{"product_id":"gateway-to-the-karoo-gravel-trek-3-dae-3-days-november-2026","title":"Gateway to the Karoo Gravel Trek — 3 Dae | 3 Days — November 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e🚴 \u003cstrong\u003eGateway to the Karoo Gravel Trek — 3 Dae | 3 Days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e20–22 November 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrie dae. Die Damwal. Die hart van die Karoo.\u003cbr\u003eThree days. The Dam Wall. The heart of the Karoo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSluit aan by My Afrika Safaris se nuutste Trek-produk — 'n kompakte maar kragtige 3-dag gravel avontuur deur die Gateway to the Karoo.\u003cbr\u003eJoin My Afrika Safaris' newest Trek product — a compact but powerful 3-day gravel adventure through the Gateway to the Karoo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e🚴 Die avontuur | The adventure — grond- en gruispaaie met die ikonies Gariep Damwal as hoogtepunt | gravel roads with the iconic Gariep Dam Wall as highlight\u003cbr\u003e🍖 Kulinêre gasvryheid | Culinary hospitality — outentieke Gateway to the Karoo kos langs die pad | authentic food along the route\u003cbr\u003e🏛️ Geskiedenis | History — die Gariep Dam, Springfontein en stories van die Karoo | the Gariep Dam, Springfontein and stories of the Karoo\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e📋 \u003cstrong\u003eTrek Besonderhede | Trek Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDatums | Dates: 20–22 November 2026\u003cbr\u003eBeginpunt | Start: Smithfield, Vrystaat | Free State\u003cbr\u003eEindpunt | End: Willem se Kampie Padstal, Gariep Dam\u003cbr\u003eRoete | Route: Smithfield → Prior's Grange (Springfontein) → Damwal → Orange River Camp → Willem se Kampie\u003cbr\u003eTotale afstand | Total distance: ±238km oor 3 dae | ±238km over 3 days\u003cbr\u003eTerrein | Terrain: Gravel\/grond paaie — geskik vir gravel of MTB fietse | suitable for gravel or MTB bikes\u003cbr\u003eMoeilikheidsgraad | Difficulty: Intermediêr | Intermediate\u003cbr\u003eGroepgrootte | Group size: Maksimum 10 deelnemers | Maximum 10 participants\u003cbr\u003ePrys | Price: R6,500 per persoon | per person\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eWat is ingesluit | What's included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlle akkommodasie langs die roete | All accommodation along the route\u003cbr\u003eAlle ontbyte | All breakfasts\u003cbr\u003eKospakkies elke dag | Packed lunches daily\u003cbr\u003eAandetes | Dinners\u003cbr\u003eEerste rondte drankies elke aand (koeldrank, SA bier, SA wyn) | First round of drinks each evening (cold drink, SA beer, SA wine)\u003cbr\u003eOndersteuningsvoertuig (minibus) | Support vehicle (minibus)\u003cbr\u003eTerugrit na Smithfield ingesluit | Return transfer to Smithfield included\u003cbr\u003eGateway to the Karoo welkomgeskenk pak | Welcome goodies pack\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e🗓️ \u003cstrong\u003eTrek Hoogtepunte per Dag | Daily Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDag 1 | Day 1 — Smithfield → Springfontein (±98.5km)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVertrek 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.\u003cbr\u003eDepart 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.\u003cbr\u003eOornag | Overnight: Prior's Grange, Springfontein\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDag 2 | Day 2 — Springfontein → Damwal → Orange River Camp (±70km)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDie 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.\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003eOornag | Overnight: Orange River Camp, Gariep Dam\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDag 3 | Day 3 — Orange River Camp → Willem se Kampie (±70km)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDie 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.\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003eEindpunt | Finish: Willem se Kampie Padstal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e🚲 \u003cstrong\u003eFiets Vereistes | Bike Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGravel fiets of MTB aanbeveel | Gravel bike or MTB recommended\u003cbr\u003eFietse moet in goeie werkende toestand wees | Bikes must be in good working order\u003cbr\u003eSpaarwiele en basiese gereedskap aanbeveel | Spare tubes and basic tools recommended\u003cbr\u003eFiets word nie voorsien nie | Bike not provided\u003cbr\u003eMinimum ouderdom: 15 jaar | Minimum age: 15 years\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e🏨 \u003cstrong\u003eAkkommodasie | Accommodation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDag 1 | Day 1: Prior's Grange, Springfontein — privaat huisies | private cottages\u003cbr\u003eDag 2 | Day 2: Orange River Camp, Gariep Dam\u003cbr\u003eDag 3 | Day 3: Eindig by Willem se Kampie | Finish at Willem se Kampie\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e💳 \u003cstrong\u003eBetaalopsies | Payment Options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVolle betaling | Full payment: R6,500 — hierdie produk | this product\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e❌ \u003cstrong\u003eKansellasiebeleid | Cancellation Policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e60+ dae voor vertrek | days before departure — 80% terugbetaling | refund\u003cbr\u003e30–60 dae | days — 50% terugbetaling | refund\u003cbr\u003eMinder as 30 dae | Less than 30 days — Geen | None\u003cbr\u003eGeen opdaag | No show — Geen | None\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⚠️ Beperkte plekke — slegs 10 deelnemers word aanvaar | Limited spots — only 10 participants accepted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e📩 Vrae? 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