SHAMA LODGE · BAVIAANS MOUNTAINS
Two routes from Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth and Uitenhage into the Karoo.
BAVIAANS MOUNTAINS · STEYTLERVILLE
Portion 14 of the farm Trompfontein 221, Dr Beyers Naude Municipality, Steytlerville, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Open Shama in Google MapsDistances are approximate. Contact the lodge to confirm road conditions and your arrival arrangements.
Call +27 63 695 9453 WhatsApp the LodgeFollow Shama’s written directions for the final gravel-road approach. Both routes join the final entrance instructions below.
More tar and less gravel
1. Take the R75 to Wolwefontein, then turn towards Steytlerville. Drive straight through the town until you reach the gravel road.
2. From the start of the gravel road, the original directions describe approximately 32 km to Shama. After about 4 km, keep right at the fork, following the sign for Grootrivierpoort.
3. Continue about 18 km towards the mountain. Pass through two gates, ignore smaller roads on the right and continue straight.
4. At the next fork, keep left. You will now travel alongside the mountain rather than directly towards it.
5. About 10 km further, pass the house called De Poortje and go through the narrow gate.
6. Continue past the Tobie Ferreira farm entrance on the right, marked by a large boulder. Slow down and turn right at the next fork or T-junction, following Grootrivierpoort. Continue with the final approach below.
Route overview from the original Shama directions. Select the image to enlarge.
The scenic route, with more gravel
1. Take the R75 from Uitenhage and turn left at Kleinpoort Farmstall.
2. Drive straight through Kleinpoort and Springbokvlakte for about 18 km until you reach a T-junction.
3. Turn right towards Steytlerville. Continue approximately 24.7 km, then turn left at the sign for Hottentotspoort.
4. Continue about 15 km through Hottentotspoort, passing streams and mountain ranges.
5. At the next fork or T-junction, keep left. Look for the Grootrivierpoort sign on your left, then continue with the final approach below.
Route overview from the original Shama directions. Select the image to enlarge.
THE LAST STRETCH
From the final Grootrivierpoort junction, only about 500 m remain before the turn-off.
1. After about 300 m, pass a pump house on the left.
2. Follow the bend to the left slowly and look for a two-track path on your left beside the Shama signboard.
3. Turn left and follow the two-track road to the main entrance gate for check-in.
