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  INFORMATION:
   UNIOINDALE | LITTLE KAROO | WESTERN CAPE HIKING GUIDE
  

Hiking
Province: Western Cape
Region: Little Karoo
Type of hike: Multi-day hiking trails in the Little Karoo

Bay to Bay View 2-day trail
Nearest Town: Nollshalte (35km from Uniondale); 90km from George and 100km from Oudtshoorn
Region: Little Karoo 
Nature Reserve: Millwood

Special Interests: 
The Millwood Nature Reserve is situated south-east of Nollshalte in the Outeniqua mountain range. 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. 

Prohibitions and hazards: Fires only permitted in demarcated areas; no picking of flowers allowed; carry permits at all times

Trail Distance: Day 1: 13,9km (with extra 7km including Spitskop viewpoint 
Day 2: 8km 

Description: 
This circular route offers spectacular views of Tsitsikamma, Plettenberg Bay, Knysna and Sedgefield in the distance, hence the name "Bay to Bay View". The route starts at the apple farm Vergenoeg and winds its way up to the crest of the Outeniqua mountains. A short detour to Spitskop Viewpoint (8km), situated 1453m above sea level, allows hikers to experience the full extent of this spectacular view. The route then follows the crest until the road drops down into the Millwood basin to the campsite for the overnight stop. Follow the same route from the campsite back to the crest and then follow the exit signboards to take you back to the starting point. This route can be done as a 2-day route and follows the same route as the 4x4 trail. 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. 

Bookings:
The Manager
Millwood Nature Reserve
PO Box 48
Uniondale
6460
Bookings:
Tel: (044) 874-2160 and fax: (044) 874-1567
george@cnc.org.za