06 May 2009

South Africa: Otter Trail - 22 May 2009 – 27 May 2009

The Otter trail is undoubtedly the best known and most popular of the South African hiking trails and can only be described as Magnificent. This trail followings the Tsitsikamma cost line and is ranked alongside the best trails in the world.
The trail takes us past majestic waterfalls, caves, virgin forests, natural rock pools, rivers, pebbled coves, cozy cabins and views you will remember for the rest of your life. OH! And best of all, there are loos with a view J.

Distances and Durations
The trail is 5 days and 4 nights. The following distances and durations are as follows:
• Day 1 = 4.8 km
• Day 2 = 7.9 km
• Day 3 = 7.7 km
• Day 4 = 13.8 km
• Day 5 = 6.8 km
Total Distance = 42.5 km

The trail requires a good degree of fitness as there are some steep sections, which together with a backpack can become tiring, especially after a few hours of hiking. One must be prepared to hike up to 13 kilometers a day, over rough terrain and steep ascents and descents.

Note:
You will have to share accommodation as follows:
· First and last night: Forest Huts at the Storms River Rest Camp.
Huts accommodates 2 people. Each has one bedroom with two single beds, communal ablutions, communal kitchen and utensils.
· Whilst on the trail: 6 people per hut. Each hut contains 6 beds with mattresses – hikers must provide their own blankets/pillows/sleeping bags etc…

Date: 22 May 2009 – 28 May 2009
Cost: 1600p/p sharing
Excludes: All food and Transport, conservation fees(R25)

Transportation can be arranged at R500 p/p return

for booking contact gregg@extremeadventuresandtours.com

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