{"product_id":"gateway-to-the-karoo-gravel-trek-5-dae-5-days-februarie-february-2027","title":"Gateway to the Karoo Gravel Trek — 5 Dae | 5 Days — Februarie | February 2027","description":"\u003cp\u003e🚴 \u003cstrong\u003eGateway to the Karoo Gravel Trek — 5 Dae | 5 Days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e19–23 Februarie | February 2027\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVyf dae. Die hart van die Karoo. 'n Avontuur wat jy nooit sal vergeet nie.\u003cbr\u003eFive days. The heart of the Karoo. An adventure you will never forget.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSluit aan by My Afrika Safaris se Gateway to the Karoo Gravel Trek — 'n meerdaagse fietsrit wat drie dinge saamvat.\u003cbr\u003eJoin My Afrika Safaris' Gateway to the Karoo Gravel Trek — a multi-day cycling journey combining three things:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e🚴 Die avontuur | The adventure — grond- en gruispaaie deur ongeskonde Gateway to the Karoo-landskap | gravel roads through unspoilt landscape\u003cbr\u003e🍖 Kulinêre gasvryheid | Culinary hospitality — outentieke Gateway to the Karoo kos en produkte langs die pad | authentic food and products along the route\u003cbr\u003e🏛️ 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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e📋 \u003cstrong\u003eTrek Besonderhede | Trek Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDatums | Dates: 19–23 Februarie | February 2027\u003cbr\u003eBeginpunt | Start: Smithfield, Vrystaat | Free State\u003cbr\u003eEindpunt | End: Smithfield, Vrystaat | Free State\u003cbr\u003eRoete | Route: Smithfield → Bethulie → Oviston → Gariepdam → Springfontein → Smithfield\u003cbr\u003eTotale afstand | Total distance: 375km oor 5 dae | 375km over 5 days\u003cbr\u003eTerrein | Terrain: Gravel\/grond paaie — geskik vir gravel of MTB fietse | suitable for gravel or MTB bikes\u003cbr\u003eMoeilikheidsgraad | Difficulty: Intermediêr tot Gevorderd | Intermediate to Advanced\u003cbr\u003eGroepgrootte | Group size: Maksimum 10 deelnemers | Maximum 10 participants\u003cbr\u003ePrys | Price: R9,900 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 | Support vehicle\u003cbr\u003eGateway to the Karoo welkomgeskenk pak | Welcome goodies pack\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFisiobehandeling is vir eie rekening — David \u0026amp; Bianca Senekal is beskikbaar voor vertrek en by die eindpunt.\u003cbr\u003ePhysiotherapy is for own account — David \u0026amp; Bianca Senekal are available before departure and at the finish.\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 → Bethulie\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBegin jou avontuur met ontbyt by Vriend van Smithfield. Die aand wag 'n outentieke aandbraai by Karoo Pandokie, Bethulie.\u003cbr\u003eStart your adventure with breakfast at Vriend van Smithfield. The evening brings an authentic farm braai at Karoo Pandokie, Bethulie.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDag 2 | Day 2 — Bethulie → Oviston\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRy verby die historiese Bethulie-spoorwegbrug — die langste in die Suidelike Halfrond. Die aand slaap jy oor by Siloam Village, Oviston.\u003cbr\u003eRide past the historic Bethulie railway bridge — the longest in the Southern Hemisphere. Overnight at Siloam Village, Oviston.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDag 3 | Day 3 — Oviston → Gariep Dam\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBegin die dag met vars roosterkoeke by Willem se Kampie Padstal. Die aand by Fish Eagle Lodge, Gariep Dam.\u003cbr\u003eStart the day with fresh roosterkoek at Willem se Kampie Padstal. Overnight at Fish Eagle Lodge, Gariep Dam.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDag 4 | Day 4 — Gariep Dam → Springfontein\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNog '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.\u003cbr\u003eAnother 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.\u003cbr\u003eOornag | Overnight: Prior's Grange, Springfontein\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDag 5 | Day 5 — Springfontein → Smithfield\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOntbyt 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.\u003cbr\u003eBreakfast 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e🏨 \u003cstrong\u003eAkkommodasie | Accommodation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDag 1 | Day 1: Karoo Pandokie, Bethulie\u003cbr\u003eDag 2 | Day 2: Siloam Village, Oviston\u003cbr\u003eDag 3 | Day 3: Fish Eagle Lodge, Gariep Dam\u003cbr\u003eDag 4 | Day 4: Prior's Grange, Springfontein — privaat huisies | private cottages\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\u003eBetaalopsies | Payment Options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVolle betaling | Full payment: R9,900 — 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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