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Rooibos Trail, Daan Viljoen Game Park
The 9 km Rooibos Trail loops over the hills and ridges of the Khomas Hochland in Daan Viljoen Game Park, about 18 km west of Windhoek, reaching the highest point in the reserve. Game such as kudu, zebra and wildebeest roam the park, which can be walked without a guide.
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
Allow 3-4 hours. Start early in summer and carry water; the trail is rocky with some steep sections.
Weather check
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-22.5380, 16.9438
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Quick Stats
Highlights
- Reach the highest point in the park
- Look for Hartmann's mountain zebra and kudu
- View the Khomas Hochland hills toward Windhoek
- Walk the Wag-'n-Bietjie Trail to Stengel Dam
- Birdwatch around the dam
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
+163 m
Total Descent
-157 m
Ruggedness Index
Terrain Roughness Index
Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).
31.5
Tortuosity Index
Route Curviness Index
Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).
1.91
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: 35.7 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0
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