Just ask the locals and they will tell you
there is only one man for offroad 4x4 trails
and adventures. "Rassie". With over 20 years
4x4 experience and even competing
at national level Rassie will take you onto some
of the most Scenic 4x4 routes in Southern Africa

"Your host Rassie"
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"The Scenery"

EUREKA CITY TRAIL

You will visit the ruined city itself, with its horse racetrack, the old Victoria Hotel, The Edwin Bray tunnel and the old ox-wagon route, all  while learning more About the gold pioneering history and it’s famous characters and happenings.
The tour culminates in a visit underground into the richest goldmine ever worked by Man, the “Golden Quarry”.  Nowhere are man’s endeavours to become rich quick As evident as in the “Golden Quarry”.  This is an amazing feat of human achievement and defies description!  The vast cavenous mine was entirely done by hand, more than a century ago.   The Golden Quarry is considred one of the “Mining Wonders” of the World!

 The tour is filled with fascinating examples and information on Barberton’s rich geological heritage.  The mountainland is home to some of the oldest rocks on planet Earth.  These rocks are also host to the first life forms on planet earth.  You will see lava flows, 3500 million year old beaches, and learn more about the earth’s birth and Early history.  Evidence of the largest meteorite ever to hit the earth is also contained within this area.   The scenic splendour of the area is breathtaking and most of the tour is spent in the beautiful montain land.  It is not an obstacle course, but anyone with a good suspension and some ground-clearance will be able to cope.

Shiaylongubo Dam Scenic Trail

 This trail leads off the Bulembu road, and takes you down the Shiyalongubo dam road through forested areas.  7 km down from the tar, you enter Peglars bush.  This is a magnificent natural forest with the canopy closing over the road in several places.  For more than one and a half kilometres, you drive through this magical forest.

 The dam has a beautiful setting and is the ideal place to stop and relax.   We now take you up into the mountains beyond Shiyalongubo dam to view some spectacular scenery.  This track can be quite challenging when wet, with drivers not able to make it up during rainy conditions.

 At the end of the track, we take you on a short walk through a pristine mountain forest with stunning yellow woods and flowering plants.  From here you continue down the steep pass down to Lows Creek to return back to Barberton.

Oxwagon Trail

The oxwagon trail is a historical road that lead to Mozambique during the Anglo Boer War.  Evidence of this war is still visible on the trail.  We visit amongst other the place where a wagon filled with ammunition exploded during the war.

This is an experienced driver trail.  You get to test your 4x4 and your driving capabilities on this one.  The reward is breathtaking scenery in the Barberton Mountainlands.

Many Other Trails to Choose From

Rassie will combine any one of these trails or add on other 4x4 trails in the area as well as Mpumalanga to create an unforgettable 4x4 experience for your group or family. Contact us and we will arrange a tailor-made weekend for you.

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