Hamilton Parks Country Lodge 4x4 Trails

[robvan87]

For everyone interested in a day filled with 4x4 FUN, the Hamilton Parks Country Lodge 4x4 Trail is a must. Set in a valley in the Kiepersol area the route consists of 12 Obstacles some created by nature and other by man (and his vehicle) no bulldozers or heavy machinery has been used. Depending on the amount of vehicles on the trail it should take you about 4 - 5Hrs to complete all of the Obstacles. All 4x4 vehicles equiped with a Low Range transfer box are welcome, and recovery gear is a must!!! The trail has not officially been graded but from my experiance, I would grade it a 2-4. Accomodation is available @ the lodge, please visit http://www.hamiltonparks.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; for rates and facilities. The current fee is an absolute give away or as the zulu's say Mahala.. @ R120.00 per vehicle. The trail can be driven with or without a guide, I would suggest driving with the guide as he is the one who created all of the obstacles. I have never felt as welcome at any other trail as I did at the Hamilton Parks 4x4 Trail, the people there are absolutley amazing. My overall rating on the trail is a 9/10. Anyone in the lowveld area should really take the time to visit this amazing trail, and if you are far away, I have mentioned that the lodge has plenty of room for all 4x4 enthusiast.

Here are some Pictures, only of my vehicle but I will ask Scout and CraigC to add fotos as well.

Video Link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25xzjdfXsyE" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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[SWARTLUX]

Looks promising!More pics please!

I am guessing with that amount of water you have probably had to fix your alternator by now?

[robvan87]

Thats why we drive the Lux's..... They don't mind a beating!!!

[robvan87]

Some more PICS......

[SWARTLUX]

Some more PICS......

Eish water in the cab not nice!

[robvan87]

Only started seaping in after about 2 Min being submerged, at least there are no carpets in my van....!!!

[SWARTLUX]

You should get your van rubberized if you go into that deep water regularly.

[jacques kotze]

Ek het al baie daar verby gery toe ek in Nelspruit gebly het, Carl wat daar bly het my al n jaar terug genooi om daar te kom ry maar nooit sover gekom nie. Carl is ook n groot 4x4 aanhanger, maar ongelukkig is hy n LR man. Ek en hy het altyd geterg dat my Hilux beter sal doen as sy LR op sy eie roete. So die manne met die Toyota's julle beter nie loop vassit nie.

[robvan87]

2 More....

[robvan87]

Carl is nog steeds die man in beheer van die Trail!! Baie smart ou, en die Hilux'e het vasgesit maar ek din dis net omdat ons die limits gepush het!!!

[SWARTLUX]

Carl is nog steeds die man in beheer van die Trail!! Baie smart ou, en die Hilux'e het vasgesit maar ek din dis net omdat ons die limits gepush het!!!

Lyk of dit lekker pret was!

[robvan87]

Brain, I dont like the idea of rubberizing the whole cabin, looks to industrial for my liking!!! This was actually the first time the water seaped in, will remove all the seats and the vinyl floor cover and everything nicely!!!

[SWARTLUX]

Brain, I dont like the idea of rubberizing the whole cabin, looks to industrial for my liking!!! This was actually the first time the water seaped in, will remove all the seats and the vinyl floor cover and everything nicely!!!

The vinyl floor cover already help a lot!Can just use the hose pipe and hose the muck out!Just need to get waterproof seatcovers made then it would be easy!

I dont like going that deep into water yes its fun!But too much that can break because of that.My dad had to fix his alternator 3 times because of water.And its not good for your diffs if you dont have diffbreathers installed.

But as I said water crossings is still very fun and makes for great pictures!

[robvan87]

Diff breathers are fitted and the breather pipes are very high up in the bonnet, but as a rule I change all the diff oils after a trip like that. I hope the alternator doesn't pack up as it was replaced after our Mozambique trip in August last year, The tide caught us while testing the Boat at white sands, so I was forced to drive deep sea water...!!!

[scout]

carl with his landy leading toys

[scout]

a fun dirty day at hamilton

[scout]

sorry about the end pics being first - we also made it to the end

[SWARTLUX]

sorry about the end pics being first - we also made it to the end

Looks a lot like the Rust De Winter trial by all the river crossings and streams.

Can you please give gps co ordinates if you have them or do they have a website?

[scout]

google - hamilton parks lodge you will find it - did not even think of gps co
all i can say it was great fun

[SWARTLUX]

google - hamilton parks lodge you will find it - did not even think of gps co
all i can say it was great fun

Seems like a great place!

[robvan87]

Hey Brian, the website for Hamilton Parks is http://www.hamiltonparks.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; you should be able to find the co-ordinates there!

[SWARTLUX]

Hey Brian, the website for Hamilton Parks is http://www.hamiltonparks.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; you should be able to find the co-ordinates there!

Thanx Robert already googled it but not any info on the 4x4 route