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Business Day Trips aim to give people the opportunity to Network while having loads of fun.
Tired of taking your clients out to lunch? Do something different for a change and take them on a 4x4 trip with like-minded folk, where business details are exchanged and fun is had by all.
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April 14 Wednesday Uitkkyk - Stellenbosch
June 9 Wednesday Waaihoek 4x4
August 11 Wednesday Tierkloof 4x4
October 13 Wednesday Swartbergvlei 4x4
November 24 Wednesday Atlantis Dunes
December 8 Wednesday Atlantis Dunes
1 - 5 - what do they mean?
1. easy - for 4x4 novices or 4x2s with differential lock
2. easy to moderate - 4x4 vehicle and some driving experience essential
3. moderate - low range and 4x4 driving experience recommended
4. difficult - experienced drivers, low range and differential lock. Recovery equipment recommended
5. extreme - experts only with serious vehicles, not for solo trips. Recovery back-up essential.
Should you wish to join us on an outing, please contact Ingrid by E-mail/Fax to obtain the agenda for the outing, the booking form and bank details.
Your booking will only be noted upon receipt of your proof of payment and fully completed and signed booking form.
E-Mail // Fax: 021 913 2333
Grade: 1-3 Route
Distance: 26km (3-6 hours)
Terrain: Sand dunes
Accommodation: Bush camp with hot and cold showers and braai lapa
Description: Owned by the Cape Town City Council and serviced by the department of waterworks, this miniature desert off the Cape West Coast offers 250 Hectares of pristine white sand dunes. On entering the dune area, you are suddenly surrounded by the pure white sand dunes with Table Mountain in the background, a truly worthwhile sight to be appreciated. Great family fun and even experienced drivers will be challenged. As the day progresses the seemingly impossible dunes will become a lot easier to drive as your confidence and sand driving skills improve. You will visit the famous Horse Shoe and the Dog Leg which have not damaged any vehicles but have dented an ego or two in the past.
Just remember the rules of sand driving:
- As slow as possible, as fast as necessary
- Don't over-do it, rather do it over
- Tyre pressure and Momentum
- Always drive at the correct angle over a dune
- Wait for the vehicle in front of you to clear an obstacle
- Maintain sufficient following distance
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OUTREKPAD - Melkbos
Grade: 2 - 4
Distance: 25 km long
Terrain: Sandy Route with low dunes
Description: The 4x4 route is named after the old transport route that crossed the farm. The route was used by the sandveld and west coast farmers to transport their goods to, and purchases from Cape Town.
UITKYK - Stellenbosch
Grade: 2 - 3
Terrain: Mountainous
Description: Uitkyk Wine Estate is situated on the R44 between Klapmuts and Stellenbosch. It is home to the oldest double story house in South Africa, built in 1788, where the most amazing murals were discovered on the walls in the house under 16 layers of paint. The antique furniture, the grand piano and many other items in and around the house will justify a visit to this estate. We are privileged and proud to have the exclusive 4x4 activity rights to the estate. No visit to any wine farm will be complete without testing the latest wines of the season and maybe even investing in a few bottles for the collection at home.
The Uitkyk 4x4 trail is not open to the general public. Sections of the trail are used when the Off-Road 4x4 driver training is done. The trail mainly consists of tracks through and around the vineyards with a mountain section where a testing descent will be encountered. A viewpoint overlooking the peninsula is worth a visit, followed by a horseshoe mountain section and an obstacle course. Great fun will be enjoyed by all, with the peace of mind of no damage to vehicles.
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SWARTBERGVLEI 4x4 - Yserfontein, Langebaan
Grade: 2 - 3
Terrain: Sand
Description: We have visited this trail numerous times in the past and received very good feedback regarding the trail and the challenges en-route, not to mention the newly completed lapa. Good reasons for a return visit to this 4x4 trail. From the rendezvous we will continue through Atlantis, past the well-known Atlantis Dunes, heading north on the R27 (West Coast Road) for approximately 50km, just past the turn off to the West Coast National Park and turn to the right into the farm Swartbergsvlei, where we will be spending the rest of the day.
