Brenton invites you · 14–15 November 2026

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4x4 Trail Weekend 2026. Low range, an early start and the long way up.

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CP 01Dirt road

Meet point

Sani Pass Hotel car park

Himeville, KwaZulu-Natal

Coffee: 05:30
Briefing: 05:45
Wheels roll: 06:00 SAST

Coffee and a drivers’ briefing before we roll. Fuel up in Underberg the night before: there is nothing after the hotel.

CP 02Rocks

The date

14–15 November 2026

Saturday to Sunday

Depart: 06:00 Saturday
Back by: 15:00 Sunday

Two days, one convoy. Clear the weekend.

CP 03Mud

Route grade

Sani Pass · Grade 4 of 5

Distance: 33 km
Climb: 1 330 m
Summit: 2 874 m

Loose rock, tight hairpins, a mud section and a river crossing. Spotters on the switchbacks; nobody gets left behind.

CP 04Water crossing

Vehicle check

Low rangeA real low-range transfer case.
Recovery gearKinetic strap, rated shackles, tyre deflator.
RadioUHF channel 16 for the convoy.

CP 05Steep climb

Camp

Sani Mountain Lodge

2 874 m · Saturday night

Saturday night at the top of the pass: a fire, dinner and a cold, clear sky. Sunday we take it slow coming down.

CP 06Lookout

Destination
reached

2 874 m · the whole valley below

Join the convoy

You’re invited · hosted by Brenton

4x4 Trail Weekend 2026

Two days, one convoy and the long way up. Bring your rig, your recovery gear and a warm jacket. We’ll have the fire going at the top.

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Event details

When: 14–15 November 2026Wheels roll 06:00 SAST · back by 15:00 Sunday
Meet point: Sani Pass Hotel car parkSani Pass Hotel, Himeville, KwaZulu-Natal
Route: Sani Pass · Grade 4 of 533 km · 1 330 m of climbing
Camp: Sani Mountain Lodge2 874 m · Saturday night
Radio: UHF channel 16Convoy chatter and spotter calls
RSVP by: 31 October 2026So we can book the lodge

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