Gateway to the Karoo™ Gravel Trek — November 2026 | Three Days Where the Silence Speaks

Gateway to the Karoo Gravel Trek cyclist on a Karoo gravel road, 20–22 November 2026

Gateway to the Karoo™ Gravel Trek — 20–22 November 2026

Where the silence speaks.

There are places you understand better on two wheels. Places where the road stretches wide, the landscape opens up and the quiet becomes part of the journey.

From 20–22 November 2026, Gateway to the Karoo™ invites a small group of gravel cyclists to experience approximately 200 km of open roads, local food and genuine Karoo hospitality.

Three days on the gravel

The route starts in Smithfield and finishes at Willem se Kampie Padstal. It is designed as a welcoming introduction to the full Gateway to the Karoo™ Gravel Trek experience, with no more than 10 participants.

Along the way, riders can expect wide-open landscapes, quiet farm roads and the kind of space that lets you settle into your own rhythm. A support vehicle and medical kit are included, so the focus can stay on the road, the scenery and the experience.

What is included

  • Two nights’ accommodation along the route
  • All breakfasts
  • Daily packed lunches
  • Dinners each evening
  • Goodie bag
  • Support vehicle
  • Medical kit

Dates and pricing

20–22 November 2026
Early Bird: R5,850 per person
Standard: R6,500 per person
Last Minute: R7,150 per person

With a maximum of 10 participants, this is an intimate way to discover the Gateway to the Karoo on two wheels.

View the Gravel Trek and book your place

Questions? WhatsApp 068 762-7956.

Gateway to the Karoo™ — where the silence speaks.