Limpopo / Mozambique
The northern section of the Greater Limpopo Transfrontier Park (Kruger NP and Limpopo NP) is an area of unique biodiversity. It's one of the few places where fever tree forests grow side by side with forests of giant baobabs. The trees line the banks of the Limpopo and Luvuvhu Rivers: the slim, pale, luminescent green trunks of the fever trees glimmering between the massive dark brown trunks of the baobabs.
Awelani Lodge is situated near Pafuri Gate (just 10 km away) at the northern section of the Kruger National Park. Situated in a 1700-hectare conservancy, Awelani provides visitors with an outstanding opportunity to walk or mountain bike through a wooded conservancy with a remarkable arrangement of trees; Baobab, Mopani and Lobombo Ironwood to name a few. Sandstone outcrops hide San and Khoi rock art and traditional Venda grain storage units.
We visit the Pafuri Picnic Site on the banks of the Luvuvhu River, surrounded by tall Ana trees and thick riverine bush. From here we follow the trail that winds through the Fever Tree forest to Crooks Corner. Crooks Corner got its name from the outlaws who lived there in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. We are in big-5 area.
We cross the border into Mozambique and camp in the largest Fever Tree forest or on the banks of the breath-taking Mugano Lagoon. “Dumela is like a paradise unfolding in front of your eyes, the deeper you go into it the more beauty is discovered. It is the place where peace is discovered and the hustle and bustle of everyday is forgotten. Entering camp it's like a moment when nature greets you with a kiss saying “dumela” and you experience a mountain of peace descending upon you and all you can do is stand in awe of beauty.”
You will camp in unfenced areas in the Greater Limpopo Transfrontier Park. This adds to the experience of the trail. You will drive in your own 4x4 vehicle and you must make provision for your own provisions, including tents and camping gear, sufficient supply of water, firewood and food.
A qualified 4x4 and overlanding adventure guide will lead the trail and will also assist with 4x4 aspects when necessary.
This is an ideal opportunity to combine 4x4 travelling, outdoor camping and game viewing. The convoy stops regularly for environmental, historical and cultural interpretation or to share special experiences and photographic opportunities.
The tour is aimed at true bush lovers and ones who enjoy the wilderness and is not designed as an obstacle course or endurance test.
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We use the following TRAIL GRADING.
Maintained dirt roads: these roads are graded and maintained year round. Typical non-paved country roads.
Easy 2WD/4WD: feature trails with obstacles that are easy to navigate. In optimum weather conditions, these trails may not require the continual use of 4WD.
Standard 4WD trails: demanding trails on which 4WD is required. You will encounter a variety of more difficult challenges (loose rocks, large potholes, steep inclines/declines and large rocks) on these trails. Possible with stock 4WD vehicle; however, traction device, off-road tyres and low air pressure are recommended. Higher than stock ground clearance is advisable. Low range often used. Moderate experience and driving skills advised. Paint damage and/or possible rocker panel damage is likely.
Difficult trails: these trails traverse very rugged terrain and low range 4WD is required. Higher than stock ground clearance is required. Aggressive tread and low air pressure are required. Traction devices, as well as lift and larger tyres are highly recommended. These trails require above average off-road driving skills. Hi-lift jacks and winches would also be helpful. Paint damage and possible vehicle body and/or mechanical damage are likely.
Impassable trails: these trails are for the extreme four-wheeler only. These trails require highly modified vehicles, including lift, excellent articulation, traction devices front and rear, large tyres with aggressive tread, winches and hi-lift jacks. A high level of off-road driving skills is required. Paint damage is virtually guaranteed, while body and/or mechanical damage is very likely. Roll-overs will be more common on these trails and a winch will be used on at least one obstacle.
A 20% deposit confirms the booking and the final 80% is payable 30 days before the tour date.
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