THREE NIGHT MOUNTAIN-BIKING PACKAGE - R4,500.00 per person 3 nights For a group of no less than 10 adults accommodated in 5 luxury en-suite ...

THREE NIGHT MOUNTAIN-BIKING PACKAGE
                                    R4,500.00 per person
                                           3 nights
For a group of no less than 10 adults (accommodated in 5 luxury en-suite double/twin rooms)

OVERVIEW OF TRAILS
This package is a must for any mountain-biking enthusiast with an appetite for a challenging adventure in spectacular
terrain. The majestic mountain reserve of Mount Anderson lies at around 2000m on Mpumalanga’s famous Panorama
Route, and is characterized by rocky plateaus, gigantic sandstone cliffs and big river valleys and gorges all crisscrossed
by game trails – the perfect playground for a mountain-bike adventure. Riders need to be skilled and comfortable on
all types of riding surfaces and conditions – we have some of the highest single-track trails in Mpumalanga. Each
day’s ride has a different character. Having the luxury of a seasoned seconding team, we can ensure you experience
the very best of our trails according to your skill and requirements.

    •   Serengeti trail (23 km) - Experience the exhilaration of riding on mountain tops viewing large concentrations
        of plains game and the odd lonely dilapidated miner’s cottage from the early gold rush forays in the area before
        you descend into the valleys through an ancient Bakoni staircase. Cycle along ancient contoured trails through
        the ruins of African terraced villages.
    •   Goldrush trail (23km) We climb up to the historical ‘Golden Hill’. A specially designed single track will take you
        through old goldmining tailings and points of interest. Once you have tested your skills on the famous “Miners’
        Crack’ and ‘Miners’ Maze” you descend down to the Bushman trail. Here you meander over river crossings used
        by humans and wildlife for centuries.
    •   Pilgrims Rest trail (48km) A more challenging ride through rivers and forests along elevated contour roads with
        breathtaking views and flat alpine grasslands. We then descend down steep flowing forestry roads following
        the water course of the pristine Blyde River into the quaint museum village of Pilgrims Rest where you will
        finish.

ITINERARY
                                                            DAY 1
Arrive at Mount Anderson’s Golden Cottage in time for a late light lunch. After setting up your mountain-bikes ready for
the next few days, try ‘your hand’ at some fly-fishing in the tiered ponds in front of the cottage and afterwards a game-
drive including a sundowner at a high viewpoint overlooking your own personal mountain playground. Evening dinner at
the cottage.

DAY 2 - 23km
After an early breakfast, we depart on either the GOLD RUSH or the SERENGETI TRAIL. During the trail, Petrus will meet
us for a scenic coffee and muffin break. For those that feel climbing hills are so ‘last year’, you can easily “bribe” Petrus to
give you a shuttle on our shuttle vehicle. Afterwards, a late picnic lunch will be set up for you at one of our mountain
lakes with swimming, ziplining, canoeing and fishing - if you’re up to it!

You could also choose the “Double trouble” challenge - cycling both trails between sun rise and sunset - 45km of honest
climbs, single track and technical descends.

GOLD RUSH TRAIL ELEVATION

SERENGETI TRAIL ELEVATION

DAY 3 – 48km
After another early breakfast, you depart on the PILGRIM REST TRAIL cycling along elevated contour roads with breath
taking views, flat alpine grasslands and descend down steep flowing forestry roads. We stop for a snack overlooking a
waterfall before following the water course of the pristine Blyde River into the back roads of Pilgrims Rest. This is a more
challenging ride through rivers and forests to finish in the quaint museum village of Pilgrims Rest for a well-deserved pub
lunch before being driven back to Mount Anderson for an evening braai under a starlit sky – exhausted but elated!

PILGRIMS REST TRAIL ELEVATION

DAY 4
Leisurely 4km walk through the valley to Kranskloof Lake for an outdoor breakfast, after which you will be driven back to
Golden Cottage in time to head home before midday.

YOUR HOSTING TEAM

Your host and guide, Trent Sinclair, is well known in the adventure MTB guiding alumni. With his background in ‘Big 5’
wildlife guiding and his passion for mountain-biking, he has guided exclusive MTB adventures on the famed Nedbank Tour
De Tuli in Botswana, Rovos Rail packages and in Kenya. Trent has thus spent hundreds of hours, thousands of kilometres
guiding people through the wildest wilderness areas southern Africa has on offer. Trent will keep you safe, entertained
and even assist with improving your mountain-biking technical and mechanical skills. He is assisted in the field by Petrus
and backed up at Golden Cottage by Monica, Danny and Agnes.

                             PLEASE TAKE IMPORTANT NOTE
    • This package is for South African Residents and applicable during 2021 only.
    • Accommodation comprises 5 en-suite double/twin rooms. Please take note of accommodation options when
      making the booking as some may have to share twin rooms.
   • This package is for mountain-bikers over the age of 12 years.
   • It is advisable to bring your own mountain bikes but we do keep a limited number of mountain-bikes on site.
INCLUDES
   • Exclusive-use of Golden Cottage with dedicated staff on hand
   • Luxurious en-suite accommodation in 5 double/twin en-suite room
   • All meals and snacks
   • Shuttles around the property and from Pilgrims Rest on the 2nd day
   • Bike wash each day.
   • Bottles of pure mountain water
   • All activities conducted by our experienced guide
   • Value Added Tax at 15% and Reserve Levies
EXCLUDES
   • Beverages – guests will be required to bring all their own drinks
   • Pub lunch / drinks and other extras at Pilgrims Rest
   • Telecommunication costs
   • Gratuities should you wish
   • Travel to and from Mount Anderson Game Reserve
BOOKING TERMS
   • A 50% deposit is required to secure the booking and the remainder is payable a month in advance.
   • Once booking is confirmed, a formal ‘confirmation of booking’ will be sent which will detail terms and
      conditions that will need to be signed off, taking note of Covid-19 protocols, as well as payment advice.

                                 LET THE ADVENTURE BEGIN