Slackpacking Adventures in the Brandwater Basin

Experience the beauty of the Eastern Free State on foot with a slackpacking adventure in the Brandwater Basin. Surrounding the town of Fouriesburg, this scenic mountain region offers a wonderful setting for multi-day hiking, with rugged sandstone formations, open grasslands, river valleys and expansive mountain views.

Slackpacking provides an enjoyable way to explore the countryside without the burden of carrying a heavy backpack between overnight stops. Instead, hikers carry only a daypack containing their daily essentials, while their luggage is transported separately to the next accommodation. This allows you to experience several days on the trail while enjoying comfortable places to stay and meals along the way.

The Brandwater Basin is particularly suited to this style of hiking, with its varied terrain and network of rural tracks, mountain routes and river landscapes. Guided experiences take hikers through different parts of the basin, offering an opportunity to discover the region's natural beauty, local countryside and quieter mountain surroundings.

For those wanting a longer hiking holiday, the Brandwater Luxury Slackpacking Experience offers six nights away, including five days of guided hiking over approximately 52 km. For visitors with less time available, the Mini Luxury Slackpacking Experience provides a shorter four-night escape, with three hiking days covering approximately 32 km.

Both experiences combine guided walking with country accommodation, included meals and daily luggage transfers. They offer an opportunity to enjoy the physical rewards of multi-day hiking while having the convenience of an organised itinerary and comfortable overnight stops.

Whether you're an experienced hiker or simply looking for a different kind of countryside getaway, slackpacking in the Brandwater Basin is a wonderful way to discover the mountains and landscapes of the Eastern Free State.

Explore the available slackpacking trails in the Brandwater Basin and find a hiking experience that suits your time, interests and fitness level.