The Sporekrans hiking trail is another example of a trail that opens up the Kaleidoscope of diversity that is the epitome of the Eastern Free State. It is well laid out and constructed and a welcome addition to the hiking trails of South Africa. It is quite short (18km in total) and should be taken at a leisurely pace as to experience the fullness of what this area has to offer.
The base camp has electricity and offers a sleepover for up to 26 hikers. Facilities include a communal kitchen with fridge, hot plate, pots, pan, microwave oven and electric kettle. There’s a lapa with braai facilities, and dorms with hot showers, bath and flush toilets.
The first and second night can be spent in the base camp or or you can spend the second night in the cave which has rustic log beds with mattresses, water is supplied and there is a braai facility. The “long drop” offers a spectacular view over the plains of the reserve.
