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1 Eastern Cape 8 Passes Challenge 3 rd Oct to 11 Oct 2015 Tour Leader: Henk Faber Ref: EC8P2015 NAUDE'S NEK The highest mountain pass in South Africa. JOUBERT'S PASS The third highest mountain pass in South Africa VOLUNTEERSHOEK Up to Tiffindell Ski Resort and the highest point in the Cape. CARLISLESHOEK...And down the other side to the historical Rhodes Village LUNDEAN'S NEK BASTERVOETPAD BARKLY PASS OTTO DU PLESSIS A scenic route to the Lesotho border post at Telebridge. Challenging driving and incredible views of the valleys below. The only tarred pass - but the views are worth it! A wild and unspoiled pass with excellent birding Naudes's Nek - Maclear to Rhodes With a summit of over 2,920m above sea level, Naudés Nek Pass is the highest dirt road in South Africa. Connecting Maclear with historical Rhodes this pass is based on the route taken by the intrepid Naudé brothers in the 1890s. Following the path that their horses instinctively took they carved out the route with picks and shovels. Today the road is more usually travelled in a comfortable 4x4 vehicle, but it still presents a challenge, particularly in winter when heavy snowfalls are common. Local advice regarding weather and road conditions should be heeded before attempting this spectacular pass. Carlisleshoek Pass -Rhodes to Tiffindell Ski Resort Rhodes has a colourful history dating back to the 1880s and features many Victorian buildings. In 1997 the entire village was proclaimed as a Conservation Area in the Government Gazette which gives it official protection in order to preserve its unique character - it is the only complete village in the country that is a National Monument from one end to the other. The town benefits from its proximity to Tiffindell Ski Resort in the winter and during summer months has become renowned for fly-fishing. The road fromrhodes to Tiffindell is scenic and steep. You don't need 4x4, but you do need controlled power, particularly where the cement strips zigzag their way up the most extreme section. Approaching Tiffindell Ski Resort you will pass under the highest point in the Cape (3.001m above sea level). Known by local tribes as 'Makhollo' (Great Mother), the Europeans named this peak Ben McDhui after the mountain in Scotland.

2 Volunteershoek Pass -Tiffindell Ski Resort to Wartrail Tiffindell Resort was established in 1993 to give South Africans an opportunity to ski near their homes and others to ski in Africa. The carefully selected position of the resort, on the south facing slope, ensures that the snow lasts, extending the time available for snow skiing. Slopes cleared and groomed during summer quickly transform to ski runs after even the lightest of snowfalls. After traversing the high plateau, the Carlisleshoek Pass winds its way down to the farming community of Wartrail. The road is narrow with some precipitous drop-offs, so do pause to check for oncoming vehicles coming up the pass as they have right of way. After the steepest section, the road gives wonderful views of Halstone Krans and the valley farmlands beyond. There are some interesting rock formations along this section, the most notable of which is 'Funnystone' which lends its name to the farm opposite. Lundean's Nek -Wartrail to Telebridge Border Post with Lesotho Wartrail is a mountain farming community steeped in tradition. Many of the farms are still inhabited by direct descendants of the original settlers to the area. The scenery is nothing short of spectacular. Lundean's Nek connects this part of the Eastern Cape to the Lesotho border at Telebridge. You may wish to stop in at 'Woolys of Wartrail' for a delicious cake, cup of coffee and to admire their emus! You will pass by the remote Lundean's Nek police station - whose primary roles are to prevent rustlers taking stolen stock across to Lesotho and to prevent smugglers taking green grass or diamonds in the opposite direction. Just beyond the police station the summit of the pass provides fantastic panoramic views of themaloti Mountains. As the road progresses towards Telebridge the river to your right forms a natural border with Lesotho. This area was part of the former Transkei and you will pass many remote mountain villages where traditional cultures and farming practices are still very much a way of life. Joubert's Pass -Lady Grey to Barkly East via the Witteberg The third highest pass in South Africa, Joubert's Pass traverses the Witteberg Mountains in a scenic loop. The road passes through beautiful farmlands before rising up through the Lammergeier Nature Reserve. Each year extreme adventure racers run across these exposed peaks in the 100km Skyrun which ends at Tiffindell Ski Resort. As you descend into Lady Grey it is well worth stopping at the town dam; the wall is 25m high and this area is makes a scenic picnic stop. You can walk up a natural staircase to the top of the dam wall. The beautiful Dutch Reformed sandstone church is a National Monument and each Easter is one of the locations throughout the town used for a passion play depicting the biblical story of the Resurrection of Christ.

