4x4 routes around Cape Town

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I have been researching the popular outdoor magazines and the internet for options for our monhtly 4x4 Day-trip trails in the Western Cape and found to my surprise that there are very few of these left within a radius of 120km from CT and that we have done most of them already.

We can revisit some of these routes, but we cant do the same 3 routes all the time. Problem is that the ones realy close are the ones that are not challenging enough or they are not well maintained as they have an abundance of 4x4'ers visiting them because of the close proximity to town.

In order for us to get to the real ruffstuff we will have to start scouting further and further away. Clanwilliam/Citrusdal/Redelinghuis/Caledon/Touwsriver seems to have lots of fun routes but it is a bit far out for a day trip, any comments? Driving for 2 hours to get to the route, and then driving 2 hours to get back home is a half a day's work already, and does not leave a lot of time to have fun and socialise a bit with the manne :shock: :shock:

Is there anybody out there with knowledge of nice 4x4 routes that are not listed in the popular outdoor press that can help us out here?
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Arrange a weekender every now and again (one night sleep over) for those further afield ones ..... most guys have camping gear / RTT's / tents etc so it does'nt have to cost an arm and a leg. Gives you guys a lot more time for trails and socialising! :think: .... :wink:
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Cape Town is enveloped by mountain ranges, each being occupied by private farms that carry fantastic farm and jeep tracks that transverse challenging and stunningly picturesque landscapes. :mrgreen:

I feel very fortunate to have driven half a dozen of these "Private Trails" over the last six months. :P

Access was made possible by Private Club Event Organisers who have built up relationships with Land Owners in promoting Offroading by responsible, environmentally aware Club Members. :thumbup:

Maybe the Hilux4x4.co.za Event Organisers could engage in similar PR activities. :idea:

Tip - Turn on the T4A filter on Google Earth and watch the Trails appear :P
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Dadz Toy BFI wrote: Access was made possible by Private Club Event Organisers who have built up relationships with Land Owners in promoting Offroading by responsible, environmentally aware Club Members. :thumbup:

Maybe the Hilux4x4.co.za Event Organisers could engage in similar PR activities.
Very valuable feedback indeed Richard and that is exactly why I put the question out there. Now if there were only some dedicated Hilux Club members out there who know of such private farm tracks and who can facilitate said PR exercises between the Club Event Organisers and the land owners, that would be incredibly useful. :thumbup:

Andy our Events Calendar already caters for a weekend away once a month as well as a day-trip. Some people do not have all the equipment or even time to do weekends away, and would prefer to do day-trips, and that is why we want to do both. :thumbup:
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[quote="Kaspaas"]I have been researching the popular outdoor magazines and the internet for options for our monhtly 4x4 Day-trip trails in the Western Cape and found to my surprise that there are very few of these left within a radius of 120km from CT and that we have done most of them already.

True as bob Cassie:The three musketeers have done all the trails in and around cape Town: last Month when we tried to do Monteco-the new owner did not allow any day trips. So we went to Jakkalskloof in Redelingshys near Piketberg; the drive to there is long and hot.I think the best idea is to book a chalet for the week-end and then one can enjoy the trail to your hearts content.

@ Dadz ; hello there nice to hear from u ; long time no see.
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Will you arrange some trips in KZN as well and no I can not give you any guidance as I do not know this aria.
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Quintin wrote:Will you arrange some trips in KZN as well and no I can not give you any guidance as I do not know this aria.
Met graagte Quintin.. :twisted: :twisted: but i would not want to intrude on Piet Bushwacker's territory. :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Nog nie self gery nie maar wat van KROONLAND 4X4 hier by Villiersdorp.Party ouens se dat dit n 2 gradering is,ander ouens(LR eienaars) se weer dit is n 5.
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Klink na 'n goeie idee Hentey, maar kan ons dalk eers Heuningberg toe gaan naby Porterville? :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
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Jis Jis.
Ons moet hoor wanneer Swifty se plek reg is vir ons :thumbup: :thumbup:
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george wrote:Jis Jis.
Ons moet hoor wanneer Swifty se plek reg is vir ons :thumbup: :thumbup:
Het hy nou 'n plek daar by die kaai ook gekoop?? :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
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Ek wou onlangs Groot Toren by McGregor uitry, maar verneem toe dat die roete toe is vir dagbesoekers. Jy kan dit nou alleenlik ry as jy oorslaap by die kliphuis aan die bopunt van die roete.
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We are stil not a lot closer to an answer , but I have a few routes that I am going to add to our WC to-do list for 2010:

