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Posted: Mon May 17, 2010 5:50 pm

With Alan's permission I am posting to see if anyone is interested in a RDVC trip to SA next year. Best time would probably be late October with the grass and rivers low. I am thinking a full week staying at FDL. The itinary would obviously include Isandlwana, The Fugitives Trail, RD, Ngwebini and Mangeni, Hlobane, Khambula, Prince Imperial and Intombi. For the last day, on route to J'burgh airport there would be a visit to the film set location of "Zulu" in the Royal Natal Park. I am happy to make all arrangements.
If anyone is interested please e mail me or phone.

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01384 74192

Posted: Tue May 18, 2010 2:03 am

From what I've seen in the past, Mel, I couldn't imagine anyone I'd rather have guide me over the hallowed ground of the Zulu film location at RNNP (is it called simply The Royal Natal Park now or was the elision of "National" just a slip on your part?)

Posted: Tue May 18, 2010 6:32 am

Saw,
Thanks for that and it is, of course, the Royal Natal National Park.

Mike Snook has contacted me to say that he should be in SA at the time of the proposed trip and that he is willing to provide a guided tour of the Isandlwana area. Thanks for that kind offer Mike.

Posted: Tue May 18, 2010 7:36 am

Mel

Sadly I have other financial priorities but otherwise I would have loved to take part.

I really hope it comes off - and that FDL give you a decent discount for that length of stay.

Peter

Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 6:17 am

Can I ask whether there's been any progress with this proposal, please?

Thanks!

Smile

Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 6:09 pm

Yes, an update would be superb - although it's probably too late for this year. It would be something to keep in mind for the future however.

I haven't been out to the battlefields for a few years now, and those rolling hills of Zululand are calling me...

Mark

Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2011 11:57 am

Mel has contacted me direct and said:

"Although several RDVC members contacted me regarding the proposed trip, sadly, no one could make it for this October."

Sad, but I was one of them .... but thanks, Mel, anyway!

Smile

Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2011 7:02 pm

Mel

Just out of curiousity, how much did you anticipate this trip would have cost on an individual basis?

Paul

Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2011 9:24 pm

Paul
Myself and three mates are visiting SA this October for one week. Cost will be approx �1500/�1600 each including flights, all accomodation, meals, car hire, petrol, Hlobane guide, beer and sun tan lotion.

Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2011 10:25 pm

Mel

You know how to make someone jealous. I'm booking a seat for your Hlobane talk in Brecon next year.

Peter

Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 10:39 pm

Just returned, and for those who are planning to visit Hlobane, I can report that the mining track has now deteriated quite badly due, in part, to last winter rains. Our guide had to select first gear/low ratio in places. He's of the opinion that the mine company will abandon the track next year and then it's a good long walk for future visitors. (Unless you can ride a horse) The track is now, in places, very hard to find ontop of Hlobane and large surface fissures make it a bit tricky when you're walking around trying to pick up the track. We came upon one fissure that was two feet wide /20 feet long and just disappeared into the mountain.

Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2011 5:40 pm

I have dreamt of visiting these places for many years! Should this trip be possible for 2012, please do count me in!! I would love to visit these hallowed places!

Rust

Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2011 9:05 pm

Saw
Trying to pm you with no success. Can you e mail me?
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