Baviaanskloof area lies between the Baviaanskloof and the Kouga mountain ranges. It is approximately at 120 km/74 mi in the west of Port Elizabeth Town in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.
The area is characterized by a marvelous craggy beauty with spectacular land forms, diverse plants and a variety of animals.The climate at the Baviaanskloof is temperate with winters similar to the Mediterranean. The spot is considered to be a paradise for adventurous and adrenaline junkies.
Allow yourself to go back in time when life was slow and peaceful by going for a mountain bike tour at the Baviaanskloof. The spot’s mountain biking trail is a contrast of paradise with mountains offset against Karoo plains and magnificent green valleys. Configuration is characterized by a fierce 180 km/111.8 mi through the valley and some out and back return options.
Generally the terrain consists of river crossings, dense woods, and eroded gravel roads. During summer, the weather temperature can reach up to 40°C/104°F while the winter it ranges from 0- 28°C/32-82.40°F.