Access roads to the Drakensberg

16 Mar 2022 15:36 #77520 by Smurfatefrog

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More info on Royal Natal

Dear all. Kindly note that the Bridge to Royal Natal has been washed away. Please take right turn after Tower of Pizza we have put a sign, pass the Bridge and take your left turn to Hlalanathi. Pass Hlalanathi Resort and proceed with the Road. Please take note that you need to be cautious of vehicles approaching you as it might be difficult for 2 cars to pass at the same time on other areas. This Road will take you to the Royal Natal gate which will be on your left on the Junction. I hope this will help
Also note that there's lots of animals on this road be easy with your speed too.

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02 Dec 2022 14:07 #78153 by mike_cromberge

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Hi guys, does anyone have an update on the Notties/Underberg routes to Lotheni? I'll be using a Ford Fiesta.
In 2020 I took the Notties route, but I just want to find out if this is still the best option.

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03 Dec 2022 13:46 - 03 Dec 2022 13:50 #78156 by grae22

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mike_cromberge wrote:
Hi guys, does anyone have an update on the Notties/Underberg routes to Lotheni? I'll be using a Ford Fiesta.
In 2020 I took the Notties route, but I just want to find out if this is still the best option.I

I used Notties recently - there'd been rain the day before we left Lotheni and I was glad to have AWD (rav4) for getting through some of the muddy sections on the Lower Lotheni Rd uphills (if mem serves there were three) - no doubt 2wd would've been fine... just give it horns and don't stop!

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04 Dec 2022 11:08 #78158 by mike_cromberge

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Thanks a lot Grae22, I'll try the Notties dirt road again. Apart from the prospect of getting stuck in the mud, I'm looking forward to it. The routes from Notties and Underberg are both so beautiful.

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07 Feb 2023 16:06 - 07 Feb 2023 20:31 #78320 by TheRealDave

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According to EKZNW: "the access road to Giant's Castle Nature Reserve has been blocked by the same group of protestors that closed it in late 2022. The youth group has grievances against their local traditional authority leadership. Ezemvelo will meet with the group this morning to negotiate access for our guests."

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