Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
!Xaus 4x4 Trail, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
The !Xaus 4x4 Trail is a 30.8 km sand road in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park about 47.8 km from Two Rivers Gate. It connects to !XAUS 4x4 Trail Return and Auob Road. Here's where it runs and where to stop along the way.
The !Xaus 4x4 trail is the sand route from the Auob road through the red dunes to !Xaus Lodge, a lodge on land owned by the Khomani San and Mier communities. It is only for guests of the lodge. Rooibrak waterhole is near its start on the Auob road.
Where the !Xaus 4x4 Trail runs
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- Rooibrak Waterhole ViewpointViewpointRooibrak Waterhole lies along the Auob River in the southern section of Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Its name means “Red Brack”, referring to the red stone and brackish water found in the area…450 m off the road
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!Xaus 4x4 Trail questions
Where is the !Xaus 4x4 Trail in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park?
The !Xaus 4x4 Trail is a 30.8 km sand road in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park about 47.8 km from Two Rivers Gate. It connects to !XAUS 4x4 Trail Return and Auob Road.
How long does it take to drive the !Xaus 4x4 Trail?
About 37 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 !Xaus 4x4 Trail?
Yes. Along the !Xaus 4x4 Trail you'll find Rooibrak Waterhole Viewpoint.
Can I use opspoor on the !Xaus 4x4 Trail 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.
Roads connecting to the !Xaus 4x4 Trail
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