The Erasmuskloof Camino is at least 100 km of walking through dramatically remote areas of the Groot Karoo. Our pilgrimage follows a winding gravel road slowly snaking along the Broederstroom river. It offers spectacular mountain views, and parts of it is quite strenuous and demanding.
Winter camino (Erasmuskloof)
- Fully booked for 2019 already!! Reserve your space for 2020, come on the Spring Camino or create your own Camino!
- Dates: 20 th July- 27th July 2019
- Duration 7 nights (5 nights in the kloof and 2 nights in Nieu Bethesda)
- Accommodation:
- Cost R 5500 per person all inclusive (accomodation, breakfast, lunch packs, supper, transfers of luggage and to drop-off and pickup points)
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Erasmuskloof Itinerary
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20th July 2019 Arrival
It is best to arrive in Nieu-Bethesda before 5pm as night driving must be avoided as far as possible. There are more animals on roads and they may be more frisky due to hunting season…
- Welcome coffee and melk tert on arrival from 3pm at The Stoep guest house.
- Connecting dinner served from 6pm. Come prepared to share your hopes and expectations of this pilgrim walk…
- Slideshows of previous pilgrim walks shown…
21st July- Day 1 of walking
Today you will walk +-18km to the gates of the Glen Harry Game Reserve…
- Breakfast from 8am at the stoep
- Photo shoot
- Pack trailer with bags to transfer. Each pilgrim only allowed 1 bag for overnight stays and a daypack, which you carry for snacks, medical kit and drinks during day of walking. Any other baggage can be left in boots of cars-parked at The Stoep in Nieu Bethesda. The support vehicle will have fresh water daily…
- We depart from the stoep to first drop off for first day of walking at the gate to Erasmuskloof…
- Pick up by 3pm-driven back to Bloemhoff, where we will stay 2 nights…
- Rest and recover-focus on footcare around the fire…
- Dinner will be served from 6pm. Julian Murray will host us with anecdotes and historical stories of the area…
22nd July- Day 2 of walking
Today you will walk +-20km through the Glen Harry game reserve amongst wild animals. It is advisable to not walk alone, but stay together as a group. Pilgrims are encouraged to walk with a stick and a whistle in case of emergencies.
- Breakfast served from 8am
- Drop off at previous pick up point
- Pick up by 4pm-walk
- Driven back to Bloemhoff for our last night there.
- Footcare encouraged around the fire…
- Dinner served from 6pm
23rd July- Day 3 of walking
Today you will walk +-20km through amazing scenery with epic karoo views…
- All luggage must be put in the trailer before breakfast
- Breakfast from 8am
- Drop off at previous pick up point
- Pick up by 4pm
- Driven onto our next stay at the Poplar Grove-Little Africa stay-where we will stay for 3 nights
- Footcare and stretching encouraged as well as salt baths and informal massage…
- Dinner served from 6pm around the fireplace…
24th July-Day 4 on the walk
Today we walk +-10km. This day is designed around reflection.
- Breakfast from 8am
- A packed lunch is provided by our hostess Sandy
- Drop off at previous day’s pick up point
- Pickup and transfer back to our stay where you can spend the afternoon reflecting, journaling and sharing themes of our lives with one another
- Dinner is served from 6pm
25th July-Day 5 walking
Today you walk +-20km from previous pick up point through. The terrain is hilly and strenuous.
- Breakfast served from 8am
- A packed lunch will be provided by our host sandy
- Pick up by 4pm
- Driven back to little africa stay for our last night on walk
- Dinner served from 6pm
26th July – Day 6 walking
Today you will walk +-10km to the gates of the Camdeboo park where final pick up for walk will occur.
- Pack up and place luggage in trailer before breakfast
- Breakfast from 8am
- A packed lunch will be provided by Sandy, our hostess
- Expected time of finishing is by 12pm
- Driven back to Nieu Bethesda where pilgrims are encouraged to enjoy the village. Go out and enjoy the sites and sounds!
- Re-connecting dinner at the stoep from 6pm. Hoping each pilgrim will be ready to share something of their pilgrimage. All connecting and sharing is optional-each pilgrim walks their own walk…
Important notes
Please start preparing your feet for walking. Start with a daily walking regime of about 5 to 10km a day. Treat your feet before and after each walk to a good message with Vaseline. Your pilgrimage has already begun…
Please let Belinda know if you have any special needs- now is the time to discuss all things!
Wishing each pilgrim a walk like no other, a time to reflect and connect with God, yourself and fellow pilgrims…