Gonarezhou.....the truth ! (....complete!)
Gonarezhou.....the truth ! (....complete!)
Well, Gonarezhou National Park in Zimbabwe has been on our list of things for quite some time :wink2:
Did some research and came up with some interesting info. This link inspired me and plans were made to travel there: Read..... Our route initially was to enter via Beitbridge, but due to the still problematic border control we decided to head for Pafuri border crossing (S22 26 55.1 E31 18 46.4)
Our route: Places we wanted to visit:
Gonarezhou
Great Zim Ruins
Motobo Hills National Park People in the group:
- Myself, Danelle (0000DS), Kiara (7) - 2.5 DC 4X4 D4D
- Frans (Houdanoudaar), Denise, Heinie (2), Bianca (10), Tersia-Marie (11) - 3.0 DC 4X4 D4D
- Mike, Sonja my cousin from Hermansburg / Greytown - Mazda Drifter 2.5 DC 4X4
- Val - SFA 2.4 DC 4X4
Plans were quickly put into place and we scheduled to leave JHB on 30 June 2012 and returned on the 13 July. So time was a bit limited.
The round trip from Jhb - Jhb was 2950km in total.
The only booking required was at Gonarezhou as it was in season and we did not want to risk the chance of being turned down at the gate as it was during the school holiday's.
Info on Gonarezhou: http://www.zimparks.org/index.php?optio ... &Itemid=83" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Zim Parks Central booking office can be made via Christina Mhuriro, cmhuriro@zimparks.co.zw or RESERVATIONS AGENT
+263-772432148
+263-772111834
But email worked well, provided they have power.......
Val arrived in Jhb at our place on Friday the 29th June (with GI-Jane) and plans were to leave the following day and meet up with Mike / Frans @ Millies just before Machadadorp around 10h00 for breakkie. After a 'min maar in' disappointing breakkie Frans advised that he still had things to do on the farm and would only join us the following day.
Abel Erasmus pass on route: (S24 27 02.7 E30 36 26.9) just before the JG Strydom tunnel So the three of us headed for Phalaborwa where fellow Hilux residents (Nico / Christie) aka Vlak Vark kindly opened their back yard to us where we could climitise for 2 nights and do some last minutue shopping Wow, what a stunning back yard and once again, many thanks for allowing us to stay over and njoy your company Much appreciated :wink2:
Nico's back garden with a beautiful view of the Olifants river and KNP ...... Some people are really fortunate....... :wink2: Nico aka Vlak Vark and Christie our hosts We had a wonderful braai that evening watching, ellies, buffalo, giraffe come for a drink
Sunday Nico took us for a nice scenic drive around Phalaborwa
The mine industry which keeps the town alive.....pretty sad to see such a huge industry around the beautiful nature......: Open cast mine which is no longer active as part of the road has collapsed Phalaborwa famous for it's palm tree's We visited a lodge down the road from Nico's place where we njoyed some sundowners Monday, it was time to say good-buy and we headed for Punda Maria (S22 44 08.1 E31 00 46.6) where we could also fill up with fuel. We had a quick breakkie on the go at Punda Maria rest camp (S22 41 31.8 E31 01 05.0)nb. last fuel stop also!
Some nice sights on route Val, with her mik en druk......
That evening we camped at Pafuri river camp....which is outside the park.... (S22 25 22.1 E31 02 09.0)
We had an nice quiet evening @ R100 p/p kids half price Info Pafuri River Camp info@pafuri.co.za Hamburgers and chips for supper...a real winner The following morning it was up early and we headed for the Pafuri border crossing (which when we got there only opens at 08h00 and not at 06h00...... )
Into Moz....to be continued :!:
Did some research and came up with some interesting info. This link inspired me and plans were made to travel there: Read..... Our route initially was to enter via Beitbridge, but due to the still problematic border control we decided to head for Pafuri border crossing (S22 26 55.1 E31 18 46.4)
Our route: Places we wanted to visit:
Gonarezhou
Great Zim Ruins
Motobo Hills National Park People in the group:
- Myself, Danelle (0000DS), Kiara (7) - 2.5 DC 4X4 D4D
- Frans (Houdanoudaar), Denise, Heinie (2), Bianca (10), Tersia-Marie (11) - 3.0 DC 4X4 D4D
- Mike, Sonja my cousin from Hermansburg / Greytown - Mazda Drifter 2.5 DC 4X4
- Val - SFA 2.4 DC 4X4
Plans were quickly put into place and we scheduled to leave JHB on 30 June 2012 and returned on the 13 July. So time was a bit limited.
