The R384 is a Regional Route in South Africa that connects Carnarvon with Britstown. [1]
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Its western origin is from the R386 just north of Carnarvon. It heads east-north-east, though the Kareeberge via the Kareebospoort and Volstruispoort passes to reach Vosburg. Here it crosses the R403. From Vosburg it heads east to its terminus at the N12 at Britstown.
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