April Trip

[Markus and Zelda]

So ....the trip is booked and paid for.....we will camping at the following places, and would appreciate some tips regarding places to see and things to do, as well as suggested tire pressures in the Karoo-
Camdeboo National Park(Thanks Marais)
Sterland in Sutherland
Swart rug in Kagga Kama
Bobbejaanskrans in Kagga Kamma
Skoorsteenberg
Tankwa Tented Camp
Perdekloof-Tankwa
Langkloof -Tankwa
Fynbos Guest Farm-Wolseley
Karoo National Park
We have also been gifted 4 days at Speelhuis in Langebaan.

We look forward to any hints and tips you may have.

[mikeml]

I can't add to this, but am very interested in this. We try and amble off to Bots and Nam, yet don't know our own back yard. Well, me anyway.

[Dwayne P]

So ....the trip is booked and paid for.....we will camping at the following places, and would appreciate some tips regarding places to see and things to do, as well as suggested tire pressures in the Karoo-
Camdeboo National Park(Thanks Marais) -â​a visit to Nieu Bethesda, owl house must and enquire about the horse cart (fossil museum) ride where you get nice history/story of the town.
Sterland in Sutherland
Swart rug in Kagga Kama
Bobbejaanskrans in Kagga Kamma
Skoorsteenberg
Tankwa Tented Camp
Perdekloof-Tankwa
Langkloof -Tankwa
Fynbos Guest Farm-Wolseley
Karoo National Park
We have also been gifted 4 days at Speelhuis in Langebaan.

We look forward to any hints and tips you may have.

[Markus and Zelda]

Thanks Dwayne

We watched a YT video about the Owl House.... looks fascinating.... and it’s on the list of to do’s

[Peter1949]

Moenie dink nie, doen net.
Enjoy!!!!
You guys deserve a break away.

[Gavin49 - (Ad Rem)]

When at Fynbos, take a drive to Tulbagh. Beautifully restored after the earthquake. Twee Jongzellen Winery. True Cape Dutch architecture.

[Ama-newbie]

When in Sutherland, I assume you want to take a look at SALT? Well worth the visit.

Also, the guy who owns Sterland (Jurg) does a great stargazing activity if you're into that sort of thing. He's very knowledgeable. Starts with a lecture, then it's off to his telescopes where he points out some interesting stars and constellations for you to look at. I loved it.

But, I suppose that's why you're going to Sutherland in the first place?

The golf course is also worth a look for "amusement". There is no grass on the fairways, only semi-desert and because of that you can also use a tee on the "fairways". The greens are actually black; I believe some sort of building sand mixed with oil to bind it...

[Frans 90]

So ....the trip is booked and paid for.....we will camping at the following places, and would appreciate some tips regarding places to see and things to do, as well as suggested tire pressures in the Karoo-
Camdeboo National Park(Thanks Marais)
Sterland in Sutherland
Swart rug in Kagga Kama Ask For site 5 in advance
Bobbejaanskrans in Kagga Kamma
Skoorsteenberg
Tankwa Tented Camp
Perdekloof-Tankwa
Langkloof -Tankwa
Fynbos Guest Farm-Wolseley
Karoo National Park
We have also been gifted 4 days at Speelhuis in Langebaan.

We look forward to any hints and tips you may have.

[SAJeep]

So ....the trip is booked and paid for.....we will camping at the following places, and would appreciate some tips regarding places to see and things to do, as well as suggested tire pressures in the Karoo-
Camdeboo National Park(Thanks Marais) Don't forget to visit the Valley of Desolation and take Zelda for a romantic dinner at Polka restaurant in Graaff Reinet. There are excellent Karoo lamb dishes on the menu
Sterland in Sutherland
Swart rug in Kagga Kama
Bobbejaanskrans in Kagga Kamma
Skoorsteenberg
Tankwa Tented Camp
Perdekloof-Tankwa
Langkloof -Tankwa
Fynbos Guest Farm-Wolseley
Karoo National Park
We have also been gifted 4 days at Speelhuis in Langebaan.