The round trip from Jhb - Jhb was 2950km in total.
The only booking required was at Gonarezhou as it was in season and we did not want to risk the chance of being turned down at the gate as it was during the school holiday's.
Info on Gonarezhou: http://www.zimparks.org/index.php?optio ... &Itemid=83" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Zim Parks Central booking office can be made via Christina Mhuriro, cmhuriro@zimparks.co.zw or RESERVATIONS AGENT
+263-772432148
+263-772111834
But email worked well, provided they have power.......
Val arrived in Jhb at our place on Friday the 29th June (with GI-Jane) and plans were to leave the following day and meet up with Mike / Frans @ Millies just before Machadadorp around 10h00 for breakkie. After a 'min maar in' disappointing breakkie Frans advised that he still had things to do on the farm and would only join us the following day.
Abel Erasmus pass on route: (S24 27 02.7 E30 36 26.9) just before the JG Strydom tunnel So the three of us headed for Phalaborwa where fellow Hilux residents (Nico / Christie) aka Vlak Vark kindly opened their back yard to us where we could climitise for 2 nights and do some last minutue shopping Wow, what a stunning back yard and once again, many thanks for allowing us to stay over and njoy your company Much appreciated :wink2:
Nico's back garden with a beautiful view of the Olifants river and KNP ...... Some people are really fortunate....... :wink2: Nico aka Vlak Vark and Christie our hosts We had a wonderful braai that evening watching, ellies, buffalo, giraffe come for a drink
Sunday Nico took us for a nice scenic drive around Phalaborwa
The mine industry which keeps the town alive.....pretty sad to see such a huge industry around the beautiful nature......: Open cast mine which is no longer active as part of the road has collapsed Phalaborwa famous for it's palm tree's We visited a lodge down the road from Nico's place where we njoyed some sundowners Monday, it was time to say good-buy and we headed for Punda Maria (S22 44 08.1 E31 00 46.6) where we could also fill up with fuel. We had a quick breakkie on the go at Punda Maria rest camp (S22 41 31.8 E31 01 05.0)nb. last fuel stop also!
Some nice sights on route Val, with her mik en druk......
That evening we camped at Pafuri river camp....which is outside the park.... (S22 25 22.1 E31 02 09.0)
We had an nice quiet evening @ R100 p/p kids half price Info Pafuri River Camp info@pafuri.co.za Hamburgers and chips for supper...a real winner The following morning it was up early and we headed for the Pafuri border crossing (which when we got there only opens at 08h00 and not at 06h00...... )
Into Moz....to be continued :!:
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Lovely report and thanks for them pikchas, love the sunsets
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Ja, Nico is definitely in a beautiful position ... he posted once before about his 'back yard' .... lucky bastard!
Nice start, Mark, keep 'em coming!
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Keen to hear what the crossing was like as well as the condition of the stretch of road between Pafuri and Chicualacuala? Kambaku Safaris is just 41 km north of the Sambo/Chicualacuala border post, right against the Moz/Zim border and bordering Gonarezhou - we regularly entertain their elephant especially during marula time
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Baie nice, ek sal weer gaan as die bobbejaan nie meer aan bewind is nie, pragtige land, ek hoop hulle kry hom weer reg.
Hoe veilig is dit nou daar?
Hoe veilig is dit nou daar?
