Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Union's End Road, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
The Union's End Road is a 128.6 km sand road in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park about 650 m from Bitterpan 4x4 Trail Gate. It connects to Gharagab 4x4 Trail, Grootkolk Wilderness Camp Access Route, Kaa Access Road, Nossob - Bosobogolo 4x4 Access Route and Nossob 4x4 Ecotrail. Here's where it runs and where to stop along the way.
The Union's End road continues north from Nossob camp along the Nossob riverbed to Union's End, the point where South Africa, Namibia and Botswana meet. It is the most remote road on the South African side, with waterholes such as Kwang, Geinab, Bedinkt, Cubitje Quap and Kouant, a picnic site at Union's End, and the turn-offs to Grootkolk and Gharagab wilderness camps. There is no fuel or shop beyond Nossob, so go prepared.
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- Konnaguass Waterhole ViewpointViewpointKonnaguass Waterhole Viewpoint overlooks Kannaguass Waterhole in the northern Nossob section of Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. The name refers to a camelthorn-tree waterhole, and the surrounding dry…On the road
- Unions End Waterhole ViewpointViewpointUnions End Picnic Site Viewpoint is situated at the remote northern end of the Nossob River valley, where South Africa, Botswana and Namibia meet. The site overlooks the dry riverbed and surrounding…On the road
- Cubitje Quap Waterhole ViewpointViewpointCubitje Quap Waterhole Viewpoint overlooks one of the most prominent waterholes along the Nossob River, just north of Nossob Camp. The waterhole lies close to the road and has a dedicated loop road…On the road
- Bedinkt Waterhole ViewpointViewpointBedinkt Waterhole Viewpoint overlooks Bedinkt Waterhole along the Nossob River, about 35 km north of Nossob. A distant viewpoint provides a broad view of the waterhole and surrounding riverbed…On the road
- Kwang ViewpointViewpointKwang Viewpoint is reached via a small loop off the Nossob road and overlooks Kwang Waterhole from approximately 40 metres away. The waterhole lies among tall camelthorn trees that provide shade for…On the road
- Nossob River ViewpointViewpointNossob River Viewpoint provides an elevated perspective across the broad, dry Nossob Riverbed and the surrounding Kalahari vegetation. The open river corridor offers a useful vantage point for…50 m off the road
- Unions End Picnic Site ViewpointViewpointUnions End Picnic Site Viewpoint is situated at the remote northern end of the Nossob River valley, where South Africa, Botswana and Namibia meet. The site overlooks the dry riverbed and surrounding…50 m off the road
- Geinab Waterhole ViewpointViewpointGeinab Waterhole Viewpoint overlooks the former Geinab waterhole in the remote Nossob River section north of Grootkolk. The waterhole is no longer operational because the borehole enclosure…50 m off the road
- Kouant Waterhole ViewpointViewpointKouant Waterhole Viewpoint overlooks Kouant Waterhole in the northern Kgalagadi, within the remote Polentswa wilderness area. The waterhole lies among the red Kalahari dunes and thornveld, forming…100 m off the road
- Nossob Camp HideBird HideThe Nossob Camp Hide overlooks the waterhole inside Nossob Rest Camp, providing a close-range viewing position beside the dry Nossob Riverbed. The waterhole is particularly productive for wildlife…400 m off the road
- Bitterpan 4x4 Trail GateGateThe Bitterpan 4x4 Trail Gate marks the controlled entrance to the one-way 4x4 route from the Nossob area towards Bitterpan Wilderness Camp. The route crosses the red Kalahari dunes and is restricted…650 m off the road
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Union's End Road questions
Where is the Union's End Road in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park?
The Union's End Road is a 128.6 km sand road in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park about 650 m from Bitterpan 4x4 Trail Gate. It connects to Gharagab 4x4 Trail, Grootkolk Wilderness Camp Access Route, Kaa Access Road, Nossob - Bosobogolo 4x4 Access Route and Nossob 4x4 Ecotrail.
How long does it take to drive the Union's End Road?
About 154 minutes without stopping at the 50 km/h limit. Allow much longer if you stop at the waterholes and for sightings.
Are there waterholes or hides on the Union's End Road?
Yes. Along the Union's End Road you'll find Konnaguass Waterhole Viewpoint, Unions End Waterhole Viewpoint, Cubitje Quap Waterhole Viewpoint, Bedinkt Waterhole Viewpoint and Kwang Viewpoint.
Can I use opspoor on the Union's End Road without signal?
Yes. Signal in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park can be patchy, and opspoor works fully offline: you can see sightings you've already loaded and log your own, which sync when you're back in range.
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