R-105 · Route File

Van Zyl's Pass

Kaokoveld, Kunene · Namibia

A severe remote 4WD descent through the Otjihipa Mountains into Marienfluss, normally approached from the east.

Primary window: Dry-season expedition route when locally confirmed
References: 8
Coverage: partial
Reviewed: Aug 2026

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Tires reported on Van Zyl's Pass

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Route-specific references

Sources for Van Zyl's Pass

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Roads and access

B8 Zambezi community stops
official · Namibia Tourism Board
Official tourism listing for the community campsite 20 kilometres from the top of Van Zyl's Pass

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Weather

Namibia weather and warnings
official · Namibia Meteorological Service
Official forecasts and severe-weather information

Roads and access

Maps and navigation

Namibia self-drive — Sossusvlei
official · Namibia Tourism Board
Self-drive route, distance and destination planning reference

Specialist and community

Motorcycle travel guide: Namibia
specialist · Mad or Nomad
Motorcycle-specific route, fuel, terrain and preparation guidance

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