Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
!XAUS 4x4 Trail Return, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
The !XAUS 4x4 Trail Return is a 31.6 km sand road in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park about 46.8 km from Mata-Mata Border Gate. It connects to !Xaus 4x4 Trail. Here's where it runs and where to stop along the way.
The !Xaus 4x4 trail return is the way back out from !Xaus Lodge through the dunes to the Auob road, the return leg of the lodge's access route. It is only for guests of the lodge.
Where the !XAUS 4x4 Trail Return 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…950 m off the road
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!XAUS 4x4 Trail Return questions
Where is the !XAUS 4x4 Trail Return in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park?
The !XAUS 4x4 Trail Return is a 31.6 km sand road in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park about 46.8 km from Mata-Mata Border Gate. It connects to !Xaus 4x4 Trail.
How long does it take to drive the !XAUS 4x4 Trail Return?
About 38 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 Return?
Yes. Along the !XAUS 4x4 Trail Return you'll find Rooibrak Waterhole Viewpoint.
Can I use opspoor on the !XAUS 4x4 Trail Return 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 Return
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