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MARK G MCLEOD
uno
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 Posted - 06/03/2010 : 02:19:53
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Hi Bambino
How can I contact Theunis.
Cheers
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mozman
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Arajeng
amigo
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Posted - 06/03/2010 : 13:35:30
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[i]Originally posted by MARK G MCLEOD[/i]
[br]Hi Bambino
How can I contact Theunis.
Cheers
Mark
Hi UNO
Will send detail next Friday 11/6 about Limpopo river, we will take a drive to Crooks corner.
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MARK G MCLEOD
uno
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Posted - 06/04/2010 : 06:47:23
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Thanks Amigo - are they crossing using the pontoon at Mapai yet? Also is it worth spending time exploring the Banyhine area when returning from Sango/Chicualacuala to Maputo?
Regards
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mozman
Administrator
3356 Posts |
Posted - 06/06/2010 : 13:15:17
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Hi
Not really much to see in the Banhine unless you are into degraded pan systems and a lot of space to yourself.
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mozman
Administrator
3356 Posts |
Posted - 06/19/2010 : 15:27:41
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Sorry for delay in updating but have been in the Wolkberg Mountains (S. Africa) out of cell and internet range for a few days. On 18 June Thomas sent me this email: "Barge at Mapai working. River still to high. Barge max tarre capacity 2 tons."
Thanks Thomas so I stil think that it could be 2 - 3 weeks before the Limpopo is crossable.
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Minne
uno
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Posted - 06/28/2010 : 06:34:24
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[i]Originally posted by mozman[/i]
[br]Sorry for delay in updating but have been in the Wolkberg Mountains (S. Africa) out of cell and internet range for a few days. On 18 June Thomas sent me this email: "Barge at Mapai working. River still to high. Barge max tarre capacity 2 tons."
Thanks Thomas so I stil think that it could be 2 - 3 weeks before the Limpopo is crossable.
Mike
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Minne
uno
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Posted - 06/28/2010 : 06:39:25
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| I have been to Mapei on our way back from Vilanculos on the 23rd June2010, and the river was still flowing very strong. At some places it was 1,5m deep. I'have got some photo's if anyone is interested. |
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mozman
Administrator
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Posted - 06/29/2010 : 06:56:03
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thanks for the update. Which route did you take? Please send photos to mike@mozguide.com
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ACO
uno
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Posted - 07/03/2010 : 05:59:41
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| Wanted to cross Mapai on 26th and today again river is full, can't cross by vehicle at Pafuri or Mapai. There is a dodgy barge: Cost R550/vehicle and R450/trailer but you have to unpack your whole vehicle/trailer and they take vehicle sep, trailer sep and luggage seperately. Community campsite at Machaila S22 15.696, E32 57.163. |
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wanetaba
amigo
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Posted - 07/07/2010 : 06:43:25
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. . . is the barge enough for a hilux-camper (have anybody please maybe pictures?)? But maybe is the river in the middle of july crossable... have anybody news???
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WESTGATE
uno
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Posted - 07/07/2010 : 12:56:46
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[i]Originally posted by ACO[/i]
[br]Wanted to cross Mapai on 26th and today again river is full, can't cross by vehicle at Pafuri or Mapai. There is a dodgy barge: Cost R550/vehicle and R450/trailer but you have to unpack your whole vehicle/trailer and they take vehicle sep, trailer sep and luggage seperately. Community campsite at Machaila S22 15.696, E32 57.163.
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WESTGATE
uno
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Posted - 07/07/2010 : 13:07:04
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We also want to cross the Limpopo at Pafuri or Mapai on the 21 July 2010.
Is the road safe and ok going North from Pafuri using the MOZ/ZIM border fence route?
Some more info on water levels?
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Marthinus Philippus
primera
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Posted - 07/07/2010 : 13:20:16
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| I'm not up-to-date with the crossing at either Pafuri or Mapai but I've travelled the Pafuri - Chicuala-cuala road and further north repeatedly and have never encountered mines. The section from Chicuala-cuala north-wards was upgraded last year; heavy rains could have made that undone |
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mozman
Administrator
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Posted - 07/09/2010 : 10:09:40
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Thanks Thinus - agree with your remarks.
Just (July 09 at 1600, 2010) spoke to the Pafuri Police who assure me that no vehicles have yet driven through the Limpopo anywhere and that the homemade barge is still the only option. When I asked why no-one could drive through the Limpopo the answer was "because the river is too full".
Mike
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Barge crossing of Limpopo: Pafuri - Vilankulos
