4×4 Trails
Visitors can explore the park at their own leisure in their own vehicle on almost 70km of tourist roads.
- Roads are mostly gravel but of good standard and suitable for all vehicles.
- Only 4×4 vehicles may be used on the trails.
- No booking necessary as the trails are open during the normal operating hours of the Park.
- The Juriesdam and Sonnerust trails are relatively easy drives while the Umgeni trail is more challenging.
- Trails may be closed in the event of wet weather or maintenance.
Sonnenrust 4×4 Trail
This 14.2km trail starts on the Ubejane Loop and ends on the Link Road (which joins Ubejane to Rooiplaat Loops). It is situated in the north-western area of the Park, skirting the base of Saltpeterskop and ending on a plateau with scenic views.
Juriesdam 4×4 Trail
This 10km trail starts and ends on the main entrance road into the Park. It explores the eastern plateau area of the Park.
Umngeni 4×4 Trail
This 8km trail takes about one hour to complete and starts on the Park’s main entrance road just north-west of the rest camp area.