4×4 Trails
Bedrogfontein 4×4 Trail
The Bedrogfontein 4×4 Trail between the Kabouga and Darlington areas of the park provides breathtaking views and is rich in history. This route was the scene of fierce battles between the British and Afrikaner troops during the Anglo-Boer war. Rock art paintings are found scattered throughout the area. The route travels through a variety of vegetation types, from riverine thicket, to afromontane forest, to fynbos on the peaks and into the arid nama-karoo of the Darlington area.
The route is only suitable for vehicles with 4×4 and low range facilities, both because of the terrain and to cause minimum impact on the environment. The 45km route is graded 2 – 3 and can be easily traveled within 6 hours.
The route is self-driven and can only be driven as a one-way, starting from Kabouga and ending at Darlington. Kabouga is situated about 40km (one hour’s drive) from the main park entrance, near the town of Kirkwood. Darlington is situated about 150km (2 hours drive) from the main park entrance.
Accommodation is available in the form of camping at Mvubu campsite or at the Kabouga Cottage – both on the Kabouga side of the trail.
Visitors are to provide their own firewood.
Fishing is allowed at the Mvubu campsite and Darlington Dam.
Cost
Cost is R719 per vehicle per day plus conservation fees per person. Payment at the Kabouga gate with cash or cheque only, as there are no card facilities available.
Accommodation
Kabouga: Mvubu Camping
- Maximum of four people per site
- R200.83 per person
- Entire camp: R1 046.43
Kabouga Cottage
- Sleeps six people
- R813.89 per person
Bookings
Bookings for the 4×4 Trail, Kabouga Cottage and Mvubu are to be done via Addo Reception:
- Telephone: +27 (0)42 233 8600
- Email: [email protected]