Overview
2024 Dates & Rates to be confirmed.
Adventure Ride including 9 Passes, 2 Tunnels & a coupla Bridges…
Join us on this tour to an “Old Favourite” scenic off-road adventure riding area, experience small town hospitality and RIDE 9 passes, 2 tunnels, and a couple of bridges.
This tour starts in Wakkerstroom – the Jewel of Mpumalanga – with a ‘meet, greet & dinner’ at the Wakkerstroom Hotel.
Alternatively, you can meet us in Ermelo at the Mugg & Bean to join the optional ride, via Sheepmore & Jantjieshoek Pass and a railway tunnel, to Wakkerstroom.
Friday morning after breakfast we head off road via Zaaihoek Dam skirting Amajuba and incorporating more railway tunnels, mountain passes and bridges to overnight at the ‘small scale agricultural town’ of Verkykerskop, in the foothills of the Klein Drakensberg.
Saturday takes us over the Normandien and Collings Passes, breaking for a light roadside picnic lunch before heading down De Beers Pass. The days ride culminating with the ascent of the old Van Reenen’s Railway Pass and tunnel, before arriving at our final overnight stop; The Green Lantern Inn, situated at the top of the Van Reenen’s pass. A Historical Landmark recently restored, steeped in history, famous for their warm hospitality and ‘donkeys’ in the bar.
Sunday, a leisurely breakfast and depart for home on your own time…
Short & Sweet…
Trip Highlights
- Sheepmore & Jantjieshoek Passes,
- Zaaihoek Dam skirting Amajuba
- Normandien Pass, Collings Pass & De Beers Passes
- Old Van Reenen’s Railway Pass & Tunnel
- The donkeys in the famous pub at The Green Lantern Inn