Kwazulu - Natal - Berg, Bushveld, Battlefields

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DISTANCE »     Five trails each approximately 12 to 15km
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[ OVERVIEW ]

On your bike
Situated within the Anglo-Boer War Battlefields of KwaZulu-Natal, Umsuluzi Game Park has numerous mountain bike trails available to all guests visiting the reserve. A selection of five mountain bike trails combines 4x4 jeep roads and single mountain bike dirt tracks ranging from the laid-back routes to the arduous “Donga Trail”.

The reserve is home to over 30 species of wildlife and 260 bird species, and riders are able to view a wide range of both flora and fauna whilst the still waters of the Bloukrans River and dam allow for tranquil picnic and recovery spots. Visitors to Umsuluzi Riverside Lodge are able to hire mountain bikes for the day’s activities, whilst the large wooden deck and traditional-themed pub make for a superb sundowner venue upon completion of the wilderness trails.

Off your bike
Wilderness horse trails, Battlefields tours, open vehicle game drives and birding.

CONTACT
Route information: Michele and Werner Jacobs, Umsuluzi
Address: PO Box 190, Merrivale, 3291
Telephone: (036) 352 9801 or 082 801 6677
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Website: www.riverside-africa.com

[ FAST FACTS ]

GRADING: Moderate

DURATION: From 2 hours

CONFIGURATION : Five trails each approximately 12 to 15km

START POINT: Start at Riverside Lodge

TERRAIN: 4x4 Jeep Tracks and Single-track, dirt roads

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Day visitors by arrangement

FACILITIES: Riverside Lodge’ offers seven comfortable thatch on stone cottages with en-suite bathrooms and private decks overlooking the Bloukrans River. The Lodge offers guests comfortable lounges, swimming pool, dining room and pub. ‘Bushwillow Camp’ is a self-catering bush camp offering three safari style tents.

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