Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve (closest city/ town: Nieuwoudtville)

Northern Cape - Namaqua

Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve

CLOSEST TOWN > Nieuwoudtville

TRAIL DESTINATION > Papkuilsfontein Farm

DISTANCE > 15–50km

GRADING > Moderate to difficult

OVERVIEW

Head north beyond Nieuwoudtville and you’ll discover the uppermost reaches of the Cederberg. The Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve extends alongside this small town, stretching in all its dramatic splendour onto the rugged escarpment overlooking the Knersvlakte below.

On your bike

An extensive network of gravel roads traverses the rugged terrain, making it a great place for MTB exploration.
Just as impressive (and way more organised) is Papkuilsfontein, a legendary 4X4 destination adjoining the reserve. Negotiate the rocky jeep tracks up to the highest point of the kloof for breathtaking views of the Nieuwoudtville waterfall and endless vistas across the Knersvlakte. Pack extra lungs and battle with gravity up Skerpioenkloof; if you’re lucky enough to visit in spring, try the 50km Rondekop Route through a floral wonderland!

Off the bike

Numerous day hikes and multi-day trails crisscross the area, and the breathtaking walk along the Nieuwoudtville waterfall cliffs should not be missed.

CONTACT:

Website: www.papkuilsfontein.com

Tel: +27 27 218 1246

GPS: 31°33’25.0”S 19°11’12.1”E

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FAST FACTS

GRADING:

Moderate to difficult

DURATION:

Various

CONFIGURATION :

Options from 15–50km

START POINT:

Various (Papkuilsfontein)

TERRAIN:

Gravel roads, jeep tracks – rocky patches

MAP:

Hand-drawn map and directions at Papkuilsfontein

CELL RECEPTION:

Intermittent

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Free for farm guests; day fees for MTB visitors

FACILITIES:

Accommodation and camping

BEWARE OF:

Extreme heat, rock-strewn gravel roads, locked roads

oorlogskloof-map

HOW TO GET THERE

Papkuilsfontein is just 23km south of Nieuwoudtville on the Moedverloor Road.

BEST TIME OF YEAR

Spring for the flowers! Summer will be gruelling; winter is cooler, but nights will be freezing.