Touws River

About Gecko Rock Seattle 4x4 Trail

The Karoo has a quiet, unassuming quality that belies the immensity of its beauty and variety. The landscapes are sometimes arid, sometimes scrubby, but always offer endless vistas of natural delights. This part of the Western Cape Province of South Africa is situated inland, making it drier and less densely vegetated than the more lush coastal regions. These make for ideal conditions in which to test your 4x4 vehicle and venture out onto rugged tracks through the veld while enjoying the unspoilt countryside.

The Gecko Rock Seattle 4x4 Trail is a nine kilometre one-way route that takes between two and three hours to complete. It links up with an access road, which leads to the beautiful Echo Valley Camp, as well as to other trails. The terrain includes sand, gravel and rocks with plenty of steep climbs and descents, as well as sandstone ridges and pole bridges. There are tight corners, rocky outcrops and other challenging surprises.

These exciting obstacles have earned it a grading of between two and four, depending on the part being tackled. These routes are guided. If more experienced drivers have their own guide that they would prefer to use, they are welcome to do so.

Because of extreme summer temperatures and conditions, the Gecko Rock Seattle 4x4 Trail is best visited during the more temperate time between April and October. Along the way, drivers and their passengers can keep an eye out for an abundance of wildlife species.

These may include the African wild cat, caracal, klipspringer, aardvark, springbok and an array of exquisite bird species. For those that want to spend some time here and appreciate what the South African Karoo has to offer, they can also try mountain biking, star gazing, hiking, climbing, and formal flower tours.

Need to Know

Where25km from Touws River, Karoo, Western Cape

WhenBooking is required.

How muchPrices on request.

Telephone+27 (0)23 358-9902

OvernightStay nearby in Touws River, in Western Cape

Disclaimer

Please note, business details can change. While we endeavour to ensure all information provided by the service provider is correct at the time of publication, we do not assume any liability caused by errors or changes, such as price, cost, time, and location. Please check with the provider that the activity/business is still offered as described, before making any travel plans.

Need an Update?

Send us feedback if this is your service/activity. Please let us know if anything on this page is outdated or contains inaccuracies.
Note, we do not have additional information or rates. Please don't contact us, rather use the service provider's contact details provided.

Find Gecko Rock Seattle 4x4 Trail in these collections

In the vicinity

Hotels & other accommodation options by proximity

* Distances shown are "as the crow flies", not driving distances. Please confirm with the establishment should driving distance be a factor in your decision.

Other things to do in the area

Noteworthy attractions

Accommodation convenient to Gecko Rock Seattle 4x4 Trail

FIND / South Africa Accommodation / Western Cape Accommodation / Cape Town Accommodation / Karoo Accommodation / Touws River Accommodation

Touws River as a destination

Want to stay overnight?

Dates

When would you like to stay?
Choose dates

Number of Guests

Why book with SA-Venues.com
  • Your card is safe with us; strictest card verification in the industry and we don't store card numbers.
  • No airy fairy service fees; you save!
  • We care. Service with integrity.
  • Multiple payment methods:
    credit card, SID instant EFT, bank transfer.
  • All Touws River property owners / managers are verified (our experience protects you from online fraud).
  • Secure your booking
Our Payment Protection Guarantee only applies if your deposit payment is made via SA-Venues.com
Things To Do
South Africa. Explore. Experience. Stay

SA-Venues.com® has been assisting travellers with their South Africa travel plans since 1999, and is the largest, independent online travel guide for South Africa available in both English and German.