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Rust de Winter 4x4 Bundu
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Contact:
Peter Claasen
Cell phone:
082 558 6184
Telephone:
012 379 1715
E-mail address:
admin@4x4atv.org
Web page:
http://www.4x4atv.org/rust_de_winter
Nearest town:
Pretoria (86km), Rust de Winter |
-23.432810, 28.215620
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Route distance:
80km | 2 days
Surrounds:
Rust de Winter is a 27-ha state-owned property on the banks of the Elands River. It is home to the 4x4 ATV organisation who manage and oversee the trail and its facilities. Part of it is used for the annual Toyota-sponsored Jamboree that has grown to become the biggest gathering of 4x4s in South Africa.One of the beauties of the Rust de Winter set-up is that the guides are experts who have intimate knowledge of this state-owned property, with its bushveld terrain and rocky ravines.
The trail:
Full review to follow.
Camping:
The two campsites are simple and rustic. Flush toilets and hot showers are available at the base camp, but the facilities at the overnight mountain camp are very basic. 
101 Trail Guide | 2010
Rust de Winter 4x4 Bundu Trail
Rust de Winter is a 27-hectare state-owned property on the banks of the Elands River. It is home to the 4x4 ATV organisation, which manages and oversees the trail and its facilities.
The two-day, 80 km Bundu trail covers predominantly mountainous and rocky terrain, and is guided by experts who have an intimate knowledge of the area. It winds through deep gorges and valleys, climbing steadily up rocky mountain passes to the overnight camp.
You will encounter various obstacles on the way up, and cross several mountain streams that will test your driving skills. The trail requires drivers to know their vehicles and have some off-road experience.
Some particularly demanding sections require guidance.
One is a very steep and rocky descent that few would attempt on their own. It is guaranteed to test your nerve but, with careful marshalling, it’s a great experience. The second, a similarly steep ascent, requires considerable momentum and will probably demand more than one attempt.
The trail proceeds through “lovers lane” – a water-formed gorge through alluvial rock, covered in evergreen trees that form a leafy, shady tunnel. Trees along the trail are identified with National Parks signage and numbering.
There are 33 farm gates on the trail, but if it weren’t for these “bushveld robots”, you’d never get the time to enjoy the Springbok-vlakte scenery, grab a quick snack and settle your pulse.
The best time to go is in the summer months, when the valleys are covered in green and streams flow with crystal clear water. Weekends are social events, with Friday nights spent at base camp and Saturday nights on the mountain.
So book a tour with a group of mates, bring your camping gear and drinks, and enjoy a weekend trail tailor-made for you.
What you need to know
Accommodation:
The official campsite at Rust de Winter has proper ablution facilities with hot showers. Facilities at the overnight camp on the mountain are very basic. There are flush toilets, and bush showers for which visitors must provide water.
Contact:
Peter Claasen
012 379 1715,
082 558 6184,
admin@4x4atv.org
www.4x4atv.org,
Nearest town: Pretoria (86 km)
Best time to go: January-May
Trail distance: 80 km
How long will I be driving? 2 days
GPS: S25.25242 E28.64737
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