Buffelsdrift, Rust de Winter
Jan 31, 2021
- Meet at shop Voorwaarts at 07h40. We will set off at 08h00.
- We start hiking at 08h20.
- Please bring your mask.
- There are braai facilities – remember your Charcoal and fire lighters
Buffelsdrift – Rust de Winter is a 430-hectare, well-kept farm specialising in self-guided game hiking and bird watching. Game include hippo, wildebeest, giraffes, blesbok, waterbuck and zebra. Over 350 species of birds can be found on the property.
The Green Snake Hiking Trail is a moderate, 11.4 km hike leading through a variety of habitats including acacia thornveld, woodland and riverine vegetation along the Elands River. There is a gradual ascent up a hill from where you can see excellent views.
The reserve offers camping facilities and has several overnight bungalows. For accommodation: Donald on 082 88 555 77 / bookings@birdhiking.co.za
Please bring your mask along. Whilst we are allowed to remove these during strenuous exercise, they should be worn at all other times.
Remember
Good hiking shoes, hat, sun block, at least 2lt of water, snacks