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We give you a detailed account of the route, what to expect, where to stay and what else to do if wheeling isn't your thing! We even test out our latest roof rack configuration, equipment, gear & mounting solutions.
3 Provinces 4x4 Adventures is situated near the small town of Volksrust, Mpumalanga, South Africa.
We encountered our first challenge and hadn't even reached the official start of main route. En route to the Rock Mountain Cabins, we had to cross a black clay embankment.
The main route is about 34km in length. The weather conditions before and during the trail and number of vehicles will determine how long it takes to complete it. A detailed trail guide and map is provided.
As the official start of the trail, we were welcomed by a water crossing with thick mud beneath. You can expects these during rainy season and it's best to assess the depth before crossing it.
3 Provinces Main Route is well known for its elevation gains. The first uphill climb on the trail is a level 4 obstacle easily becoming a 4.5 with wet conditions.
Loose boulders, deeply rutted sections and mud made this a very satisfying section to tackle.
We didn't need to drive for too long before we were surrounded by breathtaking mountains as far as the eye could see.
The mid part of the trail makes its way across the very top of one of the mountains where the Highveld grasslands meet the Drakensburg escarpment in what is deemed to be a transitional region.
The main route combines elements of an eco route and a 4x4 offroad trail. After taking in the panoramic views, we encountered challenging sections as we made our way through the mountains.
We anticipated ascents and descents with rock steps due to the elevation gains on the trail. Allow time to walk these sections and assess the terrain. It's slow going but very rewarding.
We finally arrived at the notorious Helshoogte - the most dangerous and challenging part of the trail.
Helshoogte is graded at Level 5 which is no surprise at all. It's a 300m incline with a 100m elevation gain. Very large loose rocks and a massive rock step/ledge to overcome at the top.
Now this was the conundrum. We are the only vehicle on the trail and the rain is moving in. The official map indicates a longer bypass route available. It also indicates that Helshoogte should only be attempted with high clearance and double locking differentials (we have open diffs). Also we need to capture footage of the attempt which means stopping and losing momentum.
The entry point to Helshoogte is tricky. There is a 1.5m deep washed out path. We had to navigate around this.
After this, the really loose rocky section begins and the wheels constantly looking for traction. The Jeep soldiers on and on.
Then we reach Helshoogte's apex. Water was running down some of the rock ledges making it very slippery.
After the exhilarating Helshoogte, we had another 100m of elevation left to reach the 3 Provinces beacon.
It's 2253m above sea level and where the boundaries of Mpumalanga, Kwa-Zulu Natal and the Free State provinces meet. The spectacular lookout point is on top of a 90m high cliff, called Langkrans.
Reaching the 3 Provinces beacon does not signify the end of the main route. At 2253m above sea level, we had to make our way down.
There's something incredible about being surrounded by mountains. We love these kinds of routes because descending from the peak means we get a front row seat to the layered landscape of majestic mountains.
One final level 4.5 obstacle stood between us & a cosy evening at our Mountain Rock Cabin.
Tonnel or tunnel is a steep descent with deep cross axle entry point. A large rock ledge separates the first and second part of the obstacle. Slippery conditions meant we had to navigate our way around the large rock ledge. After this, we literally slid down the mud tunnel at crazy angles! We found ourselves sliding off into the side constantly.
This was a not so subtle reminder of the incredible, challenging & memorable 3 Provinces trail we conquered!
There are quite a few short hiking trails along the 3 Provinces Main Route. With the weather improving during our stay, we seized the moment embarked on one of the hiking trails accessed at the official start of the 4x4 trail.
From the plateau of the Highveld Grasslands, we hiked all the way up the Drakensburg escarpment to take in breathtaking views on a sunny day!
Overall it was a well balanced trip with action, serenity, natural surroundings & physical activity. We thoroughly enjoyed this trip & hope you are inspired to venture out to 3 Provinces 4x4 Adventures next!
3 Provinces 4x4 Trip November 2020
We took a short trip to Volksrust to test our skills on the 3 provinces 4x4 trail. The trail takes you through beautiful mountains in the Mpumalanga region, offering amazing scenery and heights from on top of the Langkrans view point. This is also the point where the three provinces namely Mpumalanga, Free State and Kwa-Zulu Natal meet. Enjoy the video.
Restaurants in Volksrust, South Africa
Have a really tasty meal again, in a good restaurant or eatery nearby. Enjoy a great dinner with near Volksrust. Whether gourmet, fast food or a romantic candlelight dinner, you will find something suitable here.
