Conquering the "High 5" Mountain Passes en route to Garden Castle! | Drakensberg pt.2

The air is cold and thin as we make our way up some of the best mountain roads in South Africa before crossing into Kwa-Zulu Natal and finding camp at Hermit's Wood.
0:00 - It's CHILLY at Alpine Swift!
2:06 - Hitting the Road
4:46 - Tiffendell to Tenahead Traverse
8:21 - Naude's Nek Pass
10:23 - Back in the Lowlands
12:43 - Southern Drakensberg & Garden Castle
15:05 - Winding Down at Hermit's Wood
Thanks to DAG Outdoor and LA Sport for supporting this channel: 4x4wholesalersafrica.com

[@thenorthwatch777]

I recently discovered your channel just a few months back. I had to catch up with many of your past videos. What I love most about your type of Overlanding is how much it has taught me about our country and its beauty. Most overlanders do the obvious glamor places. Your passion for our landscapes, has really impacted my love for all the diversity in SA. You are a good teacher.

[@humphreysimwawa1345]

Amazing landscape that South Africa has. Great narration Matt!

[@sitrimble4625]

I’m always blown away by the quality, description and details of all your videos, on your other channel too. They’re amazing! They’re seriously on par with a BBC wildlife documentary. Great to watch and the effort you put in is out of this world.

[@hansbachtold1966]

Sorry forgot. SA was 23 years my home. Great country to live in.

[@andersnilsson6625]

Another greeting from Sweden, wonderful pictures and interesting information about everything you pass. And a lovely smile on Nicole's face when she gets to drive. Would love to see more of that in a now equal society 😃

[@sowyoung4559]

Wow...I thought I was the only one observing that smile. She is the most beautiful lady. You go Nicole. I love Matt Dubber's videos. I never.miss even a single one. I always look forward to the next release.💪❤

[@GoodLuckLive]

Absolutely love your videos Matt! Such a wonderful celebration of our beautiful country 🙏❤️👍

[@NightOWLLIVE]

As an American who has never seen driving on the left side of the road I gasped at 11:00 when you pulled out. Thought I saw a crash coming

[@henco9306]

This is one of the most underrated channels on KZbin.

[@tobias4918]

Hi from Sweden (FX country) Nicole and Matt. 😁 What a cenery you have on your trip. So nice to se and follow you on the nice journey.

[@luyandacherubin9016]

Thanks to your videos, I definitely have something to do this December!!!!(2022)

[@404nitro]

The scenery in all of these videos is simply spectacular! It is always so nice to get to ride along and view it all with you, though not nearly as impressive as it must have been for you to be right there. I have said this to you before, but your filming and editing skills have become extremely professional grade IMO. 👏👏👏

[@hansbachtold1966]

Stunning, one of the most beautifull aera in SA. We stayed in Pmb. in 1984 till 1990 and visited he Drakensberg many times. We are back in Switzerland since 1994. Thanks for the lovely video, it brings back memorys and allmost tears. Take care and keep on filming our lovely country. 👍👍🍀🥰🥰🍺no Castle Lager 😪but cheers to tht 2of you.

[@danielsmith1155]

You both always do a great job with the cinematography. This video was excellent. Great JOB!

[@predatorsolutionsofmichigan]

Love watching you travel all over South Africa. Not only that but you have really guided me through my journey into the pcp airgun world. My favorite of all types of shooting by far now. I have been watching you from the beginning and would bet I have not missed one of your videos. Much appreciated.

[@siyandamagudulela4044]

Gorgeous views

[@tlotlosenai7304]

Enjoying this Matt... been watching the hunting videos didn't know I was missing out here. Come visit Botswana

[@eeassa]

Gorgeous storytelling Matt !

[@in2minutesorless64]

@9:00 just when I was starting to think "where are his famous drone shots?" the waiting paid off. Thanks for these great videos!

[@coadyg]

Great video thanks for sharing this experience makes me want to get in the car and go.

[@shaunmoller2997]

Epic thanks Matt

[@solomzinofemele1136]

10:54 my home is quite close here, between here and Maclear. I'm hoping to take a tour around these places one day when I have a 4x4

[@markmuller2320]

Honestly, that was amazing. Seriously well done.

