Re: Blouberg Nature Reserve 14th to 17th June 2019 BOOKINGS CLOSED
Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2019 9:44 am
Will now be able to go through on Friday so I'll sort out the shortfall with Blouberg when I get there.
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Blouberg Nature Reserve 14th to 17th June 2019 BOOKINGS CLOSED
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Re: Blouberg Nature Reserve 14th to 17th June 2019 BOOKINGS CLOSED
Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2019 12:23 pm
Could be a little chilly this weekend. Lots of fire wood required.
Re: Blouberg Nature Reserve 14th to 17th June 2019 BOOKINGS CLOSED
Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2019 2:32 pm
We are at the pediatrician again with the kids.
All 4 of us sick this week.
If we come through we'll see you Saturday
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All 4 of us sick this week.
If we come through we'll see you Saturday
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Re: Blouberg Nature Reserve 14th to 17th June 2019 BOOKINGS CLOSED
Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2019 2:35 pm
Oh Boy! Hope you all get better soon.
Re: Blouberg Nature Reserve 14th to 17th June 2019 BOOKINGS CLOSED
Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2019 4:13 pm
Oh no Crips, thats not good at all, hope you guys feel better soon!
Which camp are we at?
Which camp are we at?
- Mashatu Camp
- Tamboti Bush Camp
- Modumele Wilderness
- Molope Bush Camp
Re: Blouberg Nature Reserve 14th to 17th June 2019 BOOKINGS CLOSED
Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2019 4:16 pm
Molope
Re: Blouberg Nature Reserve 14th to 17th June 2019 BOOKINGS CLOSED
Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2019 4:37 pm
Do gates close , if so when 5:30, 6, sundown ?
Re: Blouberg Nature Reserve 14th to 17th June 2019 BOOKINGS CLOSED
Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2019 4:41 pm
As per Andreas earlier on this threadBushWacker wrote:Do gates close , if so when 5:30, 6, sundown ?
"Please be advised that the gate to the reserve closes at 16h30. Let me know should you be arriving late and I will arrange for extended hours."
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Re: Blouberg Nature Reserve 14th to 17th June 2019 BOOKINGS CLOSED
Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2019 4:50 pm
So you guys lost out on a wonderful relaxing weekend. Chris and Paul, sorry you could not make it. Thanks Andreas for arranging. Will post a couple of pictures.
Re: Blouberg Nature Reserve 14th to 17th June 2019 BOOKINGS CLOSED
Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2019 7:48 pm
Nico I've been dikbek the whole weekend because we weren't there.
Re: Blouberg Nature Reserve 14th to 17th June 2019 BOOKINGS CLOSED
Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2019 8:16 pm
The trip there was sh1t...
Trip back was horrific...
Weekend was awesome!!!!
Trip back was horrific...
Weekend was awesome!!!!
Re: Blouberg Nature Reserve 14th to 17th June 2019 BOOKINGS CLOSED
Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2019 7:10 am
Re: Blouberg Nature Reserve 14th to 17th June 2019 BOOKINGS CLOSED
Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2019 8:28 am
Thanks all for a lekker weekend, pity we had to leave early!
The road back was busier than I expected, we decided to stop at the Ultra City just JHb side of Polokwane and queued 3 cars deep at the pumps to fill up, I would hate to have seen it yesterday
I assume everyone is back home safe
The road back was busier than I expected, we decided to stop at the Ultra City just JHb side of Polokwane and queued 3 cars deep at the pumps to fill up, I would hate to have seen it yesterday
I assume everyone is back home safe
Re: Blouberg Nature Reserve 14th to 17th June 2019 BOOKINGS CLOSED
Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2019 8:15 pm
OK, my report...
After a long crap drive there, we finally arrived 2 hours later than I wanted to.
We had to call a guy arranged by Andreas to arrange access, difficult with the spotted signal, but the guy was there waiting. Impressed.
Andreas had earmarked us a great spot. We parked & set up as the last light was fading & the cold was setting in.
Tammy, Tristan and I were like a well - oiled machine. Set up was flawless.
Chas who left before Nico & I arrived after Nico and I as he had no navigation devise & didn't read the Thread.
But he arrived & set up... late.
We braai'ed, Ge'off & Avon were a little way away & did their own thing, as did BillyH.
Next morning we had a slow relaxing start to the day & then headed off on a drive.
First stop was the Vulture restaurant - not much going on there. But interesting nonetheless.
Then to a massive Baobab - 22Lm circumference (I measured it with a tape measure).
As Tammy Craig & Avon had gone cycling, our group consisted of only White Toyota's & Chas' White Defender.
Next stop was a lunch stop on the '4x4' route.
Avon, Monica & Tammy Craig joined us later, so we had a green Rubi to break the Whiteness.
Chas has an interesting convoy strategy:
Step 1: Lose sight of the vehicle in front of you.
Step 2: Ignore the radio tips telling you which way to turn.
Step 3. Ignore the hand out map.
It was hilarious!
Andreas on Radio "Guys, it's Left, Left, Left then, at #12 turn right.
Later...
Andreas "Remember it's Left every time until #12 where you go right.
Later...
Chas "Which way at number 32?"
Manny "It's always left until #12 Chas!"
Later... I see Chas stop in front of me at a intersection, I pull next to him & see a #12 in front of us.
I cut in front of him & turn Right.
After 450m I look back & can't see Chas.
I call "You coming Chas?"
Chas "Are we going Right here?"
Gotta love Chas!!!!
After a long crap drive there, we finally arrived 2 hours later than I wanted to.
We had to call a guy arranged by Andreas to arrange access, difficult with the spotted signal, but the guy was there waiting. Impressed.
Andreas had earmarked us a great spot. We parked & set up as the last light was fading & the cold was setting in.
Tammy, Tristan and I were like a well - oiled machine. Set up was flawless.
Chas who left before Nico & I arrived after Nico and I as he had no navigation devise & didn't read the Thread.
But he arrived & set up... late.
We braai'ed, Ge'off & Avon were a little way away & did their own thing, as did BillyH.
Next morning we had a slow relaxing start to the day & then headed off on a drive.
First stop was the Vulture restaurant - not much going on there. But interesting nonetheless.
Then to a massive Baobab - 22Lm circumference (I measured it with a tape measure).
As Tammy Craig & Avon had gone cycling, our group consisted of only White Toyota's & Chas' White Defender.
Next stop was a lunch stop on the '4x4' route.
Avon, Monica & Tammy Craig joined us later, so we had a green Rubi to break the Whiteness.
Chas has an interesting convoy strategy:
Step 1: Lose sight of the vehicle in front of you.
Step 2: Ignore the radio tips telling you which way to turn.
Step 3. Ignore the hand out map.
It was hilarious!
Andreas on Radio "Guys, it's Left, Left, Left then, at #12 turn right.
Later...
Andreas "Remember it's Left every time until #12 where you go right.
Later...
Chas "Which way at number 32?"
Manny "It's always left until #12 Chas!"
Later... I see Chas stop in front of me at a intersection, I pull next to him & see a #12 in front of us.
I cut in front of him & turn Right.
After 450m I look back & can't see Chas.
I call "You coming Chas?"
Chas "Are we going Right here?"
Gotta love Chas!!!!
Re: Blouberg Nature Reserve 14th to 17th June 2019 BOOKINGS CLOSED
Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2019 8:21 pm
Saturday night Billy & Chas & Nico & Spouses joined us.
Ge'Off & Avon & Spouses braai'id at there site - Ge'Off's daughter was not feeling well.
Sunday morning we chilled (I must add, Billy goes to bed very early, gets up early & heads out).
Avon came to tell us that Ge'Off & Tammy had to head home early - Daughter was not doing well.
They packed up & left.
We went to the water hole hide & then later for Sundowners up the mountain.
Water hole was great. Avon, however, had seen far more animals there earlier.
In fact, Avon was lucky with many great sightings.
I left early as the sun was setting, got down the mountain, turned right (as you should, there is a small no entry sign).
Then let Tristan drive back, a group of Giraffe standing in the road near camp ended Tristan's 2km drive & I took over & negotiated past the Giraffes.
No sooner has we got to camp then the others arrived, I was surprised they got back so quick... but I found out how later.
While doing a big group braai at our site the Ranger arrived, asked who the Jeep driver was & dragged Avon away.
Apparently these guys had missed the No Entry sign & driven down the fence.
The local farmer was braai'ing & didn't like Jeep dust (he didn't seem to have an issue with White Toyota dust - Boer mentality).
Anyway, the Ranger handled it terribly, was way too aggressive & when Adreas said it was his fault & they ALL missed the No Entry sign, he (Ranger) got more windgat...
But Andreas handled it well & having now reprimanded 60% of Junes Campers at Blouberg, The Ranger drove off - smug in his amazing ability to do Marketing - like a Boss.
Ge'Off & Avon & Spouses braai'id at there site - Ge'Off's daughter was not feeling well.
Sunday morning we chilled (I must add, Billy goes to bed very early, gets up early & heads out).
Avon came to tell us that Ge'Off & Tammy had to head home early - Daughter was not doing well.
They packed up & left.
We went to the water hole hide & then later for Sundowners up the mountain.
Water hole was great. Avon, however, had seen far more animals there earlier.
In fact, Avon was lucky with many great sightings.
I left early as the sun was setting, got down the mountain, turned right (as you should, there is a small no entry sign).
Then let Tristan drive back, a group of Giraffe standing in the road near camp ended Tristan's 2km drive & I took over & negotiated past the Giraffes.
No sooner has we got to camp then the others arrived, I was surprised they got back so quick... but I found out how later.
While doing a big group braai at our site the Ranger arrived, asked who the Jeep driver was & dragged Avon away.
Apparently these guys had missed the No Entry sign & driven down the fence.
The local farmer was braai'ing & didn't like Jeep dust (he didn't seem to have an issue with White Toyota dust - Boer mentality).
Anyway, the Ranger handled it terribly, was way too aggressive & when Adreas said it was his fault & they ALL missed the No Entry sign, he (Ranger) got more windgat...
But Andreas handled it well & having now reprimanded 60% of Junes Campers at Blouberg, The Ranger drove off - smug in his amazing ability to do Marketing - like a Boss.