FROM CAPE TOWN:
Take The N1 North via Paarl. Continue on N1, passing Worcester, Touwsriver & Laingsburg. At Leeu Gamka turn left just after the Shell Ultra City onto the R353 towards Frazenburg. Travel for 44KM and then turn right onto a gravel road (as good as most country tar roads). Sign says Beaufort West. Travel for 26KM and turn left at Bergplaats sign. Carry on for 12KM following Bergplaats signage all the way to the Gemsbok Lodge.
TOTAL DISTANCE: 450KM |
FROM JOHANNESBURG / BLOEMFONTEIN:
Take the N1 South and carry on until you reach Beaufort West. Drive through Beaufort West. Carry on for 11KM (past the Oudtshoorn/George turn-off). Turn right at the Frazenburg/Merweville sign. Follow this dirt road for 56KM (road is as good as most country tar roads and perfect for any car or motorbike). Make sure you take the left exit at the fork in the road (Theeskloof & Merweville road). Turn right after 56KM at the Bergplaats signs. Follow the Bergplaats signs and drive to the main Gemsbok Lodge (12KM).
TOTAL DISTANCE FROM JOHANNESBURG: 1060KM
TOTAL DISTANCE FROM BLOEMFONTEIN: 594KM |
FROM GEORGE:
From George take the N12 to Oudtshoorn via the Outeniqua Pass. Carry on with the N12 towards Beaufort West. At the T junction where the N12 meets the N1. Turn left towards Leeu Gamka. Travel 4KMs and turn right at the sign that says Frazenburg/Merweville. Follow this dirt road for 56KM (road is as good as most country tar roads and perfect for any car or motorbike). Make sure you take the left exit at the Fork in the road (Theeskloof & Merweville road). Turn right after 56KM at the Bergplaats signs. Follow the Bergplaats signs and drive to the main Gemsbok Lodge (12KM).
TOTAL DISTANCE: 268KM |