{"id":1100,"date":"2023-01-28T04:07:39","date_gmt":"2023-01-28T02:07:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/213.168.248.160\/?post_type=hp-facility&#038;p=1100"},"modified":"2023-04-16T19:05:50","modified_gmt":"2023-04-16T17:05:50","slug":"hiking","status":"publish","type":"hp-facility","link":"https:\/\/assegaaitrails.co.za\/index.php\/facility\/hiking\/","title":{"rendered":"Hiking"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Natural Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Diverse flora and fauna<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interesting rock formations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Various species of indigenous buck \u2013 bushbuck, duiker, grysbok and rhebuck<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You may also see monkeys, baboons, wild pig and warthog, and if you are very lucky, you might even see a porcupine or antbear<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Giraffe, zebra and various species of antelope have been introduced to the farm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>There are no dangerous game, however, wild animals are unpredictable and should be treated with caution and respect!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bird Watching<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Assegaai trails has a rich birdlife \u2013 over 180 species sighted (<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/assegaaitrails.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Assegaai-Bird-List.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Click here to download the bird list<\/a><\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are 4 hiking trails, each marked in the appropriate colour as indicated on the map. All have their fair share of \u2018ups and downs\u2019 and you will find that the terrain is varied and includes Riverine Forest, open grassland, wooded kloofs and East Cape bushveld, with some spectacular views. Trails have been linked with PINK \u2018link trails\u2019 to allow you to plot a specific distance for your group, or to take shorter day walks. Distances are marked on the map.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Assegaai Trails is situated in a malaria and cholera free area, but there are ticks in the Eastern Cape and it is advisable to take precautions and spray boots and socks with tick repellent (bayticol or tabbard). We rate the hike as easy to moderate.<br>The Trails are accessible from the Assegaai Centre and the Cottages, and all trails can be walked in reverse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Yellow Trail \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;6\u00bd km from the Start to Rock Bottom Camp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Red Trail \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;7\u00bd km from the Start to Rock Bottom Camp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Blue Trail \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;5 km loop starting and ending at Rock Bottom Camp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Purple Trail \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;7\u00bd km from the Start to Rock Bottom Camp \u2013 however, this can be shortened to 6\u00bd km by following the SHORT PURPLE ROUTE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Assegaai Tree Trail \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;A route of just over 1 kilometer has been tailored for the \u2018tree fundi\u2019. Trees and shrubs are labeled with the common and botanical names, and a booklet has been compiled with all the interesting traditions and uses associated with these trees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You will need to bring<\/strong>&nbsp; \u2013 sleeping bags, food, drink, eating utensils and personal items (don\u2019t forget your binoculars, tick repellent, suntan lotion and hat). (For a small fee these can be transported to Rock Bottom camp so that hikers have to carry only their day-packs.)<br>In very hot weather, hikers should carry at least a litre of water. The river water is drinkable, but tastes rather \u2018brack\u2019. There is fresh drinking water at both camps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Day Walks \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>There are several day-walks of varying distances (from 3\u00bdkm to 14km), with beautiful picnic spots and areas to braai. Trails have been linked with PINK markings to allow you to plot a specific distance for your group, or to take shorter day walks. Distances are marked on the map.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assegaaitrails.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Assegaai-TRAIL-MAP-2023-1-733x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1393\" width=\"183\" height=\"256\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" src=\"http:\/\/www.assegaaitrails.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/download.jpg\" alt=\"download\">\u00a0\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/assegaaitrails.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Assegaai-TRAIL-MAP-2023-rotated.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Click here to download the hiking trails map<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-4 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" 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