3 Provinces 44 Adventures | Scenic 44 Trail in Mpumalanga

Time 2020-07-27 15:09:30

Web Name: 3 Provinces 44 Adventures | Scenic 44 Trail in Mpumalanga

WebSite: http://www.3provinsies4x4.co.za

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About 3 Provinces 4 4 Adventures Only three hours’ drive from Gauteng, near the small town of Volksrust, lies a gem of mother nature that is well worth exploring. It’s a place that has been blessed with abundance. Waterfalls elegantly find their way to the streams below and black eagles soar in the skies above.The farms, Waterval and Schuilhoek, are situated at end of the great Drakensberg escarpment, called the Versamelberge. It's here, on top of a sheer cliff, where the boundaries of KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and the Free State come together in a spectacle of nature. Bring the whole family and enjoy one of the scenic 4x4 trails as a day outing, or spend a weekend - or longer - to enjoy all the thrills, challenges and fun family experiences that is on offer! Apart from the numerous 4x4 trails, there is also a whole range of other activities which can be arranged and enjoyed during your stay. Accommodation is offered in romantic, cosy rock- and log cabins, while the more adventurous traveller can relax at the scenic campsite at the foot of the mountain. Climate The region receives about 600-800mm of rain annually, with most rainfall during the summer months, peaking January. Temperatures in summer range from 12°C to 30°C, while it gets much colder during the winter months, ranging between -6°C to a maximum of 20°C. Light to moderate snowfall are experienced every few years. Being a mountainous region, the weather sometimes changes quickly, and it is advisable to bring warm clothes with, even during summer.Landscape and TerrainThe Volksrust area falls in the transitional region between Highveld grasslands and the Drakensberg Mountain Range. Enjoy beautiful mountain scenery with awesome views, rock-fromations, streams, virgin bush, grassflats and marshes. The terrain changes drastically between the rainy summers, when the landscape is covered in a lush green carpet, and the dry, pale winters which offers beauty of a different kind.HistoryVolksrust is a town with plenty of history. Many of the famous Anglo-Boer battle sites are located in the areas around Volksrust. Together with an abundance of memorials, ruins, monuments and museums, this area offers some of the best historical sigtseeing opportunities available in South Africa. For those interested in learning more about this areas amazing history, the Roodedraai Battlefield Trail comes highly recommended.The Owners of 3 Provinces 4 4 Adventures3 Provinces 4x4 Adventures is situated on a working cattle farm, owned and managed by Herman and Ronel Geldenhuys. The Waterval Farmhouse, dating back to the 1800's, has been in the Geldenhuys family since 1952. Ronel and Herman knows the region extremely well, and is passionate about preserving its history for our younger generation.They look forward tomeeting you and sharing they're beautiful farm with you.   MenuAbout 3 Provinces 4 4 AdventuresAccommodation4 4 Trails and other ActivitiesBlogContact Us

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