We look forward to any hints and tips you may have.

[Gavin49 - (Ad Rem)]

So ....the trip is booked and paid for.....we will camping at the following places, and would appreciate some tips regarding places to see and things to do, as well as suggested tire pressures in the Karoo-
Camdeboo National Park(Thanks Marais)
Sterland in Sutherland
Swart rug in Kagga Kama
Bobbejaanskrans in Kagga Kamma
Skoorsteenberg
Tankwa Tented Camp
Perdekloof-Tankwa
Langkloof -Tankwa
Fynbos Guest Farm-Wolseley
Karoo National Park - Chris Barnard museum in Beaufort West is excellent history of Prof Chris Barnard.
We have also been gifted 4 days at Speelhuis in Langebaan.

We look forward to any hints and tips you may have.

[Markus and Zelda]

When in Sutherland, I assume you want to take a look at SALT? Well worth the visit.

Also, the guy who owns Sterland (Jurg) does a great stargazing activity if you're into that sort of thing. He's very knowledgeable. Starts with a lecture, then it's off to his telescopes where he points out some interesting stars and constellations for you to look at. I loved it.

But, I suppose that's why you're going to Sutherland in the first place?

The golf course is also worth a look for "amusement". There is no grass on the fairways, only semi-desert and because of that you can also use a tee on the "fairways". The greens are actually black; I believe some sort of building sand mixed with oil to bind it...

I believe Jurgs stargazing presentations are legendary....just watched a YT video about him....thank you.

[Markus and Zelda]

Thank you Gavin

[Markus and Zelda]

Dankie Marais

[Hedgehog]

I had planned the following camps last year April when I went on leave:

Karoo NP
Tankwa NP _ Perdekloof
Stormsrivier mond
Camdeboo NP

We unfortunately were stopped from staying anywhere after our third night in Karoo NP because of the hard lockdown that was implemented then.

We moved all the bookings to February 2021

So we will be visiting two of the places on your list in three weeks time, and we had visited Karoo NP last year.
Karoo NP I enjoyed tremendously, and the camping area is very nice, with lots of shade and clean well maintained ablutions.
They were very good with COVID precautions then, so I expect the same now.

Ill give feedback on Tankwa and Camdeboo as soon as we have been there..

[Markus and Zelda]

I had planned the following camps last year April when I went on leave:

Karoo NP
Tankwa NP _ Perdekloof
Stormsrivier mond
Camdeboo NP

We unfortunately were stopped from staying anywhere after our third night in Karoo NP because of the hard lockdown that was implemented then.

We moved all the bookings to February 2021

So we will be visiting two of the places on your list in three weeks time, and we had visited Karoo NP last year.
Karoo NP I enjoyed tremendously, and the camping area is very nice, with lots of shade and clean well maintained ablutions.
They were very good with COVID precautions then, so I expect the same now.

Ill give feedback on Tankwa and Camdeboo as soon as we have been there..

That would be greatly appreciated, thank you.... counting the days... 78 to go🤣

[Graeme McConnachie]

That would be greatly appreciated, thank you.... counting the days... 78 to go🤣

SLEEPS not days! You must learn to get the terminology correct!

Very jealous.

Cheers
Graeme

[Markus and Zelda]

SLEEPS not days! You must learn to get the terminology correct!

Very jealous.

Cheers
Graeme

Thank you Graeme

I stand corrected

🤣

[Markus and Zelda]

67 Sleeps

Gerber long range tank fitted
Harrison plug charging for trailer fitted
FJ rims and tires fitted to trailer with no clearance issues
Trailer bearings replaced and spare bearings procured

[Markus and Zelda]

[Markus and Zelda]

Final shakedown trip on Valentines weekend at Kamp Skeurklip on Collings Pass.