We are excited to announce a new, safe hiking trail for day visitors.
The Ingonyama trails are located in the Leeuwgedacht Conservancy 26 km from Zambesi Road on the KwaMhlanga road. It is within easy reach from Johannesburg (75 minutes) and Pretoria (45 minutes). Hikers can enjoy nature, the clean bushveld air, birds and small game.
In order to preserve the unspoilt nature of the bushveld, only a limited number of hikers can book on any day – see availability on the website calender to book.
Breakfast, hot and cold beverages can be purchased after the hike.
Routes
Yellow route – Easy
This is an easy 5 km route for the whole family that combines a 2-track farm road with a bush trail. Along the way you will find directions to the viewpoint where you can rest for a short while and look down over one of the lodges in the area. You may also spot some game if you are lucky. You will pass the Africa rock that resembles the African continent especially when it is filled with rain water. There is a water point along the way.
Red route – Easy to moderate
This is about 8.5 km and an extension of the yellow route but more challenging with a long, winding down hill along the farm road and a very steep 200 m uphill stretch along another farm road. However, when you turn around after having reached the top, you will be rewarded with a beautiful view of the Conservancy.
Rates & Hours
Rates
- Adults R100
- School children R50
- Pensioners R70
Hours (Weekends)
- Summer – Start between 06:00 am and 09h00 am (the Bushveld gets very hot in summer)
- Winter – Start between 07:00 am-11:00 am
Upon booking you will receive an e-mail confirming your order. You will receive a gate code for the Leeuwgedacht Conservancy via e-mail.
Rules
Rules
- You will be given a wristband.
- Do not litter – leave only your footprints!
- No dogs allowed – we love dogs but they might scare off small game.
- The trails are unfortunately not suitable for baby strollers.
- No alcohol or music allowed
- No picnics, smoking, fire or dumping of rubbish allowed
- Stay on marked trail.
- Respect privacy and greet the landowners please
- Please report problems, blocked routes or anything strange.
- Right of admission reserved
- Do not drive around in the Conservancy.
- Please respect our property and fellow hikers if you would like to be permitted again.
Indemnity
Entrance to the property is entirely at your own risk. The management and owners do not, and will not accept any responsibility or liability whatsoever for any claim arising out of the injury, death, theft, loss or fire, or damage to property, or any other similar occurrence and/or accident causing damages to you or your property including that of a third party, when within the confines, or on any part of this property.
What to bring with you:
- A comfortable day backpack, closed hiking shoes and a hat or shade
- Sun block
- 1 L of water / person for every 2 hours of hiking. There is only one water point.
- Light snacks
- Binoculars
What to take back with you:
- Good memories
- Everything you came with except your footprints.
Make a Booking
Please select the date you wish to hike below.
If the date shows in a white block the day is already booked or not available.
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Location: 25°29’23.1″S 28°28’04.6″E