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The Journey Drakensberg: Sani Pass and Beyond
The Journey Drakensberg: Sani Pass and Beyond-July 2024
2023-12-14 EST 02:30:37

In this latest episode of The Journey,in partnership with Nissan South Africa, we ventureinto the heart of the Drakensbergto discover the natural beauty of South Africa's highest mountain range and to conquer the famous Sani Pass to reach the highest pub in Africa. Watch the video!

The Drakensberg, also known as the 'Mountains of Dragons' oruKhalamba, ‘the barrier of spears’ in Zulu, is one of South Africa’s natural wonders spanning over 1 000 km in length with its highest peak, Thabana Ntlenyana, reaching a height of 3 482 metres in Lesothomaking it the highest point in Southern Africa.

The Drakensberg is all about adventure and the outdoors and in this episode,the tough and rugged Nissan Navara, with its reputable 4×4 ability, took us on an incredible journey tothe highest waterfall in Africa, Tugela Falls,Giants Castle and finally up the famous Sani Pass to the highest pub in Africa in Lesotho.

The Journey team includedour very own Journeyman, Gero Lilleike, who was accompanied by special guestsJosh Kempen (popular South African singer and songwriter), Lauren Melnick (travel blogger),Richard Haubrich (Instagram_SA) and Andries Groenewald, a proud owner of a 1996 Nissan Sani.

Special thanks to:

Nissan South Africa

Josh Kempen and Warner Music South Africa – Visit Josh Kempen's YouTube Channel or stream his music on Spotify

Ian Shooter:Drakensberg Hiker

Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge

Tierhoek Trout & Nature Estate

Sani Mountain Lodge

Credits

Producer

Gero Lilleike

Director and Edit

Troy Davies

Camera & Drone

Troy Davies

Luke Patterson

Social Media: Who to follow

Cars.co.za – The Journey #TheJourneyAfrica

Instagram: @thejourneyafrica

Cars.co.za

Instagram: @carssouthafrica

Twitter: @CarsSouthAfrica

Facebook: @CarsSA

Nissan South Africa

Twitter: @nissanza

Facebook: @nissansouthafrica

Josh Kempen

Instagram: @joshkempen

Twitter: @joshkempenmusic

Lauren Melnick

Instagram: @thewanderlustmovement

Twitter: @wanderlustmvmnt

Richard Haubrich

Instagram: @richardhaubrich and @instagram_sa

Gero Lilleike

Instagram: @gerolilleike

Twitter: @GeroLilleike

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