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Photo of Kgalagadi 1 - Mata mata to Twee Rivieren Photo of Kgalagadi 6 - Bitterpan to Mata mata 4x4trail Photo of Kalagadi 8 - Nossob to Matopi (Botswana) Wilderness Trail
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  • Kgalagadi 1 - Mata mata to Twee Rivieren

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    near Maruping, Province of Northern Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    4x4OverLandAndSee
    Distance
    75.12mi
    Elevation +
    564f
    TrailRank
    62
    Photo ofKgalagadi 1 - Mata mata to Twee Rivieren Photo ofKgalagadi 1 - Mata mata to Twee Rivieren Photo ofKgalagadi 1 - Mata mata to Twee Rivieren

    Mata mata entrance to the park. Lowering the pressure of the tires is necessary (without you can my not drive there). Easy route over broad gravel way. Seeing Wildebeest, oryx, panterschildpad etc ..

  • Kgalagadi 6 - Bitterpan to Mata mata 4x4trail

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    near Maruping, Province of Northern Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    4x4OverLandAndSee
    Distance
    40.47mi
    Elevation +
    1145f
    TrailRank
    58
    Photo ofKgalagadi 6 - Bitterpan to Mata mata 4x4trail Photo ofKgalagadi 6 - Bitterpan to Mata mata 4x4trail Photo ofKgalagadi 6 - Bitterpan to Mata mata 4x4trail

    Nice route over low and higher red sand dunes - 4x4 trail. Beautiful viewings around the landscape and so far the best 4x4 route. In the early morning at BitterPan 2 leopards, 4 lions and a brown hyena.

  • Kalagadi 8 - Nossob to Matopi (Botswana) Wilderness Trail

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    near Maruping, Province of Northern Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    4x4OverLandAndSee
    Distance
    59.00mi
    Elevation +
    715f
    TrailRank
    53
    Photo ofKalagadi 8 - Nossob to Matopi (Botswana) Wilderness Trail Photo ofKalagadi 8 - Nossob to Matopi (Botswana) Wilderness Trail Photo ofKalagadi 8 - Nossob to Matopi (Botswana) Wilderness Trail

    Wilderness Trail over almost 95 km. Not very difficult by rain over night. Otherwise sand dunes can get tricky. Recommended two cars (we did it by ourselves - with Landcruiser). Seeing: Eland, giraffe-antilope, hartebees...

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  • Kgalagadi 3 -Nossob to Polentswa

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    near Maruping, Province of Northern Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    4x4OverLandAndSee
    Distance
    38.67mi
    Elevation +
    171f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofKgalagadi 3 -Nossob to Polentswa Photo ofKgalagadi 3 -Nossob to Polentswa Photo ofKgalagadi 3 -Nossob to Polentswa

    And again along the border river to the north. Road a little more bumpy and sandy - still easy to ride. Seeing Brown hyena, more ground squirrels, lion, Desert fox etc..

  • Kruger - Wolhuter wilderness trail - day 1 - Evening drive

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    near Luphisi, Mpumalanga (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    churlos
    Distance
    13.15mi
    Elevation +
    1283f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofKruger - Wolhuter wilderness trail - day 1 - Evening drive Photo ofKruger - Wolhuter wilderness trail - day 1 - Evening drive Photo ofKruger - Wolhuter wilderness trail - day 1 - Evening drive

    After a nap, watching the rhinos and the buffalos enjoying the waterhole beside the camp, and a coffee/tea and some biscuits, we left the camp around 3:30 pm. We had a nice drive up to a dam, where the rangers planned...

  • Mt Komati through Tokoza

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    near Gemsbokhoek, Mpumalanga (South Africa)
    Author
    Escarp Trails
    Distance
    5.78mi
    Elevation +
    463f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofMt Komati through Tokoza Photo ofMt Komati through Tokoza Photo ofMt Komati through Tokoza

    Emergency road access ONLY when the bridges are flooded and under water. Please RESPECT this concession granted us by Tokoza and drive slowly. Thanks.

  • Baviaanskloof - Middelburg

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    near Klipfontein, Eastern Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Pierre Erasmus
    Distance
    286.78mi
    Elevation +
    21762f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofBaviaanskloof - Middelburg Photo ofBaviaanskloof - Middelburg Photo ofBaviaanskloof - Middelburg

    The first half of the track is really difficult but the scenery makes it all worth while with deep valleys, high mountains and steep cliffs. The road is narrow and passing on coming traffic is a serious problem in certai...

