• Mountain Mist Mountain bike trail in Aurora
  Easy to moderate. 20-30km. No permit except to enter farm. 5 equipped cottages, sleeps 6. Perfect base to experience the Swartland. Craggy mountains. St Helena Bay in the distance
• Hillandale Mountain bike in Beaufort West
  40 km of cycling trails; easy; various options available; three overnight camps; homestead for day trails; 12 persons max per camp
• Hillandale Farm Mountain bike trail in Beaufort West
  5 trails, maps supplied. Trails marked. Full board at Guesthouse and Stone Huts for accommodation. Arid plains, koppies and mountains, hiking trails, hiking trails, worthwhile experience
• Doubledrift Nature Reserve Mountain bike trail in Bisho
  18 km; circular; in game reserve; guide available; accommodation in lodge; R20.00 for the trail
• Breede Escape Mountain bike trail in Bonnievale
  Various cycling routes on farm; lapa; chalets; catering available; 12 persons max; R200 per 12 persons per night out of season/R250.00 in season
• Triodal Mountain bike trail in Bonnievale
  30-40km. Moderate to difficult. Technical.Map available. 5 cottages in area. Gravel and tar. Lots of fun here. Mountain vistas. Avoid 4x 4 routes. Exciting sections in lovely area
• De Hoop / Engen Mountain bike trail in Bredasdorp
  2-3 days needed; various routes from farm house at base (not accessible by vehicle); in De Hoop Nature Reserve; difficult; 12 cyclists max; accommodation R72 per night (4 persons; R18 per extra person per night); R12.00 per bicycle; entrance fee at gate
• Swarthoek Mountain bike in  Brits
  16km cycling route; difficult; guide available; circular; hut; camp site; 24 persons max; R35.00 per person
• Meiring Mountain bike trail in Caledon
  10km/1 day; R3.00 per person per day
• Gamkaberg Trails in Calitzdorp
  Various cycling options; in Gamkaberg Nature Reserve; tented camp at base; own tent on trail; 12 persons max; R9 per person per night
• Deer Park Mountain bike in Cape Town
  Moderate to difficult. No specified route, but has scope for 90 minutes in the saddle. Strenous riding, varying terrain with undulating riding with steep climbs and sharp descents. Easy access form the city centre, magnificent views, good spot for after work training. Beware of sharp and loose gravel on certain descents. 
• Hebron Mountain bike trail in Carolina
  Various cycling trails from same base hut; on a farm; 27 persons at base camp; 8-10 persons at overnight hut; no under 6; R40.00 per person per night
• Kalkoenkrans Mountain bike trail in  Carolina
  Various cycling routes; huts and camp site; 20 persons max; R25 per person
• Suurpootjie Mountain bike trail in Ceres
  Circular, various options, 3 huts. Rockpainting tours and farm holiday in the Vaalkloof Private Nature Reserve
• Citrusdal Mountain bike trail in Citrusdal
  11 scenic routes, circular. Permits R5. Accommodation at various venues. July to October best time to hike. Many interesting routes. Picnic spots. Some terrain bone-shaking. Tranquil atmosphere and vista over valleys
• Maltese-Cross Mountain bike trail in Citrusdal
  16km cycling route; difficult; various options; 12 person max; overnight facilities and camp site; R3.00 per person
• Mountain Mist Mountain bike in Citrusdal
  Various cycling options; moderate; cottages; R40.00 per day
• Wolfberg Ravines Mountain bike trail in Citrusdal
  Various cycling options on farm roads; loop trails from same base; average to difficult; on a farm; chalets at base; R3.00 per person per day for cycling
• Cedarberg Mountain bike trail in Clanwilliam
  170km, 4 days average of 43kms per day - moderate to difficult. Grueling Pakhuis Pass to Kliphuis. Sleeps 10. Camps, Cottages. Scenic Bidouw valley, Maltese Cross, Flowers in spring. 
