Cost- Private Camp: R295.00 per camping stand per night (pensioners rate)
No cell reception, no WiFi, no electricity
Pet friendly. No extra cost
A cyclone forming over Mozambique made planning for our long weekend at Thabaphaswa a little uncertain but we decided to continue with our time away despite the mixed weather forecast. An easy trip and setting up camp so pleasant with the Tripper.
The afternoon was spent exploring the nearby dams to admire the water collecting after the good rains. On our previous visit they were mostly empty following years of drought.
The cloud cover obscured the moon but our fire danced as we ate burgers for dinner.
The first day was spent driving over 4×4 trails in search of a dam for Hatchiko to swim in. A beer and a muffin next to Tofu’s Dam watched over by barking baboon that clearly objected to being disturbed.
The hot sun and clear skies gave no clue to the torrential storm that was waiting for us that evening. We finished cooking our dinner on the Webber braai while standing angle deep in water. Much laughter spiced our dinner as we ate in the Tripper as warm, snug and dry as could be!
Although we had planned to hike some of the many trails the following day, the rain soaked grass dissuaded us and we took to the roads which circle the farm and criss cross their way up and down the mountains and valleys. Although the distance covered is less than impressive it takes a surprisingly long time to explore.
We ended up climbing to the highest camp, Kanniedood Mountain Hut, using hands and feet to negotiate the steepest parts while ‘Chicko bounded ahead like a mountain goat. Coming down again after admiring the breathtaking views a challenge competed without blood.
A stunningly gentle evening listening to the nightjars calling, sleeping snug and safe and waking up to a gentle rain we sat under the gazebo enjoying our coffee and relishing the time in the bush which fills up your heart and mind.
Itchy Feet! 