Castle Gorge Day Visitor Access - September 2023

Castle Gorge is a hidden gem for hikers, featuring weathered rock formations, beautiful waterfalls and crystal clear pools that are great for swimming and photography.

HOW IT WORKS…

Buy a ticket for each person in your group and we will send your permit and maps two days before your hike.  The ticket you receive from Quicket is NOT the permit. Remember – No Permit, No Hike.

BOOKING AT SHORT NOTICE: Our office hours are 8.30 to 12.30, Monday to Friday. Please note that bookings done in the late afternoon/evening may not be picked in time for your hike the next morning. We can be contacted on 078 885 6505

NO REFUNDS: We do not give refunds for unused tickets. (NOTE: Quicket offers a refund option at an extra cost, but you will be required to produce a document as proof of cancellation, for example a sick note or affidavit, and this is done on a third-party website.)

The entire hike is 10 to 13Km long and will take between 5 to 7 hours to complete, so go early and plan on being out for the day,. You will need to carry at least 2 litres of water per person and snacks to last the day.

We rate this hike moderate to difficult: first time hikers, children, and people with a low level of fitness will find it very challenging.

The hike involves a very steep uphill climb and some long, hot periods of walking. The first pool is 5Km from the car park. From the pools you can take another path to get to the waterfalls, walking through a marshy area and climbing up large boulders in places. Walking back to the carpark is often very tiring - leave early enough so that you can make it back to your car before dark.

NO TRESPASSING onto neighbouring properties: Please stick to the route on the map and take note of where you are at all times. Wandering off the paths or following the river course results in trespassing and there will be consequences. Many people get lost up there - do not go exploring on your own.

DO NOT HIKE ALONE. It is always good practice to hike with at least two other people.

Day visitor access is self-guided: you are responsible for your own safety. Venue access details and maps will be sent to you after the purchase of your ticket.

This area is part of the Magaliesberg Protected Environment (MPE) and the Magaliesberg Biosphere and as such is a protected wilderness area with very few marked trails. You need to be an experienced hiker to find your way around.

No fires are allowed and there are no bathroom facilities, no restaurants, no shops and very few signposts.

We trust you will help us keep this beautiful area free of litter. What you bring in with you needs to be taken out again. This includes the car park area - please don't litter as there is no-one to pick up after you.

Enjoy the hike.