Mountain Biking in Thabela Thabeng, Parys,
North-West South Africa
North West is a province in the northern part of South Africa, on the Botswana border and fringed by Kalahari desert to the west, Gauteng province to the east and Free State to the South. Home to the Sun City, it attracts both locals and tourists all year round and has a great deal to offer. It is peaceful and offers a sunny climate all year through, making for a most rewarding holiday experience.
Thabela Thabeng mountain biking trail is situated in between the mountains and the Vaal River amidst the Vredefort Dome. It offers a breathtaking biking experience and even hosted the South African MTB National race in 1997. The trail is a 10 km/6.2 mi long return route.
Go deep into the mountains by going up the cliff in Thabela Thabeng and catch a breath of fresh air, as you admire the amazing breathtaking scenery. The trail head is the Thabela Thabeng Mountain Retreat and the tour lasts between 1-2 hours long. The trail consists of mainly jeep tracks, downhills and hairpin bends with riding good all year through.
