leisurewheels.co.zaADVENTUREDRIVE Mpumalanga Panorama Route
We travelled down the Panorama
Route recently and, once again, it
was a special affair. Like so often
before, the route provided special
views, people and places. What
made this time unique is the
multitude of vehicles from which
we viewed all of it.
Not one, but every one of
the Haval SUVs offered in
South Africa.WHAT IS THE
PANORAMA ROUTE?
In case you happen to be one
of those who have never visited
this particular part of South Africa,
the route explores the Mpumalanga
Highlands, or the north-eastern
section of the great escarpment of
the Drakensberg.
These rugged mountains create
one of our country’s most scenic
self-drives. It is here that the
plateau comes to an abrupt and
dramatic halt, falling steeply away
into the Lowveld, accompanied
by incredible views over the
grasslands of Africa.
Love driving winding roads,
experiencing amazing views and
enjoying awesome places to stop?
Put this on your list of destinations
to visit. Best part? It’s only four
hours from Johannesburg.WHY, THOUGH?
The reason is fairly simple: last
year Haval celebrated its first full
year of doing business in South
Africa with a road trip down to
the coast. For its second birthday,
the Chinese brand decided to have
another road trip, but this time
heading inland.
This birthday celebration
kicked off in Nelspruit, moving
quickly onward to the Sabie River
Sun resort, situated on the road
between Hazyview and Sabie.
This proved to be a prime
location to jump-start the
journey and get everyone in the
mood for the next few days.
Hippo, beautiful sunsets and the
beginning of a scenic meander to
Graskop and the 22 (R536); an
iconic stretch of bends from Sabie
to Hazyview that everyone should
drive at least once.“If you’re still not convinced SUVs are
the way forward, try enjoying that
particular stretch of road in a platkar”
36 SEPTEMBER 2019