A Jewel of the Magaliesberg.

The Uitkyk Trail is easily accessible from Johannesburg and Pretoria. It offers hikers the opportunity to enjoy an
exhilarating and rewarding walk in the protected natural area of the Magaliesberg. It is highly recommended by
both seasoned hikers and casual walkers who have enjoyed the breath-taking views of the Hartbeespoort Dam
and surrounds. Nature lovers enjoy the variety it offers as it passes through woodland, rocky kloofs and over
grassy hillsides.
The trail starts and ends at a securely fenced car park with flushing toilets and braai areas. A map is provided by
Jacana as a guide to both the well-marked route and to the fascinating history, geology, fauna and flora of the
area.

Hikers must please take note of the following:

The Apostolic church has some members who come and pray and fast on the mountain on Friday evenings and
you may pass them on Saturday morning. As they stay the night they bring plastic sheeting for warmth they do
not live on the mountain. There may also be members of the ZCC church collecting holy water when the river is
flowing, they may also sleep over and groups related to the ZCC may perform a purifying ritual here as well and
you may pass them on the way up.
Hiking is strictly by pre-booking to ensure safe access and assure hikers that they can experience the solitude
and serenity of the mountains.

Location:

In the vicinity of the Hartbeespoort Dam

30 km West of Pretoria
40 km North of Johannesburg

Length:

9 km

Duration:

4 - 5 hours.

Difficulty Rating:

Moderate to challenging with a few optional extreme sections.

Facilities:

Fenced and locked car park with flushing toilets, water and braai areas (bring own fire wood).

Relevant information:

Always pre-book.
A dry hike so carry at least 2 liters of water.
Do not walk over the R513 use the tunnel.

Always walk in a party of at least 6 people.

Cost:

R60.00 per person day visitors, minimum of 6 hikers per group

R55.00 admin fee once off per reservation

From a hikers point of view:

http://trailrunner.co.za/2014/08/uitkyk-trail-hartebeespoort/

PO Box address
E-mail address
Bookings E-mail
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Office hours

For Reservations phone Jacana Travel Marketing and Reservations

PO Box 40268, Walmer, 6065
info@jacanacollection.co.za
bookings@jacanacollection.co.za
0861 522262
Pretoria +27 12 803 4774
Port Elizabeth - +27 41 378 2548
Monday Friday from 08:00 17:00