Founder's fav's · South Africa and Lesotho
Baviaanskloof
River crossings, steep passes and a valley with almost nobody in it.
The Baviaanskloof is a long, narrow valley of gravel tracks, river crossings and steep little passes, protected as wilderness and mostly empty. You'll see more kudu and baboons than people.
I did it in a day once, which is both possible and silly. Take two.
Plan a trip hereOpens the planner with Baviaanskloof as your finish. Set where you start and how many days, and it works out the route, fuel, night stops and weather.
Get there
- Flights to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) ›Compare fares into PLZ
- Hire a car ›Pick up at Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) airport
- Places to stay nearby ›Within about 40 km
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Good to know
- A 4x4 or adventure bike is the right tool. Some crossings are deep after rain.
- Permits are needed for the reserve section. Get them at the gate.
- Fuel up in Willowmore or Patensie. There's none in the kloof.
Places change. Check opening times and conditions before you go.