Best of Nyathi
5 days | 4 nights | R16 450 pp
General Information
Start out in the majestic landscape of Nyathi. Home to the Big 5, our village gets set up by means of a temporary electric fence and houses our limited group of 25 for 2 nights.
After which we transfer to Kazuko game reserve, part of The Greater Addo, for the remaining two nights.
- 4 Nights of Glamping.
- Your own tent.
- A real bed, bedding and pillows.
- Bed side table
- Awning
- Outside chairs
- 3 freshly cooked meals a day
- Options for vegans, vegetarians and halaal.
- Alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks included
- Multiple waterpoints out enroute
- Official event merchandise included.
Itinerary at best of Nytahi
Opening day of the trip which takes place on Wednesday.
11am: Registration opens at Addo Main Camp.
1pm: Game Drive, we will load everyone into the game drive vehicles and go on a game drive inside Addo Main Camp, to give everyone a small taste of what they might expect over the coming days.
3pm: We will then transfer you back to the lapa and those who have SUVs / Bakkies can follow the game drive vehicle to our tented camp. Those with smaller cars can loads bags and bikes into the RCE vehicles and jump in the game-drive vehicles to get moved to the camp. Your vehicle can be safely parked here until we return on Friday.
The ride starts at 8 am.
61kms with 1050m of climbing.
This is a big day, we will always have a backup vehicle following us so you can jump in the game drive vehicle at any stage. There will be plenty of water and food with us at all times, so don’t hesitate, as the option to grab a drink / catch a ride is always there!
The ride starts at 8 am.
45kms with 670m of climbing
A “shorter” day but still tough. It’s a transfer day as we head out on our final ride in Nyathi. Upon arriving back at camp, grab a shower, some lunch, pack your bags and head for coffee (for your own account) back at Addo Main Camp.
A quick chill at Addo Main Camp before heading in convoy to Kuzuko Lodge, all cars can make it to our next campsite as it’s a gravel road all the way.
The ride starts at 8 am
42kms with 844m of climbing
Our first ride in the pristine Kazuko region. A tough opening start as we climb into the park, followed by a gentle middle section as we meander in search of some big 5. A sting in the tail as we head to our lunch spot at Kazuko lodge followed by a mostly downhill run to the campsite.
The ride starts at 7 am
20kms with 550m of climbing
The final day and an earlier start as people need to get back on the road. We head along the river bank at Kazuko and up the final challenging pass for the trip. Once we reach the summit it’s a downhill run home. Have a shower, grab your lunch pack and get on road by 12pm.
Book extras for your trip.
From E-Bike rentals to No-Hassle packages. We have a range of extras available, to help make your experience that much smoother.
Dates for Best of Nyathi 2023
R16 450 (incl VAT) per rider or spectator
23 – 27 August 2023
Highlighted Features
4 nights of Glamping
Have your cars parked right next to both the camp sites. So you can camp out in luxury and bring as much kit / clothing as you desire.
24/7 Ranger supervision
As we are camping out amongst the Big 5, we will have armed rangers with us for the entire duration of the trip. Both on the bike and at camp. You can rest easy knowing that you are in good hands.
Exclusive access
The roads we ride aren’t accessible to the general public in vehicles, let alone anyone on mountain bikes. You will be exposed to areas that only official members of SAN Parks have been privy to, a truly unique experience.
2 trips
2 villages
Cancellation Policy
A R 5000pp non-refundable deposit is required to confirm your entry, with the balance payable 2 months before the event date.
Riders wanting to cancel will forfeit the following part of their total entry fee.
25% of entry fee will be retained for admin costs and the balance refunded if written notice is received 4 months before event date.
50% of the entry fee will be refunded if written notice is received 3 months before the event date.
25% refund if written notice is received before 2 months before event date.
After 2 months to go, 0% will be refunded. Riders can at any time sell their entry and a substitution can be done at R300 per rider. The rider substituting will be given the merchandise size for the people whose entry they took over.
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Details
- 4 nights
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- Average of 600ms climbing and 35kms per day of riding
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Get In Touch
(041) 581 5335
Location
156 Villers Road, Walmer
Port Elizabeth
South Africa
