Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park

Nossob 4 x 4 Eco Trail

Starting point at Twee Rivieren or Nossob changes on a monthly basis.
Departure time is 09:00.
Duration of the trail is three nights and four days.
Minimum two, maximum five vehicles - No trailers.
Participation is totally self catered including food, waterfor drinking, showers and vehicle, 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 x 4 vehicles allowed. Low range a prerequisite.
The cost is per vehicle per 5 occupants (current tariff R550,00 per night) plus per day conservation levy of R30.00 per person.
It is possible to continue with the Gemsbok Wilderness Trail in Botswana starting at Polentswa. (Bookings to be made at Botswana Parks and Reserve Reservations P.O.Box 131, Gabarone, Botswana. Tel: +267 318 0774; Fax: +267 318 0775).
SANParks reserve the right to cluster several small or single bookings to make up a full trail.
All refuse must be removed.
From the starting point to the next refueling point is approximately 300 km.
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.

As part of this trail you are advised to book the night before and after the trail at either Twee Rivieren or Nossob depending on the direction of the trail at the time in order to accommodate traveling times and distances between rest camps.
Equipment includes amongst other things: proper spade, tyre pressure gauge, torch and protection against grass seeds after a good rainy season.
Do not overload your roofrack if equipped. They tend to get damaged.
Summer temperatures could reach 40 degrees Celsius and winter several degrees below zero.
One bundle of firewood per night per vehicle should be enough in summertime.
A guide accompanies trailists with his own vehicle and makes regular interpretative stops to highlight places of interest.
Distances traveled per day on the trail are between 50 and 65 km. That leaves you with ample time to enjoy nature and pitch camp.
Overhanging branches might scratch vehicles; if needed, gear loppers will be available to cut branches that overhang into the trail.

At Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Tel: +27 (0)54 561 2000
Fax: +27 (0)54 561 2005
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