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Nearest Town: Grabouw
Region: Boland
Nature Reserve: Hottentots Holland
Trail Distance: 16km (1 hour)
Sir Lowry's Pass 4x4 Route
Trail Distance: 20km
Accommodation: None is available on the trail, but very basic accommodation is available on the reserve
Trail description: The entrance to the route is on the N2 on Sir Lowry's Pass.
The trail heads off through mountain fynbos, rugged mountain scenery and pine plantations. It ends at Nuweberg.
One of the best features of this trail is that you will be escorted by a knowledgeable guide, who will be able to answer a range of questions that you might have on the nature reserve and the fauna and flora of the region. He will pinpoint interesting features along the trail.
Advance booking is essential to ensure that a guide is available.
Near the reserve office at Nuweberg there is a car park, toilets and changing facilities, as well as a small interpretative centre that will help to orientate the first-time visitor. Picnic facilities are also provided.
Cellphone reception is unreliable.
Bookings:
Cape Nature Conservation Reservations Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve
Private Bag X27
Elgin
Bookings: (028) 841-4826
or
Tel: (021) 945-4570
Fax: (021) 945-4701
hugo@hottentotsholland.co.za
More information
Grading: Easy to moderate mountain route
Group size: Minimum of two vehicles, maximum of five
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