Hamba kahle means "go well". Tell us your trip and get a list of what to look out for, from other drivers and road know-how your maps app won't give you.

Route guide

Durban to East London

Route N2 via Port Shepstone, Kokstad, Mthatha and ButterworthAbout 670 kmDrive 8–9 hours

A long, mostly single-lane road through the former Transkei. Stray livestock and potholes make daylight driving essential.

From drivers, last 3 days

Loading driver reports…

Before you leave

  • Plan to drive in daylight only; livestock on the road is the biggest danger.
  • Have a card or cash for the Oribi Toll Plaza.
  • Fill up at Kokstad and Mthatha.
  • Allow extra time for traffic through Mthatha and Butterworth.

Durban to Kokstad

Oribi Toll PlazaTollRoad know-how

Near Port Shepstone, where the N2 turns inland.

Harding and Brook's NekHazardRoad know-how

Hilly stretch near Kokstad, including the steep Brook's Nek. Mist and slow trucks are common.

KokstadFuel & stopsRoad know-how

Good fuel and food stop before the Eastern Cape.

Kokstad to Mthatha

Stray cattle, goats and sheepSafetyRoad know-how

Animals wander onto the road day and night. Slow down near villages and never drive this stretch after dark if you can avoid it.

Potholes and narrow shouldersHazardRoad know-how

Keep your speed down and leave room to react.

Mthatha town trafficHazardRoad know-how

The N2 runs through Mthatha with traffic lights, taxis and pedestrians. Expect delays.

Mthatha to East London

Livestock around Dutywa and ButterworthSafetyRoad know-how

Same risk as further north. Keep a lookout on bends.

Kei River valleyHazardRoad know-how

Steep, winding descent and climb at the Great Kei River crossing. Use low gears and expect slow trucks.

East London endLane adviceRoad know-how

The road is dual carriageway near Gonubie and single lane beyond it. Overtaking gets harder once you leave the city.

Spotted a hazard? One tap to report

Passengers only, or once you've stopped. Never while driving.

A tap posts the hazard and road. To add the lane, how bad it is or a tip, use "Add a detailed report" further down.

Your location is only used when you tap a button that asks for it. Reports show it rounded to about 100 m, never your exact spot. You can always type the road instead.

Reports on the map

Reports posted with a location show here. Tap a pin for details. No pins doesn't mean no hazards.
Add a detailed report
What's there
Best lane
How bad
How your drive went
Official sources

Check before you go

Latest from the road

Send feedback

Something wrong in a route guide, a bug, or an idea? Tell us. Anyone can send this, no sign-in needed.

What's it about?

Add it to your home screen

Hamba Kahle Roads is a website, so there's nothing to download from an app store. Add it to your home screen and it opens full-screen like an app.

Flag this report

Flags are private. We hide the report for you straight away, and from everyone once a few drivers flag it.

What's wrong with it?

Sign in to post

We'll email you a sign-in link and a code. No password needed. By signing in you agree to our terms and privacy notice.