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Karoo to Kalahari Sept 2018 “All Wheels and Wings” Fundraiser Karoo to Kalahari Sept 2018 “all wheels and wings” fundraiser Name of the project: The name Karoo to Kalahari “all wheels and wings” Route, has its origin in the routing of this challenge. The Karoo and Kalahari are strong generic brands in South Africa and will be used as the driving brand for this project. Combined with the fact that this will be an unpretentious, down to earth event, in bare basic country, generating money for conservation, research and preservation of Southern Africa’s natural resources, for tomorrow….. Project Vision: To establish an outdoor event that will attract attention to this remote part of South Africa and explore its beauty and rarity. To attract vehicles, motor bikes, cycles, micro lights and gyro copters, hence the “all wheel and wings” To generate money through … donations and sponsorship of this event, that will be used as a “link” between conservation, general public and business. All entrants will be totally self sufficient and will leave nothing behind but tracks. An integral aim of this event will be to create awareness and sensitivity for nature and the sustainable use of it, for tomorrow….. Venue The “all wheel and wings” Route will take place over a distance of ±880 kilometers in seven days, using gravel roads only, except where it is simply not possible. It will start in the heart of the Karoo, at Tankwa Tented camp, going trough Calvinia, Veneuk Pan, Kakamas, Agrabies Falls National Park, Riemvasmaak and Haskeen Pan town and will end at Molopo Kalahari Lodge, in the heart of the Kalahari. Day - 1 28/09/2018 Route description Pre Group meet at Kankwa Tented Camp, not later than 16h00. GPS directions -32°.20 / 19°.43 Distance & Travel time From Cape Town (±295 km) / 4-5 hours ±160km gravel From Ceres (±160km) / 2h30 all gravel road From Upington (±535km) / 7 - 8 hrs ±170km gravel road Accommodation Camping Alternative accommodation available. Only 13 units on a double basis available. If you don’t want to camp we can assist with a booking alternative accommodation TR- camp rating TR 3 Information Click on the links to read more about Tankwa Tented camp Take Note Gps – corodinates for Tankwa air strip S 32° 24.044 E 19° 50.576 Day 1 28/09/2018 Route description Group meet at Kankwa Tented Camp, not later than 16h00. -32°.20 / 19°.43 20h00 – dinner at the camp, included Distance & Travel time From Cape Town (±295 km) / 4-5 hours ±160km gravel From Ceres (±160km) / 2h30 all gravel road From Upington (±535km) / 7 - 8 hrs ±170km gravel road Accommodation Camping Alternative accommodation available. Only 13 units on a double basis available. If you don’t want to camp we can assist with a booking alternative accommodation TR- camp rating TR 3 Information Click on the links to read more about Tankwa Tented camp Gps – corodinates for Tankwa air strip S 32° 24.044 E 19° 50.576 Day 2 30/09/2018 Route description 07h00 – Breakfast for all at Tankwa Tented camp, included. 10h00 – Group depart for our next destination via Gannaga Pass, Middelpos and Brandvlei to Verneukpan. Verrneukpan was where Malcolm Campbell (later Sir) tried to break the Land Speed Record in 1929 in his car named Bluebird, and failed. But his attempt placed Verneukpan on the map. Distance & Travel time Tankwa to Middepos (110km) / 2 hours all gravel road Middelpos to Brandvlei (164km) / 3hrs all gravel road Accommodation Middelpos to Verneukpan (90km) / 2hrs all gravel Road TR rating Camping TR 3 Information Click on the links to read more about Gannaga Pass , Middelpos , Verneuk Pan Refueling of vehicles, bikes can be done at Middelpos and Brandvlei. GPS Coordinates for Verneuk Pan: S 30.00.299 E 021.08.772 Gps Coordinates for Verneuk Pan air strip E.02108.20 S.2959.20. Day 3 01/10/2018 Route description Full day at/on Verneukpan, traversing the span of the pan by motorcycle, bicycle or vehicle Distance & Travel time Depending on your activity Accommodation TR rating Camping TR 1 Information Day 4 02/10/2018 Route description Early morning we break up camp and start to make our way to our next base at Kalahari River & Safari camp on the banks of the Oranje River. 19h00 – dinner for the group Distance & Travel Verneukpan to Kenhardt (120 km) / 2 hrs 90% gravel road time Kenhardt to Kakamas (110km) / 2 hrs (90% gravel Road Kakamas to Kalahari River & Safari Camp (35km) / 45 min 70% gravel road Accommodation Camping - Fixed accommodation various options available. If you don’t want to camp we can assist with a booking alternative accommodation TR rating TR 3 Information Click on the links to read more about Kalahari River & Safari camp Day 5 03/10/2018 Route description Today will be spent exploring the area on various excursions. These excursions will all be optional and for your own account 4x4 trail at Riemvasmaak (4-6 hrs) River rafting on the Oranje River (2-4 hrs) Visiting Augrabies National Park (full day) Hot air ballooning Mountain bike trails Distance & Travel time Depending on what activity you will be part taking in Accommodation Camping TR rating TR 1 Information Click on the links to read more about Augrabies Falls National Park , Riemvasmaak , Day 6 04/10/2018 Route description 08h00 – break up camp 09h00 – depart for our next destination on Hakskeenpan in the Mier settlement. This is where the next attempted world land speed record will take place in 2019. Afternoon at leisure exploring the area by bike, bicycle, vehicle or micro light. Distance & Travel time Kalahari River & Safari Camp to Noenieput (180km) / 3-4 hours all Accommodation gravel with some heavy sand TR rating Noenieput to Philandersbron (85km) / 1h30 all gravel road Philandersbron to Hakskeenpan camp (35km) - 60 min all gravel Camping TR 1 Information Click here to read more about Hakskeen Pan , Mier community Day 7 05/10/2018 Route description Morning at leisure and breaking up camp 10h00 depart for Molopo Kalahari Lodge. Afternoon at leisure exploring the area. Distance & Travel time Hakskeenpan to Askam ±70 km 1h30 all gravel road Accommodation Camping Alternative accommodation available. If you don’t want to camp we can assist with a booking alternative accommodation TR rating TR 3 Information Click here to see more about Molop Kalahari Lodge , Day 8 06/10/2018 Route description Those that have to return home. Optional: From Molopo Lodge we go on a morning 4x4 route in the area. Grade 3 Distance & Travel time 4 x 4 route ±60 km 4-6 hours Accommodation Camping Alternative accommodation available. If you don’t want to camp we can assist with a booking alternative accommodation TR rating TR 3 Information Day 9 07/10/2018 Route description Individual travelers make their way back home. Explanation of camping facilities: TR1: Commercial camp site with showers and ablutions with hot water. You also have easy access to fuel, shopping & restaurant, banks etc. TR 2: Wilderness unfenced camp in a national park. Human impact kept to absolute necessities. Showers and ablutions; no hot water; camp has basic to limited facilities TRF 3: Totally self sufficient Price per vehicle with two people: 7 nights: R 4 745.00 per vehicle with 2 persons 9 nights: R 4 080.00 per vehicle with 2 persons Take note: • Camping equipment can be rented from Kanabo 2nd Base. • 4x4 routes require that you have a 4x4 with sufficient ground clearance and low range. Rest of trip can be done in 2x4 vehicles. Price includes: Price excludes: 7 or 9 nights’ accommodation as per Personal and vehicle insurance itinerary Additional entry cost for trailers into parks Meals indicated as included where applicable All camping and vehicle fees into parks and All activities indicated for own account / reserves for vehicles. optional Lead guide with own safari vehicle Medical and emergency cover All admin and logistical arrangements for the All meals and camping equipment Route Daily entries into parks and facilities as per itinerary Kanabo Safaris Group Kanabo Namibia CC 2008/4622 Post Net 242 Tel: +27 (0)21 854 4425 Kanabo Botswana CO 2013/6240 Private Bag X15 Fax: +27 (0)86 716 1513 Kanabo South Africa CC 9840328/23 Somerset West Cell: +27 (0)82 921 4455 KJ’s Tourism Services CK2004/005602/23 7129 Email: [email protected] South Africa Web-site: www.kanabosafaris.com .
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