The drive from Morija to Malealea was beautiful and increasingly adventurous, with the final 7 km taking us over the famous Gates of Paradise Pass. The rugged section begins where the paved road ends, and we turned left onto the unpaved track. Within the first 1.8 km, we climbed to the...
The drive from Thaba Bosiu to Semonkong was a stunning mountain journey of roughly 120 kilometres, which took us about 3.5 hours on a surprisingly perfect tar road. The route climbed into Lesotho’s high-altitude landscapes, crossing dramatic mountain ranges including the Thaba...
Today we took the shortest route from Ts’ehlanyane National Park towards Thaba Bosiu, passing around the Kome Caves and through the rural tracks near Fako. The route was a real mix of paved main roads, gravel and rugged unpaved mountain tracks, some of which would normally require a...
We woke up early to make the most of the good weather window before the usual afternoon storms arrived. From Underberg/Himeville, we took the P27-2, also known as the Lower Lotheni Road, a rugged gravel route crossing the foothills of the Drakensberg towards the Kamberg Valley. This is...
Sani Pass is one of southern Africa’s legendary mountain routes, connecting Underberg in South Africa with the Kingdom of Lesotho and climbing dramatically into the highlands often described as the “Roof of Africa”. The final stretch before the Lesotho border is so steep, narrow and badly...
After visiting the Sudwala Caves, we made a short stop at Elands River Waterfall and the old railway tunnel near Emgwenya, formerly known as Waterval Boven. The waterfall drops around 70–75 metres over the red cliffs in three separate ribbons. To reach the viewpoint, we had to walk...
We enjoyed driving the Panorama Route through Mpumalanga, one of South Africa’s most spectacular scenic drives, famous for its dramatic viewpoints, deep canyons, winding mountain roads and impressive waterfalls. The route follows the edge of the Drakensberg escarpment. It passes...
We arrived in Polokwane in the afternoon after a smooth drive from Pretoria. Unfortunately, the weather had turned rather unpleasant, with heavy clouds and hazy conditions, so there was not much we could do that day. The following morning, we drove into the city centre to take a few...
Perched high on the Rift Valley escarpment overlooking Lake Malawi, Livingstonia is a picturesque historic town renowned for its well-preserved colonial architecture, rich educational heritage, and sweeping panoramic views. Founded in 1894 by Scottish missionaries, it remains one of...