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welcome back. looks like you had a great trip. look forward reading the updates as they appear.
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African sunsets are always beautiful Especially when on holidayDonkey wrote:Lovely report and thanks for them pikchas, love the sunsets
Ons het kort pad geneem, sien volgende postchopper wrote:Keen to hear what the crossing was like as well as the condition of the stretch of road between Pafuri and Chicualacuala? Kambaku Safaris is just 41 km north of the Sambo/Chicualacuala border post, right against the Moz/Zim border and bordering Gonarezhou - we regularly entertain their elephant especially during marula time
Jy kan maar gaan, dis veiliger as Clifton beachHoppy wrote:Baie nice, ek sal weer gaan as die bobbejaan nie meer aan bewind is nie, pragtige land, ek hoop hulle kry hom weer reg.
Hoe veilig is dit nou daar?
Tx, busy as we speakafrican dust wrote:welcome back. looks like you had a great trip. look forward reading the updates as they appear.
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Welcome back. Been like a kid on Christmas eve waiting for this report.
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Thanks Mark... sien uit na die res. Daar is darem net iets aan ons Afrika sonsondergange
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As usual, GREAT Report Mark. Can't wait for the rest of it.
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Welkom terug Mike, like die photo kwai Val, I love your bakkie!!
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Thanks Buks,... me tooo....
Thanks Ooooms for the report and photo's must also say that the burgers and chips are a winner....
Thanks Ooooms for the report and photo's must also say that the burgers and chips are a winner....
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Approx. 1.6km from the Pafuri border post (S22 26 59.5 E31 19 52.3) my GPS T4A showed a road (left) which would save us approx. a 192km 4hour detour if possible
So we headed in the direction, as we are always keen for some adventure....and it was :wink2: The road got less, however the Luxes were not afraid We got to an rather empty Limpopo river...........but we expected it as it is dry season From there it was dust and more dust Some pretty scenery Crossing the Naunetsi river (S22 18 49.5 E31 28 16.3) On the other side ot the riverbank we came to an abrupt HALT..........Moz Police....... :!:
They had all the time in the world ...... and searched our vehicles one by one.....almost everywhere This STOP took almost an hour.... but we just kept caln and played their game, without any nonsense or prepared to pay any bribes as they gently suggested.....
We continued along the Moz / Zim border where we headed for the border post at Chiquelaquala (S22 04 18.2 E31 40 52.1)
Old railway station in Chiquelaquala, just before the border crossing. The broder crossing into Zim was slow as there does not seem to be much traffic going via this route and there was no power so everything was done manually. However after an hour or so we were heading to the entrance gate of Gonarezhou, a 120km good sand road drive. The old bridge still washed away by the floods 2002, or somewhere around there.... Runde river (S21 15 49.9 E31 53 26.6) Entrance to Gonarezhou Road into the park....hippo and croc crossing beware :!:
So we headed in the direction, as we are always keen for some adventure....and it was :wink2: The road got less, however the Luxes were not afraid We got to an rather empty Limpopo river...........but we expected it as it is dry season From there it was dust and more dust Some pretty scenery Crossing the Naunetsi river (S22 18 49.5 E31 28 16.3) On the other side ot the riverbank we came to an abrupt HALT..........Moz Police....... :!:
They had all the time in the world ...... and searched our vehicles one by one.....almost everywhere This STOP took almost an hour.... but we just kept caln and played their game, without any nonsense or prepared to pay any bribes as they gently suggested.....
We continued along the Moz / Zim border where we headed for the border post at Chiquelaquala (S22 04 18.2 E31 40 52.1)
Old railway station in Chiquelaquala, just before the border crossing. The broder crossing into Zim was slow as there does not seem to be much traffic going via this route and there was no power so everything was done manually. However after an hour or so we were heading to the entrance gate of Gonarezhou, a 120km good sand road drive. The old bridge still washed away by the floods 2002, or somewhere around there.... Runde river (S21 15 49.9 E31 53 26.6) Entrance to Gonarezhou Road into the park....hippo and croc crossing beware :!:
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The funniest thing at that police stop in Moz, was when I asked the policeman searching my vehicle what he was looking for... his answer was "I will tell you when I find it." Luckily he never found anything he wanted in my vehicle...
