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They have everything including a microwave - maybe you should just get some firewood on your way to Mapungubwe if you would like to braai. I always take a few extra utensils with like a can opener, a knife and braai utensils even though they have it in the units. (I am just used to mine). Also take ...

A beautiful book, I am lucky to have a signed copy.

The situation in Mapungubwe is bad from what I was told. The road just before Dongola is washed away, the water is right up to Rhodes drift and I believe a car was washed away and 4 people (2 Adults and 2 children) died. One of them is reported to be a staff member of Mapungubwe.

A few years ago I traveled from Skukuza to Kruger gate, just after the turnoff to Lake Panic a leopard appeared right next to the road. Since I was the only car around I stopped right next to it with the intention to take a brilliant photo, my window was open as I were told that one should not brake...

I just returned from Mapungubwe and am happy to report that the roads were great It was such a pleasure to drive around

Hi Toby One of the best books I ever got relating to the animals, including spiders, birds, frogs and snakes, fish, butterflies, flowers and trees etc. was "The Wildlife of Southern Africa " by Vincent Carruthers. I never go to Kruger or any of the other Parks without it. What I do is to w...

Dear Indiajane enjoy your trip to Mapungubwe, I will be there in the middle of March to go t o the new interpretative centre. Don't worry about your view in Leokwe if you don't see the cliffs you will see the bush - I have stayed in number 7 I think (they are in clusters of 3) and woke up in the mor...

Thanks P@m now I have an idea of where to start. Don't you think lights out at 10 is a bit late?

Just joking.

On a serious note

Do you think I can do Kalahari Tented Kamp to Nossob to Grootkolk?

Dear P@m

It is not a matter of when do I want to visit, it is a matter of when can I get a booking - that is why I am nagging about the camp.

Are the wilderness camps accessible with a sedan? I am not really one for the bright lights etc.

Thanks for the info

Thank you Arks - which camp do you recommend? When visiting KNP I always try and book accommodation in the more rustic camps. I am 9 out of 10 times also a solo traveler, now and again I am forced to share my escape to tranquility with a family member or friend.

Thanks Kgalagadi Guru -
starting to feel the excitement growing.
Which camp do you recommend?

Could anyone advise me with regard to accommodation and access to Kgalagadi in terms of Sedan vehicles. I really want to go there but does not have a 4x4 vehicle - on their home page they state that the park is not sedan friendly. Is there any camp that one can go to and and roads that one can drive...

I have two broken spotlights with red filters, both of them not working . i got a third one without the red filter and would therefore like to know if anyone knows where or who can fix the broken spotlights?

I know there is a memorial for Jock at Numbi gate.

To add to the list, I recently found out that Mati and Milo belonged to Louis Olivier.

Is it possible to get an update on the list to see which names are still outstanding?

Thank you Klystron - I am going to this - I still have the plastic valve caps, will change them this week-end. Do I do the sealant every time before I go to the parks or when I change tyres?