Kroonland - Villiersdorp
Heuningberg - Porterville
Ou Trekpad - Atlantis (Net nie in die somer nie)

Remember that these outings are for Day Trippers only, so no use we put trails on here where we need to travel for 3 hours to get to. :D :D

Please if you know of any other routes, let us know so that we can add them to our to-do list. :wave: :wave:
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Found this very comprehensive list that Jaco SuidWes posted on one of the threads about 2 years ago.
Not sure if this was ever "filed" for quick access as you suggested Thys. Perhaps it will be easier to find under this thread?

Assegaaibosch Private Nature Reserve
Ladysmith
Johan Boshoff
Tel 028 581 2440
abr@telkomsa.net
Only available to guests who make use of accommodation
and by prior arrangement only

Atlantis Dunes
Atlantis/Melkbos
Tel 021 487 2485 for information
Permit needed:
City Council, 35 Wale Street, Cape Town
Monday - Friday only

Attakwaskloof
George/Mossel Bay
CAPE NATURE
Tel 044 874 2184
http://www.capenature.co.za" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.4x4ineden.co.za" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Babylonstoren
Malmesbury
Hugo Basson, Cell 083 284 8645
Thys Basson, Cell 083 289 8384
Tobie Basson, Cell 083 357 4496
Difficulty of trail: 4
See Drive Out 6 for more info




Badshoek Game Farm & 4x4
Beaufort West
Colin & Evelyn de Villiers
Tel 023 414 3375 (h) or 023 415 1396
(w) or 082 823 7525
Fax 023 415 2396
Difficulty of trail: 1-2




Bakenskraal 4x4 Routes
Oudtshoorn
Richard Mollentze
Cell 082 443 3226
http://www.4x4ineden.co.za" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;




Banksgate 4x4
Merweville
Danie & Anette Blom
Tel 02062 (ask for 1930)
Difficulty of trail: 1-2




Bay to Bay View
Nolshalte
CAPE NATURE
Tel 044 874 2184
http://www.capenature.co.za" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.4x4ineden.co.za" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Please phone beforehand




Biedouw
Clanwilliam
Barry & Mariëtte Lubbe
Tel/fax 027 482 2845 or 073 542 2972
Difficulty of trail: 3-4




Blombosch 4x4 Nature Trail
Yzerfontein
David & Mearle Wightman
Tel 022 451 2790 or 082 722 7809
Difficulty of trail: 3-4

Born Free 4x4 Trail
Gansbaai
Blackie Swart
Cell 082 806 8695
Scenic, 14km day route only

Boegoeberg 4x4 (Top 10 trail)
Graafwater/Clanwilliam
Sybrie de Beer
Tel 027 482 2933 or 083 632 2634
lambertshoek@telkomsa.net
Difficulty of trail: 3-4
See Drive Out 9 & 13 for more info

Bôjaankop 4x4
Matjiesvlei/Calitzdorp area
Bennie & Selma Nel
Tel/fax 044 213 3756 or 073 174 1028 (Selma)
matjiesvlei@absamail.com
http://www.calitzdorp.co.za" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.4x4ineden.co.za" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Difficulty of trail: 2-4
See Drive Out 8 for more info

Bonniedale Attaquaskloof (Top 10 trail)
Mossel Bay
Nico & Danette Hesterman
Tel 044 695 3175 or 083 660 0227
bonniedale@mweb.co.za
http://www.bonniedale.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.4x4ineden.co.za" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Difficulty of trail: 3-4
See Drive Out 9 & 13 for more info

Breekrans 4x4 route
Clanwilliam
Haffie & Kosie Strauss
Tel 027 482 1824
travrest@clanwilliam.co.za
http://www.travellersrest.co.za" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Difficulty of trail: 1-3
Scenic Rock Art Routes
See Drive Out 13 for more info

Buffelsfontein 4x4
Yzerfontein/Darling/Langebaan
Marilee Hanekom
Tel 022 451 2824, fax 022 451 2414
buffontein@xsinet.co.za
http://www.buffelsfontein.co.za" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Difficulty of trail: 3-4

Buffelspoort Adventure Trails
Ladismith
Hannes la Grange
Cell 084 351 2120
hannes@4x4fun.co.za
Difficulty of trail: 3-4
See Drive Out 11 for more info

Burchell Ox-Wagon Eco Trail
Uniondale
Katot Meyer
Tel 044 272 5114 or 072 199 1919
http://www.Burchell4x4.co.za" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Difficulty of trail: 4
See Drive Out 3 for more info

Canca Fynbos Trail
Vleesbaai/Mossel Bay
Kippie & Rea Horn
Tel 028 745 3332, fax 028 745 3522
Cell 082 490 3844 (Kippie) or 083 261 6342 (Rea)
kipkop@mweb.co.za
http://www.4x4ineden.co.za" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Difficulty of trail: 2-3

Cederberg 4x4
Clanwilliam
Coenie & Bella Moll
Tel 021 913 4632 or 083 675 6194
cederberg4x4@mweb.co.za
Difficulty of trail: 1-2

Chandelier Game Reserve
Oudtshoorn
Gerrie & Etretia Ferreira
Tel 044 874 3612 or 072 742 4405 (Etretia) or
082 450 2110 (Gerrie)
Fax 044 874 6496
chandelier@absamail.co.za
http://www.chandelier.co.za" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
This is a fairly soft trail.

Citrusdal Little Boy's Farm 4x4 Route
Citrusdal
Leslie Abrahams
Tel 022 921 3307 or 083 444 2522
Circular, scenic route;Guided tours by prior arrangement only

Petersfield
Citrusdal
Hedley Peter
Tel/fax 022 921 3316 or 083 626 5145
info@petersfieldfarm.co.za
http://www.petersfieldfarm.co.za" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Damon 4x4 Route
Worcester
Piet & Sarah de Wet
Tel 023 341 2726
Difficulty of trail: 2-3
See Drive Out 6 for more info

Dassie 4x4 Swellendam
Swellendam
This trail is closed.

De Drinken/Heuningberg
Moorreesburg
Eben Mouton (Trail info and bookings)
Tel/fax 022 931 2763 or 082 740 7610
bpm@telkomsa.net
Koos & Henriëtta Bester (Accommodation only)
Tel/fax 022 433 2597 or 082 894 8512
Accommodation is at De Drinken

Diamond West Coast
Lamberts Bay
Johann du Toit
Tel/fax 044 272 4576

Duiwelsberg/Louvain 4x4
Uniondale
Nico Bester
Tel 044 888 1726 or 083 287 6927
info@louvain.co.za
http://www.4x4ineden.co.za" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Dwarsfontein 4x4
Uniondale
Lawrence & Matty Howell
Tel/fax 044 771 1034 or 082 411 8231
Hendrik & Yolanda Lombard
Tel 044 771 1035 or 082 469 2674
dwarsfon@mweb.co.za
http://www.uniondale.co.za/Dwarsfontein" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; 4x4
http://www.4x4ineden.co.za" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Difficulty of trail: 2-5

Elandsbaai Dunes & Elandskloof 4x4 Course
Elands Bay
Coenie Moll
Tel 021 913 4632 or 083 675 6194

Gamka Mountain Zebra Crossing 4x4 Trail
Calitzdorp/Oudtshoorn
CAPE NATURE
Tel 044 802 5310 OR 044 213 3367
http://www.capenature.org.za" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.4x4ineden.co.za" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Difficulty of trail: 1-3

Gecko Rock Eco Adventure
Touws River
Jonathan & Sharon Deal
Tel 021 386 1847 or 082 894 1042
jdeal@geckorock.co.za
http://www.geckorock.co.za" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Difficulty of trail: 2-4
Visitors allowed by prior arrangement only

Glen Oakes 4x4 Trail
Caledon
Charles & Julie Crowther
Tel/fax 028 212 2050 or
Julie 082 883 0047
glenoakes@hermanus.co.za
Difficulty of trail: 3-4
See Drive Out 10 for more info

