Hogsback. Eastern Cape, another "Ironvan" Adventures episode

The village of Hogsback spreads across the crown of the plateau with the mountain peaks high above and the Tyumie river, with its many waterfalls from the Amatola (uMathule) mountains, flowing through the deep, indigenous forests. The name Hogs Back was referred to by Thomas Baines, the famous painter, on his travels in the interior in 1848. The name is a term for a geographical feature, although some think it was named after Captain Hogg, commander of Fort Michel near Tor Doone or even after the hog’s (pig’s) shape of the three peaks. The mystery of the name forms part of the romance of this beautiful place of mist-wreathed forests and fantasy.
The area is known for indigenous forests, waterfalls and trout fishing. The large gardens in the surrounding area also include exotic plants from all parts of the world, and it is a destination and tourist attraction among both international and South African tourists. Apart from 'the Hogsback', the tallest peak in the area is the 1 954 m Gaika's Kop.
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[@viwekenneth6028]

I went to Fort Cox Agricultural College in Middledrift . Now live in New Zealand married to a kiwi with kids . Hogsberg is on our bucket list for when my family comes to visit SA .

[@vicbay100]

I think your best footage so far. Hou so aan.

[@jamajakaarivibes1623]

Aye Dirk your socks are super cool 🔥 🔥. Enjoyed this jol with you

[@adnanidrees6489]

Awesome 💚

[@juanbedser788]

Recognize where your lead vehicle got stuck. Recognize the tracks through too. Mine. Made a week before. Extremely gnarly as I was solo. Had to turn around and drive back but below the road. What an epic drive.

[@rosamunddavies5500]

Used to live in a tiny dorp in the early 60’s called Seymour. We used to go to Hogsback regularly via Mitchell’s Pass which as a child was fine but I would find it scary now! We inevitably got stuck behind a ‘log’ lorry

[@DustandDieselOverlanding]

Awesome video! We live in a beautiful country.

[@craignorris126]

Great for the soul these videos especially under current times.

[@andrewhepburn5271]

Awesome video Dirk 👍🏼🇿🇦

[@wanderlustadventures6052]

Dis my droom om ook te doen wat julle doen...eendag sal ek ook voltyds SA kan sien maar vir nou kyk ek maar net julle amazing vidioes voor ek moet gan werk 😅✌

[@Foxcampus]

Really nice view ❤️😍😍 i enjoy it

[@deanstevens5722]

Lovely town and area Great video as always

[@MyViewon_Life]

What a great video, really inspiring!

[@sharonstarr841]

I've been blessed to have spent many years in the Eastern Cape. Being from America, it's hard to explain my love for Africa, which runs very deep. So many friends there that have become family. Beautiful job Dirk, once again. Stunning.

[@jennifercharlton-perkins6367]

Loved this video thank you. Haven’t been to Hogsback in years, you’ve made me want to head back out there.

[@kalebarnott5988]

Thanks for visiting our lovely town.🤗🤙

[@petervosloo8598]

Really nice video. Lovely town Hogsback, some special memories every time I visit. You showed me some new stuff as well so that calls for another visit.

[@rctharratt]

My family and I have always made effort every year to go there. What a wonderful place for memories to be made. Next time your there, you need to discover the 'Secret Waterfall'. Drone footage will reveal its one of the tallest waterfalls in the area. Then of course for sunset, very close by is the tower. From this vantage point you get a fantastic sunset.

[@GPAC78]

Love it, watching from Perth Australia, about my little home town in the Eastern Cape. The Hogsback hiking trail is amazing and also heaps of fantastic trout fishing in the area.

[@GaryLaaks1]

I took my family to Hogsback the weekend after you posted this video. We were at Never Daunted this time. Awesome weather and we visited Away with the Fairies bon fire the Saturday evening and we ate fantastic Pizzas. Enjoyed a fire show too. Definitely one of my favorite places to go visit. Been there about 15 times now. I am from Port Elizabeth.

[@justicemotaung4892]

Thank you for your well edited video. I didn't quiet get the name of the camps site in Hogsback. Thank you

[@fishingPLZ]

How's it. Awesome video. Hogsback isn't to far away from me. I can't wait to kit out my 4x4 with some of those Ironman goodies. Would love the 4x4 bumper with a hitch and winch for launching my boat on the beach. Keep it up I really enjoyed the video.

[@4WheelingSA]

Very good video. Well done!

[@seamus9750]

Hogsback is such a uniquely different SA town, have had 2 memorable stays there about 30 years apart, Hogsback Inn the 1st time and Swallowtail campsite the 2nd time, even considered settling there on 2nd visit.

[@johnnywagner5832]

Very good work Dirk, your effort to get all the shots and videos are superb. I enjoyed the video.

[@dirksmit4943]

Thank you!

[@ervinslens]

Such incredible production value and storytelling. Fantastic shots my friend 👌👌

[@justinkiley4146]

Absolutely brilliant. Love it and looking forward to the next one. You really are very talented!

[@dirksmit4943]

Thank you so much!

[@maphirimutshutshu2128]

beautiful episode once again and your graphics are next level👌

[@237caf]

Topstuff 👌

[@simonejanneck5030]

Pragtig!

[@christofurstenberg7241]

Besonderse video Dirk! Jou kamera werk is briljant. Deel asb die heel eerste liedjie se naam wat jy gebruik het

[@philipjooste9075]

Awesome video Dirk. Just a hint - the "R" is silent in Ironman/Ironvan and also in "Kettlesprout" ;)

[@dirksmit4943]

Haha, true that, I'm practising the R's out of my english :D Thanks for watching.

[@johanneswehrmann]

Nice vid thanks Dirk. Where is Alti, I haven’t seen her for long? 🤙🏻

[@Gr300w]

In a 4x4 you can travel further before getting stuck

[@simonsonnekus8700]

FC St Pauli!

[@dirksmit4943]

Heeeeeeey!