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Mike.... Mark.... And her GI-Jane sounds good also, you should hear itBugzy wrote:Welkom terug Mike, like die photo kwai Val, I love your bakkie!!
For sureGI Jane wrote:Thanks Buks,... me tooo....
Thanks Ooooms for the report and photo's must also say that the burgers and chips are a winner....
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Some curious onlookers.....
Just what the doctor ordered There are x9 campsites at Chipinda, each with a lapa, braai area, drinking water, hot showers and clean ablutions Wood is available at the gate on request @ 5 US$ per bundle but we negotiated a wheel barrow for that price Thereafter hunted self as it would have meant a 70km drive to the gate :roll:
Ladies preparing the salads while we braai'd Note: there is no electricity at any of the campsites or bush camps. (bush camps are another story.....)
Kiara doing some washing Bianca helping with the dishes The following morning, we headed for Pokwe camp, saw this nice Kudu next to the river View point Southern view The roads were generally in good condition (easy travel) but I think it can be another story in the rainy season Another time On route to Pokwe camp we stopped off at a private camp just to have a look Called Chivilla camp (S21 18 26.2 E31 54 59.7)....stunning but will be very hot in the summer month's. MIL swimming area Val, was in love with this place and really tried hard to convince me to stay but we had move on to our allocated campsite....
Soon we had a view of the cliffs, which is prob one of the main attractions of the park ! Chilojo Cliff's (S21 26 34.3 E32 05 11.0)
We arrived at the Main gate / entrance, exit? Still not sure ... paid our stay...which took almost another hour, friendly staff but not so efficient.... We were booked at Chipinda for the 1st night, three nights at Pokwe and the last noght back at Chipinda.
and headed for our campsite approx. 4km from the main gate, Chipinda Pools camp (S21 17 15.8 E31 54 51.3)Just what the doctor ordered There are x9 campsites at Chipinda, each with a lapa, braai area, drinking water, hot showers and clean ablutions Wood is available at the gate on request @ 5 US$ per bundle but we negotiated a wheel barrow for that price Thereafter hunted self as it would have meant a 70km drive to the gate :roll:
The hippo's kept us entertained all night with jackal / hyena's calling all nightI have reserved your booking as follows
Booking Ref XXX
Park Date in Date out Facility Cost/Night
Gonarezhou Chipinda Pools 3/07/12 4/07/12 Site 8 and 9 US$15/person/night
Gonarezhou Chipinda Pools 4/07/12 07/07/12 Pokwe US$25/person/night
Gonarezhou Chipinda Pools 07/07/12 8/07/12 Site 7 and 8 US$15/person/night
Entry Fees
US$12/person
US$10/Vehicle
Note these are once off payment for a period of 7 days.
Print this invoice and pay upon arrival @ the Park
Ladies preparing the salads while we braai'd Note: there is no electricity at any of the campsites or bush camps. (bush camps are another story.....)
Kiara doing some washing Bianca helping with the dishes The following morning, we headed for Pokwe camp, saw this nice Kudu next to the river View point Southern view The roads were generally in good condition (easy travel) but I think it can be another story in the rainy season Another time On route to Pokwe camp we stopped off at a private camp just to have a look Called Chivilla camp (S21 18 26.2 E31 54 59.7)....stunning but will be very hot in the summer month's. MIL swimming area Val, was in love with this place and really tried hard to convince me to stay but we had move on to our allocated campsite....
Soon we had a view of the cliffs, which is prob one of the main attractions of the park ! Chilojo Cliff's (S21 26 34.3 E32 05 11.0)
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Nice Mark!
