Gateway to the Karoo Gravel Trek — 5 Dae | 5 Days — April 2027

🚴 Gateway to the Karoo Gravel Trek — 5 Dae | 5 Days
3–7 April 2027

Vyf dae. Die hart van die Karoo. 'n Avontuur wat jy nooit sal vergeet nie.
Five days. The heart of the Karoo. An adventure you will never forget.

Sluit aan by My Afrika Safaris se Gateway to the Karoo Gravel Trek — 'n meerdaagse fietsrit wat drie dinge saamvat.
Join My Afrika Safaris' Gateway to the Karoo Gravel Trek — a multi-day cycling journey combining three things:

🚴 Die avontuur | The adventure — grond- en gruispaaie deur ongeskonde Gateway to the Karoo-landskap | gravel roads through unspoilt landscape
🍖 Kulinêre gasvryheid | Culinary hospitality — outentieke Gateway to the Karoo kos en produkte langs die pad | authentic food and products along the route
🏛️ Geskiedenis | History — roetes ryk aan Anglo-Boereoorlog geskiedenis, die Oranjerivier en stories wat vertel moet word | routes rich in Anglo-Boer War history, the Orange River and stories that need to be told

📋 Trek Besonderhede | Trek Details

Datums | Dates: 3–7 April 2027
Beginpunt | Start: Smithfield, Vrystaat | Free State
Eindpunt | End: Smithfield, Vrystaat | Free State
Roete | Route: Smithfield → Bethulie → Oviston → Gariepdam → Springfontein → Smithfield
Totale afstand | Total distance: 375km oor 5 dae | 375km over 5 days
Terrein | Terrain: Gravel/grond paaie — geskik vir gravel of MTB fietse | suitable for gravel or MTB bikes
Moeilikheidsgraad | Difficulty: Intermediêr tot Gevorderd | Intermediate to Advanced
Groepgrootte | Group size: Maksimum 10 deelnemers | Maximum 10 participants
Prys | Price: R9,900 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
Ondersteuningsvoertuig | Support vehicle
Gateway to the Karoo welkomgeskenk pak | Welcome goodies pack

Fisiobehandeling is vir eie rekening — David & Bianca Senekal is beskikbaar voor vertrek en by die eindpunt.
Physiotherapy is for own account — David & Bianca Senekal are available before departure and at the finish.

🗓️ Trek Hoogtepunte per Dag | Daily Highlights

Dag 1 | Day 1 — Smithfield → Bethulie
Begin jou avontuur met ontbyt by Vriend van Smithfield. Die aand wag 'n outentieke aandbraai by Karoo Pandokie, Bethulie.
Start your adventure with breakfast at Vriend van Smithfield. Authentic farm braai at Karoo Pandokie, Bethulie.

Dag 2 | Day 2 — Bethulie → Oviston
Ry verby die historiese Bethulie-spoorwegbrug — die langste in die Suidelike Halfrond. Oornag by Siloam Village, Oviston.
Ride past the historic Bethulie railway bridge — the longest in the Southern Hemisphere. Overnight at Siloam Village, Oviston.

Dag 3 | Day 3 — Oviston → Gariep Dam
Begin die dag met vars roosterkoeke by Willem se Kampie Padstal. Oornag by Fish Eagle Lodge, Gariep Dam.
Start with fresh roosterkoek at Willem se Kampie Padstal. Overnight at Fish Eagle Lodge, Gariep Dam.

Dag 4 | Day 4 — Gariep Dam → Springfontein
By aankoms by Prior's Grange word jy ingesien in jou eie privaat huisie. Besoek die Anglo-Boereoorlog museum. Sundowner by die pub (eerste rondte ingesluit), aandete by die Krieket Klubhuis.
Check into your private cottage at Prior's Grange. Visit the Anglo-Boer War museum. Sundowner at the pub (first round included), dinner at the Cricket Clubhouse.
Oornag | Overnight: Prior's Grange, Springfontein

Dag 5 | Day 5 — Springfontein → Smithfield
Ontbyt by die Krieket Klubhuis voor vroeg vertrek. Karen Badenhorst verwelkom jou met vars hoender wraps en sapsakkies voor die eindstreep in Smithfield.
Breakfast at the Cricket Clubhouse before early departure. Karen Badenhorst welcomes you with fresh chicken wraps and juice pouches before the finish in Smithfield.

🏨 Akkommodasie | Accommodation

Dag 1: Karoo Pandokie, Bethulie
Dag 2: Siloam Village, Oviston
Dag 3: Fish Eagle Lodge, Gariep Dam
Dag 4: Prior's Grange, Springfontein — privaat huisies | private cottages

🚲 Fiets Vereistes | Bike Requirements

Gravel fiets of MTB aanbeveel | Gravel bike or MTB recommended
Fiets word nie voorsien nie | Bike not provided
Minimum ouderdom: 15 jaar | Minimum age: 15 years

💳 Betaalopsies | Payment Options

Volle betaling | Full payment: R9,900 — hierdie produk | this product

❌ Kansellasiebeleid | Cancellation Policy

60+ dae — 80% terugbetaling | refund
30–60 dae — 50% terugbetaling | refund
Minder as 30 dae | Less than 30 days — Geen | None

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

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