Voted by DRIVE OUT as a Superior Destination and one of the top ten trails in South Africa, Gecko Rock offers a technical challenge that traverses changing terrain in an untouched environment. Enjoy your picnic lunch halfway along the trail at a magnificent viewpoint. The main route is known as the Seattle Trail in honour of the wise Red Indian, Chief Seattle.
4×2 and ‘soft-roader’
There are a number of roads around the reserve which are ideal for these vehicles. A challenging and scenic drive that can be completed in 4×2 is the Bothashoek route. Circular (starting and ending at de Wet’s Rus campsite), this route of about 12 km will take an hour to complete.
4×4 Driver training
4×4 owners wishing to learn more about their vehicle’s capabilities can book a driver training course ranging from introductory to advanced. Course content can be modified on request to accommodate a specific emphasis – for example – overland, sand, recovery etc.
Tariffs
| Day access, per vehicle Discounts negotiated for groups of 8 vehicles or more | R250 |