Here you can find Restaurants in Volksrust, South Africa:
00:00 - Intro
00:22 - 1) Esibayeni Shisanyama
00:32 - 2) Moolas Chickenlicious
00:41 - 3) NFC KOTA
00:50 - 4) Wimpy
00:59 - 5) Waterfront Restaurant
01:08 - 6) Debonairs Pizza
01:17 - 7) Espresso Arte Cafe
01:26 - 8) Steers
01:34 - 9) JJ's Take Aways
01:44 - 10) Moonlight Fast Foods
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[27] Ingogo Heights pass, on the N11, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (2015-05-04)
I rode the Ingogo Heights pass on the N11, between the R34 and Volksrust, in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, on 4 May 2015.
Music: Watch Me by Geographer
Type of road: Tar
Technical Difficulty: 2 of 10
Scenery: 3 of 10
Volksrust /Wakkerstroom,Slope /FPV weekend
[288] Barrowfield Pass to Zaaihoek dirt road (@ 3 × speed), KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (2022-08-08)
I rode the dirt road from Barrowfield Pass to the Zaaihoek dam wall (@ 3 × speed), just outside Volksrust, in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, on 8 August 2022.
Music: You Can Do More! by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay
Type of road: Dirt
Technical Difficulty: 1 of 5
Scenery: 2 of 5
Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay
Taking off Volksrust airfield (FAVU), South Africa
Taking off on the grass airfield of Volksrust (FAVU), Kwazulu Natal, South Africa
[28] Laing's Nek pass, on the N11, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (2015-05-04)
I rode Laing's Nek pass on the N11, between the R34 and Volksrust, in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, on 4 May 2015.
Music: Daisy Dukes by Silent Partner
Type of road: Tar
Technical Difficulty: 4 of 10
Scenery: 5 of 10
This is a beautiful, curvy, highspeed pass.
[321-1] 3 Provines Beacon - Descend (Part 1 of 3), Mpumalanga, South Africa (2022-10-29)
We rode down Langkrans and the 3 Provinces beacon, just off the R543, outside Volksrust, in Mpumalanga, South Africa, on 29 October 2022.
Type of road: Dirt with stones. Very technical!
Technical Difficulty: 5 of 5
Scenery: 5 of 5
With me on the ride:
1. Abraham (White/Grey 1200GS) from Kempton Park,
2. Chanell (White 1250GS) from Pretoria,
3. Dewald (800Gs) from Pretoria,
4. Franswa (Red 1200GS) from Pretoria,
5. Jeane (White 1250 GS) from Pretoria,
6. Louis (Brown 1200GS) from Witbank,
7. Pieter (Blue 1200GS) from Kempton Park.
Chapters:
00:00 DHC Intro
00:17 Google map overview,
00:36 The easy descent,
03:05 The grazing fields,
06:15 Oh what a view,
08:00 And down we go,
13:40 Anton oopsie no 1,
15:16 Jeanne descends,
15:15 Outro.
Music:
1. Contender by TrackTribe,
2. Starcrasher by TrackTribe.
Coordinates:
1. Farm driveway: S27° 22.072' E29° 44.703'
2. Beacon: S27° 26.565' E29° 45.434'
Web site:
It took us 2 hours and 20 minutes to ride the 7.7 km to the bottom
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Kaapschehoop Trail: Mpumalanga, South Africa
A 3 day trail of 45km in the province of Mpumalanga, South Africa. The hike takes you through pines plantations, on the edge of rocky escarpments and through secondary forests. It is graded relatively easy and most people could do it with some effort. Overnight huts which are serviced with hot water, bunk beds and fire pits make for luxurious hiking.
[321-2] 3 Provines Beacon - Descend (Part 2 of 3), Mpumalanga, South Africa (2022-10-29)
We rode down Langkrans and the 3 Provinces beacon, just off the R543, outside Volksrust, in Mpumalanga, South Africa, on 29 October 2022.
Type of road: Dirt with stones. Very technical!
Technical Difficulty: 5 of 5
Scenery: 5 of 5
With me on the ride:
1. Abraham (White/Grey 1200GS) from Kempton Park,
2. Chanell (White 1250GS) from Pretoria,
3. Dewald (800Gs) from Pretoria,
4. Franswa (Red 1200GS) from Pretoria,
5. Jeane (White 1250 GS) from Pretoria,
6. Louis (Brown 1200GS) from Witbank,
7. Pieter (Blue 1200GS) from Kempton Park.
Chapters:
00:00 DHC Intro
00:16 Google map overview,
00:39 What a view,
02:12 Going down,
02:28 Anton oopsie,
04:16 Through the trees we go,
05:47 Louis oopsie,
07:17 Hilltop Savana,
08:40 Riding the escarpment,
09:18 Exploring the next technical section,
10:07 The race track,
12:50 Outro.
Music:
1. Brontosaurus by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena,
2. Hot Heat by Topher Mohr and Alex Elena.
Coordinates:
1. Farm driveway: S27° 22.072' E29° 44.703'
2. Beacon: S27° 26.565' E29° 45.434'
3. Split from Ascend route: S27° 26.128' E29° 45.706'
4. Anton oopsie: S27° 25.502' E29° 45.885'
5. Louis oopsie: S27° 25.503' E29° 46.047'
Web site:
It took us 2 hours and 20 minutes to ride the 7.7 km to the bottom.
