Icidi Pass

@Matroskinn,

Give the guys at MCC a call, they might be able to provide you with information that might be useful. No need to visit them physically.
Agreed with your blue line, but do have an escape plan on hand should this not work out. Often things look easy on the map, especially from high up in the sky, and then the terrain itself is dramatically different. I've had that happen a few times I'm sure you'll figure it out as you explore.

Enjoy the Berg!!!

I read on the description of Icidi Pass (www.vertical-endeavour.com/blog/38-drakensberg/passes/127-icidi-pass.html) that there is water at the top of the pass but it doesn't say if it applies to summer or winter. Does anyone know if there will be water at the top of Icidi in two weeks? Any info will be greatly appreciated. 

P.S. In a few previous posts, I chatted here with Riaang about a shortcut between Ifidi and Icidi Passes. Unfortunately, I don't have an update if the shortcut work because we had to change our plans and ended up skipping Ifidi/Icidi passes on that hike. 

There is normally a little stream flowing near the top of Icidi. However, the rains this year have been scarce that it might be dry now.

I was at the top of Mnweni end of April and most surprised that the river there was hardly flowing. We had to go further South to where we normally camp to find suitable water.

Thank you for the reply Sabine. Normally, when you get to the top of Icidi Pass where do you look for that stream on the below image?

It depends entirely on where the water is

It can be at any or all of your numbered spots. The spot where I normally go is as follows: As you top out at Icidi and look inland, at your 11 o clock there is a depression and a lovely little "gorge" with waterfall. I've always found water here. However, if dry then you will probably have to walk further downstream towards Ifidi side, or even more inland.

It’s much simpler just to get there and look for the water. It’s part of the whole adventure in the Berg. 

Was up there last week Tuesday and there was a decent amount of water in the stream north of Icidi pass (the stream above the number 3 on the image you posted ). Think that would most probably be your best bet, depending on which direction you heading.

Hi everyone,

We are strongly considering finally giving Icidi Pass a go over this weekend. Plan is to do a descent and looping it with Madonna Pass. Hoping that the bush whacking might be a bit more manageable this time of year   

Any advice, inspiration or sanity check will be much appreciated... 

Hi Supertramp,

Hope you guys enjoy this one. I still need to do it, but want to loop it with ifidi pass, which I've done a few times. Also thinking of descending Icidi pass. Please take lots of photos showing all the interesting bits.

Enjoy!!!

Long pants and an extra spoon of "sense of humor" should get you down the pass   ...