[@johann8209]

Lekker video Dankie

[@craigmeyer3710]

Really awsome footage again . Your channel is so good to watch after welding all day and evening. Very relaxing. Looking forward to my Baviaans trip soon, here from PE

[@richardstadler1458]

Captivating drone footage once again. Nothing wrong with golf and lawn bowling by the way :-)

[@hansbachtold1966]

I feel homesick.😥 Greetings from the mountaincountry . Great video (s)

[@BernalilloGirl]

Great video! Can't wait for your next one as we have the Sani-Pass trip planned in February! Definitely a Bucket List adventure!

[@DIESELTECH_ZA]

Sani Pass looks unreal hey, epic drone footage you got there! Well done! Keep them coming. ;)

[@mikem201]

I like the nature closeups

[@dyllan6303]

Yes Lekka. Good stuff on a thursday eve

[@davidwilliamson2115]

wait for the ice to melt

[@mzwandilejanuary4222]

Hey Bud. We met at Walmer Park on Monday. Thanx for the work you do, it made us see and learn alot about our country. You should maybe give a paid tour(open one of the trip to the public that might prefer joining). I say paid - to compensate for your time/tour guide. Or a trip once a year.

[@pheroh]

I love the way you say ice :D

[@aubreypenderis3008]

Wow awesome Matt. This route is on your 2024 planning and want to join you

[@johngrewar6843]

Epic video Matt! First one I've seen of yours in a while. Cool to see that you have pivoted a bit from AirArms. Feeling a bit homesick with those camera angles of the mountain ranges!

[@maphirimutshutshu2128]

your episodes are amazing matt. Majic

[@adtmav1973]

Hey Matt! Greetings also from PE! 😁 Love your content. Quality pics & videos! Thank you! Not sure if this question has been asked before, but I'd like to know why you have your tent on the front of vehicle (more likely worse for wind resistance & fuel consumption) and not at the back of canopy? As your windscreen compresses air to go over the top, it hits the "brick shaped tent" with more force... And noticed that your back roof rack hardly have anything on and if you have something, it'll usually be less of wind resistance than the tent...? (Like trax, etc) Anyway - look forward to your next episode of Sani Pass! 😁🍻👊🏻

[@markusvandenberg5133]

Outdone yourself again Matt… loved the video… we spent a week at Hermits Wood when we still lived in KZN, and we really enjoyed it there. We would like to know if you use a 12 V electric blanket, and if you do, where did you find one as we haven’t been able to find one for a while now. Keep up the good work.

[@ianabrahamson785]

Its always nicer to pack a dry tent away, but its not always possible. When you get to your next stop, then open it all up to thaw out. Gets rid of that canvass smell

[@stephanievegter5438]

👍🏻♥️

[@719537046]

On the farm gates, do you request before hand to use the road or you see when you get there if there is a restriction?

[@AnthondeVries]

1:40 NOOOO get rid of it before packing, unless you plan to unpack it within a day, or els it will get mouldy. at least that go's for the Netherlands, maybe you climate allows this.

[@mikeg306]

Lovely episode, such beautiful landscapes. What is the GPs app you mention at 6:08?

[@dewetterblanche8898]

Sounds like guide gps, but cant find it

[@mikeg306]

@@dewetterblanche8898 That's what I thought it sounded like as well but couldn't find it also.

[@SakCyb]

Matt what electric blanket do you guys have (size and make)?

[@JesusvonNazaret]

is this area above the treeline or why are there only so few trees?

[@riekertb]

Matt, do you have a 12v EBlanket? If you do, please comment on it. Looking for something like that.

[@PieterBooysen]

Can you please share your all trails maps with us

[@jpjolivier]

This place get its name from the Tina Head

[@rikabuchner234]

What time of the year did you do this trip?

[@foodforthought161]

What model your hilux , is it Manual or Automatic

[@attieven3789]

Hi. What GPS system do you use

[@dewetterblanche8898]

sounds like guide gps. but I cant find that

[@frankkusel4768]

He uses gaia GPS.

[@nqumthemba]

Imagine the world without sight of Poverty/Classless world.

[@pratiharwarrior43]

First to comment,,I would like to work with you