Western Cape 4×4 Trails
Atlantis Dunes 4WD Trail
Closest Town/s: Atlantis, 7 km. Cape Town, 45km
Grade (1 – 5): 2 – 4
Type of Terrain: Sand and more Sand
Distance: Various
Driving Time (estimated): “Up to you”
Contact: n/a
Telephone: 0846651314 / 021 400 9817
Email: info@atlantisdunes.com
Website: https://atlantisdunes.com/ or Atlantis 4×4 Trail
Attaquaskloof Oxwagon 4WD Trail (partly closed to the public)
Closest Town/s: Mosselbay, 51 km
Grade (1 – 5): 2
Type of Terrain: Kloof, Mountain, Rocky
Distance (total): 23 km
Driving Time (estimated): 3 hours
Contact: n/a
Telephone: 044 631 0900
Email: see listing for: Bonniedale Holiday Farm for more
Website: Attakwaskloof Pass
Babylonstoren (Temporarily closed)
Closest Town/s: Malmesbury, 20 km
Grade (1 – 5): 4
Type of Terrain: Steep Inclines, Rocky Descends, Sand
Distance: 14 km
Driving Time (estimated): 2 – 3 hours
Contact: Gerda Basson
Telephone: +27 (0)22 482 2178 / 9
Email: enquiries@babylonstoren.com
Website: T4A/Babylonstoren
Badshoek Game Farm
Closest Town/s: Beaufort West, 35 km
Grade (1 – 5): 1 – 3
Type of Terrain: Karoo
Distance: 70 km
Driving Time (estimated): 1 – 5 hours
Contact: Eeva & Evelyn de Villiers
Telephone: (023) 414 3375 / 082 – 703 7566
Email: eeva.badshoek@gmail.com
Website: http://www.badshoek.co.za/
Bakenskloof 4×4
Closest Town/s: Greyton, 12 km
Grade (1 – 5): 3
Type of Terrain: Steep inclines, rocks and more
Distance: n/a
Driving Time (estimated): n/a
Contact: Reenen
Telephone: 0824244564
Email: admin@bakenskloof.co.za
Website: 4x4offroad/bakenskloof
Bay To Bay View 4×4 Trail
Closest Town/s: Noll’s Halt, Uniondale, 35 km
Grade (1 – 5): 1 – 3
Type of Terrain: Scenic
Distance: 30 km
Driving Time (estimated): 1 day
Contact: Cape Nature
Telephone: (044) 874 2184 / 044 75332 1110
Email: n/a
Website: www.capenature.co.za
Bergkraal 4×4
Closest Town/s: Vredendal, 11 km
Grade (1 – 5): 3 to 5
Type of Terrain: Rock art, Sand, Mountains
Distance (total): 53 km
Driving Time (estimated): Full day
Contact: n/a
Telephone: 084 659 9969 / 027 213 2500
Email: Contact Bergkraal on Messenger
Website: https://af-za.facebook.com/Bergkraal-4X4/
Bergplaats Game Lodge
Closest Town/s: Beaufort West, 62 km
Grade (1 – 5): 2 – 4
Type of Terrain: Karoo, Game/Scenic Drive, Sand, Rocky, Steep Gradients
Distance: n/a
Driving Time (estimated): n/a
Contact: n/a
Telephone: 0824479827 / 083 225 4325 / 023 412 1675
Email: onverwacht@telkomsa.net
GPS:
Website: Facebook – Bergplaats-Game-Lodge
Biedouw 4×4 Trail (Mertenhof Guest Farm)
Closest Town/s: Clanwilliam, 54 km
Grade (1 – 5): 2 – 4
Type of Terrain: Namaqua flowers, Sand, Rocky
Distance (total): 30 km
Driving Time (estimated): 5 hours
Contact: n/a
Telephone: 027 482 2845
Email: biedouw4x4@gmail.com
Website: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Biedouw-4×4…
Blombosch 4×4 Nature Trail (Captain’s Cabin Buffalo Drift)
Closest Town/s: Yzerfontein, 8 km
Grade (1 – 5): 1 – 2
Type of Terrain: Nature Trail, Sand, Limestone
Distance: 14 km
Driving Time (estimated): 2 hours
Contact: n/a
Telephone: 063 486 5201
Email: info@buffalodrift.co.za
Website: http://www.buffalodrift.co.za/
Boegoeberg 4×4
Closest Town/s: Clanwilliam, 25 km
Grade (1 – 5): 3 – 4
Type of Terrain: Mountain route, Rocky, Steep inclines
Distance: 2 Trails of 10 km, 25km
Driving Time (estimated): 2 hours, 6 hours
Contact: Sybrie de Beer
Telephone: 027 482 2933 / 083 632 2634
Email: boegoeberg4x4@mylan.co.za
Website: http://www.boegoeberg4x4.co.za/ and https://www.facebook.com/boegoeberg4x4/
Bojaankop 4×4 (Matjiesvlei Guestfarm)
Closest Town/s: Calitzdorp, 13 km
Grade (1 – 5): 2 – 4
Type of Terrain: Scenery, Rocky, River crossing
Distance: 15 km
Driving Time (estimated): 3 – 4 hours
Contact: Bennie & Selma Nel
Telephone: 073 174 1028 / 073 174 1028
Email: matjiesvlei@telkomsa.net
