PROPERTIES — MPUMALANGA
Ezemvelo
"If you think you’ve peaked, find a new mountain."
Venue Information
Venue Overview | Ezemvelo is a nature reserve just north of Bronkhorstspruit. With spectacular cliffs, huge rock formations, ancient rock paintings, magnificent views over the Wilge River, 33 game species and 300 bird species the reserve has something for everyone. |
Permit / Permission info | Bouldering is allowed on the southern side of the Wilge River. A disclaimer must be signed at reception by all climbers and climbers are requested to respect the rules and regulations of Ezemvelo Nature Reserve. |
Approx travel time from Jhb | One and a half to two hours travelling time. A car with high ground clearance is needed to get to the bouldering area. |
Parking info | Parking is available at the bouldering area; very safe with no crime at all. The cost of entry to varies from high season and off-season. |
Walk-in | Walk-in time is anything from a minute to an hour depending on which bouldering area you wish to visit. |
Accommodation | Accommodation is available at Ezemvelo, including: Climbers’ campsite (no facilities), Ezemvelo campsite, which has facilities. Huts, chalets and backpackers accommodation is also available. Visit www.ezemvelo.co.za for information and prices. |
Availability of drinking water | There is no drinking water at the bouldering area, best to bring your own. Water is sold at reception. |
Climbing route guide | |
Climbing info | Ezemvelo is a boulderer’s playground, with over 50 bouldering spots all in easy walking distance with varying degrees of shade throughout the day. There are approximately 160 boulder problems ranging from grade 5A to 8A. The height of boulders varies from 1 to 9 metres – so bring a bouldering mat. |
Child-friendly | Dependent on amount of walking, some paths are on very uneven terrain. |
Swimming | There is a pool at reception or a river at the crag. |
Camp fires | Fires are permitted at reception and at reserved campsites. There is also a fire pit at the climbers’ campsite. Otherwise, fires are strictly forbidden |
Other attractions | There are numerous other attractions to tempt visitors, including hiking, mountain biking, bird watching, game viewing, rock art tours, caving, horseback riding, fishing and putt-putt. |
Dangers | Ezemvelo is a nature reserve so there are wild animals including hyenas, leopards, rhinos, snakes, scorpions and ticks. |
Contact details | To book accommodation or activities, contact Ezemvelo’s reception, Tel: 013 680 1399. |
Disclaimer
Mountaineering, rock climbing, abseiling, hiking and other related activities are inherently dangerous and can lead to or cause serious injury, material loss and even death. The Mountain Club of South Africa advises that you only participate in these activities if you are competent to do so, or are under the guidance of an experienced person, and you are using the correct equipment. Any activity in which you participate, is done entirely at your own risk. The Mountain Club of South Africa accepts no liability or responsibility whatsoever for any accident, injury, death or material loss arising from participation in MCSA activities, no matter in what manner caused and whether allegedly due to negligence or not.