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

🚴 Gateway to the Karoo Gravel Trek — 5 Dae | 5 Days
19–23 Februarie | February 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: 19–23 Februarie | February 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 (cold drink, SA beer, SA wine)
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. The evening brings an 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. Die aand slaap jy oor 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. Die aand by Fish Eagle Lodge, Gariep Dam.
Start the day with fresh roosterkoek at Willem se Kampie Padstal. Overnight at Fish Eagle Lodge, Gariep Dam.

Dag 4 | Day 4 — Gariep Dam → Springfontein
Nog 'n dag se gravel avontuur deur oop Karoo vlaktes. By aankoms by Prior's Grange 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.
Another day of gravel adventure through open Karoo plains. On arrival at Prior's Grange 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 5 | Day 5 — Springfontein → Smithfield
Ontbyt saam by die Krieket Klubhuis voor vroeg vertrek. Karen Badenhorst verwelkom jou langs die pad met vars hoender wraps en sapsakkies — die laaste hap voor die eindstreep in Smithfield.
Breakfast together at the Cricket Clubhouse before early departure. Karen Badenhorst welcomes you with fresh chicken wraps and juice pouches — the last bite before the finish in Smithfield.

🏨 Akkommodasie | Accommodation

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

🚲 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

💳 Betaalopsies | Payment Options

Volle betaling | Full payment: R9,900 — 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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