06 NOVEMBER 2026
We meet at Derdesteen Beach, Blouberg — 07:00 sharp. From there, it’s a convoy north: three 4x4s, one long road, and roughly 7 hours of watching the landscape shift from city to silence.
Destination: Port Nolloth, where we settle into a guesthouse for the night. Just 90km from Alexander Bay, the start line waits near the border - quiet, remote, and ready.
07 NOVEMBER 2026
Alexander Bay Border Post -> -28.904977, 16.738512
46km | 322m D+ | 235m D- | Majority Paved
Day one starts at the edge—Alexander Bay Border Post, where the country ends and the desert begins. We’ve got 46km ahead, most of it uphill, though the first 15km disguise it well with a steady climb that wears you down without you noticing. Then the trail drops off, sharp and fast, before throwing us into a mix of climbs and descents that don’t let up. By the end, we’re somewhere near Holgat—no signs, no finish arch, just empty land and the sound of our own breathing. We pile into the 4x4s and head back to last night’s guesthouse, already feeling like it was days ago.
Accommodation: Guest House | Wifi | Hot Showers | Toilets
08 NOVEMBER 2026
-28.904977, 16.738512 -> Port Nolloth
47km | 172m D+ | 272m D- | Majority Paved
Today starts with a familiar rhythm—back into the 4x4s, back to where we left the trail behind. From there, it’s 47km of mostly paved road, the kind that tricks you into thinking it’ll be easy. The first 10km climb steadily, testing your legs early, before the route tilts downward and stretches out—thirty long, gradual kilometers that roll all the way back to the guesthouse you only just left behind.
Accommodation: Guest House | Wifi | Hot Showers | Toilets
09 NOVEMBER 2026
Port Nolloth -> Kleinzee
64km | 456m D+ | 425m D- | Majority Dirt
Today’s a big one—64km from the comfort of a guesthouse to a campsite in Kleinzee, trading beds for tents and predictability for whatever the trail decides. The first 24km climb hard, no easing in, just up and up until your legs stop arguing. Then the route levels off, stretching into open, shifting terrain as the road slowly crumbles from pavement to dirt. In the final 5km, the land finally gives in—one steep drop into Kleinzee, where the day ends under canvas and open sky.
Accommodation: Camping | Hot Showers | Toilets
10 NOVEMBER 2026
Kleinzee -> -30.017391, 17.180275
40km | 209m D+ | 218m D- | Paved
Today’s route takes us 40km deeper into nowhere, starting with—of course—another steep climb that wastes no time waking up the legs. From there, the trail tips into a long, 13km downhill stretch, fast and quiet, before flattening out into emptiness. We finish where there’s nothing but dust and sky, load into the 4x4s once more, and follow a paved road into Hondeklip Bay—just in time to swap silence for sea air and settle in for the night.
Accommodation: Guest House | Hot Showers | Toilets
11 NOVEMBER 2026
-30.017391, 17.180275 -> Hondeklip Bay
41km | 116m D+ | 130m D- | Equal Dirt & Paved
We return to yesterday’s ending—back to the stillness in the middle of nowhere—before setting off on a 41km stretch that flickers between paved and dirt road. The terrain shifts underfoot, never quite settling, but stays mostly flat, letting you find a rhythm if you’re lucky. It’s a quieter kind of day, the kind that creeps by, until we circle back to Hondeklip Bay, where the ocean waits like it never left.
Accommodation: Guest House | Hot Showers | Toilets
12 NOVEMBER 2026
Hondeklip Bay -> -30.513465, 17.523305
40km | 336m D+ | 212m D- | All Dirt
Another 40km lined up today, pulling out of Hondeklip Bay and heading inland—away from the sea, deeper into the dry heart of nowhere. The road’s all dirt now, loose and shifting beneath rolling hills that climb just a little more than they fall. It’s the kind of terrain that wears you down slowly, without drama. By the time we reach the end—somewhere closer to the N7, somewhere unmarked—we pile into the 4x4s and drive on to camp.
Accommodation: Camping | Hot Showers | Toilets
13 NOVEMBER 2026
-30.513465, 17.523305 -> -30.807061, 17.600414
52km | 292m D+ | 418m D- | All Dirt
We’re back where we started yesterday, with 52km ahead. The first 5km take us straight into a steep drop, all the way down to sea level, before the path flattens out, stretching out ahead like an open invitation. It’s all dirt underfoot, no pavement in sight, just the steady crunch of the earth with every step. A long, quiet push forward.
Accommodation: Camping | Hot Showers | Toilets
14 NOVEMBER 2026
-30.807061, 17.600414 -> -30.754557, 18.087224
58km | 483m D+ | 200m D- | Majority Offroad
58km today, and it's nothing but a steady climb. From sea level, we rise slowly, 300m up, each kilometer feeling like the last, as the world around us shifts with every step. The terrain never lets up, a constant pull upward until we reach the edge of the N7. From there, we load into the 4x4s and head into the small town of Nuwerus for the night, the climb still lingering in our legs as the town draws closer.
Accommodation: Camping | Hot Showers | Toilets
15 NOVEMBER 2026
-30.711236, 18.000893 -> Nuwerus
54km | 577m D+ | 515m D- | All Paved
Today’s 55km takes us back where we left off, driving up the N7 before turning around to run it all the way down. We head back to Nuwerus again, but this time, it’s the climb that dominates. From 10km to 30km, it’s nothing but elevation, a relentless rise that won’t let up, all while the tar road hums beneath your feet, adding its own weight to the struggle. It’s a day of steady gains, both in distance and in altitude.
