TRIPS & MAPS
I prefer remote areas, away from the crowds,
with peaceful nights.
The suggestions below concentrate on the Tanqua Karoo, but I have
travelled widely and could offer trips to other areas, making sure
visitors are well prepared and do not get lost.
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The Seven Passes Trip
(approximately 700km with detours in the Tankwa Karoo National Park)
This 5 day, 4 night trip will take you over the Theronsberg Pass,
Marigold Heights, Ouberg Pass, Gannaga Pass, Skitterykloof Pass,
Katbakkies Pass and Gydo Pass.
This trip can be completed in your 4x4's, 2x4 bakkies (pick-ups),
Combi's and Toyota Ventures, although some of the passes can become real
challenges after heavy rain falls)
You need to be self-sufficient for 5 days (basic foodstuffs and
petrol/diesel can be bought in Middelpos).
Optional 4x4 trails at
Skurweberg
4x4 .
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more details on the Seven Passes Trip
Middelpos Quickie (± 500km) Tour
For those of you who do not have much time but would still like to have
an introduction to the Tanqua Karoo.
Leave Ceres in the morning. Travel to
Middelpos, via Ouberg Pass. Stay at the Middelpos Hotel. The next
morning travel back to Ceres via Gannaga Pass. Arrive in Ceres late
afternoon.
Circular day trip from Ceres over Katbakkies Pass
After you have had your breakfast at your hotel or B&B, this 200km trip
will take you from Ceres over Gydo Pass, through a part of the Koue
Bokkeveld, over the Katbakkies Pass, down Skittery Kloof Pass into the
Ceres Karoo, down the Theronsberg Pass and back to Ceres by late
afternoon. Have lunch half-way at the base of Skitterykloof.