Progress or not? That is the question!

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Trygve Roberts

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The tarring of Sani Pass is on the cards. It is no longer a question of if, but when? The authorities keep releasing snippets of info, then go back into 'stone-wall' mode. The multi lane road being built by the Chinese in Lesotho must be a mammoth investment. It is 180 km long and includes the Kotisephola Pass (3003m ASL) and it will end at the summit of the Sani Pass - a 4x4 only gravel road. It makes no sense at all. If you have not driven or ridden Sani, you probably have about a two year window of opportunity. o get that gravel!

On the same topic, we have heard on good authority that Ongeluks Nek Pass has is also scheduled for upgrading and tarring. This serious off-road pass is one of the true 'holy-grail routes' for adventure bikers and 4x4 enthusiasts alike. Our contacts inform us that the design and tender has already been approved, but budget allocations are still pending.

Progress, sometimes causes negative issues and inevitably there are two schools of thought. I suppose government will inevitably focus on what is best for the nation as a whole. So,that makes two gravel passes you absolutely must do before the tarring takes place. Both are featured fully with 'on car video' action on our website.

https://mountainpassessouthafrica.co.za/find-a-pass/kwazulu-natal/item/410-sani-pass.html

(Not sure if Sani is open to m/cyclists?)

https://mountainpassessouthafrica.co.za/find-a-pass/eastern-cape/item/479-ongeluksnek-pass.html

(Ongeluks Nek is definitely open to adventure bikers)
 
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