Limpopo Waterberg game farm 4x4 trails near Vaalwater — recommendations
Went through last school holidays in a Toyota Fortuner. Here is the full report.
The approach road is graded gravel for the first 39km then transitions to a proper 4x4 track. We had 1 vehicle in convoy which made recovery easy when the lead vehicle got axle-deep in a rut. Total distance from the gate to our campsite was 27km and took 1 hours.
Camping: The campsite has a communal kitchen and hot showers. Signal is Vodacom only near the gate.
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 35L spare in jerry cans.
The scenery is genuinely spectacular. Happy to answer any questions from people planning this route.
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Good write-up. One thing to add from our trip there — the permit system has changed since the last reports I read. The gate closes 30 minutes earlier than the old signage says — check the current hours before you go.
How was the fuel situation? We are planning this in a Land Cruiser 200 which drinks more than it should on technical terrain. Trying to figure out whether to carry extra diesel in jerry cans or whether the consumption was manageable.
Thanks for the report — this is exactly what I needed. Heading there in October 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.
How was the fuel situation? We are planning this in a Ranger Raptor which drinks more than it should on technical terrain. Trying to figure out whether to carry extra diesel in jerry cans or whether the consumption was manageable.