One road, every basecamp. The Pakhuis Pass is the R364 east out of Clanwilliam, and all the Rocklands accommodation sits on it, inside the bouldering.
Where are the basecamps on the Pakhuis Pass?
In the order you reach them driving up from Clanwilliam:
| Place | From Clanwilliam | GPS |
|---|---|---|
| Clanwilliam | Start · fuel, groceries, ATM | −32.1817, 18.8886 |
| Kliphuis (CapeNature) | ~17 km · just before the top | −32.1355, 19.0037 |
| de Pakhuys | ~25 km · Agter-Pakhuis valley | −32.1204, 19.0594 |
| Kleinfontein | ~30 km · just after the pass, on the left | Not published |
| Rocklands Basecamp | ~30 km · Agter-Pakhuis valley | Not published |
| Alpha Excelsior | Agter-Pakhuis valley | −32.1131, 19.0589 |
| Traveller's Rest | ~34 km · beyond the pass | −32.0708, 19.0756 |
Distances are approximate road distances. Coordinates are from each place's own published details, and OpenStreetMap for Clanwilliam. We do not guess a pin for Kleinfontein or Rocklands Basecamp. Compare the basecamps →
Is the Pakhuis Pass road tarred?
Yes, to and over the top. There is some gravel on the last approaches to the farms, which an ordinary hire car handles in dry weather. Mobile signal drops on the pass, so screenshot this map and note your turn-off before you leave Clanwilliam. The full drive from Cape Town →
Last updated October 2026