• Vallei Kromrivier Mountain bike trail in Clanwilliam
  Various cycling options; overnight facilities; camp site; catered on request; 12 persons max 
• Bokpoort Mountain bike trail in Clarens
  3 different trails from 5 to 56 km; on a farm; 24 persons in hikers camp; 18 persons in chalets; catering available
• Seekoei River Mountain bike trail in Colesberg
  Various options; 1-3 day; circular; camp site at base; overnight huts; 20 persons max on 18 km; 20 persons max for overnight huts; larger groups by special arrangement; R20 per person per day
• Mountain Zebra Mountain bike trail in Craddock
  Nature trails; biking from 15 minutes to 5 hours. route maps for hikers; prior arrangement necessary. Amenities: Eighteen, four-bed, well-equipped chalets at the tourist rest camp, 20 caravan and camping facilities; launderette, conference hall, restaurant, shop, petrol, swimming pool. Doornhoek guest cottage (historic, renovated farmhouse) sleeps 6. Meals are available from the restaurant; a shop supplies basic commodities. Situated in the Mountain Zebra National Park, mountains, birds, plants and animals in lovely surroundings. Offers viewing of Cape mountain zebra as well as springbok, eland, blesbok, black wildebeest, red hartebeest and many other Cape Midland animals. A remote peaceful area, largely devoid of trees except along the riverbanks and high up in the valleys on the northern slopes of the Bankberg, where bird life is abundant. About 37 km of good gravel roads traverse the Eastern Midlands Nama Karoo vegetation. The rare booted eagle is one of the 255 species of birds recorded in the Park. 
• Bushman Mountain bike trail in Cradock
  3 hours; easy; in Commando Drift Nature Reserve; 4-bed overnight cabins/R36.00 per cabin per night;4-bed chalets/R80.00 per chalet per night; 4 persons min/12 persons max; entrance fee at gate
• Endurance Mountain bike trail in Cradock
  35km; circular mountain bike trail in Commando Drift Nature Reserve; 4-bed overnight cabins/R36.00 per cabin per night; 4-bed chalets/R80.00 per chalet per night; 4 persons min/12 persons max; entrance fee at gate.
• Hex Valley Trail Mountain bike in De Doorns
  Moderate with a technically 5km downhill, a few steep climbs. Permits R10. Sleeps 14 Breathtaking views. Veritable Switzerland. Iron nerves needed for Kwadouws berg.
• Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve Mountain bike trail in Durban
  9km technical trail and a 7km casual trail
• La Motte Plantation Mountain bike trail in Franschhoek
  Easy to dificult. 500 ha. Forest. Full morning ride. Permits R2.00 per person. Mid-April to November only. Allows self-planned routes. Different terrains and difficulty. Swim in pools and picnics. Also challenging riding.
• Grabouw Plantation Mountain bike in Grabouw
  14km.circular. Permits R4 includes map. Steep terrain. Accommodation at Houwhoek Inn. Shady Plantation. Mountain pools. Scenic views. Braai facilities. Country club.
• Hottentots-Holland Reserve Mountain bike trail in Grabouw
  Various cycling routes; guide available; in nature reserve; 15 persons max; R15 per person per day
• In die Diepte Mountain bike in Graskop
  17km cycling route; hut sleeps 6; 10 persons max
• Mariepskop Forestry Area Mountain bike in Graskop
  20km; camping at Blyderivier; 2 chalets for 5 persons each
• Louis Changuion Mountain bike in Haenertsburg
  11km circular; accommodation in Haenertsburg.
• Wolkberg Wilderness in Mountain bike Haenertsburg
  Wilderness area with network of unmarked trails; difficult; camp site; own tent
• Harkerville Forest Lodge Bike Trail in Harkerville
  An easy route in the indigenous Harkerville Forest. Starts and ends at the Lodge - the trail is exclusive to the Lodge, where permits are available. Mountain Bike rentals @ R30.00 half day and R50.00 full day available at reception
• Grootvadersbosch Mountain bike trail in Heidelberg
  25-28 km. Moderate to difficult. Permits R12. Map supplied. Groups of 12 people. Accommodation available. Rough, enjoyable Jeep track. Ablaze with floral delights in Spring. Stream crossings.
