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Mankele - Reviewed in TREAD launch issue | Autumn 2009
Mankele Red Route
By Sean Badenhorst
REGION: Mpumalanga
CLOSEST CITY/TOWN: Nelspruit
TRAIL DESCRIPTION: The perfect mix for a 2-3 hour ride, big mountains, endless singletrack, boardwalks, bush tunnels and fast flowing jeep tracks. Mpumalanga has huge mountains, which means awesome views.
DISTANCE: 30km
NOVICE: 3/10
INTERMEDIATE: 10/10
ADVANCED: 8/10
TYRES: Choose a tyre that’s best for rocky and mostly damp terrain.
BEST THING: Amazing singletrack and the bush tunnels.
WORST THING: The first 3.5km climb is a bit unforgiving.
BEST SEASON: Good in all seasons; a bit wetter in summer though
GET THERE: Get onto the N4 from Pretoria or Joburg and follow the signs to Nelspruit. About 30km before Nelspruit, turn left onto the R539 towards Sudwala Caves. After 6km turn right into the Mankele main entrance. It’s about 350km (3hrs30min) from Joburg or Pretoria.
COST: R30 for day visitors, which includes access to: swimming pools, river tubing, entertainment area and braai areas. Email or call for accommodation rates.
SECURE PARKING: Yes
BE CAREFUL OF… Underestimating the terrain in terms of toughness. Choose a shorter route if you’re unsure.
BE SURE TO... Sit up, pedal easy and look around you at some of the most beautiful bush anywhere!
CONTACT: 078 801 0453, email: ride@mankele.co.za;
www.mankele.co.za
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