Gouritzri4x4
Calitzdorp/Vanwyksdorp
André & Sandra Britz
Tel 028 581 2439

Groot Toren Eco Experience
McGregor
Jacie Oosthuizen
Tel/fax 023 625 1858 or 082 378 3987
groottoren@telkomsa.net
Difficulty of trail: 2-3

Hessequas Guest Farm
Bonnievale
Oliver & Helene Bekker
Tel 023 616 2886 or 082 789 3801
info@bonniedale.co.za
http://www.hessequas.co.za" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Difficulty of trail: 2-4

Hexriver 4x4 Trail
This trail might re-open late 2006

Hillandale Mountain Trails
Beaufort West
Hilary Steven-Jennings
Tel 023 416 1714 or 082 737 3570
hillandale@telkomsa.net
jupacami.net/hillandale/
Difficulty of trail: 2-3

Jakkalskloof 4x4
Piketburg
Marinda Pretorius 082 413 2011 or
Sakkie Kotze 083 326 3474
Fax 021 981 5549
info@jakkalskloof.com
http://www.jakkalskloof.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Difficulty of trail: 2-5
See Drive Out 14 for more info

Josephskraal Route
Laingsburg
Wilhelm & Annalie Theron
Tel 023 551 1913
Difficulty of trail: 3-5

Kagga Kamma Private Game Reserve
Ceres
Reservations
Tel 021 872 4343
pwgg@procomp.co.za
Difficulty of trail: 2-3

Karoo National Park 4x4 Trail
Beaufort West
Karoo National Park Reservations
Tel 023 415 2828/9
Difficulty of trail: 3

Klein Tafelberg 4x4 Trail
Redelinghuys
Albert Smit
Tel 022 783 1682 or 083 429 9313
Fax 022 783 0919
caritvelddrif@xsinet.co.za
See Drive Out 7 for more info

Kleindoornrivier 4x4
Barrydale
Bertus & Christine le Roux
Tel 028 572 1821 or 084 240 9928
bleroux@xsinet.co.za
Difficulty of trail: 3-4




Klipbok Adventures
Barrydale
Niel & Manda Haasbroek
Tel 028 572 1626 or 072 297 2088
Fax 028 572 1772
manda@lando.co.za
Difficulty of trail: 3





Kopbeenskloof (was Ribbok 4x4
De Doorns/Touws River/Montagu
Wouter & Elsabé Stemmet
Tel 023 614 1993
Cell 072 265 3623 or 082 829 6308 (Elsabe)
Fax 023 358 1501
See Drive Out 14 for more info





Kouma Fynbos 4x4 Trail
Hartenbos
Neels Meyer
Tel 044 695 3190 or 082 824 8603
kouma@telkomsa.net
http://www.4x4ineden.co.za" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Difficulty of trail: 3-4




Kromrivier Eco-Trail
Clanwilliam
Pip Niewoudt
Tel 027 482 2807 or 083 650 5593
namapip@netactive.co.za
http://www.cederberg.co.za" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Difficulty of trail: 3-4




Kroonland 4x4 Route
Villiersdorp
Johan & Sonél Roux
Tel 028 840 1979
johanroux@xpoint.co.za
Difficulty of trail: 2-3




Leeuwenboschfontein
Touws River
Jannie du Plessis
Tel 023 358 1722 or 082 891 5911
lbf@cornergate.com
http://www.leeuwenboschfontein.co.za" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Wheelchair friendly
See Drive Out 8 for more info




Luiperdskloof 4x4 Routes
Ceres
Adelé & Pieter Vorster
Tel/fax 023 317 0962 or 083 419 4520
http://www.lando.co.za/ceres4x4" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Difficulty of trail: 3
See Drive Out 14 for more info




Matroosberg Nature Reserve
Ceres
André Smith or Didi Greeff
Tel 023 312 2282 or 072 295 2978
Fas 023 312 3759
info@matroosberg.com
http://www.matroosberg.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Difficulty of trail: 3-4
See Drive Out 7 for more info




Melkbos 4x4
Melkbosstrand
Hendrik or Maretha van Helsdingen
Tel/fax 021 553 2825 or 083 489 1204
hendrik@melkbos4x4.co.za
http://www.melkbos4x4.co.za" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Difficulty of trail: 2-5




