Route

Distance

Time

Grade

Eagle's Rest

20 KM

This route is exclusively for the use of the visitors to the Eagle's Rest chalets and camping site.

Gonjah 1

12 KM

3 Hours

Gonjah 2

20 KM

5 Hours

Both Gonjah routes go through a variety of veld types from aloes to fynbos in the mountains and indigenous forest in the kloofs. The route climbs to 570m at its highest point and there is a view site that offers a sweeping vista of the valley.  At the other end of the trail visitors get a view of the Cockscomb mountain.

Grade

Definition

1

Easy - Suitable for 4x2 vehicles with diff lock and light 4x4 vehicles.

2

Easy to moderate - Moderate experience and 4x4 vehicles.

3

Moderate - Experience and low range needed.

4

Difficult - Challenging for experienced drivers. Low range a prerequisite. Recovery equipment and diff lock recommended.

5

Extreme - Very experienced drivers with purpose-built vehicles. Not suitable for solo attempts.

Reports on 4x4 Trips

Paul Roux's review of their Bavianskloof trip. (2 pages of photos)

Pete's Baviaanskloof Trip