A series of caches between Calvinia and Ceres on R355. This is the longest uninterrupted road between 2 towns in South Africa, 250 km. The aim is to highlight the Karoo. The road covers various areas, from typical Karoo to semi desert and succulent plants. The area is circled by various mountain ranges as one travel from Calvinia to Ceres.
The name Tankwa is derived from the Koi name “place of the great river” or “place of great water”. This must have been eons ago as the area is now very dry and on the verge of a semi desert in the middle. The slower one travel the more you will see.
The road is notorious to be a tire “eater”. Be prepared!!!
Coming from Calvinia the mountain range on the left is the Keiser mountains. Apparently there is a nice picnic area. We have not been there so please post any information if you do visit the place.
To the right is the Maskam and Van Ryns mountain ranges. A small airfield is also there if you are inclined to fly here!!!
The cache is placed on the left side of the road amongst some rocks and a bush. Opposite is a gate to the farm yard. There is also a sheep burial site. This is apparently where the dead sheet is put after jackals and other animals killed them. It also serves as a feeding area for animals and birds of prey.