• Grootvadersbosch Conservancy Mountain bike trail in Heidelberg
  Various day or overnight routes; moderate; camping sites (own tents) or guest house accommodation at various points along the route; 24 persons max
• Grootvadersbosch - Bushbuck Mountain bike trail in Heidelberg
  Various cycling options; guide available; circular in nature reserve; basic shelters available; 12 persons max; R5 per person per day
• Tokai Forest Mountain bike trail in Hout Bay
  Moderate to difficult 25km in total. No Specific route. Culminates in rocky climb. Stunning views. Day permit obtainable at the gate for R4.00 between 07h20 and 18h00
• Harkerville Mountain bike tail in Knysna
  3 mountain bike routes; colour coded, 12km/2 hour; 15km/2 hour; 23 km/3 hour; loops; unidirectional; in Harkerville Forest; may use hiking hut as base (12 persons max); not for very young; under 18 must be accompanied; riding R4 & hut R20 per person
• Harkerville Forest Mountain bike in Knysna
  Blue Route - easy 12km. Green: moderate, 15km. Red: 24km, difficult. Permits R4 including map, obtainable at the Garden of Eden Kiosk. All routes in Forest are stunning. 2 portages on Red, then an exilirating descent. Top up bottles and swim
• Homtini Mountain bike trail in Knysna
  19km/2.3 hour; recreational mountain bike route; mostly average/one difficult section; marked; circular; unidirectional; in Goudveld State Forest; no facilities; not for the very young; under 18 must be accompanied by adults; R4.00 per person per day
• Homtini Mountain bike trail in Knysna
  19km, moderate. Permits R4. Map available. Easy contours. Single track slip paths. Panoramic views of Knysna Heads. Swimming hole. Fynbos.
• Petrus-se-Brand Mountain bike trail in Knysna
  Recreational mountain bike route; 23 km/3 hour; average; marked; linear (starts at Diepwalle, ends at Garden of Eden); in the Diepwalle State Forest; no facilities; not for the very young; under 18 must be accompanied; R4.00 per person per day
• Buffelspoort Mountain bike trail in Ladismith
  14 to 32km alternating moderate and severe. Permits R10 including map. Accommodation in cottages sleeps 6 each. Buffelspoort canyon, rock pools, Eagles, Fynbos. Easier riding among vineyards in area.
• Lammergeier Adventure Mountain bike trail in Lady Grey
  In the Lammergeier Private Nature Reserve. Between lady Grey and Barkly East, turn off the R58 at Lammergeier Trail Signboard, about 40 km from Barkly East and 27 from Lady Grey. Travel 14 km on Joubert Pass gravel road to Reception.
  3-5 day; various options; average to difficult; circular; in private nature reserve; hut/house at base; huts on trail; 12-20 persons. Amenities: Relaxing pursuits include bird watching, trout fishing on the well-known Karringmelkspruit,, spectacular wild flowers in season, swimming and tubing. More strenuous activities include 2 to 5 day hiking trails, 4x4 trails, various mountain bike and quad bikes trails. There are also courses for school groups. Horse trails by prior arrangement. Strictly controlled greywing francolin shoots. Access provided to Khoisan paintings, Cape vulture breeding grounds and Lady Grey Transwilger School Fossil Project. Accommodation is in self-catering cottages, comfortable farmhouses with bed and breakfast (by arrangement; minimum 6 people) and 3 overnight hiking facilities. Guests are provided with a 1:50 000 map and a trail description of each day's trail. Trails are marked and run through kloofs, river crossings, up on the plateaux, and up into the mountain ranges. The reserve, some 7 500 ha, a holistically managed family farm (winner of the prestigious Grasslands Conservation Farmer of the Year in 1997) is located in the Witteberg range, and is named after the endangered bearded vulture (lammergeier). There are some 282 species of birds, including the Cape vulture, black eagle, jackal buzzard, and crowned cranes. Game includes several species of small antelope, lynx, jackal, wildcat and red hare. Summers are mild to hot, while winters are cold with snowfalls. The only farm in South Africa growing Organic and natural grown wheat with Stoneground Wheatmill that supplies local bakers and Health food market. One of the top Bonsmara Stud herds in the Eastern Cape. Weather can be very changeable: be prepared for extrem conditions at any time of the year.
