We've got Pula !

Yes folks, foreign exchange has been purchased. 

Rate of Exchange 0.85030 or R1.1760

(7 Day average: 1.16876)

Commision was a mere R200.33

Funds will be distributed on Sunday. 

Details to deposit your ZAR into my account are as follows:

Standard Bank (Ellis Park)

Branch Code: 004605

Current ACC: 002104865

SATELLITE PHONE

We can hire a satellite phone for US$8.50 per day. Outgoing calls are billed at US$2.50 per minute. Incoming calls are free. Of course we'd use it only in emergencies. It will also be possible to switch it on at a certain time each day, should family members want or need to contact one of the merry adventurers.

You can find out more at www.vodacom.co.za

OUR TRAILER

This is the trailer I can hire for R320 per day, excl VAT. We'll not be charged for the day we collect it or the day we drop it off. Hence, we'll pay for the 8th/9th/10th/11th/12th August only - a total of R1600.00 (excl VAT).

You can find out more at www.little5.co.za

PACKING PLANS - A NEW IDEA

At our last meeting, we discussed meeting on Saturday 4th August, at Andy's place, to "distribute" supplies and equipment amongst the vehicles and plan our packing. If everyone is okay with it, could we meet on Sunday 5th August at 2.30pm rather? a) I was thinking of getting some of the dry supplies on Saturday morning - meeting on Sunday will give us more time for this and b) I have some friends coming in from Botswana and we have an arrangement to go the theatre later on Saturday.

I hope it's not too incovenient.

Please let me know by e-mailing andy@pumpsa.com

BOOKING CONFIRMED!

Grreeat news! Thanks to my mate in Gabs (Bryan) our deposit is paid and our reservation is confirmed! Try as I might, I just could not get through to the Botswana Parks Board to sort out the payment but Bryan very kindly went down there personally and sorted it out for us. We're one step closer....

Khutse Camp 16 from Space

Here is the view from Google Earth Of Camp 16. It is quite a distance into the park as indicated on the picture. Approx 13km (as the crow flies) from the main gate.

People Attending Khutse (update)

Morning All

Just a recap on who is traveling with us on this adventure. I have listed names in groups of 3 as discussed, this is how we will be traveling:

Toyota Hilux
Andy Dippenaar (AD)
Brad Dinner (BD)
Daniel Limpitlaw (DL)

Toyota Hilux
Brad Short (BS)
Janet Short (JS)
Keith Roberts (KR)

Land Rover
Rodney Buttle (RB)
Wendy Buttle (WB)
Julian Pienaar (JP)

A trailer might still be required. Andy will confirm this. @ approx: R450 p/d.

Currency
I will be ordering foreign exchange next week. If you require more than the agreed amount, Please advise soonest.

As agreed R1000
Park Entrance, Camping Fee and Car Entrance R736 pp per day

This does not include food and fuel.