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Hiking Trails
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Places of Interest
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The Stamvrug hiking trail is situated in the Bateleur Nature Reserve west of the Limpopo town of
Nylstroom / Modimolle. The trail can be done from either the Stamvrug or Kloof overnight huts.
Both camps have wood fired donkeys / boilers for hot water, as well as bunk beds with mattresses
and braai / barbecue facilities.
The area is hilly but the trail is not particularly difficult. There is a stream which usually
contains some water on the Stamvrug to Kloof section. This section also has a lovely dam which
can be used for swimming in summer.
The Kloof to Stamvrug section is much drier and also somewhat longer. The trail takes one through
a combination of bushveld and grassland with the higher parts providing for some stunning views.
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Stamvrug overnight hut
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Some game along the trail
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Resting spot with views
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Stream over rocks
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Kloof overnight hut
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Dam close to Kloof overnight hut
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Stamvrug hiking trail
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Stamvrug hiking trail
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CLICK ON PHOTO FOR LARGER IMAGE
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Both huts are very pleasant. The Stamvrug hut is situated on the one side of a big grassy plain
which allows for some beautiful sunset viewing, while the Kloof hut is situated next to a small
ravine at the bottom of which is a stream. Limpopo province gets quite hot in summer so take at
least 2 liters of water with when doing the trail. It's a pleasant trail to do with a nice variety
of scenery and vegetation.
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Area of Stamvrug Hiking Trail Map
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more information:
Jacana
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date visited: April 2006
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