Website: http://www.matjiesvlei.co.za/
Bonniedale Holiday Farm
Closest Town/s: Mossel Bay, 60 km
Grade (1 – 5): 3 – 4
Type of Terrain: Rocky, Steep gradients, Ossewa Trail
Distance (total): 35 km
Driving Time (estimated): 6 hours
Contact: reception
Telephone: 044 631 0900
Email: see booking page
Website: www.bonniedale.com
Buffelsfontein Game & Nature Reserve
Closest Town/s: Yzerfontein, 18 km
Grade (1 – 5): 1 – 2
Type of Terrain: Riverbeds and River Crossings, Rocky, Mud, Game/Scenic Drive
Distance: 7 km
Driving Time (estimated): 1 – 2 hours
Contact: Information
Telephone: +27 (0)22 451 2824 / 072 356 4797
Email: info@buffelsfontein.co.za
Website: http://buffelsfontein.co.za/
Buffelspoort Rubicon 4×4 Trail
Closest Town/s: Ladismith, 30 km
Grade (1 – 5): 2
Type of Terrain: Rock, Loose gravel
Distance: 10 km, 14 km, 22 km
Driving Time (estimated): 3 hours, 2 hours, 4 hours
Contact: Rudi Nel
Telephone: (028) 551 2117 / 082 469 3783
Email: buffelspoort@gmail.com
Website: https://southafrica.co.za/game-nature-reserves-near-ladismith.html
Burchell 4×4 Wagon Trail (Pietersrivier Natures Reserve)
Closest Town/s: Uniondale, 38 km; De Vlugt, 7km
Grade (1 – 5): 2 – 3
Type of Terrain: Historic Route, Scenic Drive, Rock/Sand
Distance (total): 35 km
Driving Time (estimated): 6 hours
Contact: Katot Meyer
Telephone: 082 083 9967 (SMS)
Email: n/a
GPS: -33.80276954, 23.10772729
Website: http://www.pnaturereserve.co.za/ or http://www.burchell4x4.co.za/
Bushman’s Cave
Closest Town/s: Clanwilliam, 35 km
Grade (1 – 5): 2 – 5
Type of Terrain: Rocks, Sand Steep inclines, Technical,
Distance: 4 trails. Each 4×4 trail is about 6 – 8 km on average
Driving Time (estimated): Each trail takes about 2 hours to complete
Contact: reservations
Telephone: (027) 482 2918 / 083 230 5763
Email: info@bushmanscave.co.za
Website: http://www.bushmanscave.co.za/4×4.php?id=4
Chandelier Game Lodge & Ostrich Show Farm
Closest Town/s: Oudtshoorn, 7 km
Grade (1 – 5): 1 – 2
Type of Terrain: Dirt, Rocky, Sand, Game Drive
Distance: 122 km
Driving Time (estimated): 1 Day
Contact: Farm Office
Telephone: +27 (0)72 742 4405
Email: chandelier@wispernet.co.za
Website: http://www.chandelier.co.za/
Citrusdal Little Boy’s Farm (Arborea Cottage)
Closest Town/s: Citrusdal, 10 km
Grade (1 – 5): 1 – 2
Type of Terrain: Mountain Scenery, Scenic Drive, Sand
Distance: 8 km
Driving Time (estimated): 1 – 3 hours
Contact: bookings@arboreacottage
Telephone: 022 921 3307 / 083 444 2522
Email: bookings@arboreacottage.co.za
Website: https://www.arboreacottage.co.za/Home/
Damon 4×4 Trail (Closing Down)
Closest Town/s: Worcester
Grade (1 – 5): 2 – 3
Type of Terrain: Mountain Terrain, Steep gradients, Rocky Ascends,
Distance: 13 km
Driving Time (estimated): 3 – 4 hours
Contact: Damon
Telephone: 082 331 8883 / 023 341 2726
Email: n/a
Website: n/a
Duiwelsberg / Louvain Guest Farm
Closest Tow/s: George, 30 km
Grade (1 – 5): 2 – 3
Type of Terrain: Mountainous Scenery, Loose Climb, Steep Gradients, Scenic View
Distance: 40 km
Driving Time (estimated): 2 – 3 hours
Contact: Morné
Telephone: +27 44 518 0015 / 062 429 5614
Email: guestfarm@louvain.co.za
Website: https://louvain.co.za/package/4×4-trails/
Gamkaberg – Zebra Crossing 4×4 Trail
Closest Town/s: Calitzdorp, 32km / Oudtshoorn, 35km
Grade (1 – 5): 3
Type of Terrain: Grassy, Rock Climbs, Game Drive
Distance: Various. From 10 – 60 km
Driving Time (estimated): 1 – 5 hours
Contact: Cape Nature
Telephone: 087 087 8250 (Bookings) / 087 087 9262 (Head Office)
Email: reservation.alert@capenature.co.za
Website: http://www.capenature.co.za/top-4×4-trails/
Gecko Rock Private Nature Reserve
Closest Town/s: Touws River, 25 km
Grade (1 – 5): 2 – 4
Type of Terrain: Karoo, Rocky Climbs, Scenic Drive
Distance (total): 20 – 30 km
Driving Time (estimated): 2 days
