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4WD-Trail Gonjah 4WD-Trail

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Located in South Africa :: Eastern Cape  :: Baviaanskloof
Category: Activity :: 4WD-Trail

Gonjah is home to two excellent 4X4 routes that take you on an adventure through the glorious Gamtoos Valley. A variety of South African wildlife can be spotted on route including Nyala, Bushbuck and the elusive Knysna Loerie to name a few.

The shorter 4X4 route at Gonjah is 12km long and takes approximately three hours to complete. The longer route stretches for 20km, taking approximately five hours to complete. Both of Gonjah’s 4X4 routes lead you through a wide variety of South African bush or veld and you may see a range of flora and fauna ranging from indigenous fynbos and aloes (in the hills) to lush forest in the valleys/ kloofs.

The 20km route reaches heights of up to 570m at it’s highest point which offers stunning views of the valley and the Cockcomb mountain. The scenery is truly breathtaking. Those who enjoy the 4X4 routes also stand a good chance of spotting a variety of native wildlife including, Nyala, Bushbuck, Red buck (Impala) and bird species such as the famous Knysna Loerie. You may even encounter Hawks or Eagles, so it’s well worth remembering those binoculars! Offering chalets and camping.

Contact
Address :  14km or 25min NW of Patensie, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Contact :  Gonjah Office
Contact 2 :  Hetsie & Carin
Tel :  +27(0)41 000 1585
Tel2 :  +27(0)42 283 0437
Cell :  +27(0)82 566 4047
Cell2 :  +27(0)82 821 0821
After Hours :  +27(0)82 821 0821
Email :  Click Here
Website :  Click Here
Cellphone Reception :  Intermittent

Opening Times : 

Daily

Directions

Trail Map and Directions available from Tolbos Kontrei Winkel in Patentsie's main street.

Time Information
Subject to Seasonal Operation. :  Closed after heavy rain only.

Rates and Payment
Fee/s :  R200 per vehicle

General Information
Pre-Booking :  Required

Facilities
Camping
Accommodation (Cottage)

Trail Information
Number of Trails :  2
Trail Length :  12 / 20km
Driving Time :  1 Day trail / Multi-day trail
Difficulty Grading :  3 Rating
Management Agency :  Private Owner
Trail Access :  Public Access Allowed
Permit required :  YES
Permit Details :  A permit is needed to drive the trails.
Type of Trail :  At least 2X4WD
Type of Terrain :  Deep gorges, Steep inclines, Slippery in the wet.
Comments :  Public is allowed - but you have to book in advance.
General :  Self-Drive Trail
Environmentally friendly practices are in place

Travelling Information
Closest Town :  Patensie

Self Drive Access :  Yes
Vehicle Type :  Unknown

BOOKING:
Booking in advance, no more than 7 vehicles at a time.

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