Majubanek Pass
South Africa, africa
N/A
18,479 m
extreme
Year-round
Okay, adventure seekers, listen up! Majubanek Pass in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, is calling your name. This bad boy climbs to a cool 1,848 meters (6,062 feet) above sea level. Hold on tight, because you'll hit some seriously steep parts, like 1:5 grade steep.
Word to the wise: after a rain shower, this track turns into a muddy, slippery mess – challenging even for seasoned drivers. If a storm rolls through, you might as well turn around because even a 4x4 might not save you. Oh, and don't forget the mountain mists! They can roll in quick and make visibility a real nightmare.
Heads up, the Tiffindell Ski Resort is nearby!
Where is it?
Majubanek Pass is located in South Africa (africa). Coordinates: -29.4451, 20.4289
Road Details
- Country
- South Africa
- Continent
- africa
- Max Elevation
- 18,479 m
- Difficulty
- extreme
- Coordinates
- -29.4451, 20.4289
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