Mafunyane MTB Tour Day 2
Malopeni 4x4 Camp to Frazersrust (45km)
Mountain Biking Moderate
- Distance
- 44 km
- Ascent
- 438 m
- Descent
- 380 m
- Duration
- 3-4 hrs
- Low Point
- 292 m
- High Point
- 412 m
- Gradient
- 2˚
Guided MTB cycle through Kruger National Park Big-5 area. Day 2 is a relatively flat but often sandy ride where riders wade through the hippo & crocodile-infested Letaba River and passes through elephant-thick Stapelkop Dam and Nyarhi Springs. Riders may also encounter sable antelope, eland, zebras, wildebeest, giraffes and possibly lions. Accompanied by 2 x armed cycle guides and a backup vehicle.
Difficulty
Moderate
Mostly stable trail tread with some variability, with unavoidable obstacles 8in/20cm tall or less. Other obstacles such as rock gullies and steep sections may exist. Ideal for lower intermediate riders.
Medium Exposure
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Picturesque
- Singletrack
- In the forest
- Road sections
- Drops
- Roots
- Gap Jumps