{"product_id":"gateway-to-the-karoo-gravel-trek-september-2026","title":"Gateway to the Karoo Gravel Trek — September 2026","description":"\u003ch2\u003e🚴 Gateway to the Karoo Gravel Trek — 24–28 September 2026\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFive days. Ten riders. One unforgettable adventure through the heart of the Gateway to the Karoo.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSluit aan by My Afrika Safaris se eerste Gateway to the Karoo Gravel Trek — 'n meerdaagse fietsrit wat drie dinge saamvat:\u003cbr\u003eJoin My Afrika Safaris' first Gateway to the Karoo Gravel Trek — a multi-day cycling journey combining three things:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🚴 \u003cstrong\u003eDie avontuur | The adventure\u003c\/strong\u003e — grond- en gruispaaie deur ongeskonde Gateway to the Karoo-landskap | gravel roads through unspoilt landscape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍖 \u003cstrong\u003eKulinêre gasvryheid | Culinary hospitality\u003c\/strong\u003e — outentieke Gateway to the Karoo kos en produkte langs die pad | authentic food and products along the route\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🏛️ \u003cstrong\u003eGeskiedenis | History\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e📋 Trek Besonderhede | Trek Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDatums | Dates:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 – 28 September 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeginpunt | Start:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smithfield, Vrystaat | Free State\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEindpunt | End:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smithfield, Vrystaat | Free State\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoete | Route:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smithfield → Bethulie → Oviston → Gariepdam → Springfontein → Smithfield\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotale afstand | Total distance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 375km oor 5 dae | 375km over 5 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerrein | Terrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gravel\/grond paaie — geskik vir gravel of MTB fietse | Gravel\/dirt roads — suitable for gravel or MTB bikes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoeilikheidsgraad | Difficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediêr tot Gevorderd | Intermediate to Advanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGroepgrootte | Group size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maksimum 10 deelnemers | Maximum 10 participants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrys | Price:\u003c\/strong\u003e R9,900 per persoon | per person\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e✅ Wat is ingesluit | What's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlle akkommodasie langs die roete | All accommodation along the route\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlle ontbyte | All breakfasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKospakkies elke dag | Packed lunches daily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAandetes | Dinners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEerste rondte drankies elke aand (koeldrank, SA bier, SA wyn) | First round of drinks each evening (cold drink, SA beer, SA wine)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOndersteuningsvoertuig | Support vehicle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGateway to the Karoo welkomgeskenk pak | Gateway to the Karoo welcome goodies pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\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\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🗓️ Trek Hoogtepunte per Dag | Daily Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\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 \u003cstrong\u003eKaroo Pandokie, Bethulie\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eStart your adventure with breakfast at Vriend van Smithfield. The evening brings an authentic farm braai at Karoo Pandokie, Bethulie.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDag 2 | Day 2 — Bethulie → Oviston\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRy verby die historiese \u003cstrong\u003eBethulie-spoorwegbrug\u003c\/strong\u003e — die langste in die Suidelike Halfrond. Die aand slaap jy oor by \u003cstrong\u003eSiloam Village, Oviston\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eRide past the historic Bethulie railway bridge — the longest in the Southern Hemisphere. Overnight at Siloam Village, Oviston.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDag 3 | Day 3 — Oviston → Gariep Dam\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBegin die dag met vars roosterkoeke by \u003cstrong\u003eWillem se Kampie Padstal\u003c\/strong\u003e. Die aand by \u003cstrong\u003eFish Eagle Lodge, Gariep Dam\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eStart the day with fresh roosterkoek at Willem se Kampie Padstal. Overnight at Fish Eagle Lodge, Gariep Dam.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDag 4 | Day 4 — Gariep Dam → Springfontein\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNog 'n dag se gravel avontuur. Die aand by die historiese \u003cstrong\u003ePrior's Grange, Springfontein\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnother day of gravel adventure. Evening at the historic Prior's Grange, Springfontein.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDag 5 | Day 5 — Springfontein → Smithfield\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKaren Badenhorst\u003c\/strong\u003e verwelkom jou langs die pad met vars hoender wraps en sapsakkies — die laaste hap voor die eindstreep in Smithfield.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eKaren Badenhorst welcomes you with fresh chicken wraps and juice pouches — the last bite before the finish in Smithfield.