Contact: Sharon/Jonathan/Travis Deal / reception
Telephone: 082 493 8733 / 076 8385150 / 082 821 3688 / 023 358 9902
Email: see Contact page: https://geckorock.co.za/
Website: https://geckorock.co.za/activities/4×4/
Glen Oakes Farm Trail
Closest Town/s: Caledon, 17 km
Grade (1 – 5): 3 – 5
Type of Terrain: Sand, Rocky, Steep Inclines, Slippery Descends, Mountain Scenery
Distance (total): 8 km
Driving Time (estimated): 3-6 hours
Contact: reception
Telephone: 028 2212 2710
Email: info@glenoakes.co.za
Website: www.glenoakes.co.za
Groot Toren Eco Experience (Klipspringer McGregor)
Closest Town/s: McGregor, 11 km
Grade (1 – 5): 1 – 3
Type of Terrain: Fynbos, Mountain, Protea, Scenic/Game Drive
Distance: 25 km
Driving Time (estimated): 3 – 4 hours
Contact: bookings
Telephone: 076 481 0675
Email: groottoren@telkomsa.net
GPS: -34.01803256, 19.90950259
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Klipspringer-McGregor-1758205687761802/
Heuningberg 4×4
Closest Town/s: Moorreesburg, 25 km
Grade (1 – 5): 3 – 4
Type of Terrain: Rocks, Sand, River Crossings, Mountainous Terrain
Distance: 18 km
Driving Time (estimated): 4 – 5 hours
Contact: Braham Van Zyl
Telephone: 082 740 7610 / 022 931 2763
Email: braham@explore-sa.com
Website: n/a
Hessequas Guest Farm
Closest Town/s: Bonnivale, 23 km
Grade (1 – 5): 2 – 4
Type of Terrain: Obstacle course, Water holes, Mud pits, Dongas, Rocky, Steep Inclines, Wheel articulation
Distance: 12 km
Driving Time (estimated): 4 – 8 hours
Contact: Oliver & Helene Bekker
Telephone: 023 616 2886 / 084 515 3873 / 084 515 3873
Email: oliverbekker@barvallei.co.za
Website: n/a
Jakkalskloof 4×4
Closest Town/s: Redelingshuys, 10 km / Piketberg, 15 km
Grade (1 – 5): 2 – 5
Type of Terrain: Sand, Rocky, Steep gradients, Technical sections
Distance: 2 Trails, 14 km, 4 km
Contact: Izak or Marinda
Telephone: 083 326 3474 / 082 413 2011
Email: info@jakkalskloof.com
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Jakkalskloof4x4
Josephskraal Farm
Closest Town/s: Matjiesfontein, 26 km / Laingsburg, 40 km
Grade (1 – 5): 3 – 5
Type of Terrain: Mountain Scenery, Steep Gradients, High Clearance, Rocky Climbs
Distance: 23 km
Driving Time (estimated): 3 – 6 hours
Contact: Wilhelm or Annalise Theron
Telephone: 083 229 5599 / 023 551 1913
Email: n/a
Website: n/a
Kagga Kamma Private Game Reserve 4×4 Trail
Closest Town/s: Ceres, Op die Berg, 37 km
Grade (1 – 5): 2 – 3
Type of Terrain: Steep gradients, Sand
Distance (total): 100 km
Driving Time (estimated): 6 hours
Contact: Hein De Waal
Telephone: (021) 872 4343
Email: info@kaggakamma.co.za
Website: http://www.kaggakamma.co.za/4x4_trails.html
Kam’Bati 4×4 Trail
Closest Town/s: Swellendam, 23 km
Grade (1 – 5): 3
Type of Terrain: Mud, Sand, Rocks
Distance (total): 2 Km
Driving Time (estimated): 1 hour
Contact: Jaco Badenhorst
Telephone: 0792009098
Email: admin@kambati.co.za / info@kambati.co.za
Website: http://www.kambati.co.za/index.php/activities/4-x-4-trail
Klein Tafelberg
Closest Town/s: Redelingshuys, 15 km
Grade (1 – 5): 3 – 4
Type of Terrain: Sand, Sandstone, Steep gradients
Distance: 18 km
Driving Time (estimated): 5 hours
Contact: Stephen Burger
Telephone: 021 982 3000 / 082 558 4575
Email: Stephen@kleintafelberg4x4.co.za
Website: http://www.kleintafelberg4x4.co.za/
Klipbok Adventures
Closest Tow/s: Barrysdale, 25 km
Grade (1 – 5): 3 – 5
Type of Terrain: Mud, Sand, Rocks, Steep Gradients, Forest, Fynbos, Log Bridge, Obstacle Course
Distance: n/a
Driving Time (estimated): Various
Contact: Manda or Melinda
Telephone: 082 339 1089 / 082 870 7055
Email: m.haasbroek@yahoo.com
Website: klipbok 4×4 adventures
Klipbokkop Mountain Resort
Closest Tow/s: Worcester, 50 km
Grade (1 – 5): 2 – 4
Type of Terrain: Mountain Scenery, Steep Inclines, Scenic View, Rocky Climbs
Distance: 55 – 90 km
