Crossing the Kouga Mountains... Is this the Eastern Cape's best kept secret?

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Matt Dubber

Matt Dubber

Жыл бұрын

We head towards the Baviaanskloof via a back road that not many people know about!
Camp at Doringkloof: doringkloof4x4.co.za
Watch my Baviaanskloof series: • Trans Baviaans, Part 1...

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@aubreypenderis3008
@aubreypenderis3008 Жыл бұрын
The best overlanding channel on KZfaq. No irritating music and your narration us the best I have heard. You are knowledgeable and know what it is all about. Keep it up and looking forward for new videos.
@404nitro
@404nitro Жыл бұрын
I simply cannot express just how much I enjoy your off roading videos. The scenery, experiences etc.............................top notch and so well filmed. Awesome!!
@aubreysebothoma3897
@aubreysebothoma3897 Жыл бұрын
Thank you guys. I can say this a million times. I always get excited to see the other side of my country. Not travelled much, but i still dream of taking that one trip one day and thank you once again.
@johnhamilton9991
@johnhamilton9991 Жыл бұрын
These are professional quality mini documentaries. Many thanks to you and Nicole as you bank some wonderful memories together for the future.
@ballsachary
@ballsachary Жыл бұрын
Recently laid my Grandfather to rest here in Baviaanskloof on our family lands in April. I was a child the last time I came here. Was a surreal experience and will definitely hold a place in my heart. Looking forward to one day returning.👏
@pandoranazo7746
@pandoranazo7746 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this spectacular view. I was travelling from Jansenville to Baviaans 8 years ago on a hunting trip. Like this video indeed.
@frankerasmus3129
@frankerasmus3129 Жыл бұрын
Awesome footage as always guys. Thank you
@MNinPerth
@MNinPerth Жыл бұрын
Awesome Channel. Your drone footage is spectacular especially when viewed on a big TV. Grew up in Cape Town - how did these amazing locations remain so unknown to us ?! Keep up the good work and looking forward to seeing more of your off-roading adventures.
@rye776
@rye776 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the wonderful views and your amazing editing!
@jonroth5016
@jonroth5016 Жыл бұрын
Bru this is an amazing episode. Thanks for sharing in such detail and keep them coming!
@nickmartin311
@nickmartin311 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt, living vicariously through your videos 👌🏻
@aslambuckus7809
@aslambuckus7809 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for such a wonderful video
@daniescholtz5268
@daniescholtz5268 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely magnificent video. Very well edited. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
@elizabethgroenewald2858
@elizabethgroenewald2858 Жыл бұрын
I so enjoyed this. I'm subscribing!
@deriusnorris4463
@deriusnorris4463 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant video Matt. Thanks. We will be placing this route on our list.
@edwinbrockway9106
@edwinbrockway9106 Жыл бұрын
Again, each video is always excellent and allows one to experience something they are likely to never enjoy, let alone imagine. Excellent
@karinvantubbergh3418
@karinvantubbergh3418 Жыл бұрын
Awesome. The two of you are so calm and collected.
@surenbhola107
@surenbhola107 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video guys tks
@vvr881
@vvr881 Жыл бұрын
Excellent presentation...thank you 🤙
@eeassa
@eeassa Жыл бұрын
Almost as good as being there Matt! Thanks for sharing!
@lagarb270
@lagarb270 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely stunning video, as always! Loved Nicole's reaction to you pointing out the road up the mountain; such an amazing and beautiful landscape you're able to explore for yourselves, and for all of us! Can't wait for many more videos. Cheers
@PabloBaindl
@PabloBaindl Жыл бұрын
what a breathtaking landscape you have there. You are so blessed. Add to that all your explanations. Fantastic! Thank you for sharing. Greetings from Germany
@peterbonfrer9339
@peterbonfrer9339 Жыл бұрын
Brought back some very fond memories. Did that trail from the other side in our Ford F250 many years ago
@northirinangel784
@northirinangel784 Жыл бұрын
Another beautiful video!
@magrietkruger507
@magrietkruger507 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the excellent 4 videos of the Baviaanskloof. The photography and narration are just spectacular.
@deeglik
@deeglik Жыл бұрын
Very cool Vid, you inspired me now to make this my next trip
@DIESELTECH_ZA
@DIESELTECH_ZA Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this insane scenery route over the mountain you two! The views from up there looks unreal, would love to tackle that route someday, Baviaans is on our to do list, but this road ads a new twist to our ideas. :)
@nonibbs
@nonibbs Жыл бұрын
Thanks for a terrific video, I am so glad you like driving tracks like that... it would scare me rigid, but its lovely to see where you have been and what you saw!
@derrickboscombe2385
@derrickboscombe2385 Жыл бұрын
I'm so happy to have found this as thoroughly enjoyed your airgun videos. Even met you at Crossways one Sunday.
@Kangela
@Kangela Жыл бұрын
An awesome part of the world, this video has inspired me to explore it some more as we start heading into summer and warmer weather.
Жыл бұрын
Matt, matt. I travel along in every video; that beautiful images, all production is spectacular ... I'm a fan of this channel; I just have to thank you for providing so many beautiful places; big hug!!
@ajopperman
@ajopperman Жыл бұрын
Eastern Cape, what a gem of a province!! Baie goeie vermaak Matt en Nicole. Hou so aan!!
@Paul-RSA
@Paul-RSA Жыл бұрын
Great video, great channel! Well done, absolutely amazing...
@gysvanrensburg
@gysvanrensburg Жыл бұрын
Ongelooflike mooi natuur en videografie.
@klintthompson5535
@klintthompson5535 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Matt, the baviaans and the Karoo are my 2 favourite places to ride 👌 will definitely follow this route at some point 👍
@andrepotgieter7083
@andrepotgieter7083 Жыл бұрын
Another exceptional quality production by Matt and Nicole. You guys both Rock Big Time............... Thank You!
@jeanmcgahey1143
@jeanmcgahey1143 Жыл бұрын
It's so close to home. I'd like to explore more of this area one day soon. I love the Baviaans
@angcam42
@angcam42 Жыл бұрын
Wow this is so beautiful didn't even know about this place 👌very awesome
@anthoniedutoit8959
@anthoniedutoit8959 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Did baviaans over the past weekend from patensie to willomore back to pe via grootrivier poort. It's one of my favorite trips .had a quick stop at the bushman drawings but ya with the swarm of bees down there now it's a no go area for a while ....enjoy the rest of your trip can't wait for the rest of baviaans trip.
@cruzer244
@cruzer244 Жыл бұрын
All I can say is Wow!!! Awesome footage. Well done. I just subscribed to your channel. This is one part of South Africa I would like to explore!
@leighmcfarlane13
@leighmcfarlane13 Жыл бұрын
Wow what a video! So professional 👏have subscribed immediately as we will be camping in the baviaans in the September school hols and this video has given a brilliant representation of what to expect 👌
@donshinkle4429
@donshinkle4429 Жыл бұрын
I love watching these "Getaway Adventures"!!
@cyclopsfpv247
@cyclopsfpv247 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great episode. Would love to jump in the 4by and head into the bush for a few days.
@tebza801
@tebza801 Жыл бұрын
Awesome stuff, amazing video!!
@larryalcock8136
@larryalcock8136 Жыл бұрын
Great videos Matt & Nicole!!
@garyleonard4009
@garyleonard4009 Жыл бұрын
A great trail. Did it a few years ago. Awesome 👍🥂
@coadyg
@coadyg Жыл бұрын
Great video and amazing route to the Baviaanskloof must try this next time I'm in the eastern cape. Thanks for sharing.
@JFK786
@JFK786 8 ай бұрын
Love the channel. Well put together videos and the bakkie is tops.
@jdskim1234
@jdskim1234 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Bucket list journey now
@grantflattery1971
@grantflattery1971 Жыл бұрын
Matt. Great content. Cheers
@vry3555
@vry3555 Жыл бұрын
We live in an amazing part of the world. Loved the video
@karlsteeg4139
@karlsteeg4139 Жыл бұрын
Oh Man. What a sight. Thanks for sharing that stunning drive. Wish i had a vehicle to get up there. feel free to share more vids of more drives up there.
@lionridds
@lionridds Жыл бұрын
Another epic episode! Matt, I have just in the past two weeks spoken to 4 random strangers (local travelers) and they all follow your channel! We could share links to episodes and your channel was a great conversation starter. I simply love watching and following your travels. Thanks for doing such an amazing job on taking us along and sharing the level of detail about the places.
@lionridds
@lionridds Жыл бұрын
PS; Please share the link for Gaia GPS for this trip.
@bonganicindi8657
@bonganicindi8657 2 ай бұрын
this is my new favorite channel ❤👌
@willemstoltz1595
@willemstoltz1595 Жыл бұрын
Great video again, and I agree with Aubrey below, well done on how you do this. Keep on touring we will be watching
@flytelaw1
@flytelaw1 Жыл бұрын
Loved this video, Matt and Nicole! Can’t wait to get our 4x4 under way starting from Windhoek, up to Victoria Falls and down through Maun….just hoping for some good luck in the travel department….fantastic cinematic quality💪✈️
@mattdubber
@mattdubber Жыл бұрын
I am doing a very similar route in a few weeks time!
@beautifulcrazy
@beautifulcrazy Жыл бұрын
Oh the Eastern Cape is really something. I've been around SA so many times, and EC always surprises me. Thank you Matt for this beautiful channel. If you find any tiny house settlements, please make a video. I need info on farmers or land for tiny house movement communities in beautiful isolated places where one can farm. Safe bru
@francoisburger8888
@francoisburger8888 Жыл бұрын
Did the same trip about 2 years ago. Bought our Bushlapa offroad caravan and it was its maiden trip through Baviaans back to Sodwana Bay in Natal. Allso camped off grid as you did day one. Bonus of your video was just the mentioning off hunting and fx.😜 🤣🤣 Awesome video.
@saamstaan6540
@saamstaan6540 Жыл бұрын
went to high school in kareedouw,now live close to your ox wagon hunting spot,enjoy all of your videos,thanks.👍👍
@jonajames4526
@jonajames4526 Жыл бұрын
Well videoed and narrated. Honest, your video skills are noteworthy. The trip is of course even better. From Namibia I have done some of the western/southern Cape, but not these roads. My bucket list just grew a bit longer......sheesh.
@maddiemaddie4036
@maddiemaddie4036 2 ай бұрын
Awesome scenery. And I love your vehicle good hunting
@dhf619ec
@dhf619ec 8 ай бұрын
I’ve been researching this route for a while now. Thanks for the video, I’ll be driving this route on my next holiday to Eersterivierstrand.
@SigZA
@SigZA 5 ай бұрын
You have any website links or info to share?
@HolgerMeier
@HolgerMeier Жыл бұрын
Super interesting!
@richardstadler1458
@richardstadler1458 Жыл бұрын
Stunning views. If ever there was a landscape meant to be filmed with a drone, this is it. Great content and looking forward to more like this. Must be difficult to decide when to send the drone up when each new view is more spectacular than the last.
@mattdubber
@mattdubber Жыл бұрын
Exactly!!
@heatherwolmarans8287
@heatherwolmarans8287 Жыл бұрын
I live in the EC, have travelled all over in my baby Nissan 1400 😅 to visit projects. That road looks like it's in remarkably good condition.
@michaeleastwood6755
@michaeleastwood6755 7 ай бұрын
Awesome traveling with you guys... many more happy journeys together. South Africa has a diverse experience in traveling... truly only God's work.
@leaminnaar9119
@leaminnaar9119 3 ай бұрын
Funny enough I just watched your Die Hel road. We went down their my dad with the landcruiser and me and hubby with BMW both with caravan. We met Ferreira Ferreiras their and are still friends today.
@nelistheron83
@nelistheron83 Жыл бұрын
Been stuck on an island in Vanuatu since covid started. Borders just reopened last month...since 2020. Planning to come home to SA in December. This was such a great video to remind me what I miss. Thank you. Would a standard 2016 Jimny do this trail?
@GoAndStay
@GoAndStay Жыл бұрын
Love this.
@boomba361
@boomba361 Жыл бұрын
Hello from Victoria, Australia. I really enjoyed your video and the beautiful scenery. If you ever get yourself over here to the Victorian High Country, please yell out! It's a beautiful part of our country!
@boomba361
@boomba361 Жыл бұрын
Check out Tyler Thompson on YT. Equally impressive drone footage of the Victorian High Country
@erinawestgarth-taylor1970
@erinawestgarth-taylor1970 Жыл бұрын
So nice to see this again. Done that route twice already. My soul completely nourished after watching. Please consider not to go hunting ... We saw no animals on our 2 trips - except for the monkeys at Doringkloof, of course
@garethdekock7391
@garethdekock7391 Жыл бұрын
Awesome little adventure. There is another route in to Baviaans from the Rocklands road/tower. It's 4x4 only with some camp spots. Many river crossings as well. It comes out near bruintjies kraal camp areas in the end. And be sure to go to the waterfalls at poortjies.
@mattdubber
@mattdubber Жыл бұрын
That route was closed unfortunately!
@leohoekstra3048
@leohoekstra3048 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Planning that route in the near future,because of your video. What do you do for backup, in case of a breakdown in remote area? Being just one vehicle.
@elizabethmeiring9371
@elizabethmeiring9371 Жыл бұрын
beautiful
@regsparkes6507
@regsparkes6507 Жыл бұрын
Splendid video with beautiful 'mountain' driving and glorious scenery. I can't help but wonder when were those trails/roads built there, by whom and with what equipment.
@mattdubber
@mattdubber Жыл бұрын
By farmers, long ago, with donkeys and pickaxes!
@regsparkes6507
@regsparkes6507 Жыл бұрын
@@mattdubber Amazing work!
@kimhallett1811
@kimhallett1811 Жыл бұрын
interesting to see a vast area with no trees...but that's why you have the view ..being from west Montana I'm just not used to mountains with out massive trees
@russelvanderwesthuizen8790
@russelvanderwesthuizen8790 Жыл бұрын
Looks like an awesome trip. Would I be able to do it with my 4x4 camping trailer. Have already done the Baviaans towing it. Cheers
@jacovanvuuren2228
@jacovanvuuren2228 Жыл бұрын
Many thanks for sharing!!! No nonsense - you inform us a lot of what's happening. Thinking of taking my bike and do the route. Camped a few times at Doringkloof - stunning place. Which app / GPS are you using on your phone? Would you be able to share the route?
@googlelol4325
@googlelol4325 Жыл бұрын
Wow,what a beautiful drive.. A definite to do so...May I ask, would ld a 2x4 have sufficient clearance on this trail..
@arnaudmalan2594
@arnaudmalan2594 Жыл бұрын
Good video, what is the general ground clearance required for the rougher sections of the road? I am sure a Subaru Outback will be able cope well on this trail.
@brendenerasmus6438
@brendenerasmus6438 9 ай бұрын
Really enjoy your channel. Definitely motivated me to get out there. What app do you use to navigate. Cell or is it a GPS unit. Please advise. Thanks
@angusmorton7919
@angusmorton7919 Ай бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to create this content! What turnoff do you take at the start to get onto the gravel road (from Kareedouw)?
