What you should know

Maximum number of vehicles Unlimited. Do I get a map? Yes. Will my vehicle get scratched? Unlikely. Do I need a compressor? Not necessary. Can we braai on the trail? Yes, but only with gas. Can I turn around halfway? Yes. Cellphone reception? Yes.

AROUND THE ROUTE Best time to go? January to April. Take my family? Yes, definitely. Just for a day or make a weekend of it? Day visitors are welcome, but a weekend is recommended Ablution facilities? Yes. Directions From Johannesburg take the N12 in the direction of Witbank, then the N4 east, towards Nelspruit. Alkmaar lies about 16 km before Nelspruit on the N4. Look out for the Alkmaar Kwanyoni Lodge sign post. GPS S25.45007 E30.82536 Cost? R250 per vehicle (free for guests). Contact 083 305 2472 ( Wanda Sippel) or 071 449 5782 (C.J. Lombard); alkmaarfarmstay.co.za info@alkmaarfarmstay.co.za