Towns en-route: Bot River, Villiersdorp, Worcester, Ceres, Op-die-Berg, Calvinia, Middelpos, Sutherland, Merweville, Laingsburg, Touws River and Worcester.
Distance travelled: 1 140km, 668km (nearly 60%) on dirt roads over three days.
Road conditions: Most of the dirt roads were in reasonable condition, but if you drive the R355 to Calvinia, best do it out of season. The Bo-Karoo’s roads are often slippery after rain (especially those on the edge of the escarpments) so make sure your tyres are in good condition. Better still, watch the weather carefully and avoid travelling after or during heavy rains and snow.
Petrol stops en route: All the major towns have petrol stations, but Sutherland’s petrol station only opens between 12 and 2pm on Sundays.
Minimum vehicle requirements: High clearance AWD SUV with all-terrain tyres.
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