The activities on the farm will start with deflating tyres, as this is one of many important factors of sand driving. The Swartbergsvlei 4x4 trail consists mainly of sand tracks and technically challenging donga obstacles where sand-driving skills will be tested. Swartbergsvlei boasts a newly completed Bush Pub with top class facilities. A venue for future visits for other activities. Quite a bit of time will be spent at these donga obstacles as divers test their machines against the elements and sometimes against one another. The one specific sand hill challenge, the main challenge of the day, always ensures great fun and photography opportunities. A special prize will be up for grabs for the driver that conquers the dune first time round or the one that drives the closest to the top. Tyre pressure, momentum and engine torque will be the order of the day on this challenge. All this is done in good spirit with many cheers and smiles from drivers, passengers and onlookers. Enough driving and challenges will be encountered to satisfy everyone, not to mention the beautiful view from the viewpoint overlooking Yzerfontein, sections of the West Coast National Park and the West Coast itself. Here is an opportunity to enjoy a fun filled day with your fellow Cederbergers. Swartbergsvlei is a destination well worth visiting more than once.
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WAAIHOEK 4x4 - Worcester
Grade: Between 2 - 3 depending on rainfall
Route Distance:
Terrain: Mountain and Sand
Accommodation:
Description: The trail is situated in the Rawsonville area close to Worcester. This valley is famous for its vineyards and protea farming. Due to the fires over the last few years, the proteas are unfortunately not blushing in its full glory, but doesn’t overpower the tranquility and beauty of the Jan du Toits Kloof valley and the Waaihoek kloof. Normally the owner arranges a fundraiser event for the local farmers and surrounding communities once a year as well has an accredited shooting range for weapon training, which is required by law. This route is not open to the general public and here is your opportunity to visit a very scenic trail offering a variety of challenges with Cederberg 4x4.
The trail offers various challenges that will satisfy the needs of most 4x4 enthusiasts, such as the sand section with its man-made obstacles close to the ‘Eike Bos’ where participants can play to their heart’s content. There is also a small mud section that can become GREAT FUN for all in the rainy season followed by the mountain section where interesting technical camber and rocky section will be encountered ensuring to lift the adrenalin levels a few notches before reaching a view point from where the entire valley in all its glory can be seen before beginning our decent that can become challenging and even more so during the winter months.
This trail is a good combination between mountain and sand driving with a beautiful viewpoint and is definitely worth a visit. This beutiful trail, in the heart of the Rawsonville area, is not normally open to the general public.
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TIERKLOOF 4X4 - Rawsonville
Grade: Between 3 - 4
Route distance: approx. 15 km
Terrain: Mountain and Sand
Accommodation: Camping with full ablution facilities
Description: The Tierkloof 4x4 trail is situated in the Cidos Mountains near Rawsonville with a beautiful view over the Brandvlei Dam, Worcester and the Breede River Valley below. The route is also called the “Donkie Kar Trail” and was used to collect wood in the mountains about 160 years ago. The trail follows the original route, which can be clearly identified from aerial photographs of the area, where workers used carts drawn by oxen to gain access to the higher lying sections of the mountains.
The trail traverses predominantly through Fynbos where the regular sighting of Dassies, Steenbokke, Duikers and Baboons are found. Although leopards still roams the mountains the possible sighting of one of these animals are highly unlikely. The total distance of the trail is approx. 15 kilometres and rises to 787 metres above sea level at the second viewpoint.
Upon starting the trail numerous interesting ascents will be encountered before reaching the first viewpoint. These ascents are technical and require drivers to test their driving skills while negotiating these obstacles. En-route to the second viewpoint more interesting obstacles will be encountered pushing the adrenalin levels just a little higher than normal. On the descent a very steep short section will be encountered before reaching “Diep Kloof” a deep sandy donga followed by a very sandy hill climb. This is always a good test of your sand driving skills after completing the mountain section. At “Diep Kloof” and the “Sand Hill Challenge” there will be enough opportunity for good photos and videos of the activities. The trail is a good combination between mountain and sand driving and is definitely worth a visit. To cool off and return the adrenalin levels to normal after this exiting route we have the opportunity to go for a quick swim in the Brandvlei Dam in very close proximity to the Lapa area.
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