Merino 4x4 & 4x2 Trails
Ceres
Lorraine and Gielie Geldenhuys
Tel 023 312 2596 or 082 951 2140 (Lorraine)
Fax 023 312 1086
gtgeldenhuys@mweb.co.za
http://www.lando.co.za/ceres4x4" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;




Minwater Eco Adventures
Oudtshoorn
Louis Jordaan
Tel 044 279 1285 or 082 481 3625
minwater@absamail.co.za
http://www.minwater.co.za" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.4x4ineden.co.za" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Difficulty of trail: 2-5
See Drive Out 12 for more info




MontEco Nature Reserve (Top 10 trail)
Montagu
Alison Downie
Reservations Tel 028 572 1922
info@monteco-nature-reserve.com
http://www.monteco-nature-reserve.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Difficulty of trail: 2-4
See Drive Out 2, 3, 5, 9 & 13 for more info




Mount Dyer Fynbos
Gansbaai
Kobus & Mariaan Burger
Tel 028 388 0384
mdfynbos4x4@telkomsa.net
Difficulty of trail: 1-2
See Drive Out 8 for more info




Ostrich Eco 4x4 Trails
Heidelberg, Witsand District
Piet and Janet Uys
Tel/fax 028 537 1942 or 082 493 0591
ostrichtrails@telkomsa.net
http://www.4x4ineden.co.za" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.ostrichtrails.co.za" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Difficulty of trail: 3-4
See Drive Out 9 for more info




Pampoenfontein Self-Catering Cottages
Porterville (close to Groot Winterhoek Game Reserve)
Richard & Gemma Carlson
Tel 021 689 7792, 082 564 5500
http://www.portervilletourism.co.za/Busslist/pamfon.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
'Soft trail/fire paths for use of guests only;
good accommodation; map supplied




Pat Busch Nature Reserve
Robertson
Pat Busch Private Nature Reserve
Lindi Broughton
Tel 023 626 2033
Fax 023 626 1277
http://www.patbusch.co.za" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Difficulty of trail: 3-4
Tough mountain trail; lovely accommodation



Perdeberg 4x4
Durbanville
Pieter & Nauline Erasmus
Tel 021 971 1316
perdeberg@mweb.co.za
http://www.perdeberg4x4.co.za" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Difficulty of trail: 2-3




Petersfield
Citrusdal
Hedley Peter
Tel/fax 022 921 3316 or 083 626 5145
info@petersfieldfarm.co.za
http://www.petersfieldfarm.co.za" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;




Piket 4x4
Piketburg
Gys Dippenaar
Tel 022 912 4590 or 083 303 5343
This is a 12 km obstacle course only
(Sand Trail. Upgrading)




Protea Wilds Eco Reserve
Knysna/Plettenberg Bay
Amanda de Vos
Tel 044 532 7665 or 082 493 6811
proteawilds@worldonline.co.za
http://www.farmstay.co.za" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Difficulty of trail: 1-3




Remhoogte
Citrusdal
Gerrie Olivier
Tel 022 921 3209
GHolivier@telkomsa.net
Scenic, guided tours by prior arrangement only;
minimum five vehicles




Riviersonderend 4x4
Riviersonderend
Solms Beyers
Tel 028 261 1826 or 083 273 8371
info@rhinodivot.com
http://www.rhinodivot.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Difficulty of trail: 3-4




Rooiberg 4x4 Eco Route
Robertson
George & Janie du Plessis
Tel/fax 023 626 5825 or 082 456 4033
vinkrivier@rooiberg.co.za
Difficulty of trail: 3-5




Rooirivier
De Rust
Henry & Martie van der Westhuizen
Tel 044 241 2265 or 082 771 8627
aangenaam@mweb.co.za
http://www.4x4ineden.co.za" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Difficulty of trail: 3-4




Sandveld Cottages and 4x4 Trail
Redelinghuys
Charles Wykeham
Tel 021 424 9571 or
Peter Barnwell
Tel 022 962 1655
Difficulty of trail: 2
See Drive Out 7 for more info




