Adventure Along the R332 Road in Eastern Cape
South Africa, africa
171 km
1,157 m
hard
Year-round
Okay, adventure awaits in South Africa's Eastern Cape! The R332, stretching 171 km (106 miles) from Willowmore to Andrieskraal (via Studtis), is a wild gravel road that’ll test your mettle – and your car. Word is that legendary road engineer Thomas Bain himself carved this one out back in the late 1800s!
Forget smooth tarmac, this is an entirely unpaved, single-lane beauty (with a few navigable sections) that demands respect – a 4x4 is seriously recommended. Prepare for some serious elevation, too, as you climb to 1,157 m (3,795 ft).
And get ready to get wet! You'll be fording the Baviaans River *ten times*. Don't underestimate these crossings – even if they look shallow. Rain can change everything in an instant, and seasonal deluges can cause serious washouts.
Set aside about 5 hours for the drive, but that's without any stops to soak it all in. Also, this is true off-the-grid stuff; say goodbye to your cellphone signal once you enter the Baviaanskloof. The scenery, though, is beyond worth it. Get ready for a truly unforgettable ride!
Where is it?
Adventure Along the R332 Road in Eastern Cape is located in South Africa (africa). Coordinates: -27.3355, 22.1897
Road Details
- Country
- South Africa
- Continent
- africa
- Length
- 171 km
- Max Elevation
- 1,157 m
- Difficulty
- hard
- Coordinates
- -27.3355, 22.1897
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