Mapungubwe 4x4 trail Limpopo — full trip report and booking process
Went through last month in a Land Cruiser 200. Here is the full report.
The approach road is graded gravel for the first 37km then transitions to a proper 4x4 track. We had 1 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 50km and took 2 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 13L/100km on the technical sections — budget for higher than your tar road figure. We carried 29L spare in jerry cans.
The whole experience is unlike anything else in SA. 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 (Ranger Raptor) and have been debating whether to take the longer alternate route. Based on your description, I think we will stick to the main track.
— kobus_bosman
How was the fuel situation? We are planning this in a D-Max AT35 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.
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.
Thanks for the report — this is exactly what I needed. Heading there in August with two other rigs (Ranger Raptor) 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.