Driving Time (estimated): 2 – 12 hours
Contact: Reception
Telephone: 082 579 4515
Email: info@kbkm.co.za
Website: http://www.klipbokkop.co.za/
Koedoesberg 4×4 Trail
Closest Town/s: Ceres, 130 km
Grade (1 – 5): 3 – 4
Type of Terrain:
Distance (total): 13 km
Driving Time (estimated): 2.5 – 3 hours
Contact: Martin Swanepoel
Telephone: 082 929 1548
Email: n/a
Website: n/a
Koningskop Trails
Closest Town/s: Citrusdal, 27 km
Grade (1 – 5): 4 – 5
Type of Terrain: Scenic and Historic Routes, Mountainous Scenery, Sand, Steep Gradients, Rocky Climbs
Distance: 2 Trails 7+14 km = 21 km
Driving Time (estimated): 3 – 6 hours In Total
Contact: Barbra or Mari Spreeth
Telephone: 022 921 3198 / 087 020 0003
Email: info@koningskop.co.za
Website: http://www.koningskop.co.za/
Kopbeenskloof
Closest Tow/s: De Doorns, 57 km
Grade (1 – 5): 2 – 4
Type of Terrain: Karoo Landscape, Sand, Steep Inclines, Game Drive, Rock, Gravel, Dongas
Distance: 36 km
Driving Time (estimated): 5 – 7 hours
Contact: Wouter and Elsabe Stemmet
Telephone: 023 614 1993 / 082 829 6308
Email: info@kopbeenskloof.co.za
Website: www.kopbeenskloof.co.za
Kroonland Nature Trail
Closest Town/s: Villiersdorp, 10 km
Grade (1 – 5): 2
Type of Terrain: Rocky, Scenic Drive, Sand
Distance: 13 km
Driving Time (estimated): 1 – 2 hours
Contact: Johan and Sonel Roux
Telephone: 082 567 4570 / 028 840 1979
Email: 4×4@kaaimansgat.co.za
Website: www.villiersdorptourism.co.za/page/outdoor-adventure/
Kruisrivier Nature Reserve
Closest Town/s: Calitzdorp, 13 km
Grade (1 – 5): 1 – 2
Type of Terrain: n/a
Distance: n/a
Driving Time (estimated): n/a
Contact: Mandie Strydom
Telephone: 044 213 3788
Email: n/a
Website: www.kruisrivier.co.za
Leeuwenboschfontein 4×4 Trails
Closest Town/s: Touwesrivier, 35 km
Grade (1 – 5): 2 – 4
Type of Terrain: Panoramic views, Steep inclines, Axel twisters
Distance: 18 km
Driving Time (estimated): 3 hours
Contact: Jannie du Plessis
Telephone: 023 358 1722 / 082 891 5911
Email: lbf@cornergate.com
Website: www.leeuwenboschfontein.co.za
Luiperdskloof
Closest Town/s: Ceres
Grade (1 – 5): 3 – 4
Type of Terrain: Mountain Terrain, Rock Climbs, Steep Gradients, Scenic View
Distance (total): 2 Trails – 38 km / 20 km (Total = 58km)
Driving Time (estimated): 2 – 5 hours
Contact: Adéle and Pieter Vorster
Telephone: 083 419 4520 / 023 317 0962
Email: pvorster@kleinveld.co.za
Website: www.luiperdskloof.com
Leopard Trail Guest House
Closest Tow/s: Wellendam, 25 km
Grade (1 – 5): 3
Type of Terrain: Sand, Clay, Rock, Steep Inclines, River Crossings
Distance: 31 km
Driving Time (estimated): n/a
Contact: n/a
Telephone: 082 413 4021
Email: leopardtrail@barvallei.co.za
Website: http://www.leopardtrail.co.za/
Matroosberg Reserve
Closest Town/s: Ceres, 35 km
Grade (1 – 5): 3 – 4
Type of Terrain: Rock, Snow in winter
Distance (total): 30 km
Driving Time (estimated): 4 – 7 hours
Contact: Andre Smit, Didi Greeff
Telephone: 023 312 2282 / 083 419 4520
Email: info@matroosberg.com
Website: https://matroosberg.com/farm-tours/#
Marcuskraal 4×4 & Campsite
Closest Town/s: Citrusdal, 20 km
Grade (1 – 5): 2 – 4
Type of Terrain: Loose rocks, Sand, Steep inclines
Distance (total): 24 km
Driving Time (estimated): 4 – 6 hours
Contact: Krisjan & Christie Mouton
Telephone: 082 448 4941, 082 551 1668
Email: info@marcuskraal.co.za
Website: http://marcuskraal.co.za/4×4%20Routes.html
Melkbos Tracks
Closest Town/s: Melkbosstrand, 10 km
Grade (1 – 5): 3 – 5
Type of Terrain: Obstacles, Sand, Mud, Steep Inclines, Water Crossings, Log Bridge
Distance: 3 Trails km n/a
Driving Time (estimated): 6 – 8 hours
Contact: Elona
Telephone: 073 337 0644
Email: n/a
Website: https://melkbos4x4.co.za/4×4-melkbos-tracks/
Minwater Eco Adventures
Closest Town/s: Oudtshoorn, 24 km
Grade (1 – 5): 2 – 5
Type of Terrain: Mountains, Rocky, Steep inclines, High clearance.
