The main circular route starts at reception and follows a dual-track reserve road through Karoo landscape. The trail, along rugged terrain and passing through Karoo landscape. The trail, along rugged terrain and passing through unique Karroid flora, is rated somewhere between easy and intermediate. If you’re a rider of average ability, you should expect to spend around two to three hours in the saddle. If, however, you want to push it into the endurance zone, join up to the 4x4 route to add an additional 34 km for a monster of a ride. Although there are many water stops along the way and you will pass a dam that is excellent for swimming, it is a good idea to bring ample water, as many of these points may be dry in summer.

Off your bike

Vaalkloof is a private nature reserve situated within the Karoo region between Ceres and Matjiesfontein. A visit to this little period village is a must – do not leave if you have not take the opportunity to down an ale at the legendary Lord Milner Hotel

The Ceres karoo consists of a diverse ecosystem that is rich in rare flora and fauna. Vaalkloof has been declared a Natural Heritage Site – it is the largest within the Western Cape. Abundant waterholes and troughs provide excellent bird viewing as well as the opportunity to see the rare and endangered Suurpoortjie tortoise.

CONTACT
Route information: Gert Potgieter
Address: Vaalkloof Private Nature Reserve, PO Box 744, Ceres, 6835
Telephone: 023 316 1690
Email: info@naturereserve.co.za
Website : www.naturereserve.co.za

[ FAST FACTS ]

• GRADING: Easy to Intermediate
  
  
• DURATION: 2 - 3 hours
  
  
• CONFIGURATION : Circular
  
  
• START POINT: Start at reception at Vaalkloof Private Nature Reserve
  
  
• TERRAIN: Dual track on management roads
  
  
• MAP: Maps available from Reserve Manager
  
  
• MORE INFORMATION:
  
  
• ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: R25 permit available from office at Vaalkloof Private Nature Reserve (023) 316 1690
  
  
• FACILITIES: Ablutions, camping site, no cell phone reception
  
  
• BEWARE OF: