Offroad Routes and Tours

Offroad Routes and Tours Freedom, adventure, and travel – a combination that’s hard to beat. We meet extraordinary people and find beauty in Southern Africa.

At Offroad Routes and Tours, we do guided self-drive trips to interesting places in Southern Africa that have remained preserved as close to the original natural beauty. A 4-wheel drive vehicle rigged for camping is essential to reach some of the most beautiful spots. We travel for the pure joy of it and few things beat the sense of freedom when exploring places where only some have dared to ventu

re. Wild camping is part and parcel of how we travel, but for variety, we might stay in a guest house now and then. Freedom, adventure, and travel – a combination that’s hard to beat.

* Certified Wilderness First Responder through Wild Medix, affiliated with the Wilderness Medical Society
* 4x4 Offroad Academy accredited – Certificate No. 4OA24-2054-2013B.
* Registered Western Cape Tourist Guide – Reg No. WC15897
* CATHSSETA-accredited – Certificate No. 613/C/181323

🌄 Trans Kouga Wilderness — a journey that stays with you.There’s something about the Kouga Mountains that never leaves y...
29/04/2026

🌄 Trans Kouga Wilderness — a journey that stays with you.

There’s something about the Kouga Mountains that never leaves you.

The quiet. The raw beauty. The feeling of being completely immersed in wild, untouched spaces where time slows down, and the world feels wide again.

Our Trans Kouga Wilderness Adventure has become one of those routes that consistently reminds us why we love overlanding —
• remote two‑spoor tracks through fynbos and rugged mountain passes
• forested camps tucked against cliffs and streams
• river crossings, kloofs, and panoramic viewpoints that stop you in your tracks
• evenings around the fire where stories, stillness, and stars all carry equal weight

It’s a route that grounds you, stretches you, and gifts you the kind of memories that settle deep.

We’re sharing a few moments from one of our favourite Kouga journeys — a reminder of why this wilderness remains one of the most special places we get to explore.

KALAHARI TOUR UPDATE: JUNE 2026 IS NOW FULLY BOOKED.  The response has been incredible — thank you to everyone who enqui...
16/04/2026

KALAHARI TOUR UPDATE: JUNE 2026 IS NOW FULLY BOOKED.

The response has been incredible — thank you to everyone who enquired and shared the excitement.

ONE SPOT OPEN — KALAHARI: RED DUNES & BLACK MANES  13–25 June 2026 | Self‑Drive Overlanding TourKalahari: Red Dunes & Bl...
14/04/2026

ONE SPOT OPEN — KALAHARI: RED DUNES & BLACK MANES
13–25 June 2026 | Self‑Drive Overlanding Tour

Kalahari: Red Dunes & Black Manes – Self-drive Overlanding Tour

A rare opening just became available on our fully guided 13‑day Kalahari expedition — a journey through red dunes, remote pans, unfenced camps, and the wild heart of the Kgalagadi.

WHAT MAKES THIS TOUR SPECIAL
We’ve secured the most sought‑after campsites in the region:
🔥 Phirima Game Ranch — luxury eco‑camping + guided game drive
🏜️ Mapayathulwa Pan Camp 1 & 2 — iconic, quiet, raw wilderness
🦁 Mabuasehube Camp 4 — one of Botswana’s most famous lion‑territory camps
🚙 Mabua–Nossob Trail — deep sand, remote terrain, true overlanding
🌅 Nossob Camp — basic comforts, fuel, ablutions, and a final fireside night

Guided by an experienced, CATHSSETA‑certified guide and Wilderness First Responder.

TOUR DETAILS
📅 13–25 June 2026
💰 R11,900 per adult sharing (SADC)
👥 Group limited to 5 vehicles
❗ No trailers, no children under 10

The Kalahari doesn’t open its doors often — and this spot won’t stay open for long.

Message us for the full info document and to book this final space.