Distance: 5 Trails of 1 – 30 km
Driving Time (estimated): 6 – 8 hours
Contact: Louis & Thea Jordaan
Telephone: 044 279 1285 / 082 481 3625
Email: louis@minwater.co.za / minwater@absamail.co.za
Website: www.minwater.co.za
Monendal 4×4
Closest Town/s: Swellendam, 7 km
Grade (1 – 5): 2 – 4
Type of Terrain: Mountainous, Riverbed
Distance: 13 km
Driving Time (estimated): 3 – 4 hours
Contact: Bertus / Jaco
Telephone: 082 350 7221, 072 347 2043
Email: n/a
Website: n/a
MontEco Nature reserve
Closest Town/s: Montagu, 33 km
Grade (1 – 5): 1 – 4
Type of Terrain: Ossewa Trail, Rocky, River crossings, Steep gradients
Distance: 8 Trails, total of 90 km
Driving Time (estimated): 0.5 hour to 4 hours each
Contact: Daniel Belata
Telephone: 028 570 1290 / 083 766 7847 / 021 551 3650
Email: monteco@attglobal.net
Website: http://www.monteco-nature-reserve.com/
Mount Dyer Fynbos (Possibly Closed)
Closest Tow/s: Gansbaai, 5 km
Grade (1 – 5): 1 – 2
Type of Terrain: Mountains, Rocks
Distance: n/a
Driving Time (estimated): 2 – 4 hours
Contact: n/a
Telephone: 028 388 0384
Email: mdfynbos4x4@telkomsa.net
Website: n/a
Nuweveld Eco Trail
Closest Town/s: Beaufort West (Karoo National Park), 2 km
Grade (1 – 5 ): 1 – 2
Type of Terrain Rocks, Dry Riverbeds, Scenic Drive, Game Drive, Historic Drive
Distance: 90 km
Driving Time (estimated): 5 – 10 hours
Contact: Lorrain Bosch or Brian van der Westhuizen
Telephone: 023 415 2828
Email: karooreservations@sanparks.org
Website: www.sanparks.org/parks/karoo
Ostrich 4WD-Trail
Closest Town/s: Witsand, 10 km
Grade (1 – 5): 3 – 4
Type of Terrain: Sand Rocks, Water crossing, Steep gradients, Axel twisters
Distance: 13 km
Driving Time (estimated): 3 – 5 hours
Contact: Pieter & Janet Uys
Telephone: 028 537 1942 / 082 493 0591
Email: ostrichtrails@telkomsa.net
Website: https://tracks4africa.co.za/listings/item/w136303/ostrich-4wd-trail/
Ou Trekpad
Closest Town/s: Cape Town, 40 km
Grade (1 – 5): 2 – 4
Type of Terrain: Sand, low dunes. 4×4 and sand driving training by Land Rover Experience, Ford Scorpion and other 4×4 Instructors.
Distance: 25 km
Driving Time (estimated): Varies
Contact: Hettie Stofberg
Telephone: 079 499 4807
Email: hettie@outrekpad.com
Website: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=457698577639820
Paradise Ridge
Closest Town/s: George, 15 km / Wilderness, 9 km
Grade (1 – 5): 2 – 4
Type of Terrain: Forest, Sand, Scenic Drive
Distance: 9 km
Driving Time (estimated): 3 – 5 hours
Contact: Jacques
Telephone: 082 957 7806
Email: n/a
Website: http://www.paradise4x4andparagliding.co.za/paradise-4×4/
Pat Busch Mountain Trail
Closest Town/s: Robertson, 45 km
Grade (1 – 5): 4
Type of Terrain: Mountain Scenery, Steep inclines, Boulders, Deep Gravel, Scenic Drive
Distance: n/a
Driving Time (estimated): 2 hours
Contact: Pat Busch
Telephone: 023 626 2033
Email: cottages@patbusch.co.za
Website: https://www.patbusch.co.za/#home
Protea Farm 
Closest Town/s: Montagu, 40 km
Grade (1 – 5): 1 – 3
Type of Terrain: Mountain Scenery, Gravel, Rocky
Distance: n/a
Driving Time (estimated): 1 – 2 hours
Contact: Reception
Telephone: 023 614 3012
Email: info@proteafarm.co.za
Website: https://proteafarm.co.za/
Pienaars Pass
Closest Town/s: Beaufort West (Karoo National Park), 2 km
Grade (1 – 5 ): 1 – 2
Type of Terrain Rocks, Rocky Mountain, Steep Ascends, Dry Riverbeds, Scenic Drive, Game Drive, Historic Drive
Distance: 13 km
Driving Time (estimated): 2 hours
Contact: Lorrain Bosch or Brian van der Westhuizen
Telephone: 023 415 2828
Email: karooreservations@sanparks.org
Website: www.sanparks.org/parks/karoo
Rietfontein Nature Reserve
Closest Town/s: Laingsburg, 27 km
Grade (1 – 5): 1
Type of Terrain: Karoo
Distance (total): Various Trails
Driving Time (estimated): 2 – 4 hours
Contact: Alan Veasey
Telephone: 082 557 3844
Email: info@rietfonteinreserve.co.za
Website: https://m.facebook.com/laingsburg.tourism/posts/4576623385687567
Riviersonderend 4×4
Closest Town/s: Riviersonderend, 15 km
Grade (1 – 5): 3 – 4
Type of Terrain: Steep gradients, difficult when wet
Distance: 2 Trails, 5 km, 7 km
Driving Time (estimated): 5 – 10 hours
Contact: Solms Beyers
Telephone: 028 261 1063 / 083 273 8371
Email: solmsbeyers@mweb.co.za
Website: https://4wd-wc.co.za/event/riviersonderend-4×4-trails/
Rondegat
Closest Town/s: Clanwilliam, 15 km
Grade (1 – 5): 2 – 3
Type of Terrain: Sand, Rocky Climbs, Steep Gradients
Distance: 16 km
Driving Time (estimated): 1 – 3 hours
Contact: Charl
Telephone: 082 777 2757 or 027 482 2527
Email: rondegat@mylan.co.za
