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Mikes Pass, Drakensberg, South Africa, 1998
South Africa

Mike's pass in the middle Drakensberg is the best view accessible by car.

When I took these picture, I had never done panoramas before, so quality is poor. Technically, it was very difficult to take these pictures because the wind was blasting so hard (50-70 mph) that you could not stand up straight. If you look back down the path, you will see a very unhappy wife sitting down for safety. Very unsettling to feel you are about to be blown off a mountain like tumbleweed.

Here is a video of the drive to get to the top of Mike's pass. They say it requires a 4x4, but this only applies to the wet season. We went up in August, which is dry, and had no problems with a front-wheel-drive sedan. Although note that we did not go completely to the end, as it was blocked off. However, our stop was the peak viewing location.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3NKAy-Idvk 

Here is another webpage with exactly the same image as mine, however, their map location is wrong. At least, it does not coincide with the image.

http://www.zulu.org.za/index.php?product+46616

True location is 28.966964s 29.234319E, give or take a few meters :-)

Copyright: Rich Mac Donald
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