Adventure Afrika

A short history of gamkaskloof

Most of the driving in the Die Hel valley is through dense riverine bush and includes several river crossings via stony drifts. The vegetation is surprisingly lush, considering this is officially part of the Klein Karoo, but over the last 200 years, this valley has always enjoyed the benefit of perennial water.

The biggest danger is hitting a kudu. These large and sturdy antelope are notorious for jumping in front of vehicles at

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