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Ek wil weer terug .... glo my :!: :!: :!:Johannes van die See wrote:Nice Mark!
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When your road comes to an end ...... you need a HILUX!.
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Don't take life too seriously ..... no-one gets out alive.
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I am enjoying the trip report. However, now I am waiting for more pics, especially of the Great Ruins - can I go to bed or should I wait for more?
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Thanks vir die trip report. Baie nice pics en
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Brilliantreport. This is on our list for May 2013
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LekkerToppie wrote:Brilliantreport. This is on our list for May 2013
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Wow! Lekker
well put together trip report
Thanks
well put together trip report
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The cliffs are stunning and we spent over an hour just soaking in the beauty
And another for Cassie......
Val, Denise & Frans
On route again There are a few legal places one can cross the river.
But first time for brunch As the ellies were dinking on the other side of the river bed and we did not want to disturb them
Sand was thick, but the water was little, but enough to clean our dusty vehicles :wink2:
Mike filling up his shower bag
Still on route to Pokwe, quit a 70km drive if you are having fun and stopping frequently!
Ellie's obviously visited here.....
The road conditions gradually got worse, think this can be pretty hectic in the rainy season....
Finding the campsite Pokwe was a bit of a challenge......as it is an area and not really a designated site....no toilet, no water just a view of the river bed.
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Nice Mark! Daai is maar n mooi deel van die land! Daai plant met die pienk blomme wat jy afgeneem het is n Impala lelie, nogal volop in die Laeveld en Bosveld. Stuur nog n paar pics
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Ai, hoe moet en nou werk met sulke nice pics, nou's my kop innie bos...
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Tx Jacquesjacques kotze wrote:Nice Mark! Daai is maar n mooi deel van die land! Daai plant met die pienk blomme wat jy afgeneem het is n Impala lelie, nogsal volop in die Laeveld en Bosveld. Stuur nog n paar pics
Nou toe....dis mos hoekom ons die regte voertuie hetHoppy wrote:Ai, hoe moet en nou werk met sulke nice pics, nou's my kop innie bos...
Difficult to findCasKru wrote:Kyk hoe kyk hulle vir my
Map of Gonarezhou and where Pokwe is:
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Re: Gonarezhou.....the truth !
Sorry Mark, ek weet nie waarmee ek besig was nie - belowe sal nie weer nie!!!!
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Re: Gonarezhou.....the truth !
dit lyk alte lekker great pics,ons moet dit net heeltyd kon gedoen het baie mooi
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Re: Gonarezhou.....the truth !
Geen probleem....maar ek watch jou......Bugzy wrote:Sorry Mark, ek weet nie waarmee ek besig was nie - belowe sal nie weer nie!!!!
Man ek wens tog :wink2:andrevt wrote:dit lyk alte lekker great pics,ons moet dit net heeltyd kon gedoen het baie mooi
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Re: Gonarezhou.....the truth !
Come on Mike... more piccies please!
Awesome trip report!
Awesome trip report!
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Re: Gonarezhou.....the truth !
Looks like fun will have to do that trip sometime
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Re: Gonarezhou.....the truth !
I am working late shift again tonite....you will have to wait...sorry .... :!:Mr_B wrote:Come on Mike... more piccies please!
Awesome trip report!
Without a doubt, you can put it on your to do listMOFASA wrote:Looks like fun will have to do that trip sometime
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Re: Gonarezhou.....the truth !
Mark...... what an awsome report!!!!!!
If I knew you were going to have so much fun I would have turned around and follow you to Palaborwa !!!!!
PLEEZEEEEE ..... ..... post some more phodies.......
If I knew you were going to have so much fun I would have turned around and follow you to Palaborwa !!!!!
PLEEZEEEEE ..... ..... post some more phodies.......
Re: Gonarezhou.....the truth !
Janee Albert, jy moes draai :wink2:Ratel-06 wrote:Mark...... what an awsome report!!!!!!
If I knew you were going to have so much fun I would have turned around and follow you to Palaborwa !!!!!
