'Bavians Kloof' and 'Die Hell'

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'Bavians Kloof' and 'Die Hell'

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News from a current wander about.

Bavians Kloof: Road not good, very rough in places. 4x4 Not an essential but certainly preferable. I used it mainly to give better traction and prevent back wheels from spinning on loose rock. Low range very useful to crawl up very rough, rutted inclines and especially for a slow creep down steep descents; (I have 4x4 so I’ll use it.)
Sani Pass is like the N1 compared to Bavians Kloof.

Road to ‘Die Hell’ - A walk in the park. Only the last 4 to 5 km very steep with hairpin bends. Road recently graded as they are having a BMW launch there this weekend. They spoke of 60 vehicles coming in; - so if you were thinking of a trip to ‘Die Hell’ this weekend, best plan your trip for another time.
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Glad you're enjoying your wanderings Harold :thumbup:

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Eh Harold, where did you hide your pic's? :thumbup:
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The pics?
Give me time, today is the first time in days that I have had coms. Need to go thru hundreds of pics; will do so when I get home.
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Harold wrote:Sani Pass is like the N1 compared to Bavians Kloof.
This is indeed true.. :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: How many days did you spend in the 'Kloof? I cant wait for the pictures, this is probably one of the most scenic places in SA. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
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BAVIAANS! BAVIAANS! BAVIAANS!
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It's one of those places where you go with you fully kitted 4x4, mud tyres, winch and all, and while you are negotiating the steep gradients and the moment arises when you think its time to use your new diff lock, one of the locals pass you with his Ford Sierra! :lol: :lol:
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As jy ooit Baviaans toe gaan, leen n donkiekar by iemand. Dis ongelooflik hoe jy deel raak van die plek soos jy met die lysels in jou hande sit n deur die driffies ry rondom Zandvlakte.
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Ek self is deur die Baviaans, die plek het my stom geslaan. Vir die eerstekeer kan ek nie vir iemand die prag beskruif nie. Asemrowend. Klim in jou jou hande-vier-voet en gaan kyk self. Maak net seker hy is hande-vier-voet.

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Pratrige wereld!

Harold, is jou kamera ook nou pension? :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Is it just me or does this fred need some more pics? :think:
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Ek het baie foto's van die Baviaans en Die Hel, maar weet ongelukkig nie hoe om fotos op die forum te laai nie. :crazy: Ek en vroulief het dit met 'n Subaru Forester gedoen. :thumbup:

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Hilux01 wrote:Is it just me or does this fred need some more pics? :think:
Cassie will no doubt give his opinion on this...

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swartvark wrote:Ek het baie foto's van die Baviaans en Die Hel, maar weet ongelukkig nie hoe om fotos op die forum te laai nie. :crazy: Ek en vroulief het dit met 'n Subaru Forester gedoen. :thumbup:

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Miskien nie die regte plek nie, maar verseker die regte mense om te vra hier.

As ek wil Baviaanskloof toe gaan, waar begin ek??
Is dit dieselfde as Die Hel en Swartbergpas?
Is daar kampplek? Geriewe, ens....
Wanneer is die beste tyd om te gaan?
Waar kan ek meer inligting kry, www , ens
OF ignoreer die bostaande vrae en antw net die volgende.....
Wanneer reel Hilux4x4 'n uitstappie na Baviaanskloof?

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Rooikappie wrote:Wanneer reel Hilux4x4 'n uitstappie na Baviaanskloof?
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[quote="Rooikappie"]
As ek wil Baviaanskloof toe gaan, waar begin ek??

Ons het in 2007 deur Baviaanskloof terug gekom van J/Bay af. Ons het dus begin by Petensie, een nag in 'n grot oornag en toe deur Uniondale en Knysna terug na Gordonsbaai. Dit was 'n ongelooflikke trip.....veral die Alwynbak grot op die plaas Rietvlei. Baie na aan die natuur!! :thumbup: :thumbup:

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Rooikappie wrote: Wanneer reel Hilux4x4 'n uitstappie na Baviaanskloof?
Ek dink daai is 'n vraag vir oom Andy Modderhond, hy is die Club verteenwoordiger in daai kant van die land, julle moet maar pressure op hom plaas.
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Yebo, Swaer! ... dis nie sommer net 'n uitstappie nie .... dis so 5 ure se ry hiervandaan ...5½ - 6 met 'n 4Y! Dis amper halfpad Kaapstad toe! :D: Ek is lanklaas daardeur maar dis ook 'n interesante part van ons wêreld, and to do it justice, one should spend at least a week in the area.

Here are some informative links (location, places of interest & accommodation) :wink:

http://www.baviaanskloof.net/tourist_ro ... ea_map.htm
http://www.makkedaat.co.za/map.htm
http://www.camdeboocottages.co.za/map2.html
http://www.saexplorer.co.za/south-afric ... of_map.asp
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In Sept 2009 I said that Sani Pass was a walk in the park.
Well the rains this summer has changed that, it is no longer a walk in the park. If you go take care as there are sections of the road with many washes and rocks.
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Harold

How many kms a year do you travel exploring?
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About 8% of what I would like to do.
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Harold wrote:About 8% of what I would like to do.
Don't we all feel that way? :wink:
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