This track was identified and mapped via high-resolution satellite imagery.
Gharagab 4x4 Trail
A one-way 4x4 track that leaves the Nossob road in the far north of the Kgalagadi and crosses tall red dunes to the isolated Gharagab Wilderness Camp, in camelthorn savannah near the Namibian border. Low range, deflated tyres and dune momentum are all part of the drive.
Trail Map
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
About 60 km of soft sand. Allow 3–4 hours and keep to the posted direction of travel. Lower tyre pressures before the first dune and carry a compressor to re-inflate. Arrive before the gate closes, as no driving is permitted after dark.
Weather check
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-24.7991, 20.0254
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Quick Stats
Highlights
- Climb the red dune ridges in low range
- Stay at Gharagab Wilderness Camp's cabins on stilts
- Watch the camp waterhole for lion and brown hyena
- Look for black-maned Kalahari lions in the far north
- Enjoy one of the remotest overnight stops in SANParks
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
+52 m
Total Descent
-96 m
Ruggedness Index
Terrain Roughness Index
Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).
2.4
Tortuosity Index
Route Curviness Index
Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).
1.56
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: 44.8 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0
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