Website: www.clanwilliam.info/rondegat/
Rooiberg Eco Route – Waterfall Farms
Closest Town/s: Worcester, Robertson, 8 km
Grade (1 – 5): 3
Type of Terrain: Rocky, Dirt
Distance (total): 4 Trails of 52 km
Driving Time (estimated): 6 – 10 hours
Contact: Anida de Swardt
Telephone: 082 377 4762 / (023) 626 1256
Email: info@waterfallfarms.co.za
Website: http://waterfallfarms.co.za/4×4.php
Rooiheuwel
Closest Town/s: Beaufort-West, 80 km / Leeu-Gamka, 60 km
Grade (1 – 5): 2 – 4
Type of Terrain: Steep gradients
Distance (total): 3 Trails
Driving Time (estimated): 4 – 6 hours
Contact: Flip & Marge Visser
Telephone: 023 412 1669 / 083 387 6699
Email: flip.marge.vivier@gmail.com
Website: https://www.rooiheuwel.com/
Rooirivier Eco Trail
Closest Tow/s: De Rust
Grade (1 – 5): 3 – 4
Type of Terrain: Mountain Terrain, Steep Inclines, Slippery When Wet,
Distance: 11 km
Driving Time (estimated): 2 – 4 hours
Contact: Henry or Ockie Van Der Westthuisen
Telephone: 082 771 8627 / 082 410 4426
Email: aangenaam@mweb.co.za
Website: n/a
Salmonsdam 4×4 Trail
Closest Town/s: Stanford, 20 km
Grade (1 – 5): 1 – 2
Type of Terrain: Mountain Terrain, Scenic / Game Drive, Steep Gradients
Distance: 4 km
Driving Time (estimated): 1 – 2 hours
Contact: n/a
Telephone: n/a
Email: vkdywili@capenature.co.za
Website: overberg-info – salmonsdame
Sandveld Cottages Trail (Sandveld Country Resort)
Closest Tow/s: Pikeberg, 40 km
Grade (1 – 5): 3
Type of Terrain: Farmland, Mountain Scenery, Steep Inclines, Rocks
Distance: 3 – 12 km
Driving Time (estimated): 2 – 3 hours
Contact: Charles Wykeham
Telephone: 022 962 1655 / 072 920 6468
Email: sandveld@blencathra.co.za
Website: https://www.sandveldcountryresort.co.za/activities
Scheppie Saus
Closest Town/s: Piketberg, 35km
Grade (1 – 5): 2 – 5
Type of Terrain: Mountain Terrain, Steep Ascends and Descends, Rocky, Loose Rock / Dirt
Distance: Various
Driving Time (estimated): Various
Contact: Danie
Telephone: 083 233 7772
Email: web@4x4westcoast.co.za
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Scheppie-Saus-413464948815560/
Sneeukop 4×4
Closest Town/s: Rawsonville, 19 km
Grade (1 – 5): 2 – 3
Type of Terrain: Mountain Terrain, Rocky, Steep Gradients, Scenic Drive
Distance: 6 km
Driving Time (estimated): 2 hours
Contact: Carel Le Roux
Telephone: 082 775 9264 / 023 349 1737
Email: goudyn@compnet.co.za
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/sneeukop-4×4-trail/sneeukop-4×4-trail/420245381858227/
Southern Comfort’s 4×4 Obstacle Illusion
Closest Town/s: Plettenberg Bay / Knysna, 17 km
Grade (1 – 5): 3
Type of Terrain: Play pit
Distance (total): 5 ha
Driving Time (estimated): 1 – 5 hours
Contact: Michelle, Martin or Magriet Glinister
Telephone: (044) 532 7885
Email: schranch@mweb.co.za
Website: http://schranch.co.za/
Swartberg Nature Reserve 4X4 Trail
Closest Town/s: Oudtshoorn / Prince Albert, 19 km
Grade (1 – 5): 3
Type of Terrain: Mountainous
Distance (total): 74 km
Driving Time (estimated): 7 – 9 hours
Contact: Cape Nature
Telephone: (044) 802 5310
Email: n/a
Website: swartberg-nature-reserve-gamkaskloof
Tafelkop 4×4 Trail
Closest Town/s: Montagu, 20 km
Grade (1 – 5): 2 – 3
Type of Terrain: Mountain Scenery, Rocks and Boulders, Dry Riverbeds, Mud, Sand
Distance (total): 10 km
Driving Time (estimated): 1 – 2 hours
Contact: Cobus
Telephone: +27 082 789 5079
Email: info@tafelkop.co.za
Website: http://www.tafelkop.co.za/
Takbok 4×4
Closest Town/s: Paarl, 7 km
Grade (1 – 5): 2 – 3
Type of Terrain: Obstacle course, Sand, Water, Steep gradients
Distance: 2 trails, 7 – 20 km
Driving Time (estimated): 2 hours
Contact: Paul Roux Junior
Telephone: (021) 863 1479 / 082 781 8169
Email: tituskloof@telkomsa.net
Website: Facebook/Takbok-4×4-trail/
The Dunes
Closest Town/s: Lamberts Bay, 10 km
Grade (1 – 5): 3
Type of Terrain: Sand, Dunes
Distance: 26 km Guided trail. (Minimum of 5 vehicles permitted at one time)
Driving Time (estimated): 3 – 6 hours
Contact: Susi & Theunis Engelbrecht
Telephone: (027) 432 1244
Email: 4×4@dunes.co.za
Website: Tracks4africa.co.za/the-dunes-4wd-trail/
The Rock 4×4
Closest Town/s: Mossel Bay, 40km
Grade (1 – 5): various
Type of Terrain: Sand, Mud, Eco, Rocky
Distance: 17 km
Driving Time (estimated): 1 – 3 hours
Contact: n/a
Telephone: 076 397 9720
Email: https://therock4x4.co.za/contact-us/
Website: https://therock4x4.co.za/
Tierkloof 4×4 & Camping
Closest Town/s: Worcester, Rawsonville, 8 km
Grade (1 – 5): 3
Type of Terrain: Sand, Rock Steep inclines
Distance: 12 km
Driving Time (estimated): 2.5 hours
Contact: Mariana & Willem Viljoen
