Black Wildebeest Hiking Trail
Nearest Towns: Van Reenen, Ladysmith
Nature Reserve: Sandspruit Conservancy
Region: KwaZulu Natal
Duration: 1 Day, 2 Days, 3-5 Days
Trail type: Backpacking, Base Camp, Walks
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| Contact person: | Jacana Travel Marketing and Reservation |
| Phone number: | +27 (0)12 7342978, 0861 522262 (South Africa Only) |
| Fax number: | +27 (0)12 734 0159 |
| Website: | www.jacanacollection.co.za/det... |
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Trail information
Trail Closed
| Option 1: Black Wildebeest Hiking Trail | 14 km | 6.5 km | 8 km | ||||
| 5 hours | 3 hours |
| Option 2: Crystal Falls Trail | 4 km | ||
| 1.5 hours |
| Option 3: Blouaap Trail | 10 km | ||
| 3.5 hours |
Option 1: Black Wildebeest Hiking Trail 28.5 km, 3 days, 2 nights
Trail format: Circular Guided: No
Start point: Siggy’s base camp hut End point: Siggy’s base camp hut
Accommodation night before: Siggy’s base camp hut Accommodation night after: Optional, Siggy’s base camp hut
Pertinent information: Shorter 2 Day option available. Skip day two circular day trail. If the Sandspruit river is in flood due to heavy rain, hikers on day 2 of the 3 day trail option, must proceed to Andrew’s Motel where you will be fetched.
| Day | Distance | Duration | Accommodation | Note |
| Day 1: | 14 km | 5 hours | River Camp | |
| Day 2: | 6.5 km | River Camp | ||
| Day 3: | 8 km | 3 hours |
Option 2: Crystal Falls Trail 4 km, 1 days, 0 nights
Trail format: Circular Guided: No
Start point: Siggy’s base camp hut End point: Siggy’s base camp hut
Accommodation night before: Siggy’s base camp hut Accommodation night after: Siggy’s base camp hut
| Day | Distance | Duration | Accommodation | Note |
| Day 1: | 4 km | 1.5 hours |
Option 3: Blouaap Trail 10 km, 1 days, 0 nights
Trail format: Circular Guided: No
Start point: Siggy’s base camp hut End point: Siggy’s base camp hut
Accommodation night before: Siggy’s base camp hut Accommodation night after: Siggy’s base camp hut
| Day | Distance | Duration | Accommodation | Note |
| Day 1: | 10 km | 3.5 hours |
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