Hiking & Cycling in the Karoo

We have several hiking and cycling routes on the farm, ideal for groups!
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Bloemhof Karoo welcomes Hikers & Cyclists in true Karoo style – hospitality at its best!

BLOEMHOF KAROO is the HOME of a myriad of beautiful, interesting trails. Several routes are marked for different levels of fitness. 

We list the activities in two of our popular packages below:

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Karoo Camino 5-night package

on the farm!

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Great Karoo Meanders

3 Night HIKING PACKAGE at Bloemhof Karoo

4 Night HIKING PACKAGE at Bloemhof Karoo + one night at Drostdy Hotel in Graaff Reinet

HIKING or TRAIL-RUNNING

  • Gradient not rated but moderate/steep in places. 
  • Longer loops require you to be fit.
  • Full back up and support at all times.

DAY 1  Arrival

  • Guests arrive at Bloemhof Karoo around 3pm.
  • Enjoy a Sunset Stroll up to Kudu Rock to stretch travel-weary legs.
  • 1ST NIGHT IS ALWAYS A TRADITIONAL KAROO DINNER  ….possibly some Star-Gazing.

 DAY 2    Easy 18 km

  • Hike up through the Bloemhof gorge, cut left to Stukkende Dam, proceed to Vlei Camp, where  Scimitar Oryx and Lechwe roam.
  • Dinner:  Karoo specialities of Roosterkoek, Karoo lamb chops, “Smoor” around a Braai and “stoepsit”.

DAY 3     21km

  • RIETFONTEIN….Picnic at Karu Blu water spring.
  • Hectic hike back up the kopje.  Astounding scenery.
  • DINNER in Bloemhof Karoo Cigar Shed.  Big surprise!

DAY 4      

  • After breakfast, depart in your own vehicles for a day in Richmond.
  • Visit MAP Modern Art Projects, Horse Museum (largest in southern hemisphere).
  • Antique and old book shopping.  Late lunch and browsing at Vetmuis Plaaskombuis.
  • Depart for Graaff Reinet (170km), and enjoy 2 nights at the Drostdy Hotel.
  • Explore this lovely historic town, and possibly venture to Nieu Bethesda.
  • Make your way home having made wonderful memories.

Enquire with Jenny about customisation, prices and dates.

 

Mountain bike on a mountain at Bloemhof Karoo guest farm

Karoo Cycling Breakaway

Ideal for 8 – 14 guests    (sharing).

There are around 200 km of gravel roads;  suitable for elite cyclists,  some rocky steep terrain.  Also many kilometres of comfortable gravel for conservative cyclists.

Farm is situated 1 500m above sea level; great for altitude training.

This breakaway can be customised to the needs of the group. Can be 3, 4 or 5 night stay.

This Cycling Breakaway is fabulous;  no doubt will meet guest’s best expectations.

Enquire with Jenny about customisation, prices and dates.