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Bay to Bay View 4x4 Route
Prohibitions and hazards: Fires only permitted in demarcated areas;
no picking of flowers allowed; carry permits at all times
Trail Distance: 35km
Accommodation: Camping is allowed on the reserve at the demarcated campsite.
Water and toilet facilities are available, but no showers. There is
a covered picnic area with 2 picnic tables. Another option is the Kammanassie
Nature Reserve self-catering cottage situated in Uniondale.
Route description: The route of 35km (4-6 hours) is a perfect opportunity
to explore the beautiful Outeniqua region and be rewarded by spectacular
vistas over the Garden Route. This circular route offers spectacular
views of Tsitsikamma, Plettenberg Bay, Knysna and Sedgefield in the
distance, hence the name "Bay to Bay View".
The 4356ha Millwood Nature Reserve is situated southeast of town of
Nollshalte in the Outeniqua mountain range. It was set aside for the
conservation of fauna and flora in 1984. The two main vegetation types
found on the reserve are mountain fynbos and afromontane forest. Small
populations of klipspringer, common duiker, grysbuck, bushpig and chachma
baboons occur on the reserve. Leopards frequent the mountains but are
seldom seen.
The route starts at the apple farm Vergenoeg and winds its way up to
the crest of the Outeniqua mountains. A short detour takes you to Spitskop
Viewpoint (8km), situated a lofty 1453m above sea level.
From here the trail rides the ridge for a while before dropping down
into the Millwood basin to a campsite/picnic site. The same route is
then followed to the crest, where exit signboards will take you back
to the starting point.
This route can be done as a two-day route or a one-day trail.
The surrounding area is one of mystery and legend. The route was used
as far back as the late 1800s by people travelling between the Langkloof
and Knysna.
Keys for the reserve must be collected at the Palm garage in Nollshalte.
Keys will be issued only on presentation of a valid permit.
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