PLEEZEEEEE ..... ..... post some more phodies.......
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Re: Gonarezhou.....the truth !
Vertrek Woensdag oggend vroeg van Mosselbaai na Pretoria. Daarna Maandagoggend Punda, Pafuri, Gonarezhou, Mana Pools, Kariba, Matusadona, Chizarira, Vic Valle, Hwange, Matobo's. Kan nie meer wag nie.
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Eish, die groepie het my probeer oortuig vir Mana, maar tyd was min....arnize2 wrote:Vertrek Woensdag oggend vroeg van Mosselbaai na Pretoria. Daarna Maandagoggend Punda, Pafuri, Gonarezhou, Mana Pools, Kariba, Matusadona, Chizarira, Vic Valle, Hwange, Matobo's. Kan nie meer wag nie.
Maar nog hopelik later die jaar Mana en Matusadona Ek maak planne
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Eish Mark, wens ons was saam
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Mark,
Jou trip report was weer soos gewoonlik uit die boeke.Ek het dit baie geniet om dit te lees.Julle het voorwaar weer n lekker trippie gehad.
Jy het my nou laat dink aan die grappie van die oom wat die tannie uitvang die Playboy tydskrif lees.Hy se toe vir haar "ag ouvrou dit is soos om die Wegry tydskrif te lees,jy sien plekke waar jy weet jy nooit sal kom nie"
Jou trip report was weer soos gewoonlik uit die boeke.Ek het dit baie geniet om dit te lees.Julle het voorwaar weer n lekker trippie gehad.
Jy het my nou laat dink aan die grappie van die oom wat die tannie uitvang die Playboy tydskrif lees.Hy se toe vir haar "ag ouvrou dit is soos om die Wegry tydskrif te lees,jy sien plekke waar jy weet jy nooit sal kom nie"
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Maar nog hopelik later die jaar Mana en Matusadona Ek maak planne [/quote]
Dit klink soos musiek in my ore wanneer ry ons
Dit klink soos musiek in my ore wanneer ry ons
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Julle moet dit geniet Arno-Veilig ryarnize2 wrote:Vertrek Woensdag oggend vroeg van Mosselbaai na Pretoria. Daarna Maandagoggend Punda, Pafuri, Gonarezhou, Mana Pools, Kariba, Matusadona, Chizarira, Vic Valle, Hwange, Matobo's. Kan nie meer wag nie.
“A BAD DAYS FISHING IS BETTER THAN A GOOD DAYS WORK”
“Do what you do so well, that the people that see you do it, will want to see you do it again,and will bring others to see you do it”
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Mark, you will really have to think about writing a book on all your trip reports! Brilliantly done, as per usual.
Now the question needs to be answered... did Val stick to her "No smoking" promise... "
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Now the question needs to be answered... did Val stick to her "No smoking" promise... "
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Um, um, um..........I'll be a gent and say ..... perhaps..... But she was goodFamily_Dog wrote:Mark, you will really have to think about writing a book on all your trip reports! Brilliantly done, as per usual.
Now the question needs to be answered... did Val stick to her "No smoking" promise... "
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The next morning after hearing raging ellies / hyena's and, laaws......we decided to head for pans:
But first a fresh bacon bread, made by Mike and the kids :wink2: Yummy!!! ...and... yes wait for it...............unbelievable sight........
Shaving in the bucket.......... What a sight.....I am now a dead man...... While Mike was fiddling with his contacts..... the advantages of Alu-canopy...... :roll: :roll: :roll: Heading for the oasis via an elephant entrance / exit road :wink2: Mike requiring some Toyota assistance..... Some big bullies around! Riverbed exit And another beauty.....these baobab's are really special, somehow Upon arrival at the lake / oasis.....was beautiful, zebra's birds, ellies, hippo's and a lot more (was a stunning sight ) Animal Heaven no doubt :!: Breakkie time, what a view Popping in for a drink, right in front of us Spend a day her if not two, you will not be disappointed
Known as only the Save pans....
