Baviaans to Die Hel 4x4

Go on a thrilling 7-day camping trip through South Africa’s beautiful landscapes

See the stunning Baviaanskloof, Swartberg/Gamkaskloof, and Knysna Wilderness. Travel across World Heritage sites like the Baviaans and Swartberg Mountains. You'll pass through 43 mountain passes, including Swartberg and Prince Alfred's.

Tour Highlights

History Tour of Die Hel: Enjoy a guided tour with breakfast.
Luminous Scorpion Tour: Explore nighttime wonders with snacks and drinks.

Trip Details

Total Distance: About 1275 km
Off-road/Gravel: 850 km
Vehicle Requirements: A 4x4 with high clearance and low-range gear is needed. You can tow 4x4 trailers and caravans.
Terrain: Expect steep climbs and sharp bends. Some areas may need road clearing.
Start Point: Patensie
End Point: The Craggs

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive Baviaanskloof East Gate
Begin your journey in Patensie, where you can explore the Queen Victoria Rock and navigate the scenic Combrink Pass. Experience the unique Baviaans Cableway and traverse the Holgat, Langkop, and Grasnek Passes before reaching Dooringkloof.

Day 2 - Baviaanskloof to Prince Albert
Visit the Campbell Monument and shop at Babe se Winkel. Drive through Studis Poort and Hingoes Pass, then stop at Versos Farm Stall. Discover the Seven Dwarves and continue to Baviaanssleutel and Rasskrans. Journey through Nuwekloof Pass to reach Willowmore, Meiringspoort, Bloupunt Rivierpoort, and Kleinvlei Pass, ending with Aaps Rivierpoort and Kareedouwberg Pass.

Day 3 - Prince Albert to Die Hel
Travel through Witkraanspoort Pass to reach Prince Albert, then tackle the Swartberg Pass. Continue your adventure via Otto Du Plessis and Elands Pass before arriving at Die Hel.

Day 4 - Die Hel
Enjoy breakfast and a history tour of Die Hel, accompanied by a guide vehicle on a self-drive exploration. Enjoy Sundowners & Snacks before viewing the Luminous Scorpions.

Day 5 - Die Hel to Seweweekspoort
Retrace your route through Elands Pass, Otto Du Plessis, and Swartberg Pass. Experience Doringkloof Pass, Huis se Hoogte Pass, and Kruisrivier Poort. Visit Calitzdorp and traverse Huisrivier Pass before reaching Seweweekspoort Pass.

Day 6 - Seweweekspoort to Oudtshoorn
Navigate through Bosluiskloof Pass, Kouveld Pass, and Witnekke Pass. Continue across Perdefonteinpoort Pass, Wasbank Pass, and Volstruisnek Pass, ending with Klein Swartberg Pass and Die Outol Pass. Conclude in Ladismith and Oudtshoorn.

Day 7 - Oudtshoorn to De Vlugt
Journey through Rus En Vrede Pass and along Ou Muragie Road. Cross Waganpadsnek Pass, Kammanassie Pass, and Potjiesberg Pass, then traverse Prince Alfred’s Pass to reach De Vlugt and make a stop at Angie’s G-Spot.

Day 8 - De Vlugt to The Craggs
Visit the Thomas Charles Baines Memorial and enjoy the view from Buffelsnek Pass and Spitskop Lookout. Drive through Paardekop Pass-1888, Keurboomsrivierhoogte Pass, and finish your journey at The Craggs.

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Testimonials

Danny is an excellent tour leader, professional and well organised. He came well prepared and shared relevant historical and information all along the way, throughout the tour. His time management was excellent. The pace of the tour was well balanced. In addition to his technical knowledge and organisational ability, Danny was approachable and attentive. He was always willing to answer questions, offer clarification, and engage with the group in a friendly and professional manner. His calm demeanour and clear communication helped ensure that all participants felt comfortable and included. Awesome Africa Tours and Adventures would be highly recommended to anyone seeking a well-run and professionally led tour experience. - Martiens Blanche
We have just returned from a magical tour with Danny we saw places and roads we would never go on or knew of. Danny was informative and professional I would definitely recommend him and his tours. We loved the mountain ranges and the passes we traveled so scenic and memorable. The tour was Interesting and we loved all the campsites some more special than others as well as some of the quirky spots that we visited along the way and even had time to stop for lunch and breakfast. The stop at the Olive farm was great. - Deborah Lambourn
Thank you for a wonderful trip into places we would never have explored alone. - Rose Behrens
Feb 2024 - Denys Armstrong, Donelle Theron, Tony Halket, Carel Smith
- Thanks guys I really appreciated the trip and meeting all of you. It was a awesome trip and group. Once again thanks a million.
- Thank you all for a lovely trip. We enjoyed it and enjoyed the company. Hope our paths cross again.
- Great trip. Those of you still traveling, travel safe.
- Thank you to all. Really enjoyed the trip.
- Hierdie was n verskriklike lekker toer.