Member Since: 15 Feb 2006
Location: Kyalami
Posts: 2059
And why didn't we crack the nod?
We could have been tasked with delivery of cold liquid refreshments - I bet we would have at least been used
2nd Oct 2008 2:10 pm
PierreJ
Member Since: 22 Aug 2007
Location: Perth, W.A.
Posts: 448
"Land Rover South Africa was tasked with technical and parts supply logistics for the duration of the trip – a requirement that ultimately wasn't called on. "
'twas only 16500Km.
Harry was most likely the reason they did not use Defenders. Why is the fear of long words called hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia?
2nd Oct 2008 2:17 pm
Baben
Member Since: 15 Feb 2006
Location: Kyalami
Posts: 2059
LR Midrand have another trip arranged. Looks a bit "normal" though:
"The absolute beauty of Northern KwaZulu Natal is waiting
for us to arrive…. We visit the untamed beauty of Kosi Bay
and Lake Sibaya. A stop is also made on the Northern banks
of Lake St Lucia at the community run and very “Zuluâ€
KwaNibela peninsula.
Thursday 13 November
We all meet at the Middleburg Shell Ultra City on the N4 highway at 7.30am to
depart at 8.00am; the road takes us down. Passing through the towns of Piet
Retief and Pongola en route to the southern Lebombo Mountains at Jozini
dam. This scenic drive through the mountains leads us to our overnight stop at
Utshwayelo campsite. We spend the afternoon exploring the Kosi Mouth. (Bring
your snorkeling equipment along)
Friday 15 November
A Relaxed start to the day, before we pack up and head south to Banga Nek
and to spend another relaxing afternoon on the beach, and end off the day with
a turtle experience in the evening. (ZAR 85.00 per person not included)
Saturday 16 November
We travel south along back roads and into the area of Lake Sibaya where we will
witness rural South African living at its best. After the breathtaking Lake Sibaya
we move on to the World Heritage site of Lake St Lucia, and the KwaNibela
Peninsula. We spend the evening experiencing the vigor the Zulu Culture.
Sunday 17 November
Our Morning drive takes us through the stunning Lucati sand forests of the
KwaNibela Peninsula and along the edge of False-bay, before we climb on the tar
road at Ezimpondweni and make our way back to the “Big-Smoke†of home……
ETA 18:00.
Price: ZAR 2350-00 Per Person (Excluding VAT)
Based on a minimum of 12 Participating Adults
Price includes
Catering (Starting Dinner 13 November; ending Breakfast 17 November)
Professional Guide
Professional Chef
Lead vehicle
Camping Fees
Zulu Cultural experience at KwaNibela
Two way communication between all vehicles
Price excludes
Vehicles
Fuel
Toll
Drinks
Park entrance fees and permits
Lunches
Border costs
Items of a personal nature (curious and gratuities etc.).
Personal insurance - medical, lost luggage and cancellation."
2nd Oct 2008 2:20 pm
Discoeast
Member Since: 19 Feb 2008
Location: Boksburg
Posts: 800
Guys this is the way to do a trip, beleeeevvvve me. I've done a few trips
with Mafuta 4x4 this way and is great. Word of warning ! don't
feed the kids any thing sweet or salty for lunch, or they will drink all the
mix for the dop Beer drinkers excluded
Baben do you think there could be a camp fire every night D3 bullbar-spots-roof rack with spots-ladder-long range tank-swing out spare wheel carrier- upgraded tow bar-dash console-internal water tank-duel awnings-drawer system & T T.
2nd Oct 2008 5:27 pm
heine
Member Since: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
Posts: 4054
I could have my arm twisted - show of hands
2nd Oct 2008 7:40 pm
Deondef
Member Since: 08 May 2007
Location: Randburg
Posts: 790
These are guys I am looking for.......................
Land Rover UK sent three technical people on this expedition - "with laptops and plenty of secret codes" Erstwhile - D3 S '07. Dual battery system. Upgraded tow hitch. Mantec skid plate. Frontrunner rr. Tmax double headed built in compressor
Defender TD5 110 CSW '00. "With everything"
3rd Oct 2008 6:18 am
Baben
Member Since: 15 Feb 2006
Location: Kyalami
Posts: 2059
Waiting for permission from Mrs. Baben
3rd Oct 2008 1:44 pm
heine
Member Since: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
Posts: 4054
Baben wrote:
Waiting for permission from Mrs. Baben
Buy her jewelry
3rd Oct 2008 1:49 pm
Baben
Member Since: 15 Feb 2006
Location: Kyalami
Posts: 2059
Why?
These work much better
3rd Oct 2008 1:59 pm
heine
Member Since: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
Posts: 4054
How butch
3rd Oct 2008 2:30 pm
caverD3
Member Since: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
Deondef wrote:
These are guys I am looking for.......................
Land Rover UK sent three technical people on this expedition - "with laptops and plenty of secret codes"
Did they have any cecret codes to raise the suspension at speeds over 40 Kph? “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
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Beer drinkers excluded 