Telephone: 082 578 1853 / 076 782 3481
Email: wilmar@tierkloof4x4.co.za
Website: Facebook.com/Tierkloof-4×4-Camping
Vensterberg 4×4
Closest Town/s: Citrusdal
Grade (1 – 5): 2 – 3
Type of Terrain: Mountain Scenery, Fynbos, Game to be seen
Distance: 17 km
Driving Time (estimated): 4 – 5 hours
Contact: Gerrie Oliver
Telephone: +27 (0)22 921 3209 / +27 (0)83 280 2585
Email: cederbergcottage@gmail.com
Website: n/a
Vleesbaai 4×4 Dune Trail
Closest Town/s: Vleesbaai, Mosselbaai, 35 km
Grade (1 – 5): 3 – 4
Type of Terrain: Sand
Distance: 12 km
Driving Time (estimated): 2 – 4 hours
Contact: Chrisilda & Riekie van Rensburg
Telephone: 044 699 1107 / 082 784 8238
Email: riekie@fransmanshoek.co.za
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Vleesbaai4x4/
Voorhoede 4×4 trail
Closest Town/s: Caledon, 5 km
Grade (1 – 5): 3
Type of Terrain: Water, Sand, Mud
Distance (total): 18 km
Driving Time (estimated): 3 – 5 hours
Contact: Bronwyn Metcalf
Telephone: 083 273 8356 (Telephone bookings Only)
Email: n/a
Website: Tracks4Africa/Voorhoede 4×4 trail
Wagendrift Lodge
Closest Tow/s: Laingsburg, 28 km
Grade (1 – 5): 2 – 4
Type of Terrain: River Crossings, Mountain Terreain, Loose Rock, Sand, Game Drive, Floral Drive
Distance: 26 km
Driving Time (estimated): 2 – 6 hours
Contact: Lou or Anita Van Der Westhuisen
Telephone: 021 886 5453
Email: info@wagendriftlodge.co.za
Website: https://www.wagendriftlodge.co.za/4×4-routes.html
Wagon Wheel Trails
Closest Town/s: Montagu, 40 km
Grade (1 – 5): 2 – 5
Type of Terrain: Karoo, Mountains, Rocks, Steep inclines, Diff locks
Distance: 50 km
Driving Time (estimated): 5 – 8 hours
Contact: Danie le Roux
Telephone: 023 358 1869 / 083 334 8566
Email: n/a
Website: Facebook/Karooadventures / www.makadasadventures.co.za
Walkerbay Fishing Trail
Closest Tow/s: Stanford
Grade (1 – 5): 1
Type of Terrain: Sand
Distance: 20 km
Driving Time (estimated): 1 – 2 hours
Contact: Elana Minnaar
Telephone: 028 314 0062
Email: eminnaar@capenature.co.za
Website: http://www.capenature.co.za
Warm Bokkeveld 4×4
Closest Tow/s: Ceres, 15 km
Grade (1 – 5): 3 – 5
Type of Terrain: Mountain Terrain, Rocky, Loose Climbs, Steep Gradients, Sand, Long Slides
Distance: 23 km
Driving Time (estimated): 4 – 8 hours
Contact: Ceres Tourism Bureau
Telephone: +27 (0)23 316 1287
Email: n/a
Website: https://www.southafrica.net/gl/en/travel/article/the-mountain-wonderland-of-the-warm-bokkeveld
22 Waterfalls
Closest Tow/s: Porterville, 7 km
Grade (1 – 5): n/a
Type of Terrain: n/a
Distance: n/a
Driving Time (estimated): n/a
Contact: Reception
Telephone: 082 878 1358
Email: bookings@22watervalle.co.za
Website: http://www.22waterfalls.com/
Westfield Nature Trail
Closest Town/s: Witsand, 2 km
Grade (1 – 5): 4
Type of Terrain: Dunes
Distance (total): 20 km
Driving Time (estimated): 4 – 6 hours
Contact: Marius Heyneman
Telephone: 028 537 1911 / 082 646 6196
Email: n/a
Website: n/a
Williamsburg Farm
Closest Town/s: Uniondale/ Knysna, 40 km
Grade (1 – 5): 2 – 5
Type of Terrain: Rocky slopes, river crossings, Steep gradients
Distance (total): 30 km
Driving Time (estimated): one day
Contact: Nigel Williams
Telephone: (044) 745 1013
Email: wbrgfarm@lantic.net
Website: https://southafrica.co.za/explore-uniondale.html
Witteberg Nature Reserve – Adventure Trails x5
Closest Town/s: Matjiesfontein, 15 km / Laingsburg, 24 km
Grade (1 – 5): 3
Type of Terrain: Mountains, Rocky, Steep Gradients
Distance: 5 trails. Total 44 km
- Diep-en-Deur trail – 15,1 km circular trip
- Hoogmoed se Kloof trail – 5,4 km return trip
- Eendamshoek trail – 6,6 km return trip
- Driedamshoek trail – 6,2 km return trip
- Groenkloof – Waterkloof trail – 10,6 km return trip
Driving Time (estimated): various
Contact: information
Telephone: 082 969 8175
Email: info@witteberg.co.za
Website: https://www.witteberg.co.za/diep-en-deur-trail/
Zebraskop Private Nature Reserve
Closest Town/s: Oudtshoorn, 43 km
Grade (1 – 5): 2 Trails: Route 1 – 3-4 / Route 2 – 2-3
Type of Terrain: Sand, Rocky Climbs, Steep Gradients
Distance: 2 Trails: Route 1 – 40 km / Route 2 – 30 km
Driving Time (estimated): 4 – 8 hours
Contact: Gert Laubscher
Telephone: (044) 272 7133 or 082 510 2680
Email: n/a
Website: Tracks4africa/Zebraskop-4wd-trail/
Zevenfontein 4×4
Closest Town/s: Robertson, 3 km
Grade (1 – 5): 2 – 5
Type of Terrain: Dongas, Mountain Scenery, River Crossings, Klooflands, Sand, Rocks
Distance: 16 km
Driving Time (estimated): 2 – 4 hours
Contact: Derik Prins
Telephone: +27 (0)23 626 2179 or +27 (0)82 294 3103
Email: n/a
Website: n/a
