Source Tree Lodge & 4x4 Heritage weekend trail
Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2020 5:08 pm
Source Tree Lodge & 4x4 Heritage weekend trail
This is a scouting weekend for 4x4 Action Group, we will be on a guided route, farmers are opening up more area for 4x4's, some rocky , sand , water, and riverbed driving.
This is new territory and I believe more will follow.
When?:
Friday 23 October -Sun 25 Oct 2020. Travel and arrive on the Friday, 4x4 on Saturday and return Sunday.
Where?:
Source Tree Lodge & 4x4 Heritage weekend trail, Nelspruit area, 25km outside Nelspruit on the Malelane road.
Accommodation is available at Source Tree Lodge.
Chalets: There are 2 chalets sleeping 4 persons each and 2 sleeping 2 persons on queen beds and single beds. Cost is R450/p/n.
Africa House: A 14 sleeper house with 2x 5 sleeper rooms and 2x 2 sleeper rooms. All beds are single beds. Each room has its own bathroom. There is a communal kitchen facility in the house. Cost is R350/p/n.
Camping: 6x rustic camping stands with hot water but no electricity are available. 2 of the stands are big enough for a large off-road trailer/caravan setup. Cost is R100/stand/night and R50/p/n.
ALL ACCOMMODATION IS SELF CATERING. Kitchen and braai facilities are available. There are several large and well stocked shopping centres available in Nelspruit 25km from the Lodge.
Special braai packs/game meat can be arranged from Rhino Hill butchery for some delicious local meat.
Participants need to provide their own refreshments and lunches during the day. Fires are not available for lunch on Saturday as we are in a highly vulnerable area.
The lodge has a bar, however, you are welcome to bring your own drinks.
What 4x4'ing?:
Driver's meeting at 08:00 to 08:30. Indemnities are signed and the day is explained.
At 08:30 the group leaves and completes the 1.4km obstacle trail located close to the lodge to assess driver's skill and vehicle capabilities.
At 10:30 the group will set off on the farm to complete as many of the 11 obstacle trails as possible. The group might be split depending on vehicle capabilities for short periods of time to allow more capable vehicles to drive see of the rougher obstacles. This will be applicable for every day of driving.
At around 13:30 the group will return to the lodge and have lunch.
At 14:30 the group departs again to complete the day's driving.
After the driving is done everyone with get together on one of the Sundowner spots and enjoy the sun going down over some well deserved drinks.
Cost?:
The Trail is R250 per vehicle
What Now?:
You calculate your costs, pay the amount into the Club account using the reference ref: Source tree Martindj.
Camping for two R400 plus R250.00 route = R650.00, per weekend,
"Camping: 6x rustic camping stands with hot water but no electricity are available. 2 of the stands are big enough for a large off-road trailer/caravan setup. Cost is R100/stand/night and R50/p/n.@
Rustic camping, no electricity, Hot Water and toilets available if you camp.
So far depending on reaction and interest I am planning to take six vehicles, 13 maks.
Minimum Requirements:
4x4 vehicle. (2x4's with diff lock are not allowed.)
Recovery kit: Tow strap, shackles, gloves. Should your vehicle be equipped with a winch please ensure that it works and tree protectors, snatch blocks, damper blankets are packed.
Fire extinguisher.
5L of Water.
Spare wheel in good condition and the same type/size as the tyres that are fitted.
Tyre Pressure gauge. We will be airing down at the driver's meetings.
First Aid Kit.
Mask and Hand Sanitiser.
This is a scouting weekend for 4x4 Action Group, we will be on a guided route, farmers are opening up more area for 4x4's, some rocky , sand , water, and riverbed driving.
This is new territory and I believe more will follow.
When?:
Friday 23 October -Sun 25 Oct 2020. Travel and arrive on the Friday, 4x4 on Saturday and return Sunday.
Where?:
Source Tree Lodge & 4x4 Heritage weekend trail, Nelspruit area, 25km outside Nelspruit on the Malelane road.
Accommodation is available at Source Tree Lodge.
Chalets: There are 2 chalets sleeping 4 persons each and 2 sleeping 2 persons on queen beds and single beds. Cost is R450/p/n.
Africa House: A 14 sleeper house with 2x 5 sleeper rooms and 2x 2 sleeper rooms. All beds are single beds. Each room has its own bathroom. There is a communal kitchen facility in the house. Cost is R350/p/n.
Camping: 6x rustic camping stands with hot water but no electricity are available. 2 of the stands are big enough for a large off-road trailer/caravan setup. Cost is R100/stand/night and R50/p/n.
ALL ACCOMMODATION IS SELF CATERING. Kitchen and braai facilities are available. There are several large and well stocked shopping centres available in Nelspruit 25km from the Lodge.
Special braai packs/game meat can be arranged from Rhino Hill butchery for some delicious local meat.
Participants need to provide their own refreshments and lunches during the day. Fires are not available for lunch on Saturday as we are in a highly vulnerable area.
The lodge has a bar, however, you are welcome to bring your own drinks.
What 4x4'ing?:
Driver's meeting at 08:00 to 08:30. Indemnities are signed and the day is explained.
At 08:30 the group leaves and completes the 1.4km obstacle trail located close to the lodge to assess driver's skill and vehicle capabilities.
At 10:30 the group will set off on the farm to complete as many of the 11 obstacle trails as possible. The group might be split depending on vehicle capabilities for short periods of time to allow more capable vehicles to drive see of the rougher obstacles. This will be applicable for every day of driving.
At around 13:30 the group will return to the lodge and have lunch.
At 14:30 the group departs again to complete the day's driving.
After the driving is done everyone with get together on one of the Sundowner spots and enjoy the sun going down over some well deserved drinks.
Cost?:
The Trail is R250 per vehicle
What Now?:
You calculate your costs, pay the amount into the Club account using the reference ref: Source tree Martindj.
Camping for two R400 plus R250.00 route = R650.00, per weekend,
"Camping: 6x rustic camping stands with hot water but no electricity are available. 2 of the stands are big enough for a large off-road trailer/caravan setup. Cost is R100/stand/night and R50/p/n.@
Rustic camping, no electricity, Hot Water and toilets available if you camp.
So far depending on reaction and interest I am planning to take six vehicles, 13 maks.
Minimum Requirements:
4x4 vehicle. (2x4's with diff lock are not allowed.)
Recovery kit: Tow strap, shackles, gloves. Should your vehicle be equipped with a winch please ensure that it works and tree protectors, snatch blocks, damper blankets are packed.
Fire extinguisher.
5L of Water.
Spare wheel in good condition and the same type/size as the tyres that are fitted.
Tyre Pressure gauge. We will be airing down at the driver's meetings.
First Aid Kit.
Mask and Hand Sanitiser.