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Cacuso to the Black Rocks of Pungo Andongo
Drive from Cacuso to Pungo Andongo, a village set among the Pedras Negras, giant black rock towers rising from the savanna. Legends link the rocks to Queen Nzinga, and the site is a recognised climbing area.
Trail Map
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
About 1 hour each way. The turnoff from the main road is signed; the approach road is rough in places. Carry water and avoid scrambling alone.
Weather check
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-9.4218, 15.7407
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Quick Stats
Highlights
- Walk among the Pedras Negras
- Find the footprints of Queen Nzinga legend
- Climb a viewpoint rock
- Visit Pungo Andongo village
- Photograph the towers at sunset
Field Radio Protocol
VHF-UHF Communication
Propagation Telemetry
Ridge Line
92%Gorge Floor
18%Sector Relay: Sector Alpha Relay• 12-18 KM Range
Regulatory Compliance
VHF/UHF frequencies are for monitoring and emergency coordination only. Transmitting on these bands may require an Amateur Radio License or regional government permits. Check local telecommunications laws before operation.
Technical Analysis
Total Ascent
+287 m
Total Descent
-232 m
Ruggedness Index
Terrain Roughness Index
Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).
11.4
Tortuosity Index
Route Curviness Index
Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).
1.42
Gradient Distribution
Surface & Hydrology
Surface Spectrum Analysis
Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.
Difficulty Analysis
Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.
Bounding Box (WGS84)
Point Spacing: 131.7 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0
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