Gravel Corridor Slack-Packing
Klein Karoo - Montagu
Klein Karoo Gravel Corridor Slack-Paking is a six day get away, walking the Montagu section of the Gravel Corridor. These are open gravel roads with vast expanses walking between Guest Farms and Private Nature Reserves. This is an opportunity to experience the peace and tranquility that this area has to offer.
If your idea of a get away is not to prove yourself but to spoil yourself then this adventure is for you. Luxury tented accommodation, great food, warm showers and star-filled skies. This is what life is all about…
9 to 14th September 2025
Gravel Corridor Slack-Packing
Experience the Klein Karoo Vast Open Space
6 Days 109 km
9 to 14th September 2025
The Gravel Corridor hike takes you along the open gravel roads of the Klein Karoo. Vast open spaces, fresh air and the smell of Klein Karoo shrubs will transport you mind, to forgotten places.
This could be a detox from the fast-paced city life, technology & time constraints….It could be your gift to yourself for 2024….It could be a chance to think clearly, maybe dream again. Whatever it is you need for yourself this break away could be that for you.
This adventure promises evenings around the fire, star-filled skies, silences that makes you hear your own heart beat… night sounds of a jackal calling its mate. Visiting two private nature reserves you are bound to encounter wildlife, the area has gemsbok, kudu & eland that are roaming freely as well. Untouched part of the Klein Karoo, in many senses, you will “see” how people used to live.
Accommodation: camping, a set up campsite with great food and wine. When last have you watched the sun setting or rising for that matter?
Slack-packing, we will transport your luggage from point A to B and one of Montagu’s well established guides will walk with you.
Your responsibility for the duration of your break-away: getting yourself from point to point….That is it.
Distances: 12 to 24km per day easy open gravel roads
Meals: the best of the Klein Karoo hospitality, all meals are catered for your enjoyment
Accommodation: a tented camp, pre-made bed, hot showers, great company and great food
Guides: Qualified Nature Site Guides with Level 3 First Aid Certification accompanies every walk
Start: Sandvlei Guest Farm on the R318
Finish: Montagu
Cost: R8400 pp sharing or R9800 non sharing
Group size: minimum 10 and max 20 people
Guest Farms: Driekuilen Nature Reserve/ Gecko Rock Private Nature Reserve / Machaseh / Welverdiend / Ouberg Private Nature Reserve
Trail itinerary & other details
LOCATION |
Sandvlei, R318 Montagu/Touwsriver |
NEAREST TOWN |
Montagu/Touwsriver |
DURATION |
6 day & 5 nights – fully catered, guided with tented accommodation |
START/FINISH |
Trail Start at Sandvlei Guest Farm and Finishes in Montagu |
DISTANCES |
Day one: 20 km / Day two: 14 km / Day three: 24 km / Day four: 17.5 kmDay five: 13.5 km Day six: 20 km |
TRAIL GRADING |
Moderate to Easy: open gravel roads |
ACCOMMODATION |
Accommodation: canvas tents with beds, mattresses and linen already set up for you. |
FOOD/CATERING |
Scrumptious meals prepared with love by each Guest Farm, you will be spoiled |
LOGISTIC SUPPORT |
Luggage transported between venues, you only need your day pack. Fully guided event |
GROUP SIZE |
Minimum 10 and max 20 people |
PRICE |
Per person sharing: R8400 | Non sharing (your own tent, on special request) R9800 |
PRICE INCLUDES |
5 Nights accommodationFully catered: breakfast, lunch and dinnerQualified Guide: one of Montagu’s finest either Botanical or Cultural guide |
PRICE EXCLUDES |
All other beverages, wine beer, energy drinks, extra coffee and teaTravel to and from startTravel Insurance |
LOCATION:Sandvlei, R318 Montagu/Touwsriver |
NEAREST TOWN:Montagu/Touwsriver |
DURATION: 6 day & 5 nights – fully catered, guided with tented accommodation |
START/FINISH: Trail Start at Sandvlei Guest Farm and Finishes in Montagu |
DISTANCES: Day one: 20 km / Day two: 14 km / Day three: 24 km / Day four: 17.5 kmDay five: 13.5 km Day six: 20 km |
TRAIL GRADING: Moderate to Easy: open gravel roads |
ACCOMMODATION: canvas tents with beds, mattresses and linen already set up for you. |
FOOD/CATERING: Scrumptious meals prepared with love by each Guest Farm, you will be spoiled |
LOGISTIC SUPPORT: Luggage transported between venues, you only need your day pack. Fully guided event |
GROUP SIZE: Minimum 10 and max 20 people |
PRICE: Per person sharing: R8400 | Non sharing (your own tent, on special request) R9800 |
PRICE INCLUDES:5 Nights accommodationFully catered: breakfast, lunch and dinnerQualified Guide: one of Montagu’s finest either Botanical or Cultural guide |
PRICE EXCLUDES:All other beverages, wine beer, energy drinks, extra coffee and teaTravel to and from startTravel Insurance |
MORE INFO ON THE GUEST FARMS
DAY ONE
to Driekuilen Nature Reserve from the R318 = 20km
What to expect:
Driekuilen Nature Reserve stretches over 4300ha with a rich variety of fauna & flora. You may witness: zebras, gemsbok, eland, black wildebeest, springbuck, rooihartebeest and much more
DAY TWO
to Gecko Rock Private Nature Reserve 14 km
What to expect: peace and tranquility with wide open spaces to breathe and just be. Great food & good wine and maybe even re-connection with yourself.
DAY THREE
to Machaseh 24km
What to expect: a campsite created especially for this slack packing adventure. A shepherd’s old stonehouse-ruin, restored for ablutions, a campsite in the wild. Breathtaking views…
DAY FOUR
to Welverdiend 17.5 km
What to expect: a campsite on a private farm overlooking the expanses towards Sanbona. Wood-fired donkey for hot water, peace and tranquility
DAY FIVE
to Ouberg Private Nature Reserve 13.5 km
What to expect: nestled between the mountains this private nature reserve is a well hidden gem. Views, tranquility, fresh air and beautiful vegetation.
DAY SIX
to Montagu 20 km
What to expect: we will hike to The Barn on 62 and all have lunch together, from here you and your luggage will be transported to where you started 6 days ago, via the tar R318
2024 DATES
19 to 24 November
Group sizes: minimum 10 and max 20 people
You may book your own group and date with us.
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2025 DATES
18 to 23 February
18 to 23 March
1 to 6 April
9 to 14 September
14 to 19 October
18 to 23 November