Holhoek Trails [20km] - Weekend Base Camp Hikes [Paul Roux, FS]

Enjoy the peace and serenity of Holhoek Guest Farm located some 18km from the picturesque small Eastern Free State town of Paul Roux. It is approximately 310km from Johannesburg on the N5.

All accommodation is self-catering with excellent facilities at your disposal. The farm offers self-catering thatch-roofed accommodation housing 60 people at any given time, with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and a duck pond,

The kitchen and braai area must rank among the best to be found on any hiking trail, and the ablutions would do credit to any self-catering establishment which houses clean neat bathrooms with 24 hour warm showers.

Make this your base, and explore their San rock art, game and also the beautiful town of Clarens which is only 60km away.

Camping is also available.

HIKING IS OPTIONAL. YOU CAN JOIN US FOR A GET AWAY TO RELAX AND UNWIND.

For more information visit https://ecotrails.co.za/holhoek-hiking-trail/

COSTS R985pp (Prepaid):

An immediate R350 deposit gains you a spot. This must be paid within 48 hours of your RSVP.

If you RSVP after 23 May 2025, the full payment of R985 is required within 48 hours of your RSVP.

PAYMENT: GetAways account with reference "Holhoek-FirstName'

Enquries: get.aways@yahoo.com with Subject = "Holhoek Trails'

A REFUND, less the admin fee (R275), will be provided ONLY if a replacement person is enrolled. NO REFUND within 7 days of the event.

HIKES:
Day One: 13km, moderate
Day Two: 7km, moderate

ACCOMMODATION:
Type: 2 thatch huts; each with 6 bunk beds with mattresses. No bedding supplied.

Kitchen: communal with fridge, gas hot plates, pots, pans and kettle. No cutlery and crockery supplied.

Lapa: 4 braai facilities and a boma with a firepit.

Ablutions: Communal showers and toilets with hot water.

MEALS:

All meals are self-catered. There will be fires for communal braais on Friday and Saturday evenings.

All meals, hiking snacks and any other beverages and snacks are for your own account

ACTIVITIES:
- Swimming pool
- Photography
- Bird watching

TRAVEL:
Distance - 330km from Chilli Lane Shopping Centre, Sunninghill
Time - Approx 4,0 hours

**** NB - Arrive no later than 18h00 on Friday.

CARPOOLING (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED):

Carpooling is NOT facilitated by the Organiser. You organise your own carpool, whether you offer rides or are looking for a ride.

WHAT TO BRING:
Towel and toiletries
Bedding - sheets, blankets, pillows or sleeping bags
Cutlery, crockery and cooking utensils
Hats
Sun screen
Snacks for hikes
All meals and beverages
Sandals for after the hikes
Camping chair

ITINERARY:
Friday:
18h00 - Arrive at Holhoek Guest Farm
18h30 - Meet & Greet, Briefing
19h00 - Dinner
Saturday:
05h30 - Breakfast
06h20 - Briefing
06h30 - Depart on Day 1 Trail
18h00 - Dinner
Sunday:
05h30 - Breakfast
06h20 - Briefing
06h30 - Depart on Day 2 Trail

Depart for home after the hike.

FITNESS:
YOU AND YOUR GUESTS are required to have an intermediate level of fitness for most of the hikes (3.5km/hr or 18min/km over moderate terrain)

INDEMNITY:
YOU AND YOUR GUESTS participating in Hiking Getaways activities do so AT THEIR OWN RISK.

The Organisers and Hosts are indemnified from any loss, injury or any incident that prejudices Members and their guests.

Members and their guests must ensure that they have the required hiking gear to comfortably participate in the event.