Oldest Railway Tunnel in Southern Africa (1876) and Abandoned Tunnel Camp | Southern African History
The mission was to find the abandoned Tunnel Camp at the train track tunnels which lead to it!
I found this abandoned Tunnel Camp on maps which seemed to not exists anymore. After doing some research we found that it does still exist, but is out of use. We found the 4x4 route of the Impangele Mountain Lodge Farm leads to these tunnels and campsite. We booked our stay at Impangele Mountain Lodge and off we went to find these tunnels. There was extremely little information on it, so it felt like a real treasure hunt!
We spent the first day scouting the route down into the valley and up the next until we found ourselves at a dead end. To our surprise, there was a Boer War Relic here. At the top of this valley next to the train track was a lookout point built from rocks which were used in the Boer War. Calling it a day, we headed back to base camp and decided to keep searching the next day.
On the 2nd day, we venture up the 4x4 route. After bundu bashing our way through, we got to a point where the road was leading away from the direction we were meant to be going. We turned around and once more backtracked down the valley. On our third attempt, we finally found the right route!
We finally found the tunnels which I have only seen one image of before and after lots of searching I found them! The smallest tunnel through which you can drive is dated to 1876. This is seemingly the oldest train tunnel in Southern Africa. Alongside that one is a secondary tunnel dated to 1929 which was built to accommodate the larger locomotives. Down the road from that, we found the Tunnel Camp. This is seemingly the remains of what used to be a train station, in the middle of nowhere! Sadly it is all been abandoned, but the facilities are still there in ruins.
It was absolutely amazing to find these relics which seem to now be all abandoned and I am glad I could find them and shed some light on them once more!
These are all accessed via Impangele Moutain Lodge and all on their land (We think). There are many questions left unanswered and I shall try and get some more information regarding all of this!
Our stay at Impangele Mountian Lodge was great! The cabins are neat and tidy and the whole place is under new management. Craig and Linda are planning to tidy up the place and get it up and going once more! They are planning to tidy up the 4x4 route and other routes on the farm as well as introduce the Tunnel Camp and some extra Wild Camping spots. Impangele Moutain Lodge and Farm is also part of the Roscan Sanctum and the money goes towards Roscan. I hope they bring these historic spots into the light and take care of them as well!
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[321-3] 3 Provines Beacon - Descend (Part 3 of 3), Mpumalanga, South Africa (2022-10-29)
We rode down Langkrans and the 3 Provinces beacon, just off the R543, outside Volksrust, in Mpumalanga, South Africa, on 29 October 2022.
Type of road: Dirt with stones. Very technical!
Technical Difficulty: 5 of 5
Scenery: 5 of 5
With me on the ride:
1. Abraham (White/Grey 1200GS) from Kempton Park,
2. Chanell (White 1250GS) from Pretoria,
3. Dewald (800Gs) from Pretoria,
4. Franswa (Red 1200GS) from Pretoria,
5. Jeane (White 1250 GS) from Pretoria,
6. Louis (Brown 1200GS) from Witbank,
7. Pieter (Blue 1200GS) from Kempton Park.
Chapters:
00:00 DHC Intro
00:16 Google map overview,
00:52 Going down,
02:57 Almost an oopsie,
03:35 Help arrives for the 1st time,
05:55 Back on the bike,
06:20 Pinned down by the bike,
07:23 Help arrives for the 2nd time,
08:40 The cavalry arrives to get the bike upright,
10:22 Joke and the log walk down,
13:12 Pieter arrives,
13:40 The camping road,
17:54 The water crossing (NOT!),
20:00 Outro.
Music:
1. Don't Turn Back by Silent Partner,
2. Grace Behind the Curtain by Silent Partner,
3. Hammock Style by Silent Partner.
Coordinates:
1. Farm driveway: S27° 22.072' E29° 44.703'
2. Beacon: S27° 26.565' E29° 45.434'k
3. Split from Ascend route: S27° 26.128' E29° 45.706'
4. Start of the segment: S27° 24.239' E29° 45.764'
5. End of the segment: S27° 24.368' E29° 45.733'
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It took us 2 hours and 20 minutes to ride the 7.7 km to the bottom.
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Thunderstorm in a tent
In South Africa, there is an offroad adventure destination called Drie Provinsies, near the town of Volksrust. The farm on which the action takes place, features lodges and campsites and easy, to very difficult 4x4 tracks (grades 1 - 5).
In the summertime the thunderstorms come rolling across the plains.
There's no exciting visuals in this video, but turn up the volume and relax for a few minutes and enjoy the experience of a thunderstorm..