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Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2006 12:38 pm

Hi guys,

Quick one for the experts. Is it easy to get to Hlobane from Isandlwana and visit it in a day? - Any advice?

Thanks,

Jamie

Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2006 4:48 pm

Jamie
Hlobane and Khambula are "do able" in a day from Isandlwana but I would suggest that you check to see if it is still possible to get to the top of Hlobane in a four wheel drive vehicle otherwise I would think that you could run out of day light hours if you attempt to walk up to Devil's Pass.
I assume that you will be using a guide who knows the area well?

Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2006 9:50 pm

Thanks Mel,

Has anyone got recommendations for a good guide ?

Jamie

Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2006 10:53 pm

Jamie

Get in touch with Sean Friend at Vryheid; he is probably the best guide to Hlobane and Khambula since the death of Fred Duke. You can reach him at [email protected], phone: 034 983-2256; mobile: 082-367-9100.

A caution: Hlobane is a very big site - the whole mountain - and if you want to do Khambula too, you might consider not going to the top of the mountain and Devil's Pass. Better, perhaps, to spend an extra night in the area. Sean's cousin, Stephen Friend, and his wife, run a great B & B between Isandlwana and Vryheid. I can give you details if you let me know. You will need your own transport too. While you are in the area, you might also consider going to iNtombe Drift, which is doable in those two days.
KIS

Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2006 11:31 pm

We did Hlobane and khambula quite easily in a day . we went to the top in a 4 wheel drive and had an exellent time.KS is right though I wish I had gone to myers Drift as well. Sean is a brilliant guide

Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2006 1:04 pm

Jamie

I agree with Keith. Spend a night further north so that you are not unduly rushed.

Regards

Mike

Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2006 7:15 pm

Thanks Mike,

I am booked in for 7 nights at Isandlwana Lodge so am hoping to do Hlobane in a day and back.

Off to look for these mythical cairns on Tahelane again!!!!!

Jamie

Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2006 8:09 pm

Jamie

Enjoy the view. That's all you'll find up there. Though I did once meet a mad-woman up there. But that's another story...

Regards

Mike

Posted: Sat Jun 24, 2006 7:02 pm

Hi, all

I absolutely agree. Sean is also a fellow Moth. None better on Hlobane than him at present.

Johnny Hamman
Dundee

Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2006 8:14 pm

Hi guys,

Quick one, Do I need a map to get from Isandlwana to Hlobane? Anyone know if I can get a hold of one in the UK or is it better to get one when I am in country?

Regards,

Jamie