In Aid - Swaziland 4x4 weekend 21 - 24 Sept 2012

Pietman · Post by **Pietman** » Fri Aug 17, 2012 10:31 am

Hi guys and girls
Let me start off with a brief description on what we are planning on doing and why we are doing it.
Elands4x4 is involved with assisting social workers at our local primary schools and High schools in Nelspruit. We assist with food for these kids as the only meal they get is the one provided by the school. We are also assisting with stationary, toiletries clothing etc. We are talking of 125 kids and the no is growing every week.
The big head ache at this stage is the long school holiday in December. During the holidays these kids get no or very little food to live from. I was approached for assistance last night at a meeting.
Now with the background out of the way, check what our plan is.
If you read the Wegry or Drive out Magazine you will see what we are planning. They did an article on this trip and it published in the September issue.
We are planning a Swaziland weekend trip for the long weekend in September 21 - 24 2012
The routes will be based on the old Reg-Raid held in Swaziland in the past and promises to be the hi-light of your 4x4 calendar year.
We will do outrides on 2 days and the total off-roading distance travelled will be approx. 70km per day. You will see places in Swaziland, not a lot of South Africans get to see. I will post some photos of our trip in April.
We will have 2 guides going along and the club will supply support and recovery service during the trip. Each family will receive a specially handmade memento to remember the trip.
The cost will be R1000 per vehicle and the cost excludes accommodation and meals.
Camp costs is R85 per person and half price for kids.
I will assist in making bookings for those joining us. We normally stay at Mlilwane Game park. Campsites are clean and prices are fair. There’s a nice thing for the kids to do and the staff is very friendly.
Please guys, all the money is going towards helping these kids and we are not making a cent on this. I don't want donations but rather a win - win for both parties. We give you an awesome trip and your money goes to helping others in need

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kamp koste is R85 pv en half prys v kinders.
You are welcome to contact Reynard on o82 6o1 938o or info@elands4x4.co.za
or Piet on o82 45o 9452

Post by **CasKru** » Fri Aug 17, 2012 10:58 am

Guys... you must jump at this opportunity. I have done those reg raig routes quite a few times and they are absolutely awesome. Except for the route, you get to see the most beautiful scenery as well

MOFASA · Post by **MOFASA** » Fri Aug 17, 2012 11:08 am

I'm gonna show SWAMBO this and im sure if we can get the extra funds we will join in sounds AWSUM

Post by **CasKru** » Fri Aug 17, 2012 11:19 am

I want to do this one.. now just to sort out the finances.

Traveler · Post by **Traveler** » Fri Aug 17, 2012 11:27 am

jissie sissie, ek moet plan maak.

Pietman · Post by **Pietman** » Fri Aug 17, 2012 11:34 am

Julle sal nie spyt wees nie manne.

Dit is n' awesome naweek. Hope natuurskoon en great 4x4, alles in een!

Pietman · Post by **Pietman** » Fri Aug 17, 2012 11:40 am

Plus jy kry nog n' proffesionele foto van jou Hilux ook, free of charge, deur ons eie prof fotograaf.

PS: Sy het al die foto's geneem hierbo

Alles oor ons trip vroeër die jaar in die September uitgawe van WegRy.

OOOOMS · Post by **OOOOMS** » Sun Aug 19, 2012 6:28 am

Hierdie lyk great Pieter

Kan jy asb vir my of hier 'n schedule post of stuur?
m a r k at h i l u x 4 x 4 . c o . z a

OOOOMS · Post by **OOOOMS** » Sun Aug 19, 2012 7:51 pm

Verdere info van Pieter 'Pietman' ontvang:

Dankie vir die belangstelling van die hilux manne af.

