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Elands River
± 50 km west of Port
Elizabeth - Eastern Cape - South Africa |
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Mountain View outdoor-adventure
centre is situated in the scenic Eland River Valley ± 50 km west from
Port Elizabeth - Eastern Cape - South Africa.
The farm offers a relaxed and
rustic setting in which you can enjoy your weekend and holidays as a
family of social group.
There are a number of hiking trails
ranging from easy strolls through the veld and day walks, to
strenuous hill climbs.
There are dams on the farm that are
suitable for swimming and canoeing.
Fishing is permitted and the dams
are in the process of being stocked.
A short 4x4 route has been
constructed and you are welcome to test your vehicle.
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ACCOMMODATION
The
Barn sleeps 18 people and the Coachouse 12 in double bunks.
Both
have electric lights, fridge, 2 plate stove, hot water and flush
toilets.
Tent
sites with electric lights and ablutions are under construction.
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HIKING
TRAILS
See relief maps
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Bushbuck
Trail - About 12km (6hrs)
Fairly
strenuous
The
trail starts with a steep mountain climb of about 3km during which you will
climb more or less 550m to the top of the "Nou Nek" Peak. On a
clear day, one can see St Croix Island in the Bay from the summit.
Proteas, Cycads and mountain fynbos are to be seen and admired on this section.
You
then descend 290m over the next 2km to the valley floor. Once in the
valley you "boulder hop" down the clear mountain stream until you
reach Crystal Pool where a refreshing dip is in order. This section of the
trail winds through beautiful indigenous forest with yellow wood trees
etc. Knysna Louries are sometimes seen. After your swim at Crystal
Pool you scramble down to The Barn.
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Crystal Pool Trail -
4km (3hrs)
Easy
This is a shortened
version of the Bushbuck Trail. 1km up the trail to "Nou
Nek" peak, you turn off and descend down a cliff-hugging trail
to the valley floor. This section is shaded by indigenous
forest. Enjoy your swim at Crystal Pool, climb the
"devil's staircase" and make your way back to The Barn.
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Copper Mine Trail
- 8km (4hrs)
Moderate
Don't forget your
water bottle on this one in summer! This trail winds its way
through some spectacular valley bushveld. It tops out at
Copper Kop (370 m) where, exploratory shafts were sunk by "old
timer" prospectors more than a hundred years ago.
Needless to say they did not discover their
"eldorado"! From the top of Copper Kop you drop
steeply down Ratekloof, which leads you down to the Elands River
from where you can stroll on back to The barn for a well earned
sundowner.
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Leopard Trail - 6km (3hrs)
Easy
This is an easy
trail which winds in and out of the mountain kloofs before following
the Elands River back to The Barn. Fynbos indigenous forest
and valley bushveld are the main veld tyupes that one passes
through. Beautiful olivewood and milkwood trees are to be
seen, and if you look carefully you will see the scratch marks left
by the leopard on the trees in Tierkloof. This trail is ideal
for older people, young children and the "unfit
types". Help is near at hand and there are a number of
"easy out" shortcuts back to The Barn for those that have
had enough.
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Guided Wilderness Trail -
20-35km
Strenuous
Two Guided
Wilderness trails are available for the more adventurous. The
Rocky Valley route and Moordenaarskop Route can be combined into two
or three day outdoor adventures. Real outdoor stuff.
Roughing it under the stars at night. Rates on request.
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River Ramble - 1-3km (1hr)
Level and easy
For those who stay
behind at the farm - Grandpa or Mom & toddlers. Ramble
around the farm area under the trees on the riverbank.
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Eco Trail
Easy
Why not enjoy a
guided eco education trail. Educational notes are provided and
you will learn about indigenous trees, alien vegetation, fossils,
geology of the area, animal spoors and even the stars of the night
sky (weather permitting). Rates on request.
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