Riemvasmaak MTB Trail (Closest City/Town: Kakamas)
Northern Cape - Green Kalahari
Riemvasmaak MTB Trail
CLOSEST TOWN > Kakamas TRAIL DESTINATION > Riemvasmaak Wilderness DISTANCE > 6–71km
GRADING > Difficult |
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OVERVIEW Riemvasmaak, encompassing 74 000ha of fascinating desert wilderness, offers harsh rides along a dedicated MTB trail and three 4X4 routes. Terrain varies from thick sand and rugged tracks to deep dongas and rocky plateaus – expect to suffer and push at times. On your bike Riemvasmaak was returned to the so-called “Riemvasmakers” who initiated an adventurism project aimed at uplifting the community. Mountain biking is one of a range of outdoor activities with harsh rides along a dedicated MTN trail and three 4x4 routes. Sand, rocks, stones, thorns, climbs, boulders … you will find it all in abundance along the edge of the spectacular granite canyon carved by the seasonal Molopo River. On the Molopo 4X4 trail you will find the hot mineral springs in a deep ravine – take time to relax in one of the two pools while being dwarfed by the 80m granite cliffs. Your ride within this dramatic landscape traces the course of the spectacular granite canyon carved by the seasonal Molopo River. Maps for Perdepoort, Molopo, Deurspring and the MTB route are available from the Information Office at Riemvasmaak. Off the bike Various tourism activities are run by the Nama community living at Riemvasmaak and visitors can feast on traditional dishes, learn to dance the vastrap or learn more about their interesting history. Hiking, rock-climbing, bird-watching, a stunning outdoor mineral spring and challenging 4x4 trails are other highlights enjoyed by visitors to Riemvasmaak. CONTACT: Route information: Riemvasmaak Information Office Address: Private Bag X10, Kakamas, 8870 Telephone: 054 431 0945 Website: www.greenkalahari.co.za GPS: 28°26’59.6”S 20°18’24.8” Weather: {weather Upington, South Africa} |
FAST FACTSGRADING: Difficult DURATION: Up to 4–8 hours CONFIGURATION : Various return and circular routes; 6–71km START POINT: Riemvasmaak Information Office TERRAIN: Sand, rocks, stones, thorns, climbs, boulders MAP: Available at Riemvasmaak Information Office 054 431 0945 CELL RECEPTION: None ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Regular entrance to the reserve FACILITIES: Ablutions at the information office; no kiosk BEWARE OF: Extreme heat, thorns and snakes |
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Riemvasmaak Route via Khamkirri: |
HOW TO GET THERE BEST TIME OF YEAR Winter temperatures are freezing at night, but days are pleasant. |
