Baviaanskloof - Wild and beautiful...

Baviaanskloof, a wild,lonely valley in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa has rightly been described as Psalm 23 country. It is off the beaten track, it is peaceful, it is beautiful, a river runs through it, it is a place where your soul can be rejuvenated...

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In this gallery we cover our safari from Patensie to Kudu Kaya near Cambria.

This is the eastern gate way to the kloof and winds along the river and through peaceful farms before you get to the wilderness area under the management of the Eastern Cape Nature Conservation.

Beyond Kudu Kaya you very quickly get immersed in the stunning landscapes and off course once you start over the notorious Combrinck's Pass you know you have arrived.

Once you are over this daunting obstacle you are well and truly in the heart of this beautiful destination and you can just forget that the rest of the world exists...

The Baviaanskloof is in one word, well two words, simply magnificent!

Our first camping spot was at Kudu Kaya. The campsite itself is situated in a narrow gorge on the banks of the Ys River. The sheltered and shadowy lawns are a great place to relax either before or after crossing Combrinck's Pass. We will certainly camp here again.

Well, without further ado, on to the photos...

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	We took this picture late afternoon while entering the kloof from the Patensie side.
	The road first winds along the Gamtoos river, then along the Groot river on the way to Cambria which was the destination of our first campsite.
	Typical of the area are the red rock formations contrasting against the dark green of the surrounding trees and bush.
	You can take this warning seriously. You need a vehicle with high ground clearance, preferably a 4X4 vehicle beyond this point.
	The turnoff to Kudu Kaya which is which was our first campsite on this trip.
	The campsite is situated on a working farm on the banks of a stream called Ysrivier. The hosts, Petrus and Helene van der Watt are very friendly and provided us with a wealth of information on the Baviaanskloof.
	Relaxing at Kudu Kaya after setting up camp.
	The campsite is well sheltered and shaded. Electricity, hot water and clean ablutions are available. Highly recommended.
	There is a short hiking trail at Kudu Kaya meandering along the banks of the Ysrivier.
	It really is a tranquil stream and the hike is not demanding at all.
	The trail crosses the stream time and again.
	The trail crosses a dam wall in the stream.
	Fresh water is supplied to the farm via this gutter along the stream. The water is sourced from the source of the stream.
	The water in this stream and others in the kloof is crystal clear and pure.
	This close up of the water shows it to be like glass.
	It is a good idea to wear a bathing suit as you have to swim cross several of these lovely pools before the trail ends at a waterfall.
	From Kudu Kaya we traveled to Rooihoek campsite which is in the wilderness area.
	One of many drifts to cross...
	...and into the water we go!

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