Gateway to the Karoo Gravel Trek — 3 Dae | 3 Days — November 2026

🚴 Gateway to the Karoo Gravel Trek — 3 Dae | 3 Days
20–22 November 2026

Drie dae. Die Damwal. Die hart van die Karoo.
Three days. The Dam Wall. The heart of the Karoo.

Sluit aan by My Afrika Safaris se nuutste Trek-produk — 'n kompakte maar kragtige 3-dag gravel avontuur deur die Gateway to the Karoo.
Join My Afrika Safaris' newest Trek product — a compact but powerful 3-day gravel adventure through the Gateway to the Karoo.

🚴 Die avontuur | The adventure — grond- en gruispaaie met die ikonies Gariep Damwal as hoogtepunt | gravel roads with the iconic Gariep Dam Wall as highlight
🍖 Kulinêre gasvryheid | Culinary hospitality — outentieke Gateway to the Karoo kos langs die pad | authentic food along the route
🏛️ Geskiedenis | History — die Gariep Dam, Springfontein en stories van die Karoo | the Gariep Dam, Springfontein and stories of the Karoo

📋 Trek Besonderhede | Trek Details

Datums | Dates: 20–22 November 2026
Beginpunt | Start: Smithfield, Vrystaat | Free State
Eindpunt | End: Willem se Kampie Padstal, Gariep Dam
Roete | Route: Smithfield → Prior's Grange (Springfontein) → Damwal → Orange River Camp → Willem se Kampie
Totale afstand | Total distance: ±238km oor 3 dae | ±238km over 3 days
Terrein | Terrain: Gravel/grond paaie — geskik vir gravel of MTB fietse | suitable for gravel or MTB bikes
Moeilikheidsgraad | Difficulty: Intermediêr | Intermediate
Groepgrootte | Group size: Maksimum 10 deelnemers | Maximum 10 participants
Prys | Price: R6,500 per persoon | per person

✅ Wat is ingesluit | What's included

Alle akkommodasie langs die roete | All accommodation along the route
Alle ontbyte | All breakfasts
Kospakkies elke dag | Packed lunches daily
Aandetes | Dinners
Eerste rondte drankies elke aand (koeldrank, SA bier, SA wyn) | First round of drinks each evening (cold drink, SA beer, SA wine)
Ondersteuningsvoertuig (minibus) | Support vehicle (minibus)
Terugrit na Smithfield ingesluit | Return transfer to Smithfield included
Gateway to the Karoo welkomgeskenk pak | Welcome goodies pack

🗓️ Trek Hoogtepunte per Dag | Daily Highlights

Dag 1 | Day 1 — Smithfield → Springfontein (±98.5km)
Vertrek van Smithfield — die Gateway to the Karoo. Die dag se rit neem jou deur oop Karoo vlaktes na Prior's Grange, Springfontein. By aankoms word jy ingesien in jou eie privaat huisie. Besoek die plaaslike Anglo-Boereoorlog museum en geniet 'n boeiende praatjie oor die geskiedenis van Springfontein. Die aand begin met 'n sundowner by die pub (eerste rondte ingesluit), gevolg deur aandete as groep by die historiese Krieket Klubhuis.
Depart from Smithfield — the Gateway to the Karoo. The day's ride takes you through open Karoo plains to Prior's Grange, Springfontein. On arrival you are checked into your own private cottage. Visit the local Anglo-Boer War museum and enjoy a fascinating talk on the history of Springfontein. The evening begins with a sundowner at the pub (first round included), followed by dinner as a group at the historic Cricket Clubhouse.
Oornag | Overnight: Prior's Grange, Springfontein

Dag 2 | Day 2 — Springfontein → Damwal → Orange River Camp (±70km)
Die hoogtepunt van die Trek — ry oor die ikonies Gariep Damwal met uitsig oor die grootste dam in Suid-Afrika. Die aand by Orange River Camp op die oewer van die dam — 'n unieke, eksklusiewe oornagplek direk aan die water.
The highlight of the Trek — ride across the iconic Gariep Dam Wall with views over the largest dam in South Africa. Evening at Orange River Camp on the banks of the dam — a unique, exclusive overnight spot right on the water.
Oornag | Overnight: Orange River Camp, Gariep Dam

Dag 3 | Day 3 — Orange River Camp → Willem se Kampie (±70km)
Die finale dag se rit eindig by Willem se Kampie Padstal — 'n bekende gesig langs die N1. Die minibus ry almal terug na Smithfield waar julle karre wag.
The final day's ride ends at Willem se Kampie Padstal — a familiar face along the N1. The minibus returns everyone to Smithfield where your cars await.
Eindpunt | Finish: Willem se Kampie Padstal

🚲 Fiets Vereistes | Bike Requirements

Gravel fiets of MTB aanbeveel | Gravel bike or MTB recommended
Fietse moet in goeie werkende toestand wees | Bikes must be in good working order
Spaarwiele en basiese gereedskap aanbeveel | Spare tubes and basic tools recommended
Fiets word nie voorsien nie | Bike not provided
Minimum ouderdom: 15 jaar | Minimum age: 15 years

🏨 Akkommodasie | Accommodation

Dag 1 | Day 1: Prior's Grange, Springfontein — privaat huisies | private cottages
Dag 2 | Day 2: Orange River Camp, Gariep Dam
Dag 3 | Day 3: Eindig by Willem se Kampie | Finish at Willem se Kampie

💳 Betaalopsies | Payment Options

Volle betaling | Full payment: R6,500 — hierdie produk | this product

❌ Kansellasiebeleid | Cancellation Policy

60+ dae voor vertrek | days before departure — 80% terugbetaling | refund
30–60 dae | days — 50% terugbetaling | refund
Minder as 30 dae | Less than 30 days — Geen | None
Geen opdaag | No show — Geen | None

⚠️ Beperkte plekke — slegs 10 deelnemers word aanvaar | Limited spots — only 10 participants accepted.

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