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Kaapsehoop or Kaapsche Hoop (established 1882) is a small, historical mining town on the Mpumalanga escarpment, that lies at an altitude of 1712m, free from malaria, with clear skies, crisp mountain air and beautiful views. The small village offers various accommodation venues, from basic hikers huts, self catering and B&B in historical establishments, luxury guesthouses, and even an old train coach.

When visiting Kaapsehoop, be sure to enjoy the Kaapsche Hoop Nature Walk – an easy, leisurely one hour walk to the escarpment, for breathtaking views of De Kaap Valley below.

  The Blue Swallow is a very rare bird in South Africa, and are mainly found at Kaapsehoop, nesting and breeding in old, abandoned mine shafts in a natural heritage site outside town. Herds of wild horses roaming free in the area, are believed to be the only wild horses in South Africa.

Kaapsehoop Attractions:

• Historical Mining town (Kaapsche Hoop – original Dutch spelling).
• Hiking Trails.
• Waterfalls and Nature Scenes.
• Wildlife – Wild Horses, Oribi, Blue Swallow.
• Indigenous Plants.
• Rock Field Formations.
• Accommodation Options

Kaapsehoop Contact Details:

Contact Person: Reinette van Niekerk

Cell: +27 (0)82-333-2073

Website: www.kaapsehoopinfo.co.za

Physical Address:
Kaapsehoop
next to Berlin Forest,
Mpumalanga Escarpment
Mpumalanga
South Africa

The Two Creeks Hiking Trail is a moderate to difficult hike that starts and ends at Barretts Coaches, and is a 2 nights, 3 days hiking route through ravines, pine tree plantations, indigenous forest, rocky ledges, and passed the Starvation Creek Falls.

The Barretts Coaches comprises two train coaches with electricity, 50 bunk beds, 3 toilets, 2 showers, and a braai area with firewood provided – bring your own cooking and eating utensils.

The Two Creeks Hiking Trail:

• Starts at Barretts Coaches, ends in a circular route.
• Hiking Trail Route – Day 1, Barretts Coaches to Wattles Hut, 15.3km; Day 2, Wattles to Kaapschehoop, 13.8km; Day 3, Kaapschehoop to Barretts Coaches, 9.8km.
• Distance – 39km over 3 days.
• Duration: 2 nights/3 days.
• Rating: Moderate to difficult.
• Permit: R105 per per night – Please Call Komatie Eco Tourism to make a Booking on 013 754 2724.
• Features: indigenous forest, waterfalls, pine plantations.
• Each Hiker need: sunglasses, costume and towel, good walking shoes, sleeping bag, warm jacket, own food, insect repellent, refreshments, at least 1 litre of water, sunblock, camera, binoculars.

The Two Creeks Hiking Trail Contact Details:

Tel: 013 754 2724 (Permit)

Physical Address:
The Two Creeks Hiking Trail
near the Berlin plantation offices
Kaapsehoop
Mpumalanga

Travel Adventures Botswana specialises in pre-booked safaris, providing fully equipped 4×4′s for tailor made self drive safaris and the chance to explore Botswana and it’s treasures. the Okavango Delta, Xai Xai and Drotskies Caverns, Chobe National Park, Makgadikgadi Pans, and many more exciting places.

Travel Adventures Botswana offers tailor-made self drive safaris, pre-booked packages, affordable adventure safaris, camping safaris, lodge safaris.

Travel Adventures Botswana facilities:

• Fleet of 4×4 vehicles – Land Cruiser station wagons and Toyota Hilux Double Cabs.
• Vehicles fully equipped – roof tent, Engel fridge/freezer, roller drawers, water tank, long range fuel tank, all necessary kitchen and camping equipment. Satellite phone – for help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and your exact location is always at your fingertips.
• Individual tailor-made self drive safaris with a combination a camping, lodge and camping or lodge to lodge safari.

