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Northern Cape Road Conditions
Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2023 2:43 pm
by iandvl
Heya folks.
I was just wondering if anybody in the know had an idea of road conditions in the Northern Cape - especially Namaqua Coastal Section up to Hondeklipbaai as I believe there was quite a bit of flooding in the area relatively recently. And I've got a trip coming up in a few weeks.
Area I am concerned about is basically:
1 - Nieuwoudtville -> Lutzville
2 - Lutzville -> Groenriviermond (the coastal 4x4 track)
3 - Groenriviermond -> Hondeklipbaai (the SANPARKS coastal track)
I know specifically that Hondeklipbaai was at some point only accessible from a single road during the last month or so.
Edit: Yes - I know I can call San Parks. I will do so if nobody else knows...
Re: Northern Cape Road Conditions
Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2023 4:10 pm
by Mad Manny
I have called Christo (Grips), he is on his way...
Re: Northern Cape Road Conditions
Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2023 4:12 pm
by iandvl
Dankie Manny. Wat op aarde sou ons sonder jou doen...
Edit: I have his number. I guess I could have called him too....
Re: Northern Cape Road Conditions
Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2023 4:55 pm
by grips
I have asked a friend down there will report soon. From what I have the Namaqua Park road is drivable. Will make 100% sure about the rest.
Re: Northern Cape Road Conditions
Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2023 6:55 pm
by Martin de Jager
We toured the area in November, we only had good roads, we entered in Groenrivier , prepare yourself for thick sand 11 km's from the gate.
The road to Hondeklip was no problem. Hondeklip was disappointment, but still stunning bay.
We exited via the same road to Garies was another disappointment.
Re: Northern Cape Road Conditions
Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2023 8:50 am
by iandvl
Grips - Dankie vir die moeite.
Martin - this will be my third trip to the area. I know what to expect in terms of the tracks generally. I'm just a little more concerned about the floods. As I understood, Hondeklipbaai was cut off for a bit.
Re: Northern Cape Road Conditions
Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2023 9:34 am
by grips
Ian got feedback. The road conditions on the bad side but drivable. Don`t think you have to worry with the Patrol.
Re: Northern Cape Road Conditions
Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2023 9:44 am
by iandvl
grips wrote: ↑Thu Aug 03, 2023 9:34 am
Ian got feedback. The road conditions on the bad side but drivable. Don`t think you have to worry with the Patrol.
Baie dankie Oom Christo. Ek waardeer. I like it rough...
Re: Northern Cape Road Conditions
Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2023 9:36 pm
by Leon
iandvl wrote: ↑Thu Aug 03, 2023 9:44 am
grips wrote: ↑Thu Aug 03, 2023 9:34 am
Ian got feedback. The road conditions on the bad side but drivable. Don`t think you have to worry with the Patrol.
Baie dankie Oom Christo. Ek waardeer. I like it rough...
iandvl ek vra net ,waarom vra jy hoe die paaie is as jy dit for laaik.
Re: Northern Cape Road Conditions
Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2023 9:41 pm
by Mad Manny
Leon, he just wants to know if he must travel with his teeth in or out...
Re: Northern Cape Road Conditions
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2023 3:16 pm
by Shane
Re: Northern Cape Road Conditions
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2023 8:13 pm
by Leon
Manny Jo ok
