Permits are required to enter the kloof and to access all recreation sites under the jurisdiction of the Eastern Cape Parks Board, and can be obtained at the ECPTA gates.
Make sure you get your permit at the office across the road!
Road Conditions / Traveling Time: The road (R332) through the Baviaanskloof is a narrow, steep, gravel surfaced, winding road, through breathtaking mountainous terrain. The distance between Komdomo at the Eastern entrance, to Willowmore in the West, is approximately 203 km. The traveling time however, is 6 to 8 hours. It is advisable to make enquiries beforehand regarding road conditions as well as suitable vehicle type.