Eastern Cape

Hogsback

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Post published:March 31, 2024
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Our initial idea to drive through KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape was inspired by a little village called Hogsback. We have heard a lot about it and it sounded like a place we would want to see. But it didn’t work out the way we thought it would be… We leave Nqanqarhu/Maclear in the morning after having a wonderful breakfast at our guest house. Sounds like the owners are planning to move to the Western Cape - this will be a huge loss to this town. We drive to Ugie. There is a lot of road work in this area,…

Eastern Cape

Nqanqarhu (Maclear)

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Post published:March 31, 2024
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Be careful of taking Google Maps directions at face value - it doesn’t take your vehicle, your driving experience or local crime (although they are trying nowadays in Cape Town) into account when recommending a route… We are looking for the best route between Flitwick Ranch and Matatiele, given our experience the day before when potholes were the exception, but when they did appear it was where you least expected them. Maps take us a short distance towards Kokstad and then to the right towards Matatiele, cutting out a seemingly unnecessary detour via Kokstad. As we turn right, we realise…

2023 Spring Tour

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Post published:March 31, 2024
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Usually we plan our roadtrips a long time ahead. This one was decided upon 6 days before we departed. We had some good times in Gauteng, did a work trip to Kruger and then did KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape on the way back. Come and enjoy South Africa with us!