Swaziland

UPDATE! We now have confirmation of the trip. A R900 deposit is payable into the Club's bank account on or before 7th April 2017. Route: Varies between Grade1-3 The trip will be a circular route, starting and finishing at Malolotja Nature Reserve. We will make use of this campsite on 27^th and 30^th April.
 
27 April – Everyone gets together at Malolotja camp site and set up camp for the night.
28 April – Travel approx. 90km to next camp site in Ezulwini.
29 April – Travel approx. 70 km to Khopo Camp in Ngwempise Wilderness Area.
30 April – Travel approx. 100km to Malolotja camp site to conclude trip.
1 May – Everybody Departs
 
Traveling times vary but the idea is to leave camp at about 08h00 each day and arrive at the next camp at about 16h00 with an hour lunch stop along the way.
 
Accommodation:
-All camp sites have running hot water.
-Electricity is only available on the second night of camping.
- Swimming pool available on second night of camping.
-All camp sites have braai facilities.
-Breakfast is not included. Requirements:
-Passports
-Firewood is usually available on route to campsites but cannot be guaranteed.
-General camping gear.
-All campsites has got running water, however just like anywhere in Africa it is recommended to bring/buy your own drinking water.
-Indemnity forms COSTS will vary dependant on how many vehicles/people we have on the trip, as follows:
10 Vehicles/20 People - R1200 pp
5 vehicles/10 People - R1800 pp 

We are looking to organise a trip to Swaziland from the 27th April 2017 to the 1st May 2017. We will travel to Swaziland on Thursday 27th and meet up with our guide at our first nights accommodation. We will start the trip proper the next morning after breakfast. The Trip will be 3 days driving. Our last night will be the 30th April. We will then travel back home on Monday 1st May.

At this point accommodation will be self catering camping!. Should we be able to arrange more we will advise accordingly.

There will be a limit of 10 vehicles (20 people) due to availability of accommodation and control of the convoy on the route.

At this stage the cost of accommodation and the trip is estimated at R2000 per person. This number may change depending on the numbers and confirmation of accommodation etc.

We need to get an idea of who would like to join us on this trip so that we can finalise plans etc.

Please register ASAP.

BELOW IS A DESCRIPTION OF THE ORIGINAL TRAIL. It will differ slightly due to some places being closed etc.

THE OLD IRON TRAIL SWAZILAND
Summary:
- 3 Day / 4 Night Guided 4x4 Tour (plus 2 days getting there and back)
- Self catering
– Approx. distance 170km
– Grade 2-4
– Vehicle requirements : Low Range, diff-lock, decent ground clearance.
Description:
Stretching from Malolotja to the Ngwempisi Wilderness area the trail roughly follows
the old railway line that used to transport iron ore from the Ngwenya mine to
Matsapha from where it would get sent to Maputo. The railway line became
redundant when the mine closed in 1979 and was lifted in 1980.
For the rest of the trail we travel on old ox-wagon trails and very old forest roads.
The trail passes through very scenic of which large parts are closed to the public and
can only be experienced by going on this tour.
This is an exciting and challenging trail that promises dramatic changes in scenery
and terrain and let you experience Swaziland from a different perspective than your
average tourists who pass through on main routes.
The first nights' accommodation consists of a very beautiful campsite where
everybody provides their own tent. The second night is spent at Ezulwini . The Third night is spent at Khopo camp
which is a bush camp high in the mountains.
Because of the remoteness of the camps, there is NO electricity. There is however hot water at all the camps.

 SOME IMAGES FROM A PREVIOUS TRIP