Barkly East is a pretty little town, known for its crisp winters as snow is commonplace, its breathtaking scenery and beautiful starry nights. Set in the foothills of the Southern Drakensberg, Barkley East is on the historic 157 km Aliwal North-LadyGrey-Barkly East railway line, which meanders through the Witteberg Mountains. - Read more
Activities In Barkly East.
Activities and Adventure categories available in Barkly East include Bird Watching, Cycling / Mountain Biking, Fishing, Hiking / Wilderness Trails, Horseback Riding / Horse Trails, Off-Road Quad / 4x4 Trails, River Rafting / Adventure, Team Building. View Barkly East activities and adventure adverts listed on WhereToStay.co.za by clicking on selected activities and adventure links in the right-hand column of this page.
The Barkly East & Rhodes area of the Southern Drakensberg has prolific birdlife with over 230 species recorded. Wild Mountain Adventures can help you discover our many ‘specials’ including the Bearded Vulture (Lammergeier), Cape Vulture...
Mountain bike tracks abound in the Barkly East and Rhodes farming districts and we are developing trails for all abilities and levels of fitness. Our trails offer varied terrain and spectacular views, combining climbs, flats and descents with river..
The Barkly East & Rhodes area of the Southern Drakensberg is world famous for its fly-fishing with over 200kms of mountain rivers filled all year around with wild trout and yellowfish in the summer months. Reknowned fly fisherman Tom Sutcliffe ...
This area of the Southern Drakensberg is a true mountain wilderness, with summits reaching over 2,500 metres. You can climb the peaks to have an eye to eye encounter with the eagles that soar the skies...
The Southern Drakensberg mountains between Barkly East and Rhodes offer fantastic views and exhilarating riding including mountain ascents and faster trails through the valleys for experienced riders. It doesn’t matter if you have never ridden...
The Barkly East & Rhodes area is ideal for the 4x4 and bike enthusiast. Steep mountain tracks (up to 2750m) and challenging river crossings test your technical driving skills. Trails range from easy to very ...
Bring your own bikes for rides of a lifetime - groups & families are most
welcome. The spectacular mountainous terrain of the Southern Drakensberg is the
perfect setting for awesome guided trails that provide fun for the whole family.
In the summer the rivers around Barkly East and Rhodes flow well and the water is warm - perfect for a day's paddling. Join us on our inflatable river rafts for an unforgettable experience on the beautiful Kraai river. We can also offer tubing ...
Situated in the Southern Drakensberg near Barkly East & Rhodes, Wild Mountain Adventures specialises in putting together multi-day, multi-activity tours that are perfect for corporate team-building events. Our all inclusive packages ...