Mpumalanga - Southern Region Mp

CLOSEST TOWN »     Carolina    
DISTANCE »     Self-determined
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[ OVERVIEW ]

On your bike

If your style is being cramped by city living, take some time out upon open, rolling Highveld grasslands. The 2,500 expanse that is Rietpan Farm will satisfy cyclists who are search of some peaceful, recreational riding. Rides are self-guided along tracks used to access various fields and paddocks around the farm … so, if you open a gate, please close it. Stiles for hikers have been built over some of the fences, so riders can attempt a precarious portage over these. Cyclists may also attempt to ride along the hiking trails if they are looking for something more exciting.

Off your bike

This is a working farm, the main business being merino sheep, cattle, fields for grazing and crops of soya and maize. Rietpan also has a place in history. Near the end of the Boer War, the Boers, under Commandant Mostert, laid down their weapons at the farm Twyfelaar while they waited for Buller to arrive from Natal.

For walkers, Rietpan has three easy hiking trails and, for birders, three pans attract a variety of waterbirds. For the kids there are supervised foefie slide rides and, for the whole family, fishing and swimming in natural river pools.

CONTACT
Route information: Isabel Combrink, Rietpan Farm
Address: PO Box 108, Carolina, 1185
Telephone: 017 843 2518 or 083 644 7880
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website: www.rietpanguestfarm.co.za

[ FAST FACTS ]

GRADING: Easy to intermediate

DURATION: Self-determined

CONFIGURATION :

START POINT: At Rietpan Guest Farm

TERRAIN: Farm tracks

MAP: Maps are obtainable at the guest house

MORE INFORMATION:

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Guests only. No day visitors allowed

FACILITIES: Conferencing for 15 delegates. Self-catering accommodation in a cottage or restored 1913 sandstone farmhouse. Prepared meals may also be arranged with the hosts.

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