Jaunt SA

22/07/2024

Time to explore Sutherland!

We are in the middle of winter, so the conditions will be cold and if we are lucky, perhaps a bit of snow. Due to the cold weather, we will be staying in accommodation, but we can allow rooftop tents/caravans to park outside the building if you prefer your own setup.

Friday we will drive up to Sutherland, Saturday we will spend the day driving and exploring the surroundings of Sutherland, ending the day with an astrology evening. Sunday morning we have the option of visiting and getting a tour of SALT before embarking on the jaunt home.

If this mid-winter exploration event sounds intriguing, RSVP before the spots fill up!

Event Details:
Event Date: Friday, 9th of August 2024 - Sunday, 11th of August 2024
Starting Location: Paarl
Accommodation: Sutherland
End Destination: Worcester
Total Route Length: +-800km
Costs: R1200pp
Teens: R600pp
Kids: 11yrs and below - Free
4x4 Route: N/A
Vehicle Requirements: Gravel Driving and Cold Conditions
Driving Skills: Standard Gravel Roads, possible muddy conditions.
Food and drinks: Bring your own food, drinks and snacks.
Important: Conditions will be cold. We will stay in bunk bed-style accommodation, but you need to bring your own bedding. Roof Top Tents can park outside the building if you wish to camp in your own tent. A tour of the SALT (Southern African Large Telescope) will be available at your own cost.
Photographer: We will have a professional photographer along on the trip and these images will be shared with everyone afterwards.
Costs Include: The cost includes a registered tour guide with first aid training, permits/camping/accommodation fees, a photographer, stargazing, exclusive discounts and a good time!

This is a family event, so bring the whole family along for an adventurous outing.
This event is limited to 10 vehicles, so please RSVP to book your spot. First come first serve!

RSVP:
Entry Form: https://forms.gle/ijX4v1J5YopYvic28

Please RSVP to book your spots on the tour. More information can be found on the RSVP link, but if you have further questions, you are welcome to mail me directly at [email protected]

Thanks
Dieter Pey (JauntSA)

23/06/2024

South Africa's Toughest 4x4 Tracks | Cape Route Rally 2024

We spent 4 days searching for the toughest 4x4 tracks, level 5 and beyond. Watch our action-packed 4 days, it certainly won't disappoint!

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Welcome to the first Cape Route Rally of 2024 and this is the 4x4 challenge edition. Our aim is to find the most challenging 4x4 tracks in South Africa. Our ...

16/05/2024

Before winter truly sets in, let's make a mission to the Tankwa. The route will include scenic sights such as Gydo Pass, Katbakkies Pass, Skittery Pass, the Tankwa Padstal and the Creative Hub. Many of you have requested another tour to Camp 360, so here we go!

Event Details:
Event Date: 25th & 26th May 2024
Starting Location: Old Tannery, Wellington
Camping: Camp 360, Tankwa
End Destination: The Creative Hub, Wolseley
Total Route Length: 285km (50% Gravel)
Costs: R800 per adult
Teens: R400 per teen (12yrs-17yrs)
Kids: Free (below 12yrs)
4x4 Route: N/A
Vehicle Requirements: Any vehicles comfortable on gravel roads.
Driving Skills: Standard gravel driving. Please ensure you have a spare wheel with and ready.
Food and drinks: We will supply the wood, but bring your own food and drinks.
Important: Please pack warm clothes, the Tankwa gets cold at night this time of the year!
Photographer: We will have a professional photographer along on the trip and these images will be shared with everyone afterwards.
Costs Include: The cost includes a registered tour guide with first aid training, permit and camping fees, a photographer, exclusive discounts and a good time!

This is a family event, so bring the whole family for an adventurous outing.

This event is limited to 10 vehicles, so RSVP to book your spot. First come first serve!

You will receive a confirmation email after completing the form.
For any further queries, you are welcome to mail me at [email protected]

RSVP:
Entry Form:
https://forms.gle/SQadmmdCrcWPSKF7A

Please RSVP to book your spots on the tour. More information can be found on the RSVP link, but if you have further questions, you are welcome to mail me directly at [email protected]

Thanks
Dieter Pey (JauntSA)

06/05/2024

Good Day

I've got a few more spaces available on my upcoming tour this Saturday. An easy and scenic day drive and lunch in Botrivier. Remember Sunday is Mother's Day, so you can use this as an excuse to enjoy some gravel roads while celebrating Mother's Day 😉

Let’s explore more railway history in South Africa!

We decided to host a scenic day drive and lunch on Saturday the 11th of May. Join us as we take a scenic drive out to Botrivier and have a lunch stop at the historic Shunting Shed. Along the route, we will be passing through Franschhoek, Theewaterskloof Dam, Van der Stel Pass, Botriver, Highlands Pass and finally Peregrine Farm Stall.

More Information:
https://forms.gle/PTC13vXU3oE8xi4k6

Thanks
Dieter Pey

29/04/2024

Let’s explore more railway history in South Africa!

We decided to host a scenic day drive and lunch on Saturday the 11th of May. Join us as we take a scenic drive out to Botrivier and have a lunch stop at the historic Shunting Shed. Along the route, we will be passing through Franschhoek, Theewaterskloof Dam, Van der Stel Pass, Botriver, Highlands Pass and finally Peregrine Farm Stall.

Our lunch stop will be at the Shunting Shed in Botrivier. It was built in 1876 (interesting fact, our Tunnel Tours in De Doorns also dates back to 1876) and the shed was constructed as part of the Cape Government Railways expansion project, which aimed to connect Cape Town to the interior of South Africa. Lunch will be provided by us, but drinks will be at your own cost. After lunch, we will continue the drive on scenic gravel roads until we reach the end destination of Peregrine Farm Stall near Grabouw.

Event Details:
Event Date: 11th May 2024
Starting Location: TigerWheel & Tyre, Paarl Mall
Lunch Stop: Shunting Shed, Botrivier
Total Route Length: 150km
Costs: R400 per adult
Children: R200 per child (12yrs and below)
4x4 Route: N/A
Vehicle Requirements: Any vehicles comfortable on gravel roads.
Driving Skills: Standard gravel driving.
Food and drinks: Lunch will be supplied, but drinks are at your own cost.
Important: This will be a scenic drive for the moms to enjoy!
Photographer: We will have a professional photographer along on the trip and these images will be shared with everyone afterwards.
Costs Include: Entry fee includes a registered tour guide with first aid training, route/permit/camping fees, a photographer, exclusive discounts, lunch and a good time!

This is a family event, so bring the whole family along for an adventurous outing.

This event is limited to 10 vehicles, so please RSVP to book your spot. First come first serve!

You will receive a confirmation email after completing the form.
For any further queries, you are welcome to mail me at [email protected]

RSVP:
Entry Form: https://forms.gle/PTC13vXU3oE8xi4k6

Please RSVP to book your spots on the tour. More information can be found on the RSVP link, but if you have further questions, you are welcome to mail me directly at [email protected]

Thanks
Dieter Pey (JauntSA)

07/02/2024

JauntSA (Dieter Pey) will be hosting a scenic day drive out in the Swartland District, but as expected, there will be lots of gravel driving involved. Some of you have done this route with me before at the start of the year, but this will be the second rotation for those who could not make the first one. We will start in Malmesbury and make our way to Koringberg via gravel backroads. After a quick pitstop at Desert Rose Padstal, we will start ascending the Koringberg Pass. This is a Jeep Track that leads us over 2-private farms up to a spectacular viewpoint which overlooks the entire Swartland area. We will spend lunch up there. Please note, that no open fires are allowed at the viewpoint, only gas cookers.

The descent will be the tricky part, it is steep with about 8 tight switchbacks. The longer vehicles will need to take it slow and even do a 3-point turn. We will slowly descend and get everyone down safely. Once done with the route, we will head through Morreesburg and drive more gravel roads until we reach our end destination of Darling.

4x4, 4x2 and AWD vehicles are welcome, as long as they have moderate ground clearance. No advanced 4x4 skills are required, but the descent is steep, so we need to be cautious. The ground clearance requirement is merely for comfort and there are a few bumps and humps to get over.

