Trails:
The Meteorite Hiking Trails are a system of about 60km of trails offering a variety of choices.  Short circular routes and full day hikes from any of the base camps are possible, as well as hiking tours of anything from 2 to 5 or more days in length, with en route accommodation in 4 hutted camps.  The average distance between the camps is 8km, and the trails vary between moderate to moderately difficult.

Setting:
Offering beautiful views of the Vredefort Dome from high ridges, the trails, situated in the southwestern part of the Dome, lead the visitor to a variety of secluded and untouched areas which are equally interesting from the historical, geological and natural perspectives.  The highest point in the Dome lies on the route, as well as a long stretch of forest on the Vaal river bank.  The trails traverses a variety of habitats ranging from bushveld through forest to high rocky ridges, where naturally occurring game, birds and indigenous plants are an attraction.

Vredefort Dome:

The Meteorite Hiking Trails offer many scenic routes through this newest Natural World Heritage site of South Africa, which is the oldest and largest meteorite impact site in the world.  The landscape is dominated by the high concentric ridges covered largely with naturally occurring bushveld vegetation.  The area is very rich in plant and animal life and hosts many endemic species.  One may see blesbok, duiker, black wildebeest, red hartebeest, kudu, warthog, jackal, caracal and brown hyena.  Many bird species occur, from fish eagles and the heron family at the river to the ubiquitous guinea fowl and corn birds.  More than 50 tree species may be seen, such as jacket plum, sweet thorn, cabbage tree and wild olive.

Climate:

This is a summer rainfall area.  Days may become very hot in summer, and in winter the nights may be cold, although frost is rare.  Mosquitoes are rarely a nuisance, monkeys may steal when offered a chance, and there are no dangerous wild animals.

Accommodation:

(PLEASE NOTE: Self CATERING levy is applicable at the BASE CAMP: R120 per day for use of lapa facilities and cleaning staff).

Self Catering Accommodation on Deelfontein Farm:

• 2 cottages shoud be booked by one group as there is one kitchen shared by both
• Dining room can take up to 30 people
• Kitchen well equipped
• Braai facilities at cottage without kitchen.
• 4 rooms per cottage,
• Cottage 1 has 9 beds, one en-suite bathroom and one other bathroom: showers
• Cottage 2 has 8 beds. One bathroom with shower, toilet and basin
• Bed linden included
• Braai area with wood and grid
• R200.00 pppd
• R55.00 admin fee once off per reservation

Trail Options at Vredefort Meteorite Trails:
2 DAY BACKPACK OPTIONS: