Rim of Africa Trail
| Rim of Africa Trail | |
|---|---|
| Length | 760 km (470 mi) |
| Location | Cederberg Mountains, South Africa |
| Use | Hiking |
| Difficulty | Advanced |
| Months | September, October, November |
The Rim of Africa Trail, is a long distance hiking trail located in the Western Cape in South Africa. This trail traverses the Cape Mountains starting in Cederberg and ends in the Outeniqua Mountains. It is the longest mountain traverse of its kind in Africa, stretching some 760km from the Cederberg in the north, to the Outeniqua Mountains in the east, forming the south-western rim of the African continent. This demanding hike, is a full traverse of the Cape Fold Mountains and is divided into 9 traverses, each varying between 7 and 10 days in duration. All those who have experienced the Rim of Africa attest to its potency & beauty.
Trail Landmarks
- Traverse 1: Cederberg 32°19′58″S 19°07′00″E / 32.33272490°S 19.11665660°E / -32.33272490; 19.11665660
- ± 90km (8 days)
- Traverse 2: Kouebokkeveld Mountains 33°05′00″S 19°25′00″E / 33.08333330°S 19.41666670°E / -33.08333330; 19.41666670
- ± 60km (7 days)
- Traverse 3: Skurweberge 33°05′53″S 19°17′35″E / 33.09805560°S 19.29305560°E / -33.09805560; 19.29305560
- ± 76km (7 days)
- Traverse 4: Hex River 33°25′21″S 19°36′10″E / 33.42250000°S 19.60277780°E / -33.42250000; 19.60277780
- ± 75km (7 days)
- Traverse 5: Langeberg 33°25′21″S 19°36′10″E / 33.42250000°S 19.60277780°E / -33.42250000; 19.60277780
- ± 75km (7 days)
- Traverse 6: Marloth 33°25′21″S 19°36′10″E / 33.42250000°S 19.60277780°E / -33.42250000; 19.60277780
- ± 115km (10 days
- Traverse 7: Grootvadersbosch 33°25′21″S 19°36′10″E / 33.42250000°S 19.60277780°E / -33.42250000; 19.60277780
- ± 82km (7 days)
- Traverse 8: Gouritz 34°21′44″N 21°43′54″E / 34.36217580°N 21.73165570°E / 34.36217580; 21.73165570
- ± 78km (8 days)
- Traverse 9: Outeniqua 33°53′11″S 22°23′57″E / 33.88640000°S 22.39910000°E / -33.88640000; 22.39910000
- ± 94km (8 days)
Trail Stages
- Stage 1 - ± 90km (8 days) Cederberg Mountains
- Stage 2 - ± 60km (7 days) Kouebokkeveld
- Stage 3 - ± 76km (7 days) Skurweberge
- Stage 4 - ± 92km (8 days) Hex River
- Stage 5 - ± 75km (7 days) Langeberg
- Stage 6 - ± 115km (10 days) Marloth
- Stage 7 - ± 82km (7 days) Grootvadersbosch
- Stage 8 - ± 78km (8 days) Gouritz
- Stage 9 - ± 94km (8 days) Outeniqua
See Also
References
- Official site at South African National Parks
- General Information on the Rim of Africa Trail
- Hike the Rim of Africa
- South Africa’s most epic hikes | CNN
- 20 Best Things to Do in South Africa
External Links
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