Event Details:
Event Date: 24th February 2024
Starting Location: Malmesbury @ 08h00
Ending Location: Darling @ 15h00
Total Route Length: 120km (50% Gravel)
4x4 Route: Jeep track with a steep descent.
Costs: R400pp for Adults
Teenagers: R200pp for teens between 12yrs and 18yrs.
Kids: Kids under 12 are free of charge.
This is a family event, so bring the whole family along for an adventurous day.
Food and drinks: Bring your own lunch for when we stop at the Lapa on the hill. Other refreshments and food will be available at the various stops at your own cost, but you can also bring your own.
Important: No open fires are allowed at the viewpoint, gas cookers only.
Additional: Entry fee covers camping/route fees, a photographer to capture the event, a tour guide, exclusive discounts, rental radios and a good time!
Vehicle Requirements: 4x4, 4x2 and AWD vehicles are welcome. Good ground clearance is required.
4x4 Skills: Basic 4x4 skills are required, but we will assist where we can and ask us if you need assistance.
This event is limited to 10 vehicles, so RSVP to book your spot. First come first serve!

RSVP:
Entry Form: https://forms.gle/8dTENd4r45oaZk7H6

Please RSVP to book your spots on the tour. More information can be found on the RSVP link, but if you have further questions, you are welcome to mail me directly at [email protected]

Thanks
Dieter Pey (JauntSA)

23/12/2023

Good Day

Let’s start 2024 with the spirit of adventure!

JauntSA (Dieter Pey) will be hosting a scenic day drive out in the Swartland District, but as expected, there will be lots of gravel driving involved. We will start in Malmesbury and make our way to Koringberg via gravel back-roads. After a quick pit stop at Desert Rose Padstal, we will start ascending the Koringberg Pass. This is a Jeep Track that leads us over 2-private farms up to a spectacular viewpoint which overlooks the entire Swartland area. We will spend lunch up there and we are providing you with some borrie rolls. Please note, that no open fires are allowed at the viewpoint, only gas cookers.

The descent will be the tricky part, it is steep with about 8 tight switchbacks. The longer vehicles will need to take it slow and even do a 3-point turn. We will slowly descend and get everyone down safely. Once done with the route, we will head through Morreesburg and drive more gravel roads until we reach our end destination of Darling Brew.

4x4, 4x2 and AWD vehicles are welcome, as long as they have moderate ground clearance. No advanced 4x4 skills are required, but the descent is steep, so we need to be cautious. The ground clearance requirement is merely to get over some contour humps and wash-outs, but we are all there to help one another.

Event Details:
Event Date: 3rd January 2024
Starting Location: Malmesbury Spar @ 08h00
Ending Location: Darling Brew, Darling @ 15h00
Total Route Length: 120km (50% Gravel)
4x4 Route: Jeep track with a steep descent after the viewpoint.
Costs Per Vehicle: R500 (This is for a vehicle with 2 people, driver and passenger)
Additional Passengers: R150pp & R60 for kids under 16
This is a family event, so bring the whole family along for an adventurous day.
Food and drinks: We will supply 2 Boerrie-Rolls per person at the lunch stop, but bring our own drinks. Other refreshments and food will be available at the various stops at your own cost, but you can also bring your own.
Important: No open fires are allowed at the viewpoint, gas cookers only.
Additional: We will have a professional photographer along on the trip to help gather content. These images will be shared with everyone afterwards to use for your social media!
Vehicle Requirements: 4x4, 4x2 and AWD vehicles are welcome. Good ground clearance is required.
4x4 Skills: Basic 4x4 skills are required, but we will assist where we can and ask us if you need assistance.
This event is limited to 10 vehicles, so RSVP to book your spot. First come first serve!

RSVP:
Entry Form: https://forms.gle/DWwp2zcb4SRsXCj18

Please RSVP to book your spots on the tour. More information can be found on the RSVP link, but if you have further questions, you are welcome to mail me directly at [email protected]

Thanks
Dieter Pey (JauntSA)