Mountain Biking in the Western Cape
Various exciting mountain biking routes exist within the Western Cape Nature Reserves.
Tariffs for these mountain bike trails apply from 1 April 2003. All permits include the reserve entrance fee. Entrance is free for children younger than six years old.
De Hoop MTB Overnight Route
Bookings: CNC Reservations Office
Tel: (028) 425-5020
Fax: (028) 425-5030
Email: capenature@tiscali.co.za
Tariffs
- Weekdays: R365 per night (up to 4 persons)
- R90 per extra person per night
- Weekends/Public Holidays: R430 per night (up to 4 persons)
- R110 per extra person per night
Nearest Town: Bredasdorp and Swellendam
Trail Distance: Varied
Kogelberg Route
Bookings: Maverick Cycles
Tel: (021) 851-4192
Permit: R18 per rider
Trail Distance: 39 km (5 hours)
Difficulty: Moderate
Palmiet River Valley Mountain Bike Ride
Bookings: Kogelberg Nature Reserve
Tel: (028) 271-5138
Permit: R18 per rider
Trail Distance: 26 km (4.5 hours)
Difficulty: Moderate
Bay to Bay View MTB Trail
Bookings: Millwood Nature Reserve
Tariff: R45
Trail Distance
- Day 1: 13.9 km (+7 km to Spitskop Viewpoint)
- Day 2: 8 km
Accommodation: Camping and self-catering cottages available.
Hottentots Holland MTB Trail
Bookings: Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve
Tariff
- Adults: R18
- Children: R9
Trail Distance: 6 km
Accommodation: Available inside the reserve.
Groenlandberg MTB Trail
Bookings: Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve
Tariff
- Adults: R18
- Children: R9
Trail Distance: 22 km
Difficulty: Moderate
Grootvadersbosch Conservancy Cycle Trail
Bookings: Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve
Trail Distance: 58 km
Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult
Accommodation: Self-catering cottages and campsite available.