  • Mbotyi to Magwa Falls

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    near Mbotyi, Eastern Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    cozynomad
    Distance
    12.91mi
    Elevation +
    1854f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofMbotyi to Magwa Falls Photo ofMbotyi to Magwa Falls Photo ofMbotyi to Magwa Falls

    Something one probably wants to do when staying in Mbotyi is visiting Magwa Falls. The whole area has such an authentic rural flavor. Cattle walking free all over the place, the sound of the Indian Ocean, the smell of ho...

  • Imfolozi Okhukho Loop

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    near Okhukho, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    cozynomad
    Distance
    9.88mi
    Elevation +
    1037f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofImfolozi Okhukho Loop Photo ofImfolozi Okhukho Loop Photo ofImfolozi Okhukho Loop

    This trail is advised to be driven with a 4x4 car but honestly, there are other trails in the park that are way more challenging than this one. Moreover, the trail runs along the western park boundary fence, which means ...

  • Inanda 4X4 Adventure

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    near eNtshangwe, KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa)
    Author
    RoarsOutdoors
    Distance
    48.48mi
    Elevation +
    7224f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofInanda 4X4 Adventure Photo ofInanda 4X4 Adventure Photo ofInanda 4X4 Adventure

    4X4 trip through Inanda Valley... Initially up a steep path (I call the goat path) and then the second half takes you through 5 river crossings. Join me on my drive of this route: https://youtu.be/82hTTTiy4_4 (part1)

  • Johannesburg KrugerNP Swasiland Lesotho

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    near Rhodesfield, Gauteng (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Franz Nett
    Distance
    1553.79mi
    Elevation +
    76801f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofJohannesburg KrugerNP Swasiland Lesotho Photo ofJohannesburg KrugerNP Swasiland Lesotho Photo ofJohannesburg KrugerNP Swasiland Lesotho

    Things you have to too :-) It's an incredible tour, but within just 2.5 weeks a killer stretch, but I would certainly do it again. See the Links below: http://simsarabim.blogspot.com/2021/05/from-jo-burg-to-kruger-...

  • Bizana to Mtentu Lodge

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    near Ebenezer, Eastern Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    cozynomad
    Distance
    40.92mi
    Elevation +
    2989f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofBizana to Mtentu Lodge Photo ofBizana to Mtentu Lodge Photo ofBizana to Mtentu Lodge

    The Mtentu Lodge is only approachable by 4WD cars with high clearance. At least, this is what they recommend in the website. The reference starting point of this route is the Wild Coast Sun Hotel and Casino in Bizana, as...

  • Mbotyi to Mkozi River Mouth

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    near Mbotyi, Eastern Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    cozynomad
    Distance
    1.82mi
    Elevation +
    187f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofMbotyi to Mkozi River Mouth Photo ofMbotyi to Mkozi River Mouth Photo ofMbotyi to Mkozi River Mouth

    The Wild Coast is a wonderful place where nature and subsistence life-style coexist. Mbotyi is within the Pondoland Marine Protected Area, adjacent to the Mkhambathi Nature Reserve, and provides protection for line fish ...

  • Kruger - Wolhuter wilderness trail - day 2 - Evening drive

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    near Luphisi, Mpumalanga (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    churlos
    Distance
    22.74mi
    Elevation +
    2201f
    TrailRank
    23

    The evening drive was great! We say many elephants, rhinos, zebras, giraffes, impalas, ... This time the rangers took us to a dry river (at this season; not many rivers in Kruger are perennial), where we found some mo...

  • Baviaanskloof South-North

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    near Lucerna, Eastern Cape (South Africa)
    Author
    Tom&Monique
    Distance
    171.94mi
    Elevation +
    17631f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofBaviaanskloof South-North Photo ofBaviaanskloof South-North

    An absolutely beautiful three day 4x4 trail trough the Baviaanskloof from South to North. The trail is exciting but doable with 4x4 or 4x2 vehicles when it is not too wet. On average we drove 5 hours per day.

  • Serala forest station entrance

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    near Boyne, Limpopo (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    lizabeer
    Distance
    27.28mi
    Elevation +
    3468f
    TrailRank
    21
    Photo ofSerala forest station entrance

    Enter at ZCC Moria and travel through foresty till you enter Serala forest station. Get permit at the office and drive to Camping area next to rivers and waterfalls.

  • Leeuwenboshfontein 4x4 lookout trail

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    near Goedgemoed, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    martin theron
    Distance
    2.96mi
    Elevation +
    1145f
    TrailRank
    17
    Photo ofLeeuwenboshfontein 4x4 lookout trail Photo ofLeeuwenboshfontein 4x4 lookout trail Photo ofLeeuwenboshfontein 4x4 lookout trail

    You need 4x4 low range and diff-lock. A few danger / steep sections. Grading 3-4. You go down the same way you came up.

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