Kogelberg - Highlands Trail Kleinmond, Western Cape The Kogelberg Nature Reserve is situated near Kleinmond in the Western Cape Province. It is well known for its diversity of fynbos species that occur within its borders. It is reckoned that more than 1600 plant species can be found here and the opportunity to hike in the reserve presents one with a very special opportunity to observe this. For those from Gauteng who would like to do this trail I would suggest that it could be done in conjunction with the other trails in the area such as those in the Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve.
Conclusion This is a trail that is worth doing, especially if your travels take you to the Hermanus/Kleinmond area. The trail can be classed a moderate to long. The Frank Robb hut is well equipped but needs to be booked separately from the trail. There are also a number of day and half day trails in the reserve that are worth doing if time is limited Kogelberg Trail- 24km (8-9 hours) Palmiet Valley River Walk- Various options from 9-18km Perdeberg Trail -16km (5-6 hours) Three Sisters Trail - 8km (4 hours) Houwhoek Trail - 8km (3 hours) Dog Trail - 3km Trail accredited by Southern Africa Trail Owners Association Bookings Reservations should be made through Western Cape Nature Conservation Board Telephone +27 21 659 3500 Fax + 27 21 6593409 e-mail hcassels@capenature.co.za Jacana Travel Marketing and Reservations Telephone 0861Jacana (0861 522262) Direct phone: Port Elizabeth 041 378 1439 Pretoria: 012 803 9109 Direct fax: PE 041 378 2548 Pretoria: 012 803 4144 PE e-mail bookings@jacanacollection.co.za Pretoria e-mail: rosa@jacanacollection.co.za
Frank Robb Hut This is situated in the municipal caravan park at Kleinmond. It can be booked as an overnight hut or alternatively you can camp. The hut is well equipped with bunk beds and mattresses, fridge, electricity and microwave. The hut is booked through Pietie Fredericks (028 271 8124) Footprint Hiking Club To view other pages on our website click on a hyperlink below
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