Bobbejaan Krans

Intro

There are 19 bolted climbs here with grades varying from 15 to 28. The climbing is mostly short and bouldery. Some of the belay stances on the upper sections can be tricky and caution should be taken.

Directions

• From Johannesburg take the N1 South and pass through the Grasmere Toll Plaza
• Approximately 60 km further take the Parys / Sasolburg turnoff to Parys (R59 to Parys 20 km). Don’t go through the Kroon Vaal Plaza
• Enter the Town and keep in the right lane
• Follow the Potchefstroom road signs
• At the robot (c/o Breë and Van Coller Streets) turn right and cross the Vaal River
• Proceed about 2 km and turn left on the R53 to Potchefstroom
• Travel 10 km and take the turn-off to Venterskroon
• Travel 10 km and Thabela Thabeng will be on your left

Access

Access is via the Thabella Thabeng Resort which offers good outdoor facilities and accommodation etc. There are camping facilities at the Old Imperial In about 4 km's up the road. R50 per night.

http://www.thabelathabeng.co.za/contacts.html

E-mail: info@thabelathabeng.co.za

GPS systems: S 26˚ 51’ 38” / E 27˚ 17’ 14”

Navigate to: places of interest, Thabela Thabeng

Bobbejaan kraans is on the Rooi Haas hiking trail towards devils chimney.

Entrance Fees

• Entrance is R40 for member of a university club. Please pay the entrance fee and sign the visitors book upon entrance.

Please note:

• Individuals enter this area at their own risk. Climbing is consider a high risk activity and can result in serious injury or even death. The owners or club's take no responsibility for any harm or death that results from individuals accessing and using this property and fixed climbing protection. You are responsible and accountable for your own safety and must not endanger those around you. Report any sign of danger or unusual wear on bolts.

To ensure continued access

• NO FIRES are allowed.

• Carry out all waste. This is a high use area, treat peels etc. as non-disposable rubbish. We request that you inspect the area for rubbish before leaving, do not ignore other people’s litter, pick it up and carry it out.

• Take extreme caution when smoking. PACK OUT CIGARETTE ENDS

• Consider fellow climbers when relieving yourself. Respect other visitors.

• Do not throw or roll rocks off cliffs.

• In case of any accident / emergency call Potchefstroom Fire Brigade on 018 2995347 or MCSA Mountain Search and Rescue on 074 125 1385

• Where applicable, assist and encourage others to adhere to the above.

Bobbejaan Krans Route List

The Left Side Lower Sector

Take note: This section is mostly shady all day. 

#	ROUTE NAME / AREA	GRADE	# BOLTS	RATING	BOLTING/OPENED INFO	DESCRIPTION
1	Sharon Stone	22	6 + Chains	**	BB. Stefan Swanepoel FA. Stefan Swanepoel	21 From the tree, 22 Direct start.
2	Natural	26	6 + Chains		FA. Stephan Swanepoel
3	Dasie Kak	26	6 + Chains	****	FA. Stephan Swanepoel	Climb up the arête.
4		18	6 + Chains	**	FA: Ruan Swanepoel

The Left Side Upper Sector

Take note: Belay from of a ledge.  Afternoon shade.

#	ROUTE NAME / AREA	GRADE	# BOLTS	RATING	BOLTING/OPENED INFO	DESCRIPTION
5	Captain Morgan	25	6 + Chains	***	FA. Leroux Low	Cheat clip the second draw.
6		22	5 + Chains	***	BB. Stephan Swanepoel
7		23	6 + Chains	*	BB. Stephan Swanepoel
8		24	5 + Chains	**	BB. Stephan Swanepoel
9		24	6 + Chains	**	BB. Stephan Swanepoel

The Right Side Lower Sector

Take note: Late afternoon shade.

#	ROUTE NAME / AREA	GRADE	# BOLTS	RATING	BOLTING/OPENED INFO	DESCRIPTION
10	Sticky Baby	15	6 + Chains	**	BB. Stephan Swanepoel
11	Awakenings	25	6 + Chains	****	FA. Stefan Swanepoel
12	Andz in my pants	16	6 + Chains	**	BB. Stephan Swanepoel
13	The Specialist	22	6 + Chains	**	FA. Bernard Lombard
14	Baby's brains for breakfast	28	6 + Chains	**	FA. Stephan Swanepoel	Crimpy cruxy.
15			6 + Chains	*	FA. Stephan Swanepoel

The Right Side Lower Sector

Take note: Late afternoon shade.

#	ROUTE NAME / AREA	GRADE	# BOLTS	RATING	BOLTING/OPENED INFO	DESCRIPTION
16			6 + Chains		BB. Stephan Swanepoel
17	Bobbejaan Kak		5 + Chains	**	BB. Stephan Swanepoel	Starts on small overhang
18	Cliffhanger		5 + Chains	***	BB. Stephan Swanepoel
19	Bobejaan	19	5 + Chains	*****	BB. Stephan Swanepoel

Space Cave Bouldering

Take note: Key: SD means sit-down, CS crouch and SS stand start. All problems top out on specific holds. 

#	ROUTE NAME / AREA	GRADE	STYLE OF START	RATING	BOLTING/OPENED INFO	DESCRIPTION
1	Diselboom	6A+	SD	***	FA. Herman Lombard	The first problem on the very left of the cave.
2	Olieboom	6B	SD	***	FA. JD Millar
3			SD
4	Aardvark	6C	SD	**	FA. Herman Lombard	Climb up the arête to jug on top.
5			CS
6	Bobbejaan		SS	***	FA. Heinrich Kahl
7	Bobbejaan	7B+	SD	****	FA. Herman Lombard	Sit start far under the roof to climb out of the cave. This route tops out.