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Re: Lesotho Trip - 15th- 17th June 2013
Posted: 03 May 2013 09:38
by offroadbiker
MDG wrote:Hi All
Does anyone have a rough estimate as to how much a trip like this would cost (incl petrol
)
Rough idea
More or less = to the GDP of a small African country.....
Re: Lesotho Trip - 15th- 17th June 2013
Posted: 03 May 2013 09:43
by Mark Greenhill
Re: Lesotho Trip - 15th- 17th June 2013
Posted: 03 May 2013 10:02
by ricster
Thanks Peet. I might just take you up on your offer !!
Mark... hmmmm .... we might need a tanker for you mate....
... just kidding. I'll check the Km to get a more accurate idea. BUT you have to ensure self sufficiency for at least 3 days. Last year when we went up there were many roads blocked by snow, so you have to be prepared. You need to have sufficient fuel to be able to idle your vehicle for 3 days, for warmth. You need to have sufficient food and a means to cook it for 3 days. Water, or one can use the snow, but a container that you can heat the water/snow in. When you are cold, ice cold water is the last thing you want. These things you probably will not need..... but you don't want to be stranded without them.
I will set up a list of things to take in a few days. You will enjoy this trip. There is no 4x4'ing, other than Sani Pass .... unless we get stuck in snow... just some awesome scenery, and some great family time.
Re: Lesotho Trip - 15th- 17th June 2013
Posted: 03 May 2013 10:17
by Mark Greenhill
LOL, Thanks Cedric
Re: Lesotho Trip - 15th- 17th June 2013
Posted: 03 May 2013 10:33
by Grant
MDG wrote:Hi All
Does anyone have a rough estimate as to how much a trip like this would cost (incl petrol
)
Rough idea
All depends on the availability of accommodation and the road conditions.
Fuel - Around 3 to 4 tanks of fuel with some spare (diesel Patrol gets 850 km ON 130 LT tank)
Accommodation R 2000 budget (what’s available)
Jagermister - 2 X R190
Meals ?????
Re: Lesotho Trip - 15th- 17th June 2013
Posted: 03 May 2013 10:59
by ricster
Hmmm.... only 2 x Jagermeister???? .... ooooooo ee
Re: Lesotho Trip - 15th- 17th June 2013
Posted: 03 May 2013 12:04
by Mark Greenhill
Plus I need to get camping goodies!
I'll wait for the next one - maybe then I'll have a SWAMBO to bring alone
Re: Lesotho Trip - 15th- 17th June 2013
Posted: 03 May 2013 12:13
by ricster
That's no excuse Mark.!!!!.... Accommodation will be in chalets... so all you need is a sleeping bag.... for emergency..... Grant, I think he is scared of JAGERMEISTER.... and the following sinus problem the next morning....
Re: Lesotho Trip - 15th- 17th June 2013
Posted: 03 May 2013 12:23
by Mark Greenhill
Re: Lesotho Trip - 15th- 17th June 2013
Posted: 03 May 2013 13:39
by Div@
You need to have sufficient fuel to be able to idle your vehicle for 3 days, for warmth.
Hi - How long can you idle on a full tank?? I am going in July (Sani)