Sir Lowry's Pass 4x4 Route
Grabouw
CAPE NATURE
Tel 021 483 2949/51
http://www.capenature.org.za" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.4x4ineden.co.za" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;



Skoorsteenberg
Ceres/Sutherland
Willie Kotze
Tel 021 939 8102 or 082 971 7686
ikapacom@mweb.co.za
Difficulty of trail: 3




Sneeukoppie 4x4
Rawsonville
Andries le Roux
Tel 023 349 1437 or 082 577 2880
Difficulty of trail: 2-3




Steenrug 4x4 route
Clanwilliam
Neil & Cecily Müller
Tel 027 482 2541 or 083 230 8628
steenrug@telkomsa.net
Difficulty of trail: 2-4
See Drive Out 13 for more info




Southern Comfort's 4x4 Obstacle Illusion
Between Plettenberg Bay and Knysna
Michelle, Martin or Magriet
Tel 044 532 7885
schranch@mweb.co.za
Difficulty of trail: 1-4




Stettyn Disa 4x4
Villiersdorp
This trail is closed




Swartberg Nature Reserve 4x4 Trail
Oudtshoorn
CAPE NATURE
Tel 044 874 2184
http://www.4x4ineden.co.za" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.capenature.co.za" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Difficulty of trail: 3
See Drive Out 7 for more info
Please phone before attempting this trail




Tafelkop 4x4 Route
Montagu
Cobus & Lecinda Uys
Cell 082 789 5079
tafelkop@lando.co.za
Difficulty of trail: 3-4




Takbok 4x4
Paarl
Paul Roux
Tel 021 863 1479 or 082 781 8169
tituskloof@telkomsa.net
Difficulty of trail: 2-3
See Drive Out 9 for more info




The Dunes
Lamberts Bay
Suzi & Theunis Engelbrecht
Tel/fax 027 432 1244 or 083 300 4358
dunes@kingsley.co.za
http://www.dunes.co.za" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
See Drive Out 9 for more info
Quads by arrangement only




Tierkloof 4x4
Rawsonville
Willem & Mariana Viljoen
Tel 023 349 1481 or 082 578 1853
Difficulty of trail: 3-4




Toyota 4x4 Reserve
Oudtshoorn
Johann du Toit
Tel 044 272 4576




Two Oceans View
Somerset West
Wimpie Oberbeyer
Cell 083 381 5331
Difficulty of trail: 2-3




Vaalkloof 4x4 Route
Ceres
Gert Potgieter
Tel 023 316 1690
info@naturereserve.co.za
Difficulty of trail: 3-4
Currently being renovated: no bookings taken now




Vleesbaai Dune Route
Mossel Bay
Riekie van Rensburg
Tel/fax 044 699 1107 or 082 784 8238
http://www.4x4ineden.co.za" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Difficulty of trail: 2-3
See Drive Out 5 for more info




Voorhoede
Caledon
Helga or Albert
Tel 028 214 1453
Difficulty of trail: 3




Waboomsberg 4x4 Route
Montagu
Trail bookings
Tel 023 614 2209 or
Ben Joubert
082 550 8766
http://www.4x4africatours.co.za/waboomsberg.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Difficulty of trail: 2-3




Wagon Wheel & Wagon Wheel Extreme
Montagu
Danie & Mitzi le Roux
Tel 023 358 1869 or 083 334 8566
info@karooadventures.co.za
http://www.karooadventures.co.za" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Difficulty of trail: 2-5




Walker Bay 4x4 Resort
Hermanus
This trail is closed




Warm Bokkeveld
Ceres
Laurie Prins
Tel 023 312 1848 or 082 921 4695
http://www.lando.co.za/ceres4x4" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Difficulty of trail: 2-3
See Drive Out 7 for more info




Waterval Holiday Farm & 4x4 Route
Porterville (3.5km)
Mac Jordaan
Tel 022 931 2339 or 083 455 1132
info@portervilletourism.co.za
http://www.portervilletourism.co.za/BussList/wahofa.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Difficulty of trail: 2-4




West Coast 4x4 Trail
Lamberts Bay
Coenie & Bella Moll
Tel 021 913 4636
Difficulty of trail: 2-3
Guided only. See Drive Out 2 & 3 for more info




