Nissan Patrol 4x4 (Africa)

Hi Julle

Had an outstanding trip to Moz et al. Herewith a few notes:

Where: Lowveld (Swadini/Kampersrus), Kruger (Bateleur, Letaba, Skukuza), Mozambique (Chidenguela, Barra-BayView, Bilene-Villa n Banga)
Routing: CT-Inhambane (see attached map)
When: 17 December 2009 – 13 January 2010
Who: 5 Families – various overlap
Vehicles: Patrol, Cruiser 80, Cruiser 100, Pajero, Colt
Distance: 6600km
Consumption: 4.5km/l (Patrol 4.8 towing Jurgens XT120)
Highlights:
• Moz from Jan 2-10 = ‘out of season’ = pleasantly surprised;
• BayView Lodge as always!
• Villa n Banga – great hosts: Lee and Anton!
• Warm sea (29-30C);
• Pansy Island;
• New favourite pub = Farol da Barra;
• Friendly locals + safe;
• Prawns;
• Friends - It was nice to expose some of my urbanite friends to the Moz charm – they are already planning their next trip;
• 5 vehicles - never stopped once;
• Price of petrol – in places we paid R7.21/l
• DosM beer.
Lowlights:
• Previous visit in Dec 2007 the roads were bad, NOW they’re hectic – BUT they’re working on it;
• 47C in the shade at Swadini;
• Chidenguela.
Photos (my fav Pics/Moments):

Me at Blyde Dam:


Wildlife: Lion:


Wildlife: Bird:


Wildlife: Leopard near Skukuza


Wildlife: Buffalo


Refreshments


Coconuts:


Pansy Island


Prawns


Villa n Banga


More: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jhemurray/ ... 212918154/

JohnBoyZA wrote:Hi Julle
Consumption: 4.5l/100km (Patrol 4.8 towing Jurgens XT120)

John nie sleg nie maar jy bedoel seker 4.5km/l of 22l/100km

Yes Dankie Abri!

Great trip jammer ons het mekaar in Moz gemis, my goedkoopste Petrol in Maputo R5,62, ek het voor ek Moz toe is met een van my vriende Meticash geruil R1=M4

Brandstof verbruik wasverbasend goed gemiddeld 6.1km/L moet die olie veranderings wees wat ek gedoen het voor die trip. Beste verbruik was 7.8km/l ( 100-110km/h ) en die swaaartste was 5.5km/l ( ry teen 130km/h erg swaar gelaai aircon aan )

Sal nog n paar fototjies plaas

Groete
Jules

Awesome John, looks like a great trip!