Die beplanning van die trip is soos volg

• Almal kom deur die vrydag 21 September. Mlilwane het ‘n nag hek so daar is nie ‘n problem van ‘n toe hek nie. Die Elands4x4 manne sal reeds daar wees en die vure sal reg wees. Ons sal ook help met kamp op sit as dit benodig word.
• Saterdag oggend kan almal hul bespreeking uitsort die kantoor is oop van 7uur af.
• Ons vertrek 8:30 uit op die 1ste dag se ry, Die dag gaan ons uit noord en sal so teen 12 uur stop vir middag ete, dit behels gewoontlik maar broodtjies en koue vleis.
• Ons behoort so 17:30 teug te wees by Mlilwane.
• Die Pick n Pay so 7km weg het alles en meer wat enige person sal benodig.
• Dag 2 ry ons weer uit teen so 8:30 en dis die lekker speel dag, baie erosie slote ens waar die manne kan lekker speel.
• Ons kom gewoontlik net voor donker terug, hang af hoe die manne speel. Ons eet elke dag so 12uur.
• Ons sal ‘n pot aan die gang hê om almal se eetlus te les. No10 pot vol kos.
• Ons sal dan ‘n fotoaand hou en elke gesien ‘n dankie sê geskenk ontvang.
• Maandag is almal se eie oggend en hulk an doen net wat hulle wil.

Laat weet my asb as jy nog inligting benodig.

OOOOMS · Post by **OOOOMS** » Mon Aug 20, 2012 8:30 am

Nog inligting van Reynard / Elands 4x4

"Hi Mark

Reynard hier

Thanks vir die awesome response van die Hilux4x4 manne af.

Hoop ek kan die meeste vrae ant.

1. Ons kan gemaklik 15 karre vat. Dis basies die hele dag ry.
2. Kamp pryse is R85 per persoon en half prys per kinder.
3. Ek kan nie dink da tons ‘n afsny datum sal hê nie, solank daar kamp plek oop is, is daar tyd. Ek sal vandag by hulle bespreekings hoor hoeveel plek beskikbaar is.
4. Wat on snog moet bysit, Ons sal seker so 4 voertuie wees van Elands, ons sal recoveries doen, en support, karre wat breek ens na kan kyk. Qualified Diesel mech saam. En daar sal ‘n tolk ook wees.

Hier is Mlilwane se weblink ook. http://www.biggameparks.org" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Groete

Reynard"

OOOOMS · Post by **OOOOMS** » Mon Aug 20, 2012 10:05 am

Oshoek grenspos maak eers 22h00 toe vir die mense wat van JHB se kant af kom, dit help. Van Oshoek tot by Mlilwane game park is ongeveer 47km en sal so 45 min neem

Oshoek co-ords:
S26 12 45.2
E30 59 21.1

Gerrie · Post by **Gerrie** » Mon Aug 20, 2012 10:56 am

As jy nie kan gaan nie, gaan jy jouself skop. Ek was saam hierdie ouens vir daai storie... wat 'n awesome ervaring!! Baie lekker land en een van my lekkerste trips nog!

Post by **CasKru** » Mon Aug 20, 2012 11:14 am

OOOOMS wrote:Oshoek grenspos maak eers 22h00 toe vir die mense wat van JHB se kant af kom, dit help. Van Oshoek tot by Mlilwane game park is ongeveer 47km en sal so 45 min neem

Oshoek co-ords:
S26 12 45.2
E30 59 21.1

Maar vat bietjie hierdie stukkie raad... probeer eerder vroeër by die werk af kry want om na 19:00.. 20:00 op 'n Vrydag met 'n langnaweek deur die grens te kom.... nie weer vir my nie dankie.

Pietman · Post by **Pietman** » Mon Aug 20, 2012 11:18 am

Ek stem Cassie. Probeer liewer vroeër deur die grens te gaan. Want hy raak besig.

MOFASA · Post by **MOFASA** » Mon Aug 20, 2012 11:39 am

Hey guys...... Just a quick one

Have any South African born british passport holders been through to Swazi without the use of a SA pasport.....

I still need to get my SA pasport and just hold a British at he moment, What will i need to do to go into Swazi and RETURN to SA without any issues???

Pietman · Post by **Pietman** » Tue Aug 21, 2012 8:15 am

Entry Requirements - Visa
British passport holders and most Commonwealth citizens do not require visas for Swaziland.

Visitors will normally be given entry permission for up to thirty days.

This can be extended at the Swaziland Immigration Department in Mbabane.

