Hel se Pad Pass, a historic route dating back to 1880, offers adventurers a unique journey through the rugged landscape near Vanrhynsdorp. Spanning just 6.6 kilometers, this pass may seem short, but its twists and turns, combined with its rich history, make it a compelling destination for those seeking a memorable driving experience.
Initially designed by Mr. T.W. Bain and subsequently realigned over the years, Hel se Pad Pass showcases the ingenuity of its creators. Its gentle gradients defy the challenge of navigating its twists and turns, while the drive offers a thrilling adventure for drivers.
With an altitude variance of 480 meters and an average gradient of 1:14, Hel se Pad Pass presents both scenic beauty and technical difficulty. While a 4x4 vehicle isn't essential, a vehicle with good ground clearance is recommended to navigate the terrain safely.
Exploring Hel se Pad Pass isn't just about the drive — it's also about the journey back to civilisation once you've reached the bottom. This adds an extra layer of excitement to the experience, making it a true adventure for enthusiasts of gravel roads and scenic routes alike.
Although driving the pass in descending mode is recommended, we have always tackled it the other way around.
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Ouberg Pass
The iconic Ouberg Pass never disappoints ...
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Sunsets are like music.... for some a beautiful symphony for others something else - but for everyone something special for sure.
This beautiful sunset was on the farm Eselfontein Gasteplaas on our recent Tankwa Bo-Karoo tour in November - absolutely spectacular.
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Every sunset has a story ..... stop what you are doing and enjoy the beauty of it...
Another beautiful sunset on our Tankwa Bo-Karoo tour of November.
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Sunsets in the Karoo
The splendor of a beautiful Karoo sunset...
We had the most amazing sunsets on our Tankwa Bo-Karoo tour in November. Just look at these colors... Sunset nr 1
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We will be traveling up the beautiful Gannaga Pass during our TANKWA BO-KAROO PIONEER ROUTE : 3 – 12 NOV 2023 tour.
The following from Moutain Passes South Africa describes this beautiful pass the best:
"The Gannaga Pass is a magnificent gravel road ascending 548 meters through the Roggeveld Mountains from the endless plains of the Tankwa Karoo to the high plateaux near Middelpos. The pass does not break any records in terms of altitude, gradient, or length, but it possesses an almost ethereal quality from a combination of graceful curves, raw mountain beauty, and scope of vision that is rarely repeated in other passes.
It contains 45 bends, corners, and curves which include 4 extremely sharp hairpins and another three corners sharper than 90 degrees." - Moutain Passes South Africa (P2250)
We still have some space if you want to join this tour. Contact Offroad Routes and Tours and book today. This will be our last tour for 2023 - not to be missed.
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Met ons volgende toer na die TANKWA en B0-KAROO gaan ons die warm gasvryheid van die Bo-Karoo verken en rondry op die ou roetes wat die trekkers, handelsreisigers en poskoetse van destyds gery het.
Soos gewoonlik gaan ons soveel grondpad as moontlik ry en kamp waar dit moontlik is. Die roete beloof om besonders te wees, want ons gaan ‘n hele paar bergpasse ry in die proses om orals te besoek. Hier is solank 'n lusmaker van 'n paar passe wat ons gaan doen op die roete.
Kom saam en ervaar bietjie van die geskiedenis van die Karoo en gee jouself kans om so bietjie weg te kom van selfone en dinge wat ons so maklik besig hou.
Vir meer inligting tov die toer of om jou plek te bespreek kontak Offroad Routes and Tours.
DATUMS: 3 TOT 12 NOVEMBER. (9 AANDE, 10 DAE)
KOSTE: R 4,900 PER VOLWASSENE WAT DEEL - KAMP (kontak ons vir tariewe vir kinders of enkel tariewe). Slegs beperkte plek.
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TANKWA BO-KAROO PIONEER ROUTE : 3 – 12 NOV 2023
DATUM: 3 – 12 NOVEMBER 2023
KOSTE: R 4,900 per volwassene wat deel (kampering)
Op dag 6 van bostaande toer gaan ons die ikoniese Oubergpas aandurf, oppad na ons volgende bestemming van hierdie spesiale 10 dag toer deur die Tankwa en Bo-Karoo.
Kom saam en ervaar bietjie van die geskiedenis van die Karoo en gee jouself kans om so bietjie weg te kom van selfone en dinge wat ons so maklik besig hou.
Kontak ons vir meer inligting of om jou plek te bespreek.
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Vleesbaai 4x4 Dune Route
'n Lekker 4x4 duine roete net buite Vleesbaai. Lekker duine ry en pragtige natuurskoon. Geskik vir die hele familie.
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Meob 2022 Adventure
"MEOB BAY" adventure tour:
About the tour:
It is almost impossible to describe the Meob Bay adventure without leaving something out. This has been our third visit and like every time before we had unique experiences.
Meob is located along the Namibian coast inside the Namib desert National Park and is only accessible by 4x4 and guides that have the permits and authority to do so. For this reason, it is well protected and presents the desert and ocean to visitors as it has remained for the last thousand years.
To reach Meob, we drive through the Namib desert over the dunes (no roads) and also camp in the desert for two nights under the beautiful stars – that can only be appreciated when you see it. Desert driving is very exhilarating and can also be dangerous if you are careless and do not follow the expert guidance of the guides from Meob, but it is a great test of your vehicle and driving skill – it is also one of the main reasons that people come back time and again.
Meob Bay is a camp that offers tented camp options as well as chalets. Ablutions with hot showers and working toilets are provided. This is our base for the next 3 days where we will go fishing in the mornings and for those that want some adrenalin rush, we’ll do some challenge dune climbing in the afternoons. The day normally ends with a sundowner from a view spot on top of a dune somewhere.
All meals are prepared by Meob and it is a great time to relax and spend time outside of the day-to-day irritations that civilisation brings.
We are planning the next "MEOB BAY adventure tour" for early April 2023, which will once again offer you a truly exhilarating experience. This is a definite bucket-list tour, not to be missed.
Dates confirmed: 8 April to 16 April 2023. Contact us ASAP for full details.
Namakwaland discovery tour 2022
"NAMAKWALAND discovery tour"
About the tour:
The Namakwaland and Boesmanland region around the small towns with magical names like Kamieskroon, Garies, Kliprand, Leliefontein, and Springbok remains one of the hidden gems of the Northern Cape along the route to Namibia.
Most of us rush past on the N7 towards either Namibia or the Kgalagadi, but seldom take the time to appreciate the beauty that this area offers. It is worth mentioning that this area is relatively high in altitude (+/- 1100 m above sea level) and therefore the rainfall and type of plants we find here is very unique. It can vary from typical fynbos to succulent semi-desert with grassland in between the majestic granite rock formations that dominate the landscape. For this reason, expect something new around every bend.
We were treated to a private tour of the farm around Platbakkies by the owners and stayed in their farmyard – it offers farm camping, chalets with walking tours, and a 4x4 route with interesting geological formations.
We are planning the next "NAMAKWALAND discovery tour" which will once again offer you a truly unique experience. A tour not to be missed.
The proposed date for this tour will be August 2023. Contact us for more details.