In one of the great African plains, the Lowveld, between the Drakensberg mountain range containing Magoebaskloof, the Wolkberg, and the Kruger Park, is the De Neck Private Nature Reserve. Here in the true African bushveld, the indigenous animals, the extensive flora and fauna and the crystal clear night sky, await the hiker. The De Neck trail is laid out as a network of trails with two camps, either of which can serve as a base camp. There are several day-hikes out of each camp and these can also be combined to form various circular routes, of different lengths.
Hikers wishing to backpack can plot their own routes and distances from one base camp to the other.
The farm is divided by the Seribane hills which leave two plateaus on the north-western and southern sides of the farm. The route stretches over the entire area, and is rich in trees, bird-life and wildlife. There are no perennial rivers and hikers are advised to carry at least two litres of water per person. Knoppiesdoring Camp lies in the fold of the mountain surrounded by a garden of indigenous trees and shrubs. Built in the traditional Shangaan style, the walls are constructed of Mopanie poles plastered halfway up, with opening above and beneath the eaves.