All Swaziland border posts open daily throughout the year but hours of operation are variable

MOFASA · Post by **MOFASA** » Tue Aug 21, 2012 9:49 am

Pietman wrote:Entry Requirements - Visa
British passport holders and most Commonwealth citizens do not require visas for Swaziland.

Visitors will normally be given entry permission for up to thirty days.

This can be extended at the Swaziland Immigration Department in Mbabane.

All Swaziland border posts open daily throughout the year but hours of operation are variable

So i dont need to worry about a visa???
Can visas be obtained at the border post for SA passport holders

Should we start a list on who will be going??

1) Johno & Sally (will confirm later)
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Post by **CasKru** » Tue Aug 21, 2012 9:56 am

1) Johno & Sally (will confirm later)
2) Cassie & Family (to confirm)
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Castos · Post by **Castos** » Tue Aug 21, 2012 10:19 am

Hi Mofasa, I know if Visas are needed, you can get them from the consulate in Mbabane, but that is for other countries like Malaysia etc. British passport seems to be fine. I will see if I can get a clear message from Swaziland.

They have office in Pretoria and JHB.

http://www.swazihighcom.co.za/Contact-Us.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

MOFASA · Post by **MOFASA** » Tue Aug 21, 2012 10:44 am

Castos wrote:Hi Mofasa, I know if Visas are needed, you can get them from the consulate in Mbabane, but that is for other countries like Malaysia etc. British passport seems to be fine.I will see if I can get a clear message from Swaziland.
They have office in Pretoria and JHB.

http://www.swazihighcom.co.za/Contact-Us.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Thanks that will help big time......

Castos · Post by **Castos** » Thu Aug 23, 2012 1:11 pm

Aanwysings na Mlilwane van die grenspos af.

Directions from Ngwenya/Oshoek Border

Distance approx. 49km; approx driving time 30min.

• Ngwenya Glass turnoff approx 5km from border – very worth a visit!

• Follow the main road from the Border towards Mbabane (about 20 km). Remain on this highway until you get to the bottom of the steep hill leading into the Ezulwini Valley.

There are 2 directions to the Park:

Option 1.

• Travel +- 8 km on the highway.

• Take MR103 off ramp (to Sun International Hotels, Lobamba and Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary).

• Travel +- 11km past the Royal Swazi Sun, Lugogo and Ezulwini Hotels, the craft markets, Gables Shopping Centre (Pick ‘n Pay) and Happy Valley Motel.

Option 2

• Travel +-17 km on the highway.

• Take Lobamba / Elangeni off ramp (also signposted “Mlilwane”).

• Turn right under highway towards Lobamba and continue up the hill +- 1,5km.

• Turn left at the next intersection.

• You will pass the Parliament Buildings and Memorial Park.

Then continue to follow these directions:

• …Pass the Caltex filling station on your left and travel +-500m

• Turn right to Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary - onto a dirt road.

• Travel +- 5 km to Mlilwane’s Sangweni Gate (Open 24 hrs).

• Reception at the gate is open from 06h00 – 17h00. After 17h00 the night guard will allow you to enter and direct you to the Rest Camp, Reilly’s Rock or Sondzela Backpackers, where gate entry is paid.

Vir die wat Wildkaarte het, julle hoef nie die R40pp "conservation fee" te betaal nie

MOFASA · Post by **MOFASA** » Thu Aug 23, 2012 1:31 pm

Thanks for the directions....

I need to get my diff ratios and passport sorted before this weekend or else i cant go...

Castos · Post by **Castos** » Mon Aug 27, 2012 10:13 am

Ek het gereel vir bespreekings by Big Game Parks. Julle kan Abigail kontak per email res2@biggameparks.org of telefoon (+268) 2528 3943 / 4 . Sy weet waaroor dit gaan ens noem maar net elands4x4. Om julle 'n idee te gee, ons is 2 volwassenes en 2 kinders. Koste vir die naweek beloop R765. Nie te sleg nie.

Groete hoop om julle almal daar te sien. As ons so 1 of 2 buie reen kry gaan dit 'n baie nice trip wees.

