Makgadikgadi Pans 2009

This year's KwaNokeng trip is cancelled, but next year's calendar will have a trip to the Makgadikgadi Pans in Botswana.

If there's anybody interested to still go this year, please PM me.

Please give more detail. How far, how long etc. It sounds interesting as I have never been in that area

Perske wrote:Please give more detail. How far, how long etc. It sounds interesting as I have never been in that area

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Join us for an unforgettable adventure to the Makgadikgadi Pans of Botswana. This guided tour will take you into the heart of the pans, which cover a 12 000 square kilometer area!
THE RIDE
The ride will start from the Kwa Nokeng Lodge at the Martins Drift Border post where we will spend our 1st night. Early the next morning we are off to the Pans via, Lethlakane - the entry point into the Makgadigadi Pans.
Terrain covered will comprise two-spoor gravel roads and sandy sections prior to entering the pans. From here we will visit Lekhubu Island and make our way through the pans from Ntwetwe South to Ntwetwe North. There are some sandy two-spoor roads between the two pans.
After an adventure filled day we will arrive at our base camp where the Kwa Nokeng staff will already have set up camp and will be waiting to serve you. The camp is set in the pans surrounded by the beauty of the vast emptiness for as far as the eye can see. After watching a memorable sunset over the pans, the evening is spent around the camp fire with good food and good company. You will fall asleep with only a blanket of stars above your head and your bike beside you. That’s right, we will be camping out in TRUE wilderness style. Of course we can provide tents at your request but why not see the sunrise from your bed?
The next morning, after a hearty breakfast, we will head towards the famous Chapman’s & Greens Baobabs. From here we will travel to Gweta to refuel. After lunch we will head south down the Western leg of the pans, stopping over at Gabasadi Island for lunch. We will once again sleep under a blanket of stars on Friday. Saturday morning we will play around the pans a bit before leaving for Kwa Nokeng Lodge where the last night will be spent in Chalets and Luxury tents. We have arranged for the traditional dancers from the Lerala Village to entertain you on your last evening of your adventure.

The Itinerary for a typical Kwa Nokeng Makgadikgadi Adventure will look something like this:
Day 1
13h00 Riders meet at Kwa Nokeng Lodge in Botswana, Martins Drift.
Day 2
08h00: Breakfast
09h00: Depart for Makgadikgadi Pans
12:h00: Lunch at Lekhubu Island
16h30: Time expected at overnight camp.
19h30 Dinner around the campfire
Day 3
08h00: Breakfast at the camp
09h00: Depart for Baines & Chapman’s Baobabs, refuelling in Gweta.
13h30: Lunch at Gabasadi Island.
16h00: Time expected at overnight camp
19h30: Dinner under the stars
Day 4
08h00: Breakfast at the camp
09h00: Depart for Kwa Nokeng
13h00: Lunch somewhere close to Serowe
16h00: Arrive at Kwa Nokeng Lodge
19h00: Lerala Traditional dancers
19h45: Dinner
Day 5
09h00: Late breakfast on the lodge’s wooden deck overlooking the Limpopo
11h00: Depart for South Africa
LEVEL OF SKILL
We would recommend this ride for an intermediate to an experienced rider that has completed an advanced off road course.
The Pans themselves are easy, open riding, but the sections in between require a strong technique. This adventure is open to anyone on a dual purpose bike over 600cc.

COST BREAKDOWN FOR 2008

Makgadikgadi Pans Adventure:

5 Days/4 Nights

DESCRIPTION COST PER PERSON
Package Deal:
• All meals
• All beverages (alcoholic and non)
• Accommodation
• Guides fees
• Full back-up and support R 5 390.00
Full Medical Assistance
• Fully equipped medical vehicle / off road ambulance
• Level 7 paramedic for entire duration of adventure
• Medical supplies which may be administered (Inclusive of package price)
TOTAL: R 5 390.00

Total cost excludes the following:
• Own cash for fuel (approx 2 050km in total)
• Own blow-up mattress
• R80 per vehicle for Border Vehicle Entry Fee
• A minimum booking number of 10 riders per group is required for each Adventure.

All Adventures can be customized to accommodate the specific requests of each group.

Sound good!!! We will have to discuss this further.

May have to involve other clubs if our numbers is not high enough

Thanks Pauli

Sounds exciting...Any proposed dates as yet?