Time Required

The entire trail can be completed in a day. If you want to do the trail over a two day period basic overnight facilities are available.

Birds and Game

A completed local record has not yet been compiled, but in the nearby Parys area it is known that 350 species of birds have been recorded. At Koppieskraal, within he area, even grey louries (Kwêvoёl) and Emerald spotted wood dove have been seen.

At least fifty seven species of small and larger mammals are present in the area, amongst others baboon, jackal, aardwolf, brown hyena, wild- and servalcants, duikers, steenbok, kudu and even leopards.

Climate

The average annual rainfall is approximately 625mm, of which 80% falls in summer. Warm to hot summer days an average of 30ºC is alternated by night temperatures of 15ºC and warmer. Mid winter days are approximately 18ºC, while the nights are cold and can reach freezing point. The granite koppies retain much of the day heat during winter nights, with the result that frost-sensitive plant species grow on the slopes and summits. Winds are seldom and mild.

Terrain

In this natural environment of unspoilt beauty a 13km marked trail of varying degree of difficulty, pass through open savannah, bushveld, riverbeds, mud, water, hill climbs and scenic mountains.

Beside the normal variety of grasses, trees and shrubs, very thick stands of olive trees (Olienhout) are to be found in the koppies. (Some of the area is already protected)

The trail caters for the beginner to experienced driver, offering leisurely to adrenaline pumping experiences. The trail is divided into eight sections and each section offers its own unique challenge. The difference of this trail compared to others, lies in its diversity.

Berakah 4x4, mountain bike, quad bike and hiking trail

The Berakah 4x4, mountain bike, quad bike and hiking trail set in the Vredefort dome just 14 km outside Parys, offers one day or a weekend getaway filled with endless fun, challenge, thrill and nerve wrecking experiences. The dome area is a huge dome shaped geological structure in the vicinity of Parys and Vredefort.

It comprises of a central core of granite-gneiss, approximately 40km wide, surrounded by a ring of steep inclining rock formations, which forms the mountainous area. The structure has its origin from a meteorite which struck the earth in this area 2000million years ago. It is one of only three such sites in the world.

The dome area is in the process of getting registered as a World Heritage site.