• Anysberg Mountain bike trail in Laingsburg
  Easy cycling trails; guided; own mountain bike; in nature reserve; huts & camp site at base; own tent; sleep under stars on trail; 10 persons max; R12 per person per day for the trail; entrance fee at gate
• Anysberg Nature Reserve Mountain bike trail in Laingsburg
  Moderate to tecnical in places, 26km. Very enjoyable. Permits at Reserve. Cottages and campsite. Trail description at Reserve, most enjoyable, overnight at Pony trail camp. Striking Scenery
• Ndzalama Mountain bike trail in Letsitele
  28km cycling trail; guide available; various routes in wildlife reserve; hut and lodge; 12 persons max; R80.00 per person. Ndzalama Wild Life Reserve
• Fountain Mountain bike trail in Louis Trichardt
  4km cycling route; guide available; circular; campsite; R15.00 per person
  Wild Life Society of South Africa
• Tabajwane Mountain bike trail in Louis Trichardt
  8km/ guide available; camp site; R15 Wild Life Society of South Africa
  
• Tshumanini Mountain bike trail in Louis Trichardt
  Various options; open ended; guide available; camp site; R15.00
  Wild Life Society of South Africa
• Waterbuck Mountain bike trail in Louis Trichardt
  3km; guide available; camp site; R15.00 per person Wild Life Society of South Africa
• Korannaberg: Flora Ride Mountain bike trail in Marquard
  28 or 32km cycling routes; circular; overnight cottage for 8 persons; overnight barn for 20 persons; From R33-R65 per person per day.
• Koranna: One Mountain Mountain bike trail in Marquard
  27km; circular; difficult; in conservancy; overnight cottage 8 persons; overnight barn 20 persons; From R33-R65 per person per day.
• Koranna: Two Mountains Mountain bike trail in Marquard
  37km; circular; very difficult; in conservancy; overnight cottage 8 persons; overnight barn 20 persons; From R33-R65 per person per day
• Merriemetsi Mountain bike trail in Marquard
  Circular cycling route; huts; 20 persons max; R35 per person
  Cherry Trails
• Rietfontein Rides: Rietfontein and Wolwerand Mountain bike trail in Marquard
  10 circle routes from 6kms-66kms; various grades; accommodation in town; campsite available. From R55-R85 per person per day. Take sufficient repair kits due to thorns.
• Waboomsberg Trail Mountain bike trail in Montagu
  A tough 40km. Technical map provided with permit. Avoid January and February. Many cottages in area. Views of Breede River Valley way below. Panoramic views of rolling mountains. Lovely setting
• Matumi Off Road Mountain bike trail in Nelspruit
  Advanced, technical routes; accommodation available
  Matumi Off Road Training Centre
• Blanerne Mountain bike trail in Newcastle
  Four cycling trails of varying length and difficulty; guide available; tented camp; other accommodation available; 8 persons max
• Ganora Mountain bike trail in Nieu Bethesda
  A circular 34km jeeptrack leads you atop an escarp through river beds and includes 500m's worth of altitude difference. For the experienced mountainbiker. Go equipped and preferably use a full-suspension bicycle.Cottage for hire on the farm. 8 Kilometres from Nieu Bethesda on the road to Middleburg. The turn-off is well signposted. Beyond scenic, this is a mountainous Karoo. Duweltjie(thorn) country. Watch out for snakebites on the descent. Availabilty of water depends on circumstances.
  JP and Hester Steynberg
• De Hoop Mountain bike trail in Nieuwoudtville
  Various cycling options on farm roads; overnight huts and cottage available; R20 per person per day out of season/ R60 per person per day in season. Situated on the farm Papkuilsfontein 
• De Hoop Trail Mountain bike in Noetzie
  Moderate to difficult. Permits needed. R80 per night, 4 people. R12 per bike. Max 12 people. Good Map. 5 trails 15kms to 25 Km. Rugged coastlines. 1,500 Fynbos species. Lovely beach at Lekkerwater.
• Cathedral Peak Mountain bike trail in Winterton
  70km cycling route; moderate; max 12 persons; for responsible riders only
• Dragon's Peak Mountain bike trail in Winterton
  Various cycling routes; hotel or camp site as base

Booking Mountain Bike Trails in South Africa

• Amakhulu Central Reservations
  Merle offers a very friendly and professional service to book accommodation in South Africa. She is also a great address to book mountain bike trails in South Africa.