But first a fresh bacon bread, made by Mike and the kids :wink2: Yummy!!! ...and... yes wait for it...............unbelievable sight........
Shaving in the bucket.......... What a sight.....I am now a dead man...... While Mike was fiddling with his contacts..... the advantages of Alu-canopy...... :roll: :roll: :roll: Heading for the oasis via an elephant entrance / exit road :wink2: Mike requiring some Toyota assistance..... Some big bullies around! Riverbed exit And another beauty.....these baobab's are really special, somehow Upon arrival at the lake / oasis.....was beautiful, zebra's birds, ellies, hippo's and a lot more (was a stunning sight ) Animal Heaven no doubt :!: Breakkie time, what a view Popping in for a drink, right in front of us Spend a day her if not two, you will not be disappointed
Known as only the Save pans....
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Heading back to our designated site, which could have been better we decided to pop in at some other sites and see what they looked like....perhaps we got lucky and they would be 'leeg'
But first a good luck chant......... And stu's bob we found one The pool was FULL of crocs....I mean full, I counted 28 visible at one time..... :!:
We had the lovely task....."the guys".....of collecting shower water, pretty scary I may add, but the ladies wanted to shower....so off the "braves" had to go....... :roll:
Water is no problem in the park......getting it is :!: Anyway all was well and so was the camp & sunset The following morning it was "difficult" (was gonna say hard....but) getting outa bed..... but that would sound wrong..... Val keeping the tummies full for the day's drive ahead The last night we were booked for Chipinda again and decided to drive another route ie via the top of the cliffs! The roads were however in a poorish condition, but what the hec, that's why we have 4x4's so off we went Animals were scarce along this route :!:
And arrived to this view Black eagle admiring the same view as us :wink2: From there we headed back down to the valley :!:
But first a good luck chant......... And stu's bob we found one The pool was FULL of crocs....I mean full, I counted 28 visible at one time..... :!:
We had the lovely task....."the guys".....of collecting shower water, pretty scary I may add, but the ladies wanted to shower....so off the "braves" had to go....... :roll:
Water is no problem in the park......getting it is :!: Anyway all was well and so was the camp & sunset The following morning it was "difficult" (was gonna say hard....but) getting outa bed..... but that would sound wrong..... Val keeping the tummies full for the day's drive ahead The last night we were booked for Chipinda again and decided to drive another route ie via the top of the cliffs! The roads were however in a poorish condition, but what the hec, that's why we have 4x4's so off we went Animals were scarce along this route :!:
And arrived to this view Black eagle admiring the same view as us :wink2: From there we headed back down to the valley :!:
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Re: Gonarezhou.....the truth !
Baie mooi kiekies hoor!
Een van die dae draai ek ook daar.
Een van die dae draai ek ook daar.
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Re: Gonarezhou.....the truth !
Great pics, Swaer!!
Is this something you learned from the HAKKA!?? .... still waiting for those pics BTW!But first a good luck chant.........
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Life is like a jar of Jalapeño peppers ... what you do today, might burn your ass tomorrow.
Don't take life too seriously ..... no-one gets out alive.
It's not about waiting for storms to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.
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Nou toe, ek weet dis ver vanni Kaap af MAAR dis beter at AD.....Hoppy wrote:Baie mooi kiekies hoor!
Een van die dae draai ek ook daar.
Received training from the master :roll:Mud Dog wrote:Great pics, Swaer!!
Is this something you learned from the HAKKA!?? .... still waiting for those pics BTW!But first a good luck chant.........
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Re: Gonarezhou.....the truth !
Mark... the next time you find that bloke doing the HAKA moet julle vir hom sê hy moet bietjie sy pens in trek.
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Re: Gonarezhou.....the truth !
Janee kyk, daai vettie moet op 'n serious diet gaan :wth:CasKru wrote:Mark... the next time you find that bloke doing the HAKA moet julle vir hom sê hy moet bietjie sy pens in trek.
