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Tobieo

Post subject: Lake Panic flood damage??

Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 8:40 pm

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Any damage to LP in the recent floods? I am going to Kruger for a week next week and booked a few nights at Skukuza to visit LP for bird photography? Do I have to change my reservation (try??) :doh:

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Daffy

Post subject: Re: Kruger is flooding

Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 8:45 pm

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Location: Netherlands

Thank you for the update sofar Joep. Is there any news on the Sweni river and surroundings?

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DinkyBird

Post subject: Re: Kruger is flooding

Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 9:18 pm

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Location: On a road trip - with a long stop over in Kruger

Very interesting, thank you Joep.

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Bush Baptist

Post subject: Re: Kruger is flooding

Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 9:26 pm

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picnic

Post subject: Re: Kruger is flooding

Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 9:28 pm

Joep.

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DinkyBird

Post subject: Re: Kruger is flooding

Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 9:32 pm

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Location: On a road trip - with a long stop over in Kruger

Joep Stevens wrote:

Dear All,

It is with a level of sadness that I inform you that Balule was quite extensively damaged by the 18 January 2012 flood as the Olifants (to my best knowledge) reached record levels not previously recorded (in history of the park). Even the old historic huts have been damaged with doors washed away. Kitchen and ablutions also damaged extensively and then fence of course. Will require careful thinking and planning to restore to former glory!

Warm regards.

JOEP STEVENS

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DinkyBird

Post subject: Re: Kruger is flooding

Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 9:33 pm

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Location: On a road trip - with a long stop over in Kruger

Joep Stevens wrote:

Dear All,

Due to 18 January 2012 floods, Tamboti Tented Camp extensively damaged with about half of the 40 tents with flood damage - yes those views will certainly be different. Somehow sad to me as I was very involved during the planning and construction phase and this was a product we were proud of! I am confident the renewed tents will again be attractive and popular!

Kind regards.

JOEP

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Boorgatspook

Post subject: Re: Kruger is flooding

Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 9:36 pm

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Joined: Sun Jan 28, 2007 12:34 pm
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Location: Bloemfontein
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This is really sad !

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Imberbe

Post subject: Re: Lake Panic flood damage??

Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 9:47 pm

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Joined: Wed Aug 31, 2005 12:28 am
Posts: 14340
Location: Pretoria, RSA

The lower dam was washed away, but the top one where the hide is situated is OK. Some minor damage at the hide. But you will be able to take your photos.

Here is the topic: Lake Panic

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Imberbe

Post subject: Re: Lake Panic - Lives up to its name

Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 9:59 pm

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Joined: Wed Aug 31, 2005 12:28 am
Posts: 14340
Location: Pretoria, RSA

Some damage to the walk way.

Not my photo.

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RosemaryH

Post subject: Re: Lake Panic - Lives up to its name

Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 10:08 pm

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That is shocking :cry:

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salamanda

Post subject: Re: Kruger is flooding

Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 6:29 am

Virtual Ranger

Joined: Thu Jul 05, 2007 7:43 pm
Posts: 2013
Location: KZN

Many thanks for the comparison Joep.The power of water . . . .

Very sad that there has been so much damage to Balule and, to a lesser extent, Tamboti. I'm sure that with the expertise we have seen in the past, the rebuilding/refurbishing/repair work will result in equally appreciated accommodation. The views - growth happens no matter what so they may be different but one day they will be lovely again.

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Scipio

Post subject: Re: Kruger is flooding

Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 7:01 am

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Joined: Fri Sep 07, 2007 11:22 am
Posts: 5438

That is really bad news for a fave camp. :cry:

SANParks, please don't modernise Balule now. :pray:

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Grantmissy

Post subject: Re: Kruger is flooding

Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 7:08 am

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Joined: Mon Nov 30, 2009 9:21 am
Posts: 1882
Location: SA

Scipio wrote:

SANParks, please don't modernise Balule now.

Excellent plea Scipio :thumbs_up:

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Orange

Post subject: Re: Kruger is flooding

Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 7:22 am

Junior Virtual Ranger

Joined: Wed Jan 18, 2012 2:21 pm
Posts: 120
Location: Cape Town

I agree. Don't modernise the camp. And not because I've ever been there, but because there should be something for everyone. Some people want commercial, modern camps to live in. That's fine. There are plenty of those. But some people want the more rustic, basic approach, and they too should be catered for.

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