A note of warning about this 4x4 trail... It was the first one the SO & I drove during our stay in Mountain Zebra. Unfortunately... Because afterwards we didn't feel brave enough anymore to tackle any other trail.
The Umgeni is rather challenging. I'm not good at the rates, but it's definitely way above grade 3 There were rocks like steep steps with big loose chunks, so that it was hard to get a grip. In fact, we managed to bottom out our 4x4 once on that track. Not really re-assuring when you look to your left or right and see the scarp right next to you...
We only found out on the last day that the other two are much more accessible and enjoyable. But we'll be back and will get on the others.
Mountain Zebra - Umgeni 4x4 Trail
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Mountain Zebra - Umgeni 4x4 Trail
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Re: Mountain Zebra - Umgeni 4x4 Trail
The Sonnenrust and Juriesdam Trails are super easy and with some driving skills doable without proper 4x4.
I have done the Umngeni two times and it's much more enjoyable the second time, I'd say.
I have done the Umngeni two times and it's much more enjoyable the second time, I'd say.
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Re: Mountain Zebra - Umgeni 4x4 Trail
You could've told me beforeToko wrote:The Sonnenrust and Juriesdam Trails are super easy and with some driving skills doable without proper 4x4.
No second chance for the Umgeni. The SO would kill me just for suggesting it.
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