A surprise Meob run — and we’re not complaining.We’re heading back into one of Namibia’s most sacred corners — Meob Bay ...
25/03/2026

A surprise Meob run — and we’re not complaining.

We’re heading back into one of Namibia’s most sacred corners — Meob Bay and the endless desert that holds it.

There’s nothing quite like this stretch of coastline:
• Sleeping under a sky so full of stars it feels alive
• The deep quiet of the desert wrapping around camp
• Dune lines that test your skill and reward your courage
• Casting a line into Meob’s icy waters and waiting for that sudden pull
• The kind of stillness you only find far from everything

Meob has a way of reminding you how small you are… and how free you can feel.

See you on the other side of the dunes.

🔥 Kgalagadi — where the wild still whispers, and the road chooses you.There’s a moment in the Kgalagadi when the world s...
10/03/2026

🔥 Kgalagadi — where the wild still whispers, and the road chooses you.

There’s a moment in the Kgalagadi when the world slows down — when the long grass bends in the wind, the sun melts into the dunes, and the 2‑spoor ahead feels like an invitation rather than a route.

The dust hangs low behind the vehicle.
The fire waits for you at camp.
And the silence… that deep, ancient silence… becomes part of the journey.

This is why we go back.
This is why we choose the road less travelled.
This is Offroad Routes and Tours

Kgalagadi. June. Adventure written in sand and sky.

A journey into South Africa’s best‑kept secret.Our Trans Kouga Wilderness Tour takes you deep into untouched mountain fy...
17/02/2026

A journey into South Africa’s best‑kept secret.

Our Trans Kouga Wilderness Tour takes you deep into untouched mountain fynbos, rugged passes, and quiet forested valleys—far from the tourist trail.

One of the highlights? The Rust & Vrede 4x4 trail.

Panoramic views, crisp mountain air, two‑spoor tracks winding through the Kouga range… and that rare stillness you only find out here. Gravel, rock, river crossings, and endless beauty.

This is pure overlanding: remote camps, starry nights, birdsong mornings, and the kind of solitude that reconnects you with nature—and yourself.

Trans Kouga Wilderness Overlanding Tour: 3 – 11 April 2026

10/02/2026

We’re gearing up for KALAHARI: RED DUNES & BLACK MANES
13–25 June 2026

This special tour is fully booked with a group of genuine overlanders — people who crave space, solitude, raw beauty, and the kind of wilderness that reminds you why we travel the way we do.

🔥Red dunes that roll into forever.
🔥Black‑maned lions moving like shadows.
🔥Campfires, stars, silence… and stories that stay with you long after the dust settles.

The countdown has begun....

Looking back with gratitude on a memorable 2025 — incredible routes, great company, and unforgettable places.Here’s to n...
31/12/2025

Looking back with gratitude on a memorable 2025 — incredible routes, great company, and unforgettable places.

Here’s to new horizons, fresh adventures, and the open road in 2026.

Thank you for being part of the Offroad journey.

The Trans Kouga tour is fully booked.We believe in fewer trips, done properly — with time, care, and a true sense of adv...
24/12/2025

The Trans Kouga tour is fully booked.

We believe in fewer trips, done properly — with time, care, and a true sense of adventure. These are journeys that take you beyond the obvious, into places where the road fades and the experience deepens.

Thank you for the interest and support — we look forward to sharing details of our next adventure in due course.

Mana Pools—what a place …Sunrise through cathedral-like trees, elephants moving quietly through golden light, and the de...
11/11/2025

Mana Pools—what a place …

Sunrise through cathedral-like trees, elephants moving quietly through golden light, and the deep, grounding stillness that invites you to simply sit and look.

The hippos grumbled from the river below, crocs stretched out in the sun like ancient statues, and the whole place seemed to breathe in slow motion.

Evenings brought their own kind of magic—campfire crackle, stories shared under stars, and the kind of quiet that wraps around you like a blanket.

Mana’s rhythm is wild, gentle, and unforgettable.

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