Hennops Off-Road Trail near Centurion — worth it for a weekend warm-up run?

Nice one, rikus. Did you do the rocky climb above the first campsite? We skipped it last time and regretted it. Adding it to the plan for our next trip.
— leanne_coetzee

Thanks for the report — this is exactly what I needed. Heading there in March 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.

Went through last Easter weekend in a Hilux GR Sport III. Here is the full report.

The approach road is graded gravel for the first 48km then transitions to a proper 4x4 track. We had 2 vehicles in convoy which made recovery easy when one rig needed a tow up a steep section. Total distance from the gate to our campsite was 22km and took 4 hours.

Camping: The campsite has no facilities — fully self-sufficient. Signal is non-existent — exactly as it should be.

Fuel: filled up in the last town before the turn-off. Diesel consumption was around 11L/100km on the technical sections — budget for higher than your tar road figure. We carried 39L spare in jerry cans.

The scenery is unlike anything else in SA. Happy to answer any questions from people planning this route.
— rikus_vdberg

Nice one, rikus. 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.

Good write-up. One thing to add from our trip there — the water situation has changed since the last reports I read. You now need to book the campsite online before arrival — walk-ins are restricted on weekends.

Nice one, rikus. Did you do the rocky climb above the first campsite? We skipped it last time and regretted it. Adding it to the plan for our next trip.

> Went through last Easter weekend in a Hilux GR Sport III. Here is the full report.
>
> The approach road is graded gravel for the first 48km then transitions to a proper 4x4 track. We had 2 vehicles in convoy which made recovery easy when one rig needed a tow up a steep section. Total distance from the gate to our campsite was 22km and took 4 hours.
>
> Camping: The campsite has no facilities — fully self-sufficient. Signal is non-existent — exactly as it should be.
>
> Fuel: filled up in the last town before the turn-off. Diesel consumption was around 11L/100km on the technical sections — budget for higher than your tar road figure. We carried 39L spare in jerry cans.
>
> The scenery is unlike anything else in SA. Happy to answer any questions from people planning this route.
> — rikus_vdberg

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.
— pieter_viljoen

Thanks for the report — this is exactly what I needed. Heading there in March with two other rigs (Hilux GD6) and have been debating whether to take the longer alternate route. Based on your description, I think we will stick to the main track.

Went through last Easter weekend in a Hilux GR Sport III. Here is the full report.

The approach road is graded gravel for the first 48km then transitions to a proper 4x4 track. We had 2 vehicles in convoy which made recovery easy when one rig needed a tow up a steep section. Total distance from the gate to our campsite was 22km and took 4 hours.

Camping: The campsite has no facilities — fully self-sufficient. Signal is non-existent — exactly as it should be.

Fuel: filled up in the last town before the turn-off. Diesel consumption was around 11L/100km on the technical sections — budget for higher than your tar road figure. We carried 39L spare in jerry cans.

The scenery is unlike anything else in SA. Happy to answer any questions from people planning this route.
— rikus_vdberg

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.