There is no more adventurous in South Africa than the Kalahari and Drakensberg. Combine them and you have the ultimate in not only ‘off the beaten track’ but hard core and unforgiving!

Kalahari – Kalahari Desert, large basin-like plain of the interior plateau of Southern Africa. It occupies almost all of Botswana, the eastern third of Namibia, and the northernmost part of Northern Cape province in South Africa. We will be looking solely at the South African region of the Kalahari.

Drakensberg – (Zulu: uKhahlamba, Sotho: Maloti, Afrikaans: Drakensberge) is the eastern portion of the Great Escarpment, which encloses the central Southern African plateau. The Great Escarpment reaches its greatest elevation – 2,000 to 3,482 metres (6,562 to 11,424 feet) within the border region of South Africa and Lesotho. The Drakensberg is also the main mountain range of Southern Africa. The Drakensberg rises to more than 11,400 feet (3,475 metres) and extends roughly northeast to southwest for 700 miles (1,125 km) parallel to the south-eastern coast of South Africa. Rock and cave art several thousands of years old has been found in the range.

Made with TEP’s Route Planner

Route Segment: A – B

From: Johannesburg Airport, Gauteng – O.R. Tambo, Kempton Park, 1627, South Africa
To: Working with Wildlife, Eastern Kalahari (Project) – R378, South Africa
Distance: 571 km

Route Segment: B – C

From: Working with Wildlife, Eastern Kalahari (Project) – R378, South Africa
To: Kalahari Ranger’s Lodge, McCarthy’s Rest – Unnamed Road, South Africa
Distance: 187 km

Route Segment: C – D

From: Kalahari Ranger’s Lodge, McCarthy’s Rest – Unnamed Road, South Africa
To: Spingbokpan Guest Farm, McCarthy’s Rest – R380, South Africa
Distance: 9.3 km

Route Segment: D – E

From: Spingbokpan Guest Farm, McCarthy’s Rest – R380, South Africa
To: Van Zylsrus Hotel, Van Zylsrus – 27 Olivier Street, Van Zylsrus, 8467, South Africa
Distance: 119 km

Route Segment: E – F

From: Van Zylsrus Hotel, Van Zylsrus – 27 Olivier Street, Van Zylsrus, 8467, South Africa
To: Leeupan Guest Farm, Van Zylsrus – R31, South Africa
Distance: 23.0 km

Route Segment: F – G

From: Leeupan Guest Farm, Van Zylsrus – R31, South Africa
To: Diamond T Coffee Shop, Askham – R31, South Africa
Distance: 125 km

Route Segment: G – H

From: Diamond T Coffee Shop, Askham – R31, South Africa
To: Koppieskraal Kameelplaas Wild Camping, Askham – Unnamed Road, South Africa
Distance: 0.5 km

Route Segment: H – I

From: Koppieskraal Kameelplaas Wild Camping, Askham – Unnamed Road, South Africa
To: Molopo Kalahari Lodge, Askham – Mier Local Municipality, South Africa
Distance: 15.8 km

Route Segment: I – J

From: Molopo Kalahari Lodge, Askham – Mier Local Municipality, South Africa
To: Inkbospan Guest Farm, Askham – Mier Local Municipality, South Africa
Distance: 18.1 km

Route Segment: J – K

From: Inkbospan Guest Farm, Askham – Mier Local Municipality, South Africa
To: Loch Maree Bed and Breakfast and Self Catering, Askham – Unnamed Road, South Africa
Distance: 12.7 km

Route Segment: K – L

From: Loch Maree Bed and Breakfast and Self Catering, Askham – Unnamed Road, South Africa
To: Vischgat Game Lodge, Askham – 178 Schroder St, Keidebees, Upington, 8801, South Africa
Distance: 198 km

Route Segment: L – M

From: Vischgat Game Lodge, Askham – 178 Schroder St, Keidebees, Upington, 8801, South Africa
To: Dundi Lodge, Augrabies – Unnamed Road, South Africa
Distance: 122 km

Route Segment: M – N

From: Dundi Lodge, Augrabies – Unnamed Road, South Africa
To: Kalahari Outventures, Augrabies – R359, South Africa
Distance: 8.0 km

Route Segment: N – O

From: Kalahari Outventures, Augrabies – R359, South Africa
To: Kakamas Hotel, Kakamas – N14, Schroder, 8870, South Africa
Distance: 41.0 km

Route Segment: O – P

From: Kakamas Hotel, Kakamas – N14, Schroder, 8870, South Africa
To: Halfway House Hotel, Kimberley – c/o Du Toitspan Road & Carrington Way, Belgravia, Kimberley, 8301, South Africa
Distance: 479 km

Route Segment: P – Q

From: Halfway House Hotel, Kimberley – c/o Du Toitspan Road & Carrington Way, Belgravia, Kimberley, 8301, South Africa
To: Drakensberg Mountain Retreat, Bergville – Okhahlamba Local Municipality, South Africa
Distance: 532 km

Route Segment: Q – R

From: Drakensberg Mountain Retreat, Bergville – Okhahlamba Local Municipality, South Africa
To: Montusi Mountain Lodge, Bergville – Unnamed Road, South Africa
Distance: 24.6 km

Route Segment: R – S

From: Montusi Mountain Lodge, Bergville – Unnamed Road, South Africa
To: Alpine Heath, Bergville – Unnamed Road, South Africa
Distance: 3.7 km

Route Segment: S – T

From: Alpine Heath, Bergville – Unnamed Road, South Africa
To: Hlalanathi Berg Resort, Bergville – Unnamed Road, Clifford Chambers, South Africa
Distance: 8.3 km

Route Segment: T – U

From: Hlalanathi Berg Resort, Bergville – Unnamed Road, Clifford Chambers, South Africa
To: Reagan’s Coffee Shop and Bistro, Howick – 130 Main St, Howick, 3290, South Africa
Distance: 172 km

Route Segment: U – V

From: Reagan’s Coffee Shop and Bistro, Howick – 130 Main St, Howick, 3290, South Africa
To: Durban Airport, KwaZulu Natal – Durban, South Africa
Distance: 107 km

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