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As hy 'n accountant was reken ek het hy 'n rounding error gehadOOOOMS wrote:Janee kyk, daai vettie moet op 'n serious diet gaan :wth:CasKru wrote:Mark... the next time you find that bloke doing the HAKA moet julle vir hom sê hy moet bietjie sy pens in trek.
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Re: Gonarezhou.....the truth !
Mark dit is n stunnig trip report soos altyd. Lyk na n baie lekker plek om te gaan. Moet se die cliffs is spectacular en dan hou ek van daai pad bo-oor wat julle gery het. Regte "verlate" wereld daai plek!!!
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OOOOMS wrote:Janee kyk, daai vettie moet op 'n serious diet gaan :wth:CasKru wrote:Mark... the next time you find that bloke doing the HAKA moet julle vir hom sê hy moet bietjie sy pens in trek.
Jy moet mooi kyk...jou pens is een van die dae grooter as myne - ek het al 15kg verloor vandat jy my laas gesien het so WATCHIT
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Sjoe, dit wil gedoen wordBugzy wrote:OOOOMS wrote:Janee kyk, daai vettie moet op 'n serious diet gaan :wth:CasKru wrote:Mark... the next time you find that bloke doing the HAKA moet julle vir hom sê hy moet bietjie sy pens in trek.
Jy moet mooi kyk...jou pens is een van die dae grooter as myne - ek het al 15kg verloor vandat jy my laas gesien het so WATCHIT
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We headed down towards the river and time for brunch There were plenty of nice big trees to choose from
Group pic.... Carefully watching for left overs.... Runda river crossing Free car wash, to get rid of some of the dust...... :wink2: Back at camp Chipinda camp, some washing had to be done. Campsite No 7. The following day it was off to Lake Kyle or also known as Lake Mutirikw....shortest route via Chivamba (S20 36 11.6 E31 23 36.7)
On route via the consession area
Note to Val.....even if you like monkey's or babboons, make sure to close you canopy and windows while in the bush.......they made off with some goodies.... Group pic.... Carefully watching for left overs.... Runda river crossing Free car wash, to get rid of some of the dust...... :wink2: Back at camp Chipinda camp, some washing had to be done. Campsite No 7. The following day it was off to Lake Kyle or also known as Lake Mutirikw....shortest route via Chivamba (S20 36 11.6 E31 23 36.7)
On route via the consession area
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Re: Gonarezhou.....the truth !
Wow Mark... these are truly inspiring pics... can't wait to see Val's!
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Very scenic route and roads were in excellent condition
Lake Kyle boat club (S20 15 29.0 E31 00 59.7)
What was very noticeable was the cleanliness of the country
Police checkpoint ahead, there were not many along this roure, however the 'main' roads were hectic, prob. no less than every 10km's.......pretty frustrating as this adds a huge amount of time to you travelling time. So take this into consideration. We were seldom stopped due to GP registration, however all locals were stopped and checked at all the points.
Closer to the dam the road become less, but not hectic, just caution for oncoming traffic.....
Some farming, but very little, we also managed to buy nice fruit and veggies along the road Naartjies, oranges, huge butter avo's and bananna's
Glimpse of the dam, noticed it was rather empty...... :!:
A truly spectacular dam...something very special about it! I have said in the past I can easy spend 2 weeks here :!: :!: :!:
There is little accommodation available around this area, Great Zim ruins being one and an old guest houe nearby, but way to expensive to my liking, however the Lake Kyle boat club offers camping, hot showers and loo's. In summer the pool is blue. There are permanent structures standing around with some delapidated old caravans from the 50's. We stayed here years ago and seems they are pulling things together slowly. Basic, but we are there for the view and atmosphere
Camping for 5US$ P/P kids free, good value imo :!: :!: :!: Lake Kyle boat club (S20 15 29.0 E31 00 59.7)