Accommodation options include two luxurious lodges or, for the more budget conscious, two self-catering cottages which are quite affordable for groups of up to six people. The main selling point of this reserve, as compared with most other private game parks in southern Africa, is its position in a malaria-free area. This trail offers a unique opportunity to approach the rather rare Cape mountain zebra in the wild, on foot. Besides zebra you are likely to see mountain reedbuck, eland, kudu, springbok, blesbok, black wildebeest and red hartebeest. The trail is usually done over three days and is not too strenuous.
Accommodation is in comfortable, but very basic, huts.
Booking is through the National Parks Board. She was one of South Africa's greatest writers and is particularly remembered for her novel The Story of an African Farm , which would have been considered a feminist work if the word had existed in her day. The Olive Schreiner Grave Trail is a short day-walk to her grave on a farm outside the town. The work of the artist Helen Martins, another interesting, strong and independent woman, may be seen at the Owl House in Nieu Bethesda. Move on to Western Cape Return to Top Engen Guide to Adventure Travel in Southern Africa is available from the Adventurous Traveler Bookstore.