Limpopo
Experience the heights and views of the Drakensberg in the Lekgalameetse area of the Limpopo. You will cover a range of topographies and be awed by the variety of scenery and climate that you’ll experience. Fully guided, you must have a high ground clearance low range vehicle. The trails can get tricky in wet weather.
A qualified 4x4 and overlanding adventure guide will lead the trail and will also assist with 4x4 aspects when necessary. The tour is aimed at true nature lovers and ones who enjoy the wilderness and is not designed as an obstacle course or endurance test.
You will drive your own 4x4 vehicle and you must make provision for your own provisions, including firewood and food.
Two options are available for the first day:
Option 1 can be a relaxing drive mainly on tarred roads towards Lekgalameetse where we meet.
Option 2 is a more challenging option where we cross the Drakensberg from East to West. We meet near Bela-Bela and a challenging 4x4 trail will take you to the top of the Drakensberg Mountain. The trail hugs the mountain and you will climb 500 m over a distance of 7 km (330 m in the first 4 km).
Lekgalameetse Nature Reserve - an immense 18 718 Ha mountain wilderness area of protected escarpment, scenic landscape, mountain vegetation, wildlife, crystal clear streams, waterfalls, natural pools and sites of historical significance. “The place of water”; this is where many of the prominent rivers of the Lowveld originate and has flowing water all year round. It offers a diversity of plant and insect species. It is also world renowned for its rare butterfly species. Visit sites such as the Church Forest, Pioneer Graves, The Knuckles, etc. There are no dangerous predators in Lekgalameetse.
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We use the following TRAIL GRADING.
Maintained dirt roads: these roads are graded and maintained year round. Typical non-paved country roads.
Easy 2WD/4WD: feature trails with obstacles that are easy to navigate. In optimum weather conditions, these trails may not require the continual use of 4WD.
Standard 4WD trails: demanding trails on which 4WD is required. You will encounter a variety of more difficult challenges (loose rocks, large potholes, steep inclines/declines and large rocks) on these trails. Possible with stock 4WD vehicle; however, traction device, off-road tyres and low air pressure are recommended. Higher than stock ground clearance is advisable. Low range often used. Moderate experience and driving skills advised. Paint damage and/or possible rocker panel damage is likely.
Difficult trails: these trails traverse very rugged terrain and low range 4WD is required. Higher than stock ground clearance is required. Aggressive tread and low air pressure are required. Traction devices, as well as lift and larger tyres are highly recommended. These trails require above average off-road driving skills. Hi-lift jacks and winches would also be helpful. Paint damage and possible vehicle body and/or mechanical damage are likely.
Impassable trails: these trails are for the extreme four-wheeler only. These trails require highly modified vehicles, including lift, excellent articulation, traction devices front and rear, large tyres with aggressive tread, winches and hi-lift jacks. A high level of off-road driving skills is required. Paint damage is virtually guaranteed, while body and/or mechanical damage is very likely. Roll-overs will be more common on these trails and a winch will be used on at least one obstacle.
A deposit of 30% is required to secure your place on the tour, with the balance due 60 days before the start of the tour. Full payment if booking less than 60 days before the tour start date. An invoice or request for payment will be sent. Payments must be made within 7 days of the invoice or payment request date.
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