Experiences / Fossil Kop
Fossil Kop: a Karoo fossil hike with a picnic spot
Fossil Kop is the farm's vigorous hike, with wide views and a dinosaur fossil marked along the way. The trail starts at the main parking area. Take a picnic, and ask at reception for the best spot.
Adventure, On the farm
The hike to Fossil Kop
Fossil Kop is a koppie on the farm, and the walk up to it is a vigorous one. The trail starts at the main parking area.
You are likely to see springbok, gemsbok, zebra and red hartebeest on the way. Take your time, and take water.
Plan your visit
good to know before you go
The dinosaur fossil marker
The trail map marks a dinosaur fossil at Fossil Kop. The Karoo holds well preserved fossils that record hundreds of millions of years of history, from when this land was the bed of a prehistoric ocean.
Please leave fossils and rocks where you find them.
Before you set off
- Wear good shoes, a hat and sunscreen, and take a jacket.
- Take enough water and snacks.
- Charge your phone, and walk in a group.
- Stick to the marked trail, and take your litter with you.
- Keep a safe distance from baboons and snakes.
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FAQs
questions we hear at reception
Can't find what you need? Call reception on +27 23 358 2131.
How long does the Fossil Kop hike take?
The return distance is 4.6 km. Ask reception for a time estimate before you set off.
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