The group meets at De Hoop, where vehicles remain for the route. The first night is spent beside the Orange River.
The first walking day follows the river for roughly 12 km before turning south and gaining about 300 m over the remaining 9 km to a bush camp near the Tattasberg viewpoint. The route passes an old diamond-prospecting trench and reaches a granite-boulder campsite with broad views.
The following day is shorter in distance but slower underfoot. The route crosses boulders and an open kloof, with an optional high point on Tattasberg where conditions permit, before descending through quiver-tree country to Kokerboomkloof. Allow a full day for the 12 km stage.
Day four continues through a largely trackless kloof before joining jeep track to Richtersberg Camp. The direct return to De Hoop is about 10 km, while the longer option explores the Abiekwa river section before returning to the Orange River and following it back to camp. The final morning is for departure.
What to expect
Expect a very dry, open landscape with strong sun, temperature swings and little shade. The itinerary includes a mix of jeep tracks, river corridors, loose rock and boulder scrambling; water crossings and slippery surfaces may be encountered after rain or in riverbed sections.
Bring suitable trail footwear, sun protection, warm layers for evening, a headlamp, personal eating gear, adequate drinking water capacity and your own tent and bedding. Confirm the current packing list, water arrangements, route variation and safety requirements with the operator before booking.
Camps
The route starts and ends at De Hoop beside the Orange River. Intermediate camps are simple, with the group’s tents and shared equipment transported ahead. Facilities vary by camp: the source notes basic washing arrangements at bush camps and more conventional toilets and cold showers at some established stops.
