Bass Lake Adventures 4×4 Trails, Vereeniging

Getting out of Johannesburg to visit a water-filled quarry may not sound appealing, but Bass Lake Adventures is far from a hole in the ground. In fact, it’s bustling with activities and a 4×4 trail set up by Alan Pepper.

The terrain varies from forest to grasslands, from soil to gravel, and from open spaces to rock driving. Alan also runs training courses that he personalises to suit your needs.

After you do the trail, stay for the rest of the day and enjoy the use of the resort’s facilities. These include diving, hiking, mountain biking, archery, paintball, bass fishing and birding.
The way there: Take the R59 south of Johannesburg to Vereenlging and turn off at Henley Drive. Bass Lake Adventures is on your left after 5 km. (Sontnell Street (North extension of Ewelme Road, entrance adjacent to Glen Douglas, Afrimat Mine entry), Henley on Klip

Accommodation: Stay in one of their top-class tented camps (some with en suite bathrooms and including breakfast) from R410 a person sharing a night or in the campsite from R30 a person a night.

Contact: Alan and Karen Pepper tel 016-366-1127, email OR Website

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