumptious meals prepared with love by each Guest Farm, you will be spoiled

LOGISTIC SUPPORT:  Luggage transported between venues, you only need your day pack.  Fully guided event

GROUP SIZE:  Minimum 10 and max 20 people

PRICE:  Per person sharing:  R7800 | Non sharing (your own tent, on special request)  R9080

PRICE INCLUDES: 

5 Nights accommodation

Fully catered:  breakfast, lunch and dinner

Qualified Guide:  one of Montagu’s finest either Botanical or Cultural guide

PRICE EXCLUDES: 

All other beverages, wine beer, energy drinks, extra coffee and tea

Travel to and from start

Travel Insurance

MORE INFO ON THE GUEST FARMS

DAY ONE

to Leeuwenboschfontein 12.7km

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Leeubosfontein

What to expect: trees, grass, water, swimming pools…LUSH.  Leeuwenboschfontein make you think of what the ATKV used to be.  Convenience and comfort.

DAY TWO

to Gecko Rock Private Nature Reserve 16.5 km

GeckoRock
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What to expect:  peace and tranquility with wide open spaces to breathe and just be.  Great food & good wine and maybe even re-connection with yourself.

DAY THREE

to Machaseh 24km

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Machaseh

What to expect: a campsite created especially for this slack packing adventure.  A shepherd’s old stonehouse-ruin, restored for ablutions, a campsite in the wild. Breathtaking views…

DAY FOUR

to Welverdiend 17.5 km

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Welverdient Farm

What to expect:  a campsite on a private farm overlooking the expanses towards Sanbona.  Wood-fired donkey for hot water, peace and tranquility

DAY FIVE

to Ouberg Private Nature Reserve 13.5 km

Ouberg PN
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What to expect:  nestled between the mountains this private nature reserve is a well hidden gem.  Views, tranquility, fresh air and beautiful vegetation.

DAY SIX

to Montagu 20 km

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Montagu

What to expect:  we will hike to The Barn on 62 and all have lunch together, from here you and your luggage will be transported to where you started 6 days ago, via the tar R318

2024 DATES

19 to 24 November

 

Group sizes: minimum 10 and max 20 people
You may book your own group and date with us.
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