Hey there,
I have hiked Days 1 to 4 from Sani Pass to Swaiman Hut and then exited. However, I have not yet hiked Day 5. (I just recently did a short day “reccie” hike on the GCT from Castleburn up towards Black Eagle Ridge and back)
I would like to hike 2 days of the GCT but in reverse now in July: starting “Day 5” as Day 1 from Bushmen’s Nek - hike to Swaiman Hut - overnight - and hike “Day 4” to Wintershoek (not sleep over) and exit at Castleburn entrance for a transfer back to Bushmen’s Nek. My questions are:
- Can you arrive at Bushmen’s Nek to sleep over the day before? Is there any decent accommodation? If not, please let me know too.
- Is it possible to start on “Day 5” and if so, how steep would the climb be out of Bushmen’s Nek? From reading comments, it appears to be the longest day and toughest day! I am hiking fit but my son is not!
- At present, Swaiman Hut has electricity, hot water, mattresses and firewood, right?
- Does anyone have contacts that can transfer us back to Bushmen’s Nek?
Any help and suggestions will be welcome.
Brett