Moletadikgwa Wildlife Sanctuary(Closest City/Town: Waterberg)
Moletadikgwa Wildlife Sanctuary MTB TrailCLOSEST TOWN > Waterberg TRAIL DESTINATION > Moletadikgwa Wildlife Sanctuary DISTANCE > 40km (10km formal route)
GRADING > Easy to intermediate |
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OVERVIEW Moletadikgwa (pronounced Mo-let-a-deeg-wa), in the heart of the Waterberg, is at an altitude of 1,400 m. This wildlife sanctuary has 420 ha of woodland, savanna, plains and krantzes – fascinating rock features being a characteristic of the geology here. Make up your own combination of rides through scenic, deciduous bushveld with spectacular views of the surrounding countryside, you can even see mountain ranges 90 km distant. On your bike The farm is ideally suited to mountain biking. One formal route of about 10km has been laid out and marked on a map, but there are various other vehicle and game tracks that can be used. There are numerous tracks with alternating surfaces of hardpack and loose sand that are ideal for mountain-biking. The peaceful surroundings are conducive to bird- and game-viewing, and both these activities can be done on a bicycle. There are about 150 animals on the property, including giraffe, kudu, impala, wildebeest, red hartebeest, zebra, waterbuck, warthog, bushpig, mountain reedbuck, baboon and monkeys, so sightings are generally very good. Off the bike Well-marked walking trails will delight active guests who are also free to ramble anywhere in the veld. Horse-riding is available on a neighbouring game reserve. CONTACT: Route information: Lyn and Richard Wadley, Moletadikgwa Wildlife Sanctuary Address: PO Box 411535, Craighall, 2024 Telephone: (011) 325 5409 or 083 609 1464 (Lyn Wadley) or 083 609 1425 (Richard Wadley) Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Website: www.mokabilodge.com GPS: 24° 06' 09" South: 28° 23' 41" East or 24.1025° South; 28.3947° East Weather: {weather Mokopane, South Africa} |
FAST FACTSGRADING: Easy to intermediate DURATION: Self-determined CONFIGURATION : 40 km of track available so distances and routes are self-determined and a 10km formal trail exits. START POINT: At Moletadikgwa Wildlife Sanctuary TERRAIN: Hardpack, loose sand, gravel roads MAP: Maps are made available to guests staying at the lodge, showing all the tracks on the property CELL RECEPTION: Yes ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Resident guests only FACILITIES: Luxury self-catering lodge sleeps four. Swimming pool. Braai area. BEWARE OF: xxx |
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Directions are as follows: • Take the N1 North in the direction of Polokwane (Pietersburg) |
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