Pienaars Pass Trail
Karoo National Park · Western Cape 4x4 route
A short 4x4 route in Karoo National Park that climbs to the park's middle plateau. SANParks describes it as the first route of its kind in its parks, taking ten years to complete. It is described as challenging and not for beginners. Drivers check in at reception and pay a per-vehicle fee before setting off.
Along the way
Before you drive it
- Check with the operator for closures after rain. Conditions change faster than any website.
- Tell someone your route and your expected time out.
- Carry recovery gear you know how to use, and rated recovery points on the vehicle. See our recovery gear spec comparison.