Four Wheel Drive Trails in the Western Cape
Although the Western Cape comprises only 10.6% of South Africa’s total surface area, in terms of off-roading opportunities, it is a true 4×4 enthusiast’s paradise, which is no exaggeration, there being more 4×4 trails in this province than any other part of the entire African continent.
The marriage between geology and climate has brought about a diversity of 4×4 trail surface conditions that is unique in South Africa, and has to be experienced to be believed. However, while many 4×4 trails in the Western Cape combine all the classical elements of a good trail, such as sand, mud, steep gradients, and axle bending rocks, the distinctly different geographical areas of the province offer distinctly different trails, such as those in the:
South coastal areas
This area, that includes the Cape Flats, is mostly sandy with extensive dune fields, especially the area around Atlantis. There are also trails virtually on the beach that wholly consist of loose sand, and where having full recovery equipment kits on hand is strongly advised. Some National Parks also offer 4×4 trails through lush and slightly mysterious indigenous forests, where the sometimes muddy conditions is offset by the magical silence of the primeval surroundings.
Boland, Being mostly mountainous, this area includes the towns of Paarl, Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Wellington, and Tulbagh, all of which are nearer than 70km of Cape Town. The Boland offers a rich variety of 4×4 trail surfaces, from gravel, some water crossings, steep gradients, rocks, ruts, gullies, and even some very old, rocky, and often challenging ox wagon trails that lead over hills and along the sides of several mountains.
Little Karroo
Although the Karroo is mostly relatively flat, and contains the archetypical country “dorp” such as Calitzdorp, Ladismith, Prince Albert, Barrydale, and Oudtshoorn, it does contain several mountain ranges that offer some very challenging and technical, but exquisitely beautiful 4×4 trails. Surfaces in the Karroo vary from gravel, rocks, steep gradients, and some very slippery conditions during snowfalls. Being mostly devoid of surface water there is not much mud, but many 4×4 trails in the Karroo follow dry riverbeds that could be subject to flash flooding.
West Coast
In a province known for its geological diversity, as well as iconic little towns like Lambert’s Bay, Paternoster, Saldanha and Langebaan, the West Coast region epitomises diversity: stretching from the Cape Town metropolitan area to the border of the Northern Cape at Touws River, the 4×4 trails in the west coast area vary from sand, rocks, steep gradients in the Cederberg area, near desert conditions in the northern parts, as well as dry, arid Karroo type terrain with more rocks and steep gradients over and through majestic rock koppies.
Overberg
Being mostly an agricultural region, and because of the deep soils of the region, especially around the towns of Villiersdorp, Grabouw, Elgin, and Swellendam, the 4×4 trails in the Over-berg are more often than not, obstacle courses more than anything else. Here you can expect lots of mud, some steep gradients with rocks in the mountainous areas both in the eastern and western parts of the Overberg, as well as lots of sand along the coast, such as at Witsand.
While no single article or resource can list all of the possible trails that can be negotiated by all drivers under all conditions, opportunities for off-road driving, or at least, not driving on tarred roads, abound in the Western Cape. The Western Cape has an extensive network of dirt and gravel roads with surfaces that vary from excellent, to those resembling an extreme 4×4 trail. These roads are often as much fun (and as challenging) as many an off-road trail, and driving on them generally does not cost anything.
However, travelling on the back roads can be a challenging affair, with as many gravel roads and routes as there are destinations, but gravel roads can be closed at any time for a variety of reasons, which means you could be stranded, or lost, a hundred kms or more from any form of assistance. The best way to approach gravel road driving is to use the services of a trusted route planner, who will work out each day’s travel distances, GPS checkpoints, accommodation bookings, and the like, while keeping your intended route and destination in mind. More on Western Cape tourism for the off-road traveler >>
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