Deelfontein has been a bucketlist item for quite a while, and I managed to track down railway maps of the period, and that was very revealing as to what is there are in the area, so I am very looking forward to it

Yeah, sadly, the "dirt" you see on the wind screen is the west coast of Africa moisture in the air, and as the weather warmed up, the windscreen warmed up, and the moisture disappeared. It's a West Coast of Africa thing, as a kid in Swakopmund or Luderitzbuchtyou would wake up, and the Fog is as think as peas soup, and everything is fogged up. . Going forward, I have a wind screen. I am cutting shorter and a new Purple Panda Mic to sort the two pains in the butt out.

I have stopped there before, the steaks are fantastic.

That is a really stunning location

Yes, that camera is still there, I suspect it's the municipality cash cow. It's possible that it doesn't work, but it does slow the irresponsible drivers... As for this video, I am still debating with myself if it is meaningful... but that said, since this ride, the weather has been wet, and more damage has been done to all these roads... Sadly 😥

@@SeankOverThePass I fine your videos well worth watching -

YES it most definitely is, My wife and I were there a month ago,

Can't wait for that - Well done

You should! most definately, and if you looks at the speedo, you can do most of them at a easy thrilling speed, and the Scenery is stunning

Thanks for the encouraging words, Where is the forestry, college on the Saasveld, road, next time I go down that way,I will glad take you down memory lane. Yes, the road washed away, and at the moment they have no money to fix it due to the cost of repairs on the N2. Lets hope that changes, because it's a Stunning Ride.

@@SeankOverThePass The turn-off to Saasveld was on the lefthand side - right there at the road closed sign . It’s an outstanding campus - probably one of the most stunning in the World -

I truly loved the stay there, and I would Highly recommend the place. The Ablutions are awesome, everything has hot water and there is also a shared Gas Freezer, if you need to store some goodies and you have no fridge. There is also an abundance of wild life, we saw Knysna Loeries, and there is obviously the baboons. There is also fish in the river. www.charlesford.co.za/

I think that could be interesting and would be useful to followers like us 👍

Yeah , it was a stunning day for a ride,and the route really lends itself for the ride. Sadly, the traffic was caused by storm damage from October 2023. But it's almost abnormal to see 20km traffic jams in South Africa that I reserve for Germany. There is a gravel mountain pass between the Tradouw and Gracia Pass that comes at the back of Heidelberg, that I will do in a less rushed fashion, that road shows the true beauty of this area of south Africa, as it's not well travelled and a two track road...

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Thank you so much... I will definitely check it out.... Also, is it not dangerous doing these adventures on a bike?... I want to start doing it but I'm not sure if bike or get a bakkie 🤔🤔?

@@Luvaido I bough my first motorcycle in 1999, an original BMW F650 Funduro, and Love it, but when I got on the R1150 I was hooked. I rode to work many years in Pretoria from JNB, issue free, and never had an accident till before COVID, while working in Stellenbosch. but Bikes are safe if you are aware of your surroundings. I used to have an overland company and travelled half of Africa in a Mix of Land Rovers, Land Cruisers, Samils and Mercedes trucks, and a 4x4 is great and will get you to many places, but a motorcycle just offers a different set of freedoms. And I decided it was time to this my motorcycle, show people places we don't usually see. Both have their place, and I recently acquired a 1999 Landcruiser 105 as a Project, and I might take that to other places on the channel, but depends entirely where you want to go and how much skill you want to acquire. Check our www.youtube.com/@maki.wabiker she started with a small BMW 350 is having a blast

@@SeankOverThePass thank you so much for the information... I really love overlanding.. And I love nature and be where there are less people.. And I want to visit places that are off the usual "everyone's holiday destination" so yeah. I will see on which one I get into , because I do love both car and bike.. But I want to do the over landing safe... So, maybe a rig will be better.. But will see what budget also allows me.. Thank you so much again..

Not entirely true though, there are some fantastic rides towards the Berg, some truly stunning rides that side by Lesotho.

It's a country I have loved since I was kid, a riders paradise.

@@SeankOverThePass - I fully identify with that - I was very privileged to have worked in nature conservation in Namibia back in the 80’s and do miss the country greatly - but we are moving in our plans to get back ‘home’ next year with our bikes - logistically a bit of a nightmare and rather costly

Will do that, in which area do you stay?

@@SeankOverThePass Presently in Richards Bay KZN - Mainly in George Western Cape

I might be going to to Michaelhouse, in beginning of July and borrowing mates 1250GS Rallye and riding down from JNB. I want to go ride some passes there -2 and all. Some awesome trails to ride in Richards bay too... I just noticed, George too, I come to the southern Cape reasonably often... Definitely will let you know

Southern Africa, has some of the best motorcycle roads and destinations you can ride. Namibia is probably the country, I love to travel too the most, but Angola has just opened its borders, and I am really starting to consider a trip there, Namibe region is stunning and there are some epic roads. All I can say is get out there and do it.

I’d look at Tankwa, Cederberg, Southerland areas - would be a great ride and one we are hoping to do when we get over to SA - some stunning passes and mountains.

Thanks very much for the compliment, idea of doing this was more the lack of wanting to take photos to show friends. I will do it again, less rushed, will fit a smaller screen, and take things slower. I got new Microphone so will sort all that type of stuff. As an ex-field guide in Southern Africa, its very hard to show everything... All I can say is watch this space, and I will do some more.

I was chatting with the owner of the house we stayed and interestingly enough, she was saying at the moment it's very hard to buy houses in the town, as it was a closed town. So it makes it rather exclusive or if you are lucky to be able to own one. The other thing is the new port at Luderitz, makes more sense then Oranjemund, and South Africa is doing to same, as sometimes it's easier to start fresh then near a river mouth, where there are no rock masses and coastline feature that create deep water

Yes, true. I did buy an extension for the camera and will be investing in a new screen. Will definitely make it better

Glad you enjoyed it, I'm thrilled to hear you're enjoying the videos, and getting a glimpse of my first-time video adventures, exploring the country side.

@@SeankOverThePass - We’re hoping to be in SA in October - so really appreciate your videos -

@@Chase-the-Sun You're most Welcome, I used to be an overland field guide, and if you need any advice or route idea's just let me know, happy to assist. I sent a message via Instagram

@@SeankOverThePass many thanks we will do - and if you ever head over to Oz let us know - always available to help. Thanks

Thank you 🙌, and maybe one day we should hook up for a ride

@@SeankOverThePass yes definitely, but when after my upgrade. I’m working on it

Awesome route 👍🏻...enjoy every moment Pity the windscreen obscures the forward images 😢 Ride on....