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Berakah Winter Quad biking weekend

Join us on an unforgettable winter 2006 quad biking weekend at Berakah Eco Trail in South Africa. Despite the cold, the adventure was packed with…

Berakah Quad Biking Weekend – Winter 2006

A few weeks ago we went back to the Berakah Eco Trail for another outride. Despite the cold, the trip was fantastic, and we managed to capture some amazing winter photos while converting my fiancée's brother and his wife into full-fledged quad bike fans.

This was our third visit to Berakah. You can check out some older quad adventure photos here.

Saturday: Frosty Start & Getting Warmed Up

Saturday morning was freezing, so we decided to warm up the quad bikes first.

Warming up the quad bikes

The cold was obvious — check out this chilly morning shot:

Cold Saturday morning at Berakah

Lourens (my fiancée's brother) and I set off on the trail:

Lourens on the quad trail

Ladies Take the Track

When we returned, it was time for the ladies to ride. Fully kitted up and ready:

Ladies preparing for the quad trail Ladies on the quad bikes

Tacha and her mom after cresting one of the bigger hills:

Tacha's mom on Rustler quad Tacha on Rustler quad

Winter Forest Views

Further along the track, the dense forest offered breathtaking scenery:

Quad trail through dense forest

View of the forest trail

Nita, Lourens’ wife, conquering a rocky section:

Nita on the quad

Even on foot, the farm reveals hidden treasures — “Die Kuil,” a secluded swimming hole:

Die Kuil swimming hole Hidden swimming hole

4x4 Track Adventures

We followed Andre and Chris on the off-road 4x4 track to see what challenges awaited:

Toyota Hilux on 4x4 track

Sliding down the first obstacle:

Hilux descending obstacle 4x4 sliding downhill

Ascending back up:

Toyota Hilux uphill Hilux climbing back up

Quad bikes taking the downhill obstacle — Rustlers handled it beautifully:

Rustler quad bike downhill Rustler ATV on downhill

The view from the Pajero is just as stunning:

View from the Pajero

Halfway through the 4x4 track, we stopped at a giant oak tree to rest and enjoy the warm sun:

Oak tree rest stop Offroad group at rest

Elephant Hill Challenge

We approached Elephant Hill, a challenging obstacle better left to experienced riders:

Elephant Hill top view Looking down Elephant Hill

Down the hill:

Elephant Hill descent Quad bikes on Elephant Hill Pole bridge on Elephant Hill

Farewell to the Vaal River

After a brilliant weekend in sun and rain, we packed up and said goodbye to the Vaal River:

Saying goodbye to the Vaal River Vaal River in Parys Farewell to the Vaal River

A winter weekend at Berakah Quad Trail that won’t be forgotten anytime soon!