3 Otto Du Plessis - Clifford to Ida Whilst still on the tar road between Lady Grey and the Clifford turn-off it is possible to see part of the unique railway linking Barkly East with Lady Grey to the northwest. Owing to the mountainous terrain, a system of eight 'reverses' was incorporated into the line, which has a gradient of 1 in 36, one of only two such systems in the world. The Class 19D steam locomotive that stands in Barkly East's square is a reminder of the early days of rail transport. From the Clifford turn-off the road ascents steadily through farmland until reaching the summit of Otto Du Plessis pass. This point has panoramic views from the top of the escarpment over the Tsomo valley. It is reputed that on a clear day it is possible to see the Indian Ocean. This may be a dubious claim, but there is no doubt at all that the vistas are far reaching and spectacular. As the pass descends to Ida it winds through sandstone gorges, forests, farmlands and across rivers in a breath-taking mountain wilderness. This variety of habitat means that Otto Du Plessis is one of the best birding passes in the area, so keep your eyes open for mountain 'specials' that include Drakensberg Rock-jumpers, Ground Woodpeckers and a variety of siskins. Barkly Pass - Elliot to Barkly East Barkly Pass is the only tarred road on the 8 passes circuit, but is still not to be underestimated as it can be extremely slippery in wet or icy weather. The sandstone buttresses and rock formations are magnificent. See if you can spot the tortoise (or is it a snail?) at the top of the pass. There is also an 'army boot', complete with laces halfway down. The area was originally inhabited by San Bushmen hunter-gatherers and is therefore home to many fine examples of well preserved rock and cave paintings. Barkly East is well known for its sheep farming and for producing some of the best wool and most tender lamb in South Africa. A lesser known 'claim to fame' is that Barkly East has recorded snowfall during every calendar month, although not in the same year! Bastervoetpad - Barkly East/Elliot to Ugie This spectacularly scenic road links the top of Barkly Pass to Ugie and combines technical driving with stunning views. Of all the passes, Bastervoetpad is the most challenging drive and we would advise high-clearance 4x4 only and even then please always check with locals regarding current conditions. A safer option is to drive to the viewpoint from the Barkly Pass side and then turn back. The pass is named after the Griquas who settled in the area for a while before deciding that the valleys around Maclear and Ugie were a more comfortable habitation. The rock formations in the area are of interests to geologists as there is evidence of glacial formation. The views at the top of the pass are breath-taking and reminiscent of Valley of a Thousand Hills. One of my favourite memories is stopping for a picnic at this point and coming eyeball to eyeball with two Cape Vultures also looking for lunch.

4 Itinerary Day 1: 3 rd October Midrand to Ladybrand 443km Depart from Shell Ultra City Midrand - 08h00 Day 2: 4 th October 2015 Ladybrand to Balloch 294km Break camp after breakfast and depart for Balloch via Hobhouse, Wepener and Zastron. Today we will do our first pass of 8 Lundean,s neck. And then we will pitch camp at Balloch. This will be our base camp for the rest of the tour. Day 3: 5 th October 2015 Balloch to Tifendell, McClear, Mount Fletcher, Rodes and back to Balloch 378km Three of our main 8 passes are on the agenda for the day, Volenteurhoek, Naude,s nek and Carlisleshoeks pass and then we will return to Balloch. Day 4: 6 th October 2015 Balloch, Karringmelkspruit Railway reverses, Lady Grey, Barkly East and back to Balloch 267km We will visit Lady Grey then do Jouberts Pass and do the Transkei Ridgebach 4x4 Trail back to Backley East and then to camp at Balloch Day 5: 7 th October 2015 Balloch to Elliot, Barkly East and back to Balloch 260km Today we visit Bastervoetpad and Barkly Pass. Day 6: 8 th October 2015 Balloch to Elliot, Barkly East via Otto Du Plessis pass back to Balloch 238km Today we will vist our last pass of our 8 Pass adventure Day 7: 9 th October 2015 Balloch Rest day Day 8: 10 th October 2015 Balloch to Fouriesburg 408km We break camp after breakfast and start with our return journey back to home We overnight at Meiringskloof Resort for our last night of the tour. Day 9: 11 th October 2015 Fouriesburg to Home 370km Total km

5 Tour Cost: McCarthy Club Member Non- Club Member R per vehicle 2 adults inclusive. R per vehicle 2 adults inclusive R per extra adult. ` R per extra adult R per child less than 13 years old R per child less than 13 years old Children under 6 years old - Free Children under 6 years old - Free The above price includes: South African Tourist Guide GP1195 All camping fee s RSA Breakdown and Recovery Assist Convoy Control Two Way Radio s for Communication Between Vehicles Planning and Booking s Regional Info The price does not include: Fuel total km to travel = 2658km Toll Fee s South Africa Camping Equipment Food Rations Water and Beverages Cost of Activities To book your place for the tour fill in the booking form, pay your 50% deposit to ensure your place and or fax the booking form to McCarthy 4x4 Club. As Ref use the following code EC8P2015 and your surname or club member s number or fax your proof of payment and the booking form. Maximum of 10 vehicles will be allowed on the trip.

6 Contact Details: Tinus Breitenbach McCarthy 4x4 Club Manager Cell: Fax:

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