Van Collers Pass (Alldays - Waterpoort) LP, dirt

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This is my contribution. The pass is called the Van Collers Pass. It is situated between Alldays and Waterpoort in the Limpopo province. Short history:

Mr van Coller and his wife, bought land in the Soutpansberg, which they farmed. Their only means of transport was canoeiing down the Sandrivier to the bridge towards Waterpoort. She fell ill with malaria, was canoeed to Waterpoort and taken to Louis Trichardt hospital. She asked her husband to build a road while she was recovering. He started the project, but while busy, she died in hospital. He carried on with the pass and completed it.
Her remains were transported on this pass where she was buried on the farm. Meanwhile the land was bought out by the famous ZZ2 tomato growers. The pass is still in its original condition. The following data about it available:

GPS Co-ords:

S  22 44.628
E  029 34.405

Lenght: Approx 7-8 kays. End on property and u-turn must be made.

Time to ride: Provide 3-4 hours. Scenery is awesome. Left side at stages, 150-200 meter shear drop downs towards the Sandriver. Dangerous!!!!

Plenty of wildlife like:

Birdlife
Warthog
Baboons (plenty)
Snake Species (Black mamba,puff- adder, Mozambique spitting cobra)
Kudu and small antelope

Beautiful main gate entrance. Must take time here because of the views and danger. Would grade it between 3-5.
 
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