The Best Trails in Northern Cape (South Africa)

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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
  • near Maruping, Province of Northern Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    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 ..

  • near Maruping, Province of Northern Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    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.

  • near Maruping, Province of Northern Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    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

    Off Road
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    near Maruping, Province of Northern Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    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..

  • Oorlogskloof Rock Pigeon - Day5

    Hiking
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    near Nieuwoudtville, Northern Cape (South Africa)
    Distance
    6.42mi
    Elevation +
    846f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofOorlogskloof Rock Pigeon - Day5 Photo ofOorlogskloof Rock Pigeon - Day5 Photo ofOorlogskloof Rock Pigeon - Day5

    Part of a 5 day Hiking trail in the Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve. Challenging but very beautiful Well worth the effort Nieuwoudtville

  • Oorlogskloof Rock Pigeon - Day4

    Hiking
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    near Nieuwoudtville, Northern Cape (South Africa)
    Distance
    10.37mi
    Elevation +
    1243f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofOorlogskloof Rock Pigeon - Day4 Photo ofOorlogskloof Rock Pigeon - Day4 Photo ofOorlogskloof Rock Pigeon - Day4

    Part of a 5 day Hiking trail in the Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve. Challenging but very beautiful Well worth the effort Nieuwoudtville

  • Oorlogskloof Rock Pigeon - Day3

    Hiking
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    near Nieuwoudtville, Northern Cape (South Africa)
    Distance
    8.67mi
    Elevation +
    1617f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofOorlogskloof Rock Pigeon - Day3 Photo ofOorlogskloof Rock Pigeon - Day3 Photo ofOorlogskloof Rock Pigeon - Day3

    Part of a 5 day Hiking trail in the Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve. Challenging but very beautiful Well worth the effort Nieuwoudtville

  • 2013 Orange River Cellars Marathon

    Running
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    near Kanoneiland, Northern Cape (South Africa)
    Distance
    26.01mi
    Elevation +
    413f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo of2013 Orange River Cellars Marathon Photo of2013 Orange River Cellars Marathon Photo of2013 Orange River Cellars Marathon

    A great run in the Upington area. Although its an 8-9 hour drive from Jhb its worth the trip. Maybe make a long weekend out of it. The race is mainly on dirt roads. The first half is practically flat as you run on Kanone...

  • Oorlogskloof Rock Pigeon - Day2

    Hiking
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    near Nieuwoudtville, Northern Cape (South Africa)
    Distance
    6.96mi
    Elevation +
    2001f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofOorlogskloof Rock Pigeon - Day2 Photo ofOorlogskloof Rock Pigeon - Day2 Photo ofOorlogskloof Rock Pigeon - Day2

    Part of a 5 day Hiking trail in the Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve. Challenging but very beautiful Well worth the effort Nieuwoudtville Most Difficult of the 5 days

  • Upington parkrun

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    near Upington, Province of Northern Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    3.15mi
    Elevation +
    16f
    TrailRank
    21
    Photo ofUpington parkrun Photo ofUpington parkrun

    Pleasant flat run on dirt roads through the vineyards alongside the Orange River. Its a good thing this parkrun starts at 07:00am because by 08:00am you don't want to be out running, especially in summer.

  • near Nieuwoudtville, Province of Northern Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    7.28mi
    Elevation +
    2123f
    TrailRank
    19

    Brakwater to Kameel se gat with detour up to Driefontein where it was found that the supposed overnight hut there was non-existent.

  • near Nieuwoudtville, Province of Northern Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    5.02mi
    Elevation +
    1135f
    TrailRank
    19

    Kameel se Gat to Doltuin via Rameron route across the plateau to Suikerbosfontein intersection with Rock Pigeon route

  • near Calvinia, Province of Northern Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    270.08mi
    Elevation +
    11834f
    TrailRank
    56
    Photo ofTransKalahari Adventure, Day 19 Photo ofTransKalahari Adventure, Day 19 Photo ofTransKalahari Adventure, Day 19

    !!! Pt !!! (English text available below) Este percurso de automóvel faz parte de uma viagem realizada em Agosto de 2016, com guia da Kiboko Adventures, partindo de Victoria Falls e percorrendo vários parques naturais...

  • near Lutzburg, Province of Northern Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    251.01mi
    Elevation +
    3822f
    TrailRank
    51
    Photo ofTransKalahari Adventure, Day 18 Photo ofTransKalahari Adventure, Day 18 Photo ofTransKalahari Adventure, Day 18

    !!! Pt !!! (English text available below) Este percurso de automóvel faz parte de uma viagem realizada em Agosto de 2016, com guia da Kiboko Adventures, partindo de Victoria Falls e percorrendo vários parques naturais...

  • near Nieuwoudtville, Province of Northern Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Distance
    11.31mi
    Elevation +
    1276f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofZuid Afrika Oorlogskloof Rietvlei day hike Photo ofZuid Afrika Oorlogskloof Rietvlei day hike Photo ofZuid Afrika Oorlogskloof Rietvlei day hike

    Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve ten zuidwesten van Nieuwoudtville, Northern Cape, South Africa. Permit is vereist, te koop op het kantoor van Oorlogskloof Nature reserve in het centrum van Nieuwoudtville (Goedehoop Straat...

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