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The Gamkaskloof journey continues…

The Doornkloof mini pass contains the deepest and longest water crossing, which has been the undoing of many non-4WD vehicles attempting this pass over the years. This section of the road traverses the farms Doornkloof and Waterkloof, and includes Botesnek, another small pass.

From the 25 km point, the road swings through a big left-hand bend into the south as it drops down into a side ravine. After 100 metres at the 25.1 km mark, the road enters an extremely sharp right-hand hairpin. The views to the left over the valley are stunning and you will be able to trace the road disappearing up and over the next hill from this vantage point.

Make a note of the position of this river crossing,

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