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BOEGOEBERG 4X4
2017-06-27
BOEGOEBERG 4X4 TRAIL GUIDE & INFORMATION
WHERE?
Boegoeberg 4x4 Trail is located on the farm Lambertshoek, in the ‘Engelsman se Berge’ overlooking Graafwater, Elands Bay, Lambertsbay and Clanwilliam, in the Western Cape.
WHY?
There are several self-drive routes and a dune playground if you want to let off steam. Thanks to a wide variety of terrain found here, all types of 4x4s are welcome, from soft-roaders and modified rock-crawlers.
There’s also a gigantic swimming pool for the hottest days and sheltered accommodation for the rainy season – including a cottage deep in the mountains for the ultimate secluded getaway.
Boegoeberg has achieved a top ten rating from Drive Out magazine as well as fantastic reviews from SA4x4 magazine.
WHEN?
Boegoeberg is open all year round, but if you’re keen on doing the main 4x4 loop and there’s been heavy rain, call in advance to check whether the trail is open.
WHAT?
A 4x4 destination that not only tickles the adventurers’ fancy, but also has the potential to push driver and vehicle to their limits. Boegoeberg has been farmed for six generations and today produces buchu and tea. There’s also a variety of accommodation options available, making it the perfect place to bring the family for a weekend escape.
Terrain varies between sandy river beds and a dune section, to extremely steep, off-camber mountain trails covered in loose rocks. There is one 40⁰ descent on very loose rocks near the end of the trail. If you’re not an experienced and confident 4x4 driver, do not attempt the mountain route as there are no turn around points.
HOW?
After receiving your map (it depicts the area and details the route), choose which trail you want to tackle.
There’s an easy route for a pleasant scenic drive, a large dune with sand tracks to play on, as well as a new riverbed section, which is popular but weather dependant.
Boegoeberg’s defining route however, is the long ‘Donkey Wagon’ trail, which will take you at least four hours of non-stop driving to complete.
Sign boards guide you along the way, and if you follow those, you shouldn’t get lost despite many turn-offs used by the tractor to collect buchu and rooibos tea. For those with heavily-modified 4x4s, there’s an extreme challenge section at the top of the mountain – check with the owner to make sure it’s open.
To tackle the mountain section, mud terrain tyres (deflated to around 60% of road pressure) are recommended.
DIRECTIONS
From Cape Town take the N7 north. 10km before Clanwilliam turn left at Paleisheuwel signpost. After 12km turn right at the Graafwater signpost. 7km down the road turn left at Boegoeberg 4x4. The farm is 3km further down this road.
GPS
S 32°17'15.96"
E 18°45'13.65"
CLOSEST TOWN
Clanwilliam 33 km (44 minutes)
RATING
2-5
COST (Price correct at time of publication 27/06/17)
R200 for all the trails
R100 for the short route
ACCOMMODATION
There are 50 campsites in total, most located on lush green lawns, with power and pristine communal ablutions facilities. There are several chalets available as well as a rustic cottage only accessible by 4x4, halfway round the main 4x4 loop.
CONTACT
027 482 2933
083 632 2634
boegoeberg4x4@mylan.co.za