Groete

Reynard

Post by **CasKru** » Mon Aug 27, 2012 11:05 am

Seems I will have to give this one a miss. My budget wil nie klop nie

Pietman · Post by **Pietman** » Wed Aug 29, 2012 10:00 am

Lys van deelname aan die Swaziland Naweek

1. Wimpy Viljoen(Gert se vriend)
2. Bester Pretorius(Piet Retief 4X4)
3. Rian du Toit(Piet Retief 4X4)
4. Dawie de Bruin(Piet Retief 4X4)
5. Perre Mouton(Piet Retief 4X4)
6. Luis Jardin(Elands 4X4)
7. Lucas Burger(Elands 4X4)
8. Arrie(Wegry)
9. Arrie se pel(WegRy)
10. Arrie se pel(WegRy)
11. Theunis(WegRy)
12. Johno & Sally(Moet nog Bevestig)
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14.
15.

Pietman · Post by **Pietman** » Wed Aug 29, 2012 10:56 am

1. Wimpy Viljoen(Gert se vriend)
2. Bester Pretorius(Piet Retief 4X4)
3. Rian du Toit(Piet Retief 4X4)
4. Dawie de Bruin(Piet Retief 4X4)
5. Perre Mouton(Piet Retief 4X4)
6. Luis Jardin(Elands 4X4)
7. Lucas Burger(Elands 4X4)
8. Arrie(Wegry)
9. Arrie se pel(WegRy)
10. Arrie se pel(WegRy)
11. Theunis(WegRy)
12. Johno & Sally(Moet nog Bevestig)
13. Tim Groucott(Community Forum)
14. Tim Groucott(Community Forum)
15.

offroad nut · Post by **offroad nut** » Wed Aug 29, 2012 8:22 pm

Hi
Is there still space for a family of 4

Castos · Post by **Castos** » Thu Aug 30, 2012 7:33 am

Hi Gary, we have 1 spot open if you want to take it? I'm sure we will do this as an anual trip every year for the kids as we filled just about all the spots in 2 weeks.

Tjokkie · Post by **Tjokkie** » Thu Aug 30, 2012 8:11 am

CasKru wrote:1) Johno & Sally (will confirm later)
2) Cassie & Family (to confirm)
3) Rikus (Tjokkie) & Family
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Castos · Post by **Castos** » Thu Aug 30, 2012 2:04 pm

Hi Rikus

Here is the list sofar

1. Wimpy Viljoen(Gert se vriend)
2. Bester Pretorius(Piet Retief 4X4)
3. Rian du Toit(Piet Retief 4X4)
4. Dawie de Bruin(Piet Retief 4X4)
5. Perre Mouton(Piet Retief 4X4)
6. Luis Jardin(Elands 4X4)
7. Lucas Burger(Elands 4X4)
8. Rikus (Hilux4x4)
9. Johno & Sally(Moet nog Bevestig) Hilux4x4
10. Theunis(WegRy) (Moet nog Bevestig)
11. Tim Groucott
12. Tim Groucott
13. Hein (4x4Community) (Moet nog bevestig)
14.
15.

MOFASA · Post by **MOFASA** » Thu Aug 30, 2012 2:10 pm

Castos wrote:Hi Rikus

Here is the list sofar

1. Wimpy Viljoen(Gert se vriend)
2. Bester Pretorius(Piet Retief 4X4)
3. Rian du Toit(Piet Retief 4X4)
4. Dawie de Bruin(Piet Retief 4X4)
5. Perre Mouton(Piet Retief 4X4)
6. Luis Jardin(Elands 4X4)
7. Lucas Burger(Elands 4X4)
8. Rikus (Hilux4x4)
9. Johno & Sally(Moet nog Bevestig) Hilux4x4
10. Theunis(WegRy) (Moet nog Bevestig)
11. Tim Groucott
12. Tim Groucott
13. Hein (4x4Community) (Moet nog bevestig)
14.
15.

Going to have to miss this...

I wont have my bakkie's diffs sorted by then due to finances....
Will make arangements and start saving for next years trip...

offroad nut · Post by **offroad nut** » Thu Aug 30, 2012 5:15 pm

Hi Castos Book a spot for My family and I
Will confirm next week
Need to confirm when shut will be finished

Castos · Post by **Castos** » Thu Aug 30, 2012 7:44 pm

Ok Gary last spot is yours, we are now officially fully booked. Wow thanks to all.

