WATHABA HIKING TRAILS
Wathaba Whereabouts:
Wathaba is a wilderness area in the Skurweberg Mountains on the road between Machadodorp and Badplaas. The beautiful scenery, many waterfalls and the indigenous kloof vegetation are topped only by the breathtaking views down the valley to the Komati River far below.
Take a Walk on the Wild Side:
A three minute walk upstream brings you to the stunning Wathaba Rainbow Falls and a natural pool surrounded by wild flowers and dense forest vegetation. During the summer the water is cool and refreshing, especially after a walk up the mountain. In the winter it is cold and only the bravest go swimming. There are two well marked hiking trails with a variety of tree species, birdlife, wild flowers and plenty of waterfalls. The “Bosbok Roete” is 4 km and the “Lynx Loop” about 10 km.
Accommodation:
BOTTLEBRUSH HAVEN, situated alongside the Schoonspruit stream, is slightly primitive, but very convenient; accommodating minimum 6adults, maximum 16 people and minimum two nightswith a lovely kitchen and two ‘braai’ areas, two flush toilets, two double showers and unique zinc tub. (Don’t forget the bubble bath!!) Bottlebrush has three different sleeping quarters, sleeping 8, 4 & 4 people. “Bottlebrush Haven” is reasonably wheelchair friendly (on request).
KIEPERSOL KAMPcan accommodate minimum 12 adults, maximum 23 people and minimum two nights with a very large kitchen (and under cover braai area) two double showers, 4 flush toilets and a zinc tub. (I’m reminding you again not to forget the bubble bath!!!) There is also an outside braai. The camp has four different sleeping quarters sleeping 5, 5, 5 and 8 in the double storey.“Kiepersol Kamp” is reasonably wheelchair friendly. (3 of Kiepersol Kamp’s toilets are also used by day hikers and Waterbessie’s guests.)
WATERBESSIE accommodating minimum 6 adults, maximum 16 people and minimum two nights is slightly different to the other camps as it has a fully equipped kitchen up to the egg whisk! Four gas plates for cooking, two gas lamps and two battery operated lights. The ‘open plan’ sleeping room (12mx8m) has an indoor fireplace which serves as the “donkey” for warm water for the two showers and dishwashing water, and ‘braaing’ in case of rain. It also warms up the room during Winter! The outside braai is just temporary as we are planning to build proper outside ‘braai’ facilities alongside the Schoonspruit river. The flush toilets are 25m away at Kiepersol Kamp’s ablution.
At an extra tariff per person per night full clean bedding can be arranged.
Catering, on request, can also be arranged.
MOUNTAIN CREEK CABINis a cosy, comfortable and quaint cabin sleeping 2-4 guests. The cabin is self-catering, fully equipped (except for swimming towels), private and exclusive.There is a fireplace inside the cabin and braai facilities outside. The ‘donkey’ geyser supplies the warm water for which ample wood is supplied.
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Bottlebrush Haven & Kiepersol Kamp
Mattresses with clean covers are supplied. A few paraffin lamps, candles, a griddle, kettle, a few pots and pans.Enough firewood for your stay will also be supplied.Please use the firewood sparingly.If you run out of firewood then extra wood can be bought. There is noelectricity so cool bags are a must to keep meat, butter, cool drinks, etc. cold. It would be wise to bring a gas plate for boiling water for that quick cup of coffee!
Please bring the following:
- Sleeping bag and pillow
- Extra blankets (The weather can change overnight!!)
- Sufficient clothing for ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS
- A good pair of hiking boots
- Food and drinks
- Eating utensils, plates, coffee mugs, glass, etc.
- Cool bag
- Camping chairs (optional). They are more comfortable than tree stumps!
- A gas ‘braaier’ & gas plate (in case of rain) is recommended
- TORCH
- Extra lighting (such as a gas lamp or battery operated camping lamp)REMEMBER! REMEMBER!! REMEMBER!!! THERE IS NO ELECTRICITY
- Peaceful sleep or Tabard
- A rucksack for your daily circular hikes
- A good quality broad spectrum SPF 16 SUNSCREEN
- A sun hat.
- And the Bubble bath for the zinc tub !!
- Indoor games in case of rain.
INDEMNITY: You enter this farm at your own risk. WATHABA HIKING TRAILS does not accept responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from any death, injury, sickness, theft or any other cause whatsoever, suffered by any person during a visit to this farm.
It is compulsory for each and every person entering the farm Wathaba to complete the Indemnity form immediately upon arrival.
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RATES:
Bottlebrush Haven:R135p.p.p.n.(min.6 adults + max.16 people)
Kiepersol Kamp:R135 p.p.p.n. (min.12 adults + max. 23 people) Children under 12 – R100 p.p.p.n.
Children under 3 – free of charge
Both camps are minimum 2 nights.
Waterbessie: R150 p.p.p.n. (min. 6 adults + max. 16 people)
Children under 12 – R110 p.p.p.n.
Children under 3 – free of charge
Minimum 2 nights
Day Visitors:R65 per person per day
Contact: WIMPIE RAUCHFax:086 620 6843
Mobile:+27 083 483 7753
Email:
Website:
Mountain Creek Cabin:R250 per person per night
Minimum 2 people
Minimum 2 nights
Contact: LIESL TOLKENTel:+27 012 346 0396
Fax:+27 012 346 0396
Mobile:+27 082 887 6706
Email:ancan@absamail,co.za
Website:
The above rates are applicable as from 1st September 2012 until 31st August 2013.
As from the 1st September 2013 all rates will increase slightly.
For further enquiries please contact Wimpie Rauch for Bottlebrush Haven, Kiepersol Kamp and Waterbessie and Liesl Tolken for Mountain Creek Cabin.. Thank you.
NO PETS ALLOWED/GEEN TROETELDIERE WORD TOEGELAAT NIE
WATHABA HIKING TRAILS
BANKING DETAILS/BANK BESONDERHEDE
A deposit of R1620-00 (6 adults in full) is payable within 48 hours to confirm bookingand the balance is payable at leastONEMONTHprior to booked date. Failure to comply will result in cancellation of booking without notification. If a booking is made less than a month in advance then the full amount is required immediately. Payment is not refundablein the event of a cancellation.
Please pay directly into the following account:
BANK:FIRST NATIONAL BANK
BRANCH:MACHADODORP
BRANCH CODE: 270 451
CHEQUE ACCOUNT NO: 529 0000 6026
ACCOUNT NAME:W. RAUCH
‘n Deposito van R1620-00 (6 volwassene voluit) is betaalbaar binne 48 uur om bespreking te bevestig en die balans is tenminste EEN MAANDvoor die bespreekte datum betaalbaar. Indien geen betaling ontvang word nie sal bespreking gekanselleer word sonder kennisgewing. As ‘n bespreking minder as ‘n maand voor die tyd gemaak word, sal die volle bedrag dadelik verlang word. Betaling is nie terug betaalbaarindien bespreking gekanselleer word nie.
Betaal asseblief in bogenoemde bankrekening.
BAIE DANKIE/THANK YOU