Trip Report #6 (20 July 2009): Cahorra Bassa and Ugezi Tiger Lodge

We decided to stay two nights at the lodge.  We were tired, the road up their was long, and the lodge was the perfect place to re-charge and get stuff in order.

We spent the night in in the lodge cabins surrounded by Baobab trees. We had our own outdoor kitchen and entertainment area with a view of the dam.

Adri and I spent the morning working on the vehicles, whilst the girls went for a run.  I had to completely reconfigure my roof rack to make space for all my jerry cans.   We found a great spot under the Baobabs and also took the opportunity to clean the Syncro’s.

We had arranged a cruise on the dam with Nicky the previous night, for which we duly came late.  Mari-Louise decided not to go sighting “too many things to do”.  I was not happy.  Luckily neither was Nicky, so he proceeded, with my silent approval, to man handle Mari-Louise into the boat.  Hehe, I really appreciated this.

And with that the suffering continued…

We could only go up the gorge, due to time constraints, but it is truly beautiful place which is a must see for anyone coming to the area.  Nicky treated us like kings making sure that there is enough refreshment on board (liquid that is).  Anita brought some snacks which Adri and I gulped down sighting the morning’s work as reason for our appetite.

Finally, on the way back we went pass the damn wall, which is of course where the hydro generation scheme is situated.

We finished of the day watching the 1st Lions vs. Boks test in the bar.  Literally thousands of miles from home and we heard Afrikaans chirps around the bar the whole time.  Quite surreal, but very enjoyable.

Dinner was fish and sleep was welcome.

ciao, Carl-Hein