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🌿 Ontmoet die Produsente | Meet the Producers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍯 \u003cstrong\u003eSweetfield Apiaries\u003c\/strong\u003e — David \u0026amp; Bianca Senekal | Natuurlike heuning | Natural honey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🥖 \u003cstrong\u003eHeuningfontein\u003c\/strong\u003e — Jo-Marie Vosloo | Suurdeegbrood | Sourdough bread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🐐 \u003cstrong\u003eTowerbos\u003c\/strong\u003e — Karen Badenhorst | Hoender, eiers | Chicken, eggs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🥩 \u003cstrong\u003eZastron Slaghuis\u003c\/strong\u003e — Biltong, droëwors, cabanossi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌰 \u003cstrong\u003eBradfield\u003c\/strong\u003e — Pecanneute \u0026amp; pecan tarts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍫 \u003cstrong\u003eBLine\u003c\/strong\u003e — Chocolate honeycomb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔥 \u003cstrong\u003eGood Food\u003c\/strong\u003e — Helena | Dag 1 aandbraai \u0026amp; oornag | Day 1 evening braai \u0026amp; accommodation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🐑 \u003cstrong\u003eDitrio Boerdery\u003c\/strong\u003e — Karoo lamsvleis vir die braaipakke | Karoo lamb for the braai packs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍺 \u003cstrong\u003eWaterkloof Brewery\u003c\/strong\u003e — Karoo Ales | Plaaslike craft bier langs die pad | Local craft beer along the route\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🥚 \u003cstrong\u003eBosrand\u003c\/strong\u003e — Vars plaaseiers | Fresh farm eggs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🚲 Fiets Vereistes | Bike Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGravel fiets of MTB aanbeveel | Gravel bike or MTB recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFietse moet in goeie werkende toestand wees | Bikes must be in good working order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpaarwiele en basiese gereedskap aanbeveel | Spare tubes and basic tools recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFiets word nie voorsien nie | Bike not provided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum ouderdom: 15 jaar | Minimum age: 15 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🏨 Akkommodasie | Accommodation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDag 1 | Day 1: Karoo Pandokie, Bethulie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDag 2 | Day 2: Siloam Village, Oviston\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDag 3 | Day 3: Fish Eagle Lodge, Gariep Dam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDag 4 | Day 4: Prior's Grange, Springfontein\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e💳 Betaalopsies | Payment Options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolle betaling | Full payment:\u003c\/strong\u003e R9,900 — hierdie produk | this product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeposito (60%) | Deposit (60%):\u003c\/strong\u003e R5,940 nou, balans R3,960 voor 1 September 2026 — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bline-plaaswinkel.myshopify.com\/products\/gateway-to-the-karoo-gravel-trek-deposito-60\"\u003eDeposito hier | Deposit here\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e❌ Kansellasiebeleid | Cancellation Policy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKansellasie \/ Cancellation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTerugbetaling \/ Refund\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60+ dae voor vertrek \/ days before departure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80% terugbetaling \/ refund\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30–60 dae \/ days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50% terugbetaling \/ refund\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinder as 30 dae \/ Less than 30 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeen \/ None\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeen opdaag \/ No show\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeen \/ None\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e❓ Gereelde Vrae | FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoe fiks moet ek wees? | How fit do I need to be?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJy moet gemaklik wees om 375km oor 5 dae te ry oor grondpaaie. | You should be comfortable riding 375km over 5 days on gravel roads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWat gebeur as ek nie kan voltooi nie? | What if I can't complete a stage?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOns ondersteuningsvoertuig is altyd beskikbaar om deelnemers op te laai indien nodig. | Our support vehicle is always available to pick up participants if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs maaltye ingesluit? | Are meals included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJa — ontbyte, kospakkies, aandetes en eerste rondte drankies (koeldrank, SA bier, SA wyn) elke aand is ingesluit. | Yes — breakfasts, packed lunches, dinners and first round of drinks (cold drink, SA beer, SA wine) each evening are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKan ek my eie fiets bring? | Can I bring my own bike?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJa — jy moet jou eie fiets bring. Fietse word nie voorsien nie. | Yes — you must bring your own bike. Bikes are not provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📋 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bline-plaaswinkel.myshopify.com\/pages\/gateway-karoo-gravel-trek-terme-voorwaardes\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLees ons volledige Terme \u0026amp; Voorwaardes \/ Read our full Terms \u0026amp; Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eBeperkte plekke — slegs 10 deelnemers word aanvaar | Limited spots — only 10 participants accepted.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📩 Vrae? Kontak ons by WhatsApp: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/27615441436\"\u003e061 544 1436\u003c\/a\u003e | Questions? 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