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The Karkloof Falls2Falls 3-day slack-packing hike is an all-inclusive trek encompassing some of the most picturesque and hidden parts of the Midlands countryside. From indig-enous mist-belt forest, to pristine grasslands, pastoral vistas and eye watering panoramic views, the ever-changing scenery contains something for everyone. Highlights include traversing the forest canopy on a zip line tour, a visit to a world-class bird hide with the chance to spot the critically-endangered Wattled Crane, and an indigenous tree trail with abundant wildlife including various birds, antelope, zebra, wildebeest and other game
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
Thistledown Country House
Itinerary
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Arrival to your comfortable 4 star country lodge where you will be staying.
12 hours • Admission ticket free -
2
12 km Elevation 850m 6HRS The hike begins with a 2 km climb following ancient logging paths through the second largest indigenous forest in South Africa. This special place is home to duiker, Samango monkeys and the rare Karkloof Blue butterfly. From here we trace our way up the escarp-ment to the summit, Mt Gilboa (the highest point of the Karkloof range at 1768m) We then snake our way through indigenous forest and pristine grasslands to Grey Mare’s Falls for a picnic lunch with tremendous views overlooking the 900 HA Karkloof Nature reserve.
8 hours • Admission ticket free -
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There is an optional early morning visit to the world-class Karkloof bird hides followed by a hearty breakfast at our Guesthouse. After breakfast guests will then make their way up the road to the Karkloof canopy tours to glide through the Karkloof forest canopy along a series of well secured ziplines. With entertaining, well-trained guides, there is plenty of time to rest and admire the unique fauna and flora from a series of elevated platforms offering an extraordinary perspective of the forest. Setting off from the canopy tours, we trail through beautiful cool forest in time for some well-earned cream-teas.
8 hours • Admission ticket free -
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The final day’s hike takes us on an indigenous tree trail with spectacular views overlooking the mighty uMngeni gorge below. uMngeni Valley is home to giraffe, Zebra, antelope and 270 species of birds, with our trail offering plenty of look-out points to admire this unspoilt tran-quillity. Keep your eyes and ear open and your camera primed for some special encounters. It is with heavy legs but dancing hearts, our journey comes to an end overlooking the cascading waters of the iconic Howick Falls.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 1 - Arrival: Self-drive drive to the trail head in the Midlands (21km from Howick) Overnight: Country Lodge
Day 2 -Hike through indigenous forest to Grey Mare Waterfalls and Mount Gilboa (Approx 13km)
Day 3 -Start with a Karkloof canopy tour followed by a circular forest trail to the Karkloof Falls inc. picnic cream tea
Day 4- Hike along the Umgeni gorge to the magnificent Howick Falls, inc. picnic lunch
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- For a 50% refund, you must cancel 2–6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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