Van Zyl's Pass — Namibia's Most Challenging Road

Named after administrator Ben van Zyl who built this track in the 1960s. Located on the south-eastern corner of the Marienfluss Valley in Kaokoland. Considered the most difficult road in Namibia and one of the most extreme 4×4 challenges in Africa. The 10km descent takes 3–6 hours. ONE WAY ONLY — downhill into Marienfluss, too dangerous to ascend. Requires full low-range 4×4, 2 spare wheels, and experienced co-driver who has done it before.