Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

4×4 Trails

The trail runs through the dunes between Twee Rivieren and Nossob camps.
The starting point at Twee Rivieren or Nossob changes on a monthly basis; Twee Rivieren on even months, and Nossob on uneven months.
The trail departs on Mondays and terminates on Thursdays.
The trail departs every Monday, except for the 2 weeks over Christmas and New Year when it will be closed.
Departure time is 09:00 but may change according to the season- ascertain with reception upon arrival.
The duration of the trail is three nights and four days.
Minimum two vehicles. Maximum of five guest vehicles and one guide vehicle. No trailers.
Participation is totally self-catered including food, water for drinking, showers and vehicles, firewood, tents and vehicles. Don’t forget to bring a braai grid.
Campsites consist of a “long drop”, shower bag and fireplace without grids. Only 4×4 vehicles are allowed. Low range is a prerequisite, along with high ground clearance. No trailers, Unimogs, Overlanders or similar vehicles will be allowed on the trail.
All refuse must be removed.
From the starting point to the next refuelling point is approximately 300km.
Tourists will be expected to help repair ruts they’ve made in the road. Spades will be provided.
Hand-held radios will be provided for all vehicles for the duration of the trail.
No children under the age of 12 years are allowed on the trail.

The trail fees include one camping site at Nossob Rest Camp on the eve or end of the trail, depending on where the trail starts.
Equipment includes amongst other things: proper spade, tyre pressure gauge, torch and vehicle protection against grass seeds after a good rainy season.
Do not overload your roof rack if equipped. They tend to get damaged.
Summer temperatures could reach 45°C and during winter it could go down to -10.
One bundle of firewood per night per vehicle should be enough in the summertime.
A guide accompanies trailists with his own vehicle and makes regular interpretative stops to highlight places of interest.
Distances travelled per day on the trail are between 50km and 65km. That leaves you with ample time to enjoy nature and pitch camp.
Overhanging branches might scratch vehicles; if needed, tree loppers will be available to cut branches that overhang into the trail.

The total off-road distance is 13,2km passing the Gemsbok windmill.
The total driving distance from Twee Rivieren and back is 50km.
This is a one-way trail starting north of the Leeuwdril waterhole and ending at the lookout point north of the Houmoed waterhole.
To be used by prior booking only.
A trail fee is to be paid. Please report back to reception on return.
The trail is booked on a day-to-day basis only.

Stay on the track.
No test driving of any dunes from the opposite direction is allowed.
Do not exceed a speed of 25 km/hour.
Deflate your tyres to at least 1.2 bar before starting the trail.
Do not leave your vehicle.
Use a 4×4 ratio in the low range at all times.
The use of soft tyres, low speed and a 4×4 ratio is very important to protect the driving surface from becoming corrugated.