West Coast 4x4
Vredenburg/Saldanha
Don Niewoudt
Tel 022 715 4843 or 082 570 7486
don@westcoast4x4.co.za
http://www.westcoast4x4.co.za" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Difficulty of trail: 2-3
Also tours to Namibia





Westfield Holiday Farm Nature Trail
Swellendam/Witsand
This trail is closed




Wiesenhof 4x4 Trail
Stellenbosch
Siggy Kulenkampff
Tel 021 875 5231/5181 or 072 288 0648
wiesenhof@intekom.co.za
http://www.wiesenhof.co.za" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;




Williamsburg Farm
George/Uniondale/Knysna
Nigel and Reneé Williams
Tel/fax 044 745 1013 or 082 896 9862
wbrgfarm@lantic.net
http://www.williamsburgfarm.net" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Difficulty of trail: 2-3




Wupperthal
Clanwilliam
This trail is under construction until further notice




Zevenfontein 4x4 Trail
Robertson
Derik Prins
Tel 023 626 2173 or 082 294 3103
Fax 023 626 3329
Difficulty of trail: 2-3




Zevenwacht Wine Farm
Kuils River
This trail is closed to the public




Zingela Indlela
Mossel Bay
Rienie Douglas
Tel 044 694 0011
drd@mweb.co.za
http://www.4x4ineden.co.za" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Difficulty of trail: 1-3
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Re: 4x4 routes around Cape Town

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Nou kyk nou net, hier is genoeg om jou heeljaar besig te hou.
Kom ons kyk waar daar nog is. Daar is geen rede om vir 'n dag by die huis te sit nie. Ons kan maklik en op kort kennisgewing besluit om gou 'n trip te gaan ry.
Ek sal ook bydra tot info.
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Re: 4x4 routes around Cape Town

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Ons het gister die Riviersonderend 4X4 roete gaan ry op bladsy 85 van Weg Ry se 101 roetes. Ek weet nie hoe hierdie ouens dit in die boek gemaak het nie so skrap dit maar van jou lys af. Al drie roetes is omtrent net die eerste 20% begaanbaar, alles is of toegegroei of veggespoel. Die Forest Lodge bo op die berg het geen watergeriewe in die toilet binne die huis nie. Nie lekker as julle sewe mense is nie. Toe ons die bestuurder vra hoe dioe roete is toe se hy, hy weet nie want hy het nog nooit een van die roetes gery nie.

Hoe maak die ouens dit in die boeke met n drie tot vier gradeering, was dit nie vir die lekker waterpoele na die reen nie sou ek nie eens low range gebruik het nie.
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Re: 4x4 routes around Cape Town

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Rooies wrote:Ons het gister die Riviersonderend 4X4 roete gaan ry op bladsy 85 van Weg Ry se 101 roetes. Ek weet nie hoe hierdie ouens dit in die boek gemaak het nie so skrap dit maar van jou lys af. Al drie roetes is omtrent net die eerste 20% begaanbaar, alles is of toegegroei of veggespoel. Die Forest Lodge bo op die berg het geen watergeriewe in die toilet binne die huis nie. Nie lekker as julle sewe mense is nie. Toe ons die bestuurder vra hoe dioe roete is toe se hy, hy weet nie want hy het nog nooit een van die roetes gery nie.

Hoe maak die ouens dit in die boeke met n drie tot vier gradeering, was dit nie vir die lekker waterpoele na die reen nie sou ek nie eens low range gebruik het nie.
Tragies wanneer die manne die "trail rating" opmors.

Ek is nog nuut met my Hilux en soek juis gradering 2, bietjie 3. om die voertuig te leer ken. Dan kom mens op stukke wat eintlik 4 amper 5 is. :shock:

Net so adverteer hulle roetes as 3 tot 4 dan is dit net n geskraapte grond pad ....

Dan natuurlik daai ding van die nat en droog trail rating ! Daai les amper BAIE DUUR geleer. N gemaklike gradering 2 trail gedoen, toe ons later terug gaan was dit "natterig" - nader aan n vier. Sonder diff lock op die vorige 4x4 het ek amper die voertuig baie seer gemaak ......
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Re: 4x4 routes around Cape Town

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uhm, tyd om weer hier te loer .... :)
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