Project background
4x4 trails are increasing in popularity, especially in the Greater Cederberg Corridor where there currently are 34 established trails. Due to the negative impact that badly managed 4x4 tourism ventures can have on the environment. Since June 2006, this industry and the conservation sector have been exploring innovative ways of introducing best practices into the corridor area. These efforts have culminated in CapeNature, The Association of All Wheel  Drive Clubs of South Africa (AAWDC) , DEA&DP and SAROOF joining forces to pilot a sustainable utilisation strategy for the 4x4 industry in the GCBC. If successful, this will be used as a model for the rest of the Western Cape province.

1. implement credible and sustainable utilisation measures into all facets of the 4x4 industry within the GCBC
2. contribute to conservation through the implementation of responsible guidelines and a route accreditation systems
3. create employment for disadvantaged communities through trail building, trail maintenance and tourism opportunities
4. make people aware of the positive impact that soundly managed 4x4 tourism ventures can have on the environment.