Route idea
Old Salt Trail enquiry / hiking packages
Regional
A demanding slackpacking circuit through the western Soutpansberg.
Fagala Voet advertises the Old Salt Trail as a five-day, four-night guided journey with luggage transfers and hosted overnight stops. The route crosses mountain terrain from Medike, with forest, gorges and high ground along the way.
What you can do
- Guided slackpacking
- Mountain hiking and forest sections
Practical notes
- Advertised as 73 km and strenuous
- Minimum age 16; under-18s need a guardian
- High-clearance access to Medike, with transfers by arrangement
- The page currently lists 2027 departures
Details researched from public sources. Confirm current arrangements when you enquire.
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