Nqumeni Hill portage |
Difficulty: Severe |
| Distance from start of the stage : 17.6km Lat -29.672247 Lon 30.711464 |
Spectators/Seconds: No Compulsory Portage |
This portage cuts out the unrunnable Mamba Gorge cataract and in recent years has been altered to be shorter and a lot more manageable.
From the takeout the path heads onto a tight route through the bush up the steep hill. At the crest of the climb it drops into a bushy hollow before exiting onto an excellent dirt road that take you to the bottom of the hill, where you branch off onto a good path down to the river, and another very good watering point.
This is your last chance to drink or top up your fluids before the dam, so take full advantage of it.
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There is only one option here and if youโre unsure rather ask others around you.
It is very steep so donโt run it, rather walk and make sure you refuel at this stage and where you can drag your boat. |
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This is one of the steepest hills, even steeper than Burma. Just take it slowly, walk and get to the top and then drag the rest of the way and recover.
Once you get to the bottom only get into the river at the seconding table to avoid a couple of really nasty rapids. |
