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Thaba Monate Game Lodge Trail (Closest City/Town: Bela Bela [Warmbaths])

Limpopo - Bushveld

Thaba Monaté Game Lodge Trail

CLOSEST TOWN > Warmbaths

TRAIL DESTINATION > Thaba Monaté Game Lodge

DISTANCE > 10km

GRADING > Intermediate to difficult

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OVERVIEW

This a mountain nature resort so some fitness is required or you will be off the saddle more than on it.  

On your bike

Ride up to the mountain cliff lookout, which is above a dam, and then ride down the hill and over the dam wall. Prepare for a steep climb up onto a plateau where you can recover a bit while taking in the views of the surrounding bushveld. This ride is only 10 km, but allow two hours to ride it if moderately fit. For longer rides along dirt roads to surrounding centres and attractions, please discuss with staff on duty at reception.

Off the bike

In addition to the mountain bike trail, there’s a hiking trail and 4x4 track. Game-viewing, bird-watching and fishing and canoeing on the dam are also options. For the energetically-inclined, there’s a floodlit tennis court, squash court and volleyball court.

CONTACT:

Route information: Sanelle Pretorius, Thaba Monaté Game Lodge

Address: PO Box 357, Eikenhof, 1872

Telephone: (014) 736 2291 or 072 135 7559

Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Website: www.thabamonate.co.za

GPS: S24° 48.943   E28° 19.811

Weather: {weather Bela-Bela, South Africa}

FAST FACTS

GRADING:

Intermediate to difficult

DURATION:

About 2 hours

CONFIGURATION :

10 km circular route

START POINT:

At Thaba Monate Game Lodge

TERRAIN:

Dirt roads, steep climbs

MAP:

Ask at reception

CELL RECEPTION:

Yes

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Day visits restricted to block bookings by bicycle clubs at R50 per person. Otherwise, guests only.

FACILITIES:

Luxury self-catering accommodation in thatched chalets sleeping four to six. Caravan park. Ablutions. Fully licensed restaurant. Conference centre with catering. Licensed bar. Hot and cold swimming pools. Children's playground and trampoline. Bikes for hire.

BEWARE OF:

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Thaba Monaté from Pretoria.

  • N1 North Highway towards Polokwane (Pietersburg)
  • Proceed past "The Carousel Casino"
  • Take the "Bela-Bela - Settlers - Codrington" offramp and turn left
  • Proceed to the "T" Junction and turn right towards Bela Bela (Warmbaths)
  • As you enter the town turn right at Potgieters Road (first robot)
  • Proceed past Klein Kariba ± 5km to Thaba Monate sign (turn off left)
  • Proceed on sand road ± 1.6km to the Main Gate.
  • Welcome to Thaba Monaté!  we hope you enjoy your stay.

HOW TO GET THERE

See left

BEST TIME OF YEAR

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