This track was identified and mapped via high-resolution satellite imagery.
Kaa–Mabuasehube Wilderness Route
The remote sand corridor that links the northern Kaa gate with the Mabuasehube pans across the Botswana side of the Kgalagadi. It is about 200 km of single-lane track through thornveld, grass plains and dune country with no water, fuel or facilities, making it one of the purest Kalahari wilderness drives in southern Africa.
Trail Map
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
Allow 2 days. Carry fuel, water and firewood for the full distance, as there is nothing along the route. Drive slowly in soft sand with reduced tyre pressure, and keep to the existing tracks. Avoid the hottest months, December–February.
Weather check
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-24.3584, 20.6255
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Quick Stats
Highlights
- Drive the empty heart of the Kalahari
- Camp at the Mabuasehube pans
- Spot springbok and gemsbok herds on the grass plains
- Look for raptors such as the bateleur and tawny eagle
- Take in the night sky far from any light pollution
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
+110 m
Total Descent
-166 m
Ruggedness Index
Terrain Roughness Index
Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).
1.4
Tortuosity Index
Route Curviness Index
Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).
1.29
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: 54 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0
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