Can you pm or email me your email account. Would like to mail you the rest of the details

wimvil · Post by **wimvil** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 5:56 pm

nee kyk die naweek moet nou vinnig kom...........................

Pietman · Post by **Pietman** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 10:00 pm

Moenie worry nie Wimpie, darem nog net 4 slapies......

wimvil · Post by **wimvil** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 10:07 pm

is die manne vol stories by die grens of nie so kwaai nie

Pietman · Post by **Pietman** » Mon Sep 17, 2012 10:10 pm

Nee wat, hulle is baie rustiger as Mozambique. Sorg net dat julle vroegerig daar aankom.

Pietman · Post by **Pietman** » Tue Sep 18, 2012 7:59 pm

3 Slapies...

wimvil · Post by **wimvil** » Tue Sep 18, 2012 8:34 pm

scout · Post by **scout** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 12:57 pm

by watter grens gaan julle in , ek is ook daai naweek in swaziland

Pietman · Post by **Pietman** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 1:01 pm

Oshoek

wimvil · Post by **wimvil** » Fri Sep 21, 2012 11:13 am

en daar is ons op pad net na 12 uur

MOFASA · Post by **MOFASA** » Fri Sep 21, 2012 11:27 am

Have fun guys/gals

Enjoy and remember the pikchas......

Post by **CasKru** » Fri Sep 21, 2012 11:59 am

Julle moet geniet. Is nog steeds spyt ek mis die een

Pietman · Post by **Pietman** » Tue Sep 25, 2012 8:14 am

Awesome, awesome!!!! Dis al wat Ek kan sê. Baie modder en hope pret.

Weereens baie dankie aan Castos vir al die reelings en al die lekker kuier saam met Elands manne.

Ek is trots om deel van so klub te wees en dis altyd lekker om n' naweek saam julle te wees!

wimvil · Post by **wimvil** » Tue Sep 25, 2012 9:18 am

Pietman wrote:Awesome, awesome!!!! Dis al wat Ek kan sê. Baie modder en hope pret.

Weereens baie dankie aan Castos vir al die reelings en al die lekker kuier saam met Elands manne.

Ek is trots om deel van so klub te wees en dis altyd lekker om n' naweek saam julle te wees!

ek stem 200% saam dit was baie baie lekker ons kort net 3 meer hindernisse

en nog n week se ry ekstra

Post by **CasKru** » Tue Sep 25, 2012 9:24 am

Pietman · Post by **Pietman** » Tue Sep 25, 2012 9:29 am

Ja, ja. Ons weet. Wag vir die fotograwe om die pics to process.

Daar was +-600 net vir die eertse dag...

wimvil · Post by **wimvil** » Tue Sep 25, 2012 9:29 am

CasKru wrote:

you will have to hold on just a little while longer

Post by **CasKru** » Tue Sep 25, 2012 9:33 am

wimvil wrote:
CasKru wrote:
you will have to hold on just a little while longer

Hulle se goeie goed kom vir die wat wag... so ek is baie geduldig

Bly julle het dit geniet en is so spyt ons moes die een mis. Ek verlang so na daai Swazi trips

Pietman · Post by **Pietman** » Tue Sep 25, 2012 9:37 am

Ja, ons fotograaf se foto's is definitief die wag werd elke keer.

Ek stem saam met jou Cassie, Swaziland bly een van die lekkerste trips. En daai erosie slootte, eisch

offroad nut · Post by **offroad nut** » Tue Sep 25, 2012 12:35 pm

What a lekka weekend !!!
So when is the next one ????
Thanks to all the organizers

Pietman · Post by **Pietman** » Tue Sep 25, 2012 12:42 pm

Next year

We will keep you posted

Castos · Post by **Castos** » Tue Sep 25, 2012 8:43 pm

Hir is so paar fotos van dag 1. Dag 1 is maar net 265 foos. So 'n Teaser Trailer movie sal teen die naweek op Youtube wees. Ek het eintlik te veel materiaal. 3x video kameras se data.