Summerplace MTB Weekend

Summerplace Game Reserve trip, August 2025.

What an amazing place to ride your bike. There is just something about the bush, sunsets & sunrises that gives you that warm fuzzy feeling.

Summerplace is a Game Reserve situated in the heart of the Waterburg just outside of Vaalwater +/- 3.5 hours drive from the Woesrand. For more info, contact details etc, please visit their website at, www.summerplacegamereserve.com

We were 6 couples with 9 riders and went for a Sat, Sun, Mon visit exploring the trails. Captain Don was head of the organising committee and also route captain for the weekend as he had previously been on most of the trails and planned some tough but beautiful rides for us. We stayed at Yorks View, perfect for what we needed with great accommodation, pool, jacuzzi, braai facilities, boma etc ....

Saturday 55km with 1200m climbing. This was a tough one with lots of climbing, technical sections up and down, rocks everywhere, and it was hot. Make sure you stop at reception half way to refill before carrying on.

Sunday 52km and 800m climbing. Sandy trails and rocky sections, fast jeep track and single tract sections, awesome views and some game spotting.

Monday 40km and 700m climbing. More of the same from Sunday closing off the 3 days of riding at this awesome venue.

A Beeeeg thank you to Summerplace for all the awesome trails, sunrises and sunsets, friendly people and sommer just a lekker place for a little break away from the City Life. We highly recommend that you plan a trip to Summerplace Game Reserve, you will not be disappointed.

Here are some photos and a video of the trails, animals, people etc .... enjoy!