The Drakensberg - Soul of the Zulu Kingdom
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Sani Stagger
The Sani Stagger known as 'The Ultimate Endurance
Race” is
an annual event run along the famous Sani Pass in the
Southern Drakensberg, towards the end of November.
Organised by the local Sani Athletic Club, under the rules
of the KwaZulu Natal Athletics, it has become a sought
after and 'must do' race on the race calendar. Not only
because it is a tremendous experience, but because of the
spectacular scenery.
The Sani Pass is the only motor road that crosses the
Natal
Drakensberg and the only road between KwaZulu-Natal and
the
Kingdom of Lesotho. Once a rough mule trail down which
long caravans of packed animals carried bags of mohair and
wool, piles of hides and skins to trading posts like
Makhakhe's and Good Hope Stores to exchange for blankets,
boots, clothes, building materials and food for the long
trek back to Mokhotlong.
Even today, this magnificent Pass that climbs through the
narrow valley incised by the Mkhomozana River is an
important trade route into the Eastern Highlands of
Lesotho - and a wonderful experience for our many visitors.
The Sani Stagger comprises three races:
1. 21,1km UP RACE starts at the Sani Pass Hotel and run
to
the top of Sani Pass to the Lesotho Border Post.
2. 21,1km DOWN RACE starts at the Lesotho Border Post and
is run down to the Sani Pass Hotel.
3. 42,2km MARATHON starts at the Sani Pass Hotel and is
run
up to the Lesotho Border Post and back down to the Sani
Pass Hotel.
Because of the logistics, the entries are limited and
therefore it is important to enter early via the website:
www.sanistagger.com
CONTACT:
Details of the race can be obtained via the website or
through e-mail:
info@sanistagger.com
ON-LINE ENTRIES & RACE DETAILS:www.sanistagger.com
ACCOMMODATION: Please contact Michael Dlamini on 033-7011-
471, info@drakensberg.org
or go to the website:
www.drakensberg.org
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