(Other days on request)

Tour price per person sharing R950.00 d.b.b.

(Tour code  BDEO3)

Accommodation 2 nights in a delightful hiker’s camp

Day 1

We depart for Mpumalanga traveling eastwards past gold and coal mining towns to Lydenberg on the edge of the great escarpment. We continue to the delightful Deo Gloria nature reserves and the hiker’s camp situated on the banks of the Maseketi mountain stream at approximately lunchtime. After Lunch we can either relax or if you are the more energetic type you can challenge the mountains and gorges, using the two well marked routes Evening meals are taken at the lapa as a traditional South african Braai.(BBQ)

Day 2

After breakfast you can decide to either go on the 11 km or 5 km route The Buffalo route is 11 km (Difficult route with dangerous paths). This trail will take the hiker right to the top of the Plato with its breath taking views, this is quit a steep climb, from here the trail follows the contours until you reach the Maseketi mountain stream more or less 150m above the Ibis waterfall. After you have cooled down, it is time for the steep decent to the bottom of the falls where a breeding colony of Bald Ibises are nesting, From here the route follows the Maseketi mountain stream back to base camp. On your return journey you will pass nine smaller waterfalls and lovely rock pools to swim in. Or alternatively you would do the 5-km Wildebeest route (easy) This route will take you through the Savannah parts of the reserve, with some beautiful views of the Sekhukhuni mountains. This is also the part of the reserve where you will have the opportunity of seeing a lot of game .On this route you will also see giant specimen of Shepherd trees, Monkey thorn trees, enormous aloes and the ever present Maseketi mountain steam, as well as the Steelpoort river. Lots of birds including the Bee eaters , can also bee seen on this delightful hiking trail. Overnight in the hiking camp.

Day 3