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Kouga River

8 Day Guided Self Drive
Bedrogfontein, Baviaanskloof & Gamkaskloof

 

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Overview
 

Addo Elephant Nat Park Kabouga Section, Baviaanskloof and Gamkaskloof is a destination everyone should experience, and not just once. Wild untouched Wilderness plenty of Wild Life.

 

This highly recommended guided self drive tour embraces the prime wilderness viewing, rich in history potential of the Eastern Cape’s best wildlife areas.


The Kabouga Section forms part of the bigger Addo Elephant National Park, we drive a mild but scenic Bedrogfontein 4x4 Trail and also the Baviaanskloof Reserve, with rich history and plenty scenery.


The wealth of habitats and pristine beauty of these areas add great value to your wildlife safari experience.

We camp in various camping areas, adding to the experience.

While driving through the Bedrogfontein Trail, Baviaanskloof Reserve, Knysna Forest and Gamkaskloof taking in the beautiful scenery, we also learn about the rich history of each area we visit.


This fantastic safari would amount to nothing without the experience, knowledge and passion of your guide.

 

Come share our passion to travel to lesser and sometimes unknown locations, meet local people, experience their worlds and in the process – creating life-enriching experiences and making memories to last a lifetime, all while having the most fun you can. Come live this adventure without just being a spectator.

Spend this tour with epic fun and adventure with one of our expert local qualified guides in the comfort of your own 4x4 vehicle and offroad caravan/trailer or hired 4x4 vehicle.

This Guided self-drive tour departs from South Africa, Addo Elephant National Park Kabouga Section in Kirkwood where we start with the Bedrogsfontein 4x4 Trail and takes you through the Baviaanskloof, Gamkaskloof (The Hell) and many more places in the Eastern Cape and Western Cape of South Africa.

Let our qualified guides tell you all about the rich history, diverse animal and plant life in the areas we visit.

This is a perfect tour for the Adventurous who wants to experience the best of South Africa's natural beauty.

OVERVIEW

HIGHLIGHTS
 

  • Small group tour, max 6 x Vehicles or 6 x Couples

  • Visit Addo Elephant Nat Park Kabouga Section

  • Drive the Bedrogfontein 4x4 trail

  • Drive through the Baviaanskloof Reserve

  • Untamed Wilderness

  • Wild Camping

  • Visit the Rus en Vrede Waterfall

  • Visit the Meiringspoort Waterfall

  • Live history of places we visit

  • Visit the Gamkaskloof (The Hell)

  • And many more!

HIGHLIGHTS

ITINERARY
 

Duration: 8 Days, 8 Nights

Start Location: SOUTH AFRICA, Addo Elephant National Park Kabouga Section in Kirkwood

Coordinates: -33.376510, 25.460993

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​​​End Location: SOUTH AFRICA, Calitzdorp

 

This adventure will start at Addo Elephant National Park Kabouga Section in front of the reception office at 07h30 of Day 1.

(Locals may overnight at Citrus Oewer, Addo Elephant Nat Park the night before, Not Included)

 

For the overseas guests please arrive 2 days earlier in Port Elizabeth, so we may arrange your 4x4 vehicle to be brought to you at your hotel, and to equant yourself with the 4x4 vehicle.

We will depart from Port Elizabeth on Day 1 at 06h00 morning, to meet up with the rest of the group at 07h30 at Addo Elephant Nat Park Kabouga Section.

 

(We will create a WhatsApp group one month prior to departure where all details will be discussed) 

 

Places we visit:

  • Addo Elephant National Park Kabouga Section

  • Bhejane Game Reserve

  • Groot Rivier Poort

  • Baviaanskloof Reserve

  • Wild fig forest

  • Prins Alfred Pass

  • Knysna Forest

  • Old Montagu Pass

  • Meiringspoort Waterfall

  • Rus en Vrede Waterfall

  • Swartberg Pass

  • Gamkaskloof (The Hell)

​What do you need:

  • NEED A 4x4 VEHICLE????  ATTENTION:  Overseas guest, we have a list of reliable 4x4 Vehicle Hire Companies where you can Hire/Rent a 4x4 Vehicle with all the equipment needed for the Safari/Tour. Please speak to us for assistance, we can make all the necessary arrangements.

  • A good reliable, serviced vehicle, 4×4 with high ground clearance will do

  • Camping 4x4 Trailers and Smaller Single axel 4x4 Caravans welcome, Tight and steep turns on the Bedrogfontein Trail

  • Fuel range of app. 350km (Otherwise bring Jerry Cans with)

  • Valid drivers license and ID

  • Camping equipment and cooking/braai accessories

  • A ground tent is fine

  • Fridge/Freezer

  • Own fire wood per vehicle

  • Last but not least – A good sense of humor and a positive outlook

 

2 way radios will be supplied by ourselves (UHF) or you may bring your own. 

R250 per device.

ITINERARY

RATES 2025 & 2026
 

YEAR 2025 Tour Start & End Date:

4 - 11 AUGUST 2025 - ZAR 5,650 per person sharing

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YEAR 2026 Tour Start & End Date:

3 - 10  AUGUST 2026 - ZAR 6,150 per person sharing

 

Rates based on 2 people sharing

Single supplements may apply

RATES

INCLUDED
 

  • All Camping Accommodation for 8 Nights

  • Bedrogfontein 4x4 Trail fees

  • All National Park Entry Fees & Conservation Fees

  • Expert Qualified Guide & 4x4 Vehicle​

  • 2 x Dinners (Day 5, 8)

Excluded

  • 4×4 vehicle hire 

  • Fuel

  • Food

  • Optional Activities

  • Travel insurance

INCLUSIONS

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