Travel Adventures Botswana Contact Details:

Contact Person: Lezanne

Tel: 00267 6861 211

Email: traveladventuresbotswana@gmail.com

Website: www.traveladventuresbotswana.com

Postal Address:
Travel Adventures Botswana
Private Bag 234
Maun
Botswana

The Bundhu-Rus Game Lodge & Resort is situated in a private game reserve, and offers comfortable B&B Accommodation, Caravan Park, Function Venue, Conference Facilities, Game Drives. Bundhu-Rus is about 45 km outside Pretoria, with accommodation options including en-suite rooms and a camping site.

Room accommodation on the Guest Farm include tastefully decorated rooms with twin beds, en-suite bathrooms, tea & coffee making facilities, complimentary bottled water, ceiling fans, extra bedding.

Bundhu-Rus Guest Farm facilities:

• Accommodation – 7 en-suite rooms (each sleeping two guests), courtyard, swimming pool; caravan & camping park with ten stands, neat ablution facility.
• Kitchen that caters for brunch, 3-5 course meals and South-African braais/barbeques.
• Function Venue – can accommodate up to a 100 guests and up to 80 guests with a comfortable dance floor; ideal for small functions, birthday parties, team-building, year-end functions, ‘bosberaads’.
• Conference Facilities – up to 20 people; B&B (optional); Coffee, tea & refreshments; Lunch; Notepads & pens; Water & mints; Whiteboard.
• Game Drives (blue wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, impalas, blesbucks, kudus duikers, and ostriches).

Bundhu-Rus Guest Farm  Contact Details:

Contact Persdon: Dewald Smit

Tel: +27 (0)83 391 4484

Tel: 082 462 5314  (Magda Smit)

Fax: +27 (0)86 690 7844

Email: dewalds@utility.co.za / magda@bundhurus.co.za

Website: www.bundhurus.co.za

Physical Address:
Bundhu-Rus Guest Farm
Plot 3
Boveneind
De Wagensdrift
SOUTH AFRICA
1002

Salt Rock Hotel & Beach Resort is a popular, 3 star graded family holiday destination situated on the North Coast of KwaZulu-Natal, and only about 30 minutes drive from Durban. The Salt Rock Resort consist of the Salt Rock Hotel, Caravan Park and Salt Rock Palms Timeshare.

Salt Rock Hotel & Beach Resort offers Affordable Accommodation, Family Resort, Hotel, Caravan Park, Self Catering.

Salt Rock Hotel & Beach Resort facilities:

• Affordable Hotel Accommodation – duplex, standard and family rooms, all with breathtaking sea views & DSTV.
• Caravan Park.
• Self Catering Units at Salt Rock Palms – fully furnished units, 4 & 6 sleepers. Protected beaches – shark netted with professional life guards.
• DSTV in all the rooms.
• New Ipi Thombi Spa – Heavenly Zulu massages from our new Ipi Thombi Spa.
• Jungle gym.
• Child friendly and safe environment for kids.
• Salon (manicures, pedicures & beauty therapist).
• Elevated sun terrace – dolphin viewing and seasonal whale watching.
• Private pool – hotel and timeshare residents only.
• Rock tidal pool.
• Fishing for licensed anglers.
• Restaurants, ladies bar, beach bar.
• Bowling club nearby.
• Conference facilities.
• Beach weddings catered for.
• Airport transfers on request.

Salt Rock Hotel & Beach Resort Contact Details:

Tel: +27 32 5255025 / 6/7/8/9

Tel: +27 32 525-5170/1

Tel: +27 32 525-5036

Fax: +27 32 5255071

Alt Fax: 086 729 3736

Email: hotel@saltrockbeach.co.za / park@saltrockbeach.co.za

Website: www.saltrockbeach.co.za

Physical Address:
Salt Rock Hotel
P.O.Box 27
Umhlali 4390
South Africa

Postal Address:
Salt Rock Hotel & Beach Resort
Basil Hulett Drive
Salt Rock
KwaZulu-Natal
South Africa