Accommodation: Camping | Hot Showers | Toilets
16 NOVEMBER 2026
Nuwerus -> Koekenaap
55km | 485m D+ | 822m D- | Majority Dirt
Today’s 55km is all downhill—a steady drop from 450m above sea level all the way to zero, as we descend into the small town of Koekenaap. The path stretches far ahead, a mix of dirt and tar. It’s the kind of run that feels easy until it isn’t, with. We'll roll into town and set up camp once more.
Accommodation: Camping | Showers | Toilets
17 NOVEMBER 2026
Koekenaap -> Doringbaai
44km | 309m D+ | 316m D- | Majority Paved
Today’s 44km takes us out of Koekenaap and back to the sea, finishing in the quiet coastal town of Doringbaai. The route rolls with big, rolling hills—equal parts climb and descent—on a mostly paved road that winds through open country.
Accommodation: Guest House | Hot Showers | Toilets | Wifi
18 NOVEMBER 2026
Doringbaai -> Lamberts Bay
37km | 181m D+ | 185m D- | Majority Dirt
Today eases off—37km with barely any elevation change, giving tired legs a bit of breathing room. The road is mostly dirt, stretching from Doringbaai to Lambert’s Bay—a town that might finally ring a bell. It’s the kind of day that moves gently, where the scenery shifts slowly and the miles pass almost without notice. Almost.
Accommodation: Camping | Hot Showers | Toilets
19 NOVEMBER 2026
Lamberts Bay -> Elands Bay
27km | 77m D+ | 78m D- | Majority Dirt
Today, we ease off even more—just 27km from Lambert’s Bay to Elands Bay, another name that might finally start to feel familiar. The road is mostly dirt, with gentle, rolling hills that rise and fall slowly. It’s the kind of route that lets you settle in, legs turning over without too much protest.
Accommodation: Camping | Hot Showers | Toilets
20 NOVEMBER 2026
Elands Bay -> Dwarskersbos
53km | 138m D+ | 142m D- | Majority Paved
Another ultra on the cards—53km to the coastal town of Dwarskersbos. The route stays mostly flat, with gentle rolling hills that come and go without much fuss. It’s almost entirely dirt underfoot, the kind that kicks up behind you and clings to everything.
Accommodation: Camping | Hot Showers | Toilets
21 NOVEMBER 2026
Dwarskersbos -> Vredenburg
35km | 87m D+ | 52m D- | Majority Dirt
Today brings a bit of relief—35km with barely any elevation to speak of, as we make our way from Dwarskersbos to Vredenburg. The road shifts to mostly tar now, smoother beneath our feet, as signs of civilisation start creeping back in.
Accommodation: Guest House | Hot Showers | Toilets
22 NOVEMBER 2026
Vredenburg -> Yzerfontein
48km | 406m D+ | 318m D- | Majority Paved
It’s 48km to Yzerfontein today—a well-known West Coast holiday town, but it doesn’t come easy. The first 30km lull you in with flat ground, a gentle mix of tar and dirt. Then the climb begins—gradual at first, then relentless, dragging all the way to the finish.
Accommodation: Guest House | Hot Showers | Toilets
23 NOVEMBER 2026
Yzerfontein -> Silwerstroom
46km | 191m D+ | 293m D- | Majority Paved
46km with more descent than ascent, mostly on paved roads, pushing you forward with a steady rhythm. The terrain lets you cruise as you make your way to Silwerstroomstrand, where the camp awaits for a well-earned rest. The second-to-last day - feel the anticipation build as the journey nears its end.
Accommodation: Camping | Hot Showers | Toilets
24 NOVEMBER 2026
Silwerstroom -> Derdesteen
30km | 55m D+ | 72m D- | Majority Paved
The final stretch - 30km of flat, paved road from Silwerstroomstrand to Derdesteen Beach in Blouberg. Supporters join in, energy is high, and every step brings you closer to the finish. After all the miles, climbs, and grit, this is the victory lap - feet on the pavement, ocean in sight, and the journey nearly complete.
THE ROUTE
The Route is Real. The Rest? Up to You
18 Days. 817 Kilometers. 4892m D+
From the border of the Namibia to the edge of Cape Town, the route carves through coastline, dust, and everything in between.
It starts in Alexander Bay, a quiet border town where the land feels forgotten. Then it rolls south - through coastal settlements, salt-stained roads, dry inland climbs, and empty straights that feel like they go on forever. Some days hit over 60km, others barely touch 40. It’s not consistent. It’s not comfortable. It’s designed to make you ask questions - about pace, purpose, and what happens when the noise runs out.
You’ll move through paved roads, gritty dirt, remote, and wide stretches of nothing. The climbs come when you least want them. The descents don’t always feel like relief.
There are 10 nights of camping, with sand in your socks and stars overhead. The rest are scattered across guesthouses & lodges. Places flick past like names you’ve heard in dreams - Holgat. Koingnaas. Kamiesberg. You might remember them. You might not.
This isn’t about racing.
It’s about holding the line - through heat, wind, silence, and self-doubt - until you hit the beach at Bloubergstrand, and realize everything’s different.