Cederberg Old Postal Road — do you need a 4x4 or will high-clearance 2WD do?
Went through last weekend in a Toyota Hilux Legend. Here is the full report.
The approach road is graded gravel for the first 39km then transitions to a proper 4x4 track. We had 4 vehicles in convoy which made recovery easy when we needed a second opinion on a tricky crossing. Total distance from the gate to our campsite was 34km and took 2 hours.
Camping: The campsite has a communal kitchen and hot showers. Signal is non-existent — exactly as it should be.
Fuel: filled up in the last town before the turn-off. Diesel consumption was around 13L/100km on the technical sections — budget for higher than your tar road figure. We carried 34L spare in jerry cans.
The scenery is reason enough to go back every year. Happy to answer any questions from people planning this route.
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Thanks for the report — this is exactly what I needed. Heading there in August with two other rigs (D-Max AT35) and have been debating whether to take the longer alternate route. Based on your description, I think we will stick to the main track.
Solo or convoy? I ask because I am planning this as a solo trip which I know is not ideal. My Garmin inReach Mini gives me a bit of confidence but keen to hear your view on whether it is sensible alone.
— werner_dp
Nice one, kobus. Did you do the shortcut via the farm road? We skipped it last time and regretted it. Adding it to the plan for our next trip.
> Solo or convoy? I ask because I am planning this as a solo trip which I know is not ideal. My Garmin inReach Mini gives me a bit of confidence but keen to hear your view on whether it is sensible alone.
> — werner_dp
Nice one, kobus. Did you do the shortcut via the farm road? We skipped it last time and regretted it. Adding it to the plan for our next trip.
— tayla_ferreira
Nice one, kobus. Did you do the shortcut via the farm road? We skipped it last time and regretted it. Adding it to the plan for our next trip.