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Discovery - Eco Friendly Adventures Hikes, Cape Mountain Discovery
Eco Trails, Corporate Team Building, Hiking Trails in Cape Town, South
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Green
Mountain Eco Route |
GPS:
-34° 7' 47.24", +19° 1' 17.37" - Grabouw
Country Club |
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Half day: Approx. 3-5 hours total including
1 -2 hrs hike/walk
Full day: 09h30 - 16h30 - we are flexible
with times to suit you,sometimes late afternoon start
for photographers is ideal and cooler in the summer evenings
these day trip are highly recommended!
The Cape Floral kingdom is the smallest yet richest plant
kingdom on earth and is internationally recognized as
a biodiversity hot spot and South Africa's latest world
heritage sight widely known as the Kogelberg
Biosphere Reserve. There is approximately
only 9% of unique Renosterveld and low-land coastal Fynbos
eco-systems left.
The Green Mountain Eco Route trail travels
from our base at the Elgin/Grabouw Country Club next to
the large Eikenhof Lake. We pack up our open canopied
4 x 4 ranger with refreshments, binoculars, camera and
high spirits, traveling to a thousand meter view point
through the Nuweberg Forest, past lakes ascending the
Green Mountain on a jeep track passing many spectacular
Fynbos habitats as we gain altitude.
There we hop off and walk 1 - 2 hrs amongst these rare
plants on a fairly easy walking trail viewing far to the
South West. Some of the best views in the world! As we
walk along the ridges we discuss the history of the area
and identify many rare and spectacular natural phenomena.
There are 5000 hectares of mountain conservancy with 87
red data plants. This is an increasingly popular day out
for all age groups and all who seek mountain rejuvenation
and engaging with true nature. Most love this experience
as a highlight
Picnic lunch Optional Just ask on booking !!!
Morning
tour:
08h00 sharp in summer or 0930 for the later tour (Nov
- March) and 09h30 in winter (Apr - Oct) Afternoon
tour: 14h30 in summer (Nov - March) and 13h30
in winter (Apr - Oct)
What does it cost?
Day Trail - approximately 6+- hours R590pp
includes guide ,gourmet picnic lunch , fuel , permits
, refreshments en route , extra warm clothing if necessary
and safety gear.
Children under 8yrs - free of charge
Children 8-12 - ½ price
EXCELENT VALUE FOR MONEY!
 
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Heavens
Heights Adventure Trail
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3-5
hours total - Half Day
This trail sets off through forest, crossing
a couple of rivers and climbs steadily up
to the Gantouw or Eland Pass, the original
wagon route of the Dutch and British settlers,
over the Mountains of Africa, so called in
the old days.
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Green
Mountain Eco Route
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Aprox
3-5 hours total - Day Trail
The Cape Floral kingdom
is the smallest yet richest plant kingdom
on earth and is internationally recognized
as a biodiversity hot spot and South Africa's
latest world heritage sight widely known as
the Kogelberg
Biosphere Reserve. There is approximately
only 9% of unique Renosterveld and low-land
coastal Fynbos eco-systems left.
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to view details |
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Boland
Overnight Trail
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Aprox
1 and half Days
This hike is ideal for
anyone. A short trip in our 4 x 4 open canopied
vehicles takes you in comfort & safety
to Landroskop along Boland trail in the Hottentots
Holland Nature Reserve. Overnight
gear is dropped off at an old fashioned mountain
hut before the hike.
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