This track was identified and mapped via high-resolution satellite imagery.
Trans-Caprivi Highway through Bwabwata: Divundu to Kongola
The B8 crosses Bwabwata National Park between the Okavango River at Divundu and the Kwando River at Kongola, through dry woodland of the Caprivi strip where elephant, buffalo and antelope cross the road. Side roads lead to the Mahango and Buffalo core areas on the Okavango and the Kwando wildlife areas.
Trail Map
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
Allow 2.5-3 hours. Keep to the speed limit and avoid driving after dark because of wildlife on the road. Fuel is available at Divundu and Kongola.
Weather check
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-18.0943, 21.5345
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Quick Stats
Highlights
- Watch for elephants crossing the highway
- See Popa Falls near Divundu
- Detour into the Mahango core area
- Stop at the Kwando River bridge at Kongola
- Visit a community campsite on the Kwando
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
+121 m
Total Descent
-164 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).
1.02
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: 52.2 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0
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