Medike Mountain Reserve (Closest City/Town: Louis Trichardt)
DISTANCE » 8km return trail and a steep mountain return trail of 8km and a 22km return
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[ OVERVIEW ]
On your bike
Medike has about 8km of steep dirt tracks on the side of a gorge which make for some thrilling but very demanding mountain biking. A flatter but longer 22 km ride along the Sand river passes neighbouring farms all the way to the R522. the terrain at Medike is very mountainous with beautiful views of the sand River and mountain bushveld containing yellowwood trees in mysterious gorges. As a matter of interest, the main railway line to Zimbabwe passes through this reserve. Puncture proof your tyres and bring insect repellant in summer to avoid getting tick bite fever when you return home.
Off your bike
The reserve offers 32km of hiking trails with a river route to the waterfall, and to a lookout point over the gorge as well as routes to a massive mountain baobab, San rock art and a remote gorge with fascinating rock formations. Off the reserve, spend a day driving around the Venda Art route (170 km round trip) or meander along the closer Levubu Fruit Route which is 30km away. You can also take a tour of the salt pans from which the Soutpansberg mountain range gets its name. your hosts, the Underhays, will provide further information.
CONTACT
Route information: Hannes and Maritjie Underhay, Medike
Address: PO Box 513, Makhado, 0920
Telephone: 015 516 0481 or 082 893 2958
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website: www.wheretostay.co.za/medike
[ FAST FACTS ]
GRADING: Easy to Intermediate
DURATION:
CONFIGURATION : 8km and 22km return
START POINT: In Medike Mountain Reserve
TERRAIN: Mountainous
MAP: Maps are available at reception
MORE INFORMATION:
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Private property. Day visitors by arrangement only. No permit required or fee payable. At present the longer trail goes over neighbouring properties and only permission is necessary
FACILITIES: Fully-equipped, self-catering cottages with bedding, linen and towels provided.
BEWARE OF: Bring insect repellant in summer to avoid getting tick bite fever
