Where is the trans Baviaans race?
ROUTE INFO The Trans Baviaans 24hr Mountain Bike Marathon route starts in Willowmore in the main street (± 700 m above sea level) and then follows a farm road through Poortjies to link up with the Baviaanskloof turn-off ± 4 km out of town.
Who won Trans Baviaans 2021?
Wintergreen-Ciovita Barrier Breakers
In the women’s race the Wintergreen-Ciovita Barrier Breakers rode solo through most of the 227-kilometre course to win the 2021 Trans Baviaans title. Harmzen-Pretorius and Verster had a lonely ride, passing lots slower teams who started earlier but unable to find anyone to work with them.
Where is baviaanskloof?
Eastern Cape Province
With stunning sunsets and clear, starry nights, the Baviaans offers a taste of life at its unspoilt best. The area encompasses the World Heritage Site of Baviaanskloof and the Karoo towns of Steytlerville, Willowmore, Rietbron, and Groot Rivier and is located in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.
How big is Baviaanskloof?
around 500,000 hectares
The Baviaanskloof area includes a cluster of formal protected areas managed by the Eastern Cape Parks Board totalling around 500,000 hectares (1,200,000 acres), of which the most well-known is the 184 385 ha Baviaanskloof Nature Reserve – the third largest protected area in South Africa.
Can you do the Baviaanskloof with a 4×2?
We all managed fine – the 2 x4 engaged diff-lock occationally – so u will be fine.
How long is Baviaans?
200 kilometers
The narrow valley of the Baviaanskloof is just under 200 kilometers in length and bounded by two mountain ranges: the Baviaanskloof Mountains on the north and the Kouga mountains on the south side.
How long does it take to drive through Baviaanskloof?
7-8 hours
It takes approx. 7-8 hours to drive through the Baviaanskloof from Willowmore to Patensie. No Pets allowed in the Baviaanskloof Wilderness Area. No ATM facilities available in the Kloof.
Do I need a 4×4 for Baviaanskloof?
Baviaanskloof itself is a 4×4 route with river crossings, steep ascents and descents and amazing opportunities to view the fauna and flora. A 4×4, low range and high clearance vehicle is required and the route has a difficulty grading of 1 to 4. This is a self-drive expedition.
Where is Baviaanskloof located?
The Baviaanskloof Wilderness Area lies approximately 120 km. West of Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa and comprises of approximately 270 000 ha. of unspoiled, rugged mountainous terrain.
Do you need a 4×4 for Baviaanskloof?
Why is Baviaanskloof a World Heritage Site?
Nature has taken its course over thousands of years to create what is today universally recognised as the Baviaanskloof World Heritage Site. The rainfall of the Karoo thus filters through the mountains to the Baviaanskloof river.
Can you drive through Baviaanskloof?
It takes approx. 7-8 hours to drive through the Baviaanskloof from Willowmore to Patensie. No Pets allowed in the Baviaanskloof Wilderness Area. No ATM facilities available in the Kloof.