FRIENDLY N6
DUBBED “THE FRIENDLY N6” BECAUSE OF THE HOSPITALITY OF THE LOCAL PEOPLE, THIS ROUTE OFFERS NATURAL HISTORY, TROUT FISHING, 4X4 TRAILS, A TASTE OF FARM LIFE, MEETINGS WITH LIVING LEGENDS, AND THE PURE BLISS OF DRIVING AROUND THE MOUNTAIN HEIGHTS.
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EXPERIENCE 21 ON THE WARTRAIL HORSE TRAILS & DAY RIDES
NATURE
Ride to the top of Senqu’s highest peaks, through picturesque valleys and rivers, to historical bushman paintings and sandstone features. Stay in self-catering, fully catered or cave-to-cave accommodation. Day rides, tailor-made group rides and annual rides for experienced cross-country riders. Bay Pass, a smartcard access card, provides you with free admission to a variety of attractions and activities.
EXPERIENCE 22 MOUNTAIN BIKING
CULTURE I HISTORY I OTHER
Great mountain bike country with many bike routes, including:
• Rhodes – Maartenshoek/Table Hill – Rhodes.
• Rhodes – Donkerhoek/Glass Nevin – Maartenshoek – Rhodes.
• Rhodes – Donkerhoek/Clontarf – Bokspruit – Rhodes.
• Wartrail Loop: Rhodes – Carlisleshoek/Tiffindell – Volunteershoek/Wartrail-Mosheshesford – Rhodes.
• The Grandfather: Rhodes- Naudesnek/Cairntoul/Tenahead/Tiffendell/Carlisleshoek -Rhodes
045 971 9003 I contact@rhodesinfo.co.za I www.rhodesinfo.co.za
EXPERIENCE 23 ROCK ART
NATURE I CULTURE I FAMILY
The quaint village of Rhodes, situated in a remote corner of South Africa, has many rock art sites close by – some are open to the public. Painted by the San who lived and hunted in these mountains hundreds of years ago. Viewings are on private property. I 045 971 9003 I contact@rhodesinfo.co.za
EXPERIENCE 24 MOUNTAIN PASSES
NATURE
• Naude’s Nek – Highest mountain pass in South Africa.
• Joubert’s Pass – Third highest mountain pass in South Africa.
• Volunteershoek – Up to Tiffindell Ski Resort and the highest point in the Cape.
• Carlisleshoek – And down the other side to the historical Rhodes Village
• Lundean’s Nek – Scenic route to Lesotho border at Telebridge.
• Bastervoetpad – Challenging driving and incredible views of the valleys below.
• Barkly Pass – The only tarred pass – the views are worth it!
• Otto Du Plessis – Wild and unspoiled with excellent birding.
• Karringmelkspruit – Tar, between Lady Grey & New England turnoff on the R58.
• Kraai River – Tar, between New England turnoff & Barkly East.
• Old Kraai River Pass & Loch Bridge – On the Barkly East to New England/Wartrail Road.
• Espachsberg – Very rough – between the R393 and R396.
045 971 9003 I contact@rhodesinfo.co.za I www.rhodesinfo.co.za
EXPERIENCE 25 BIRDING
WILDLIFE I SAFARI I NATURE I FAMILY
The village of Rhodes and the surrounding areas: +/-230 bird species recorded including the black stork, bearded vulture, black harrier, mountain pipit, yellow-breasted pipit, ground woodpecker and the Drakensberg rockjumper.
045 971 9003 I contact@rhodesinfo.co.za I www.rhodesinfo.co.za
EXPERIENCE 26 ALPINE FLOWERS
WILDLIFE I SAFARI I NATURE I FAMILY
The montane grassland is host to alpine and sub alpine species with best displays experienced at higher altitudes from November to April. Tiffindell usually puts on a good show in early December and Naudesnek is at its best in February. Guided tours can be arranged.
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EXPERIENCE 27 CAMINO ROUTE
WILDLIFE I SAFARI I ADRENALINE I NATURE I FAMILY
The original Camino walk is 3 days/4 nights – can be extended (20kms per day). Hearty farm meals for dinner, full breakfasts, snack packs for lunch and overnight stays in local farm houses included in pricing. On the longer walk Tiffindell Alpine Resort is included, with the option to walk Ben McDhui (highest mountain in the Cape Province) and down into Wartrail/New England valley on the other side of Rhodes.
045 971 9003 I contact@rhodesinfo.co.za I www.rhodesinfo.co.za
EXPERIENCE 28 TIFFENDELL ALPINE SKI RESORT
ADRENALINE I FOOD I FAMILY
Tiffendell is an alpine resort for all seasons. Skiing at Tiffendell has no off-season – when its not snowing, snow is manufactured. High altitude hiking, mountain biking, grass skiing, mountain boarding, photography, rock art, birding, fly fishing, quad biking, and the famous “8 Passes” route for motorcyclists and 4×4’s.
045 971 9003 I contact@rhodesinfo.co.za I www.rhodesinfo.co.za I www.tiffindell.co.za
EXPERIENCE 29 COMMUNITY ARTS EXPERIENCE
CULTURE I FAMILY
Sterkspruit Community Art Centre – an NPO and cultural hub, home to many local artists, community groups and a meeting place to experience the performing arts. The Art Centre seeks to promote African Arts and Culture.
EXPERIENCE 30 FLY FISHING FRESH WATERS
SPORT
The Rhodes, Barkly East area has amazing fly fishing opportunities with +/-150km of mountain steams available to anglers – Bell River, Kraai River, Bokspruit, Riflespruit, Sterkspruit, Kloppershoekspruit, Vloeikraalspruit and Langkloof River. Many of the pristine rivers and streams originate up to 3 000 metres above sea-level.
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