@carldorfling9785
@carldorfling9785 Жыл бұрын
Wow that looks amazing would this route be capable to do in a Huyundai Tucson 2010 model ?
@pauljansen6650
@pauljansen6650 Жыл бұрын
Great video guys, doing Baviaans gor the first timd next month and cannot wait! Matt what mapping programme is that that you show the views of your route on and the elevation graph? Cheers
@mattdubber
@mattdubber Жыл бұрын
It is called Gaia GPS
@juandewet8207
@juandewet8207 Жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks. How long was the drive from the turn off at Kareedouw to Doringkloof. I am thinking to do it on a weekend.
@drastic_adv
@drastic_adv Жыл бұрын
Hi there. Great video, and great route! Would love to do this with my motorcycle or old Landy one day. I'm curious as to what dash camera you're using? Seems to be HD 1080p with great stabiization... Not a GoPro is it?
@markstemmett5296
@markstemmett5296 Жыл бұрын
Nice content
@ClaytonReichlin
@ClaytonReichlin Жыл бұрын
Excellent! Matt please could you share the map or road information so I can set it up on GPS. I have never done a trip like this before. And want to go in my jeep....
@Arbyofuchprawnage
@Arbyofuchprawnage Жыл бұрын
Good choice on the Jane Doe and the Stripey Stout, my wife and I hit that same combo pretty often. This route looks awesome, only thing Im a bit worried about is how tight some of the bushes looked, I drive an Everest 4x4 which I think would handle pretty easily but dont want to get it too scratched up. You recon it would be ok?
@mattdubber
@mattdubber Жыл бұрын
It was a bit tight! This is why I have scratch and dent cover, once a year I just take it in and get everything fixed😂
@flam1968
@flam1968 Жыл бұрын
Stunning SA
@jesussacramento4303
@jesussacramento4303 Жыл бұрын
Because It is so increíble and fantástico I can't believe it
@aginn9506
@aginn9506 Жыл бұрын
Once again loved travelling with you guys, brilliantly shot and edited video, one question. How much does entry to 4×4 trail cost?
@mattdubber
@mattdubber Жыл бұрын
This route costs about R200
@pieterscoccia4008
@pieterscoccia4008 Жыл бұрын
Do you strictly require a 4x4 or will a 4x2 be sufficient?
@aginn9506
@aginn9506 Жыл бұрын
@@mattdubber thanks Matt for answer
@NavigatEric
@NavigatEric 11 ай бұрын
Where did you get that fold-away awning that goes halfway around the car? That is amazing.
@JockstrapSA
@JockstrapSA 2 ай бұрын
Awesome video - hope to do this route via motorbike. Any private gate / access restrictions and also any chance you have KML/GPX file...trying to work out the exact route to take over...J
@pietermaritz9127
@pietermaritz9127 Жыл бұрын
Owzit matt.. Wanne do this trip over desember... Would you suggest it weather wise
@MrBarfly84
@MrBarfly84 Жыл бұрын
Hi Matt, is there anyway that you can maybe share that specific route?
@ursulaphillips4671
@ursulaphillips4671 Жыл бұрын
Wow. Well done. Take me with you next time please.
@misterkingofvlogvikas9866
@misterkingofvlogvikas9866 2 ай бұрын
Heavy driver 😂😂😂❤ from India 🇮🇳
@arthurdeswardt8852
@arthurdeswardt8852 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt. Great video as always ! Question: is there any drinkable water enroute. I’m thinking of cycling the route.
@mattdubber
@mattdubber Жыл бұрын
Not in the mountains, no
@bvandenbroeke
@bvandenbroeke Жыл бұрын
Good day, I'm from the state of Utah, in the u.s. We will be visiting your wonderful country soon. I hope to rent a 4x4 vehicle and explore some of the beautiful country. I am a little concerned about camping with the wild animals though. Is it safe with a rooftop tent? Thanks for the video, I will subscribe to your channel.
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