THE NUM-NUM TRAIL
Hiking / Wilderness Trails
in Machadodorp, Escarpment,
Mpumalanga, South Africa
A JOURNEY WHERE EVERY STEP IS A DESTINATION
First there was the Otter then the Fish and the Whale, and now to join this
illustrious group of 5-day hikes is the Num-Num trail, the first 5-day trail on
private land in South Africa.
The Num-Num Trail is a new circular hiking trail in the beautiful Skurweberg in
Mpumalanga between Machadodorp and Badplaas, that takes you through a wide
variety of different terrains from forest to grasslands.
Three estates Bermanzi, Wathaba and Five Assegais have collaborated to establish
this trail which opened on April Fools day 2010 and already we have had hikers
marvel at this new addition to the hiking calendar.
Positioned as it is, on the very lip of the mighty African Escarpment, the
Num-num trail takes you through some of the most spectacular countryside that
Africa has to offer. This trail has been expertly constructed by Albert Bossert
and clearly marked to easily and safely guide you past views stretching down the
mighty Komati valley all the way to Swaziland.
From the escarpment, streams in profusion tumble down to the Indian Ocean to
form so many waterfalls that we believe that there are at least a 1000 falls on
the trail. (They have yet to be actually counted)
The trail commences at the Historic 1934 SAR 'Pongola Carriages'; these
wonderfully preserved old carriages immediately take one back to a more tranquil
age.
Hikers will find secure parking right on the main road, a shop with a reception
where they will be briefed on the trail and be able to stock up on goodies.
The Pongola carriages offer a fully equipped camp and kitchen or a welcome braai
can be arranged with old style railway accommodation in the sleeping car. We
make up the beds so you can relax the first night between sheets.
An important aspect of this hike is our 'magic carpet' shuttle service for
'slack packing' where we transport your food, drinks and baggage to each camp.
We recommend that ALL hikers take up this option unless they are very fit and
strong. The slackpacking makes this a much much more enjoyable and safe
experience.
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