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90th

Posts : 10799 Join date : 2009-04-07 Age : 67 Location : Melbourne, Australia
 | Subject: Ian Knight / Paul Marais Tour Tue Nov 24, 2015 9:39 am | |
| I can now announce provisional dates for the Knight / Marais trip to South Africa in May 2016 , this will be a 10 day trip compared to this months 8 day affair , Provisional dates being 5- 15th May , at this stage , it appears we'll be spending two nights at Ithala Game Reserve , which will take in trips to Kambula , Hlobane and most likely Intombi Drift as well , then 8 nights at Isandlwana Lodge , which will cover all aspects of that fateful day on the 22nd Jan , we will also go to RD which is only 9 miles down the road from Isandlwana . In May the light is better for photographs , much less haze , if there is to be any at all that time of the year . As it's coming into Winter we wont have to worry about Ticks and snakes , although I've only seen one snake in my three trips , and that was a juvenile Puff Adder whilst climbing Hlobane last year  . The accommodation rates will also be quite reasonable as it's the low season , why it's the low season I don't know , the weather was excellent in May , as compared to this November when it was hazy , foggy and misty the last three days we were there. Ian K will certainly post the technical details etc on his Website , when this is available , I'll post the link here . I can say if you are thinking of going , you won't be disappointed , Ian's manner makes it easy to follow if anyone thinks they may struggle with the details etc etc , we have 6 months to save and get out there , I can tell you from my own personal experience , once you've been there , you'll want to go again , I can nearly guarantee it !  I remember Springy told me as much via the pm facility last year , and how right he was . 90th |
|  | | sas1

Posts : 629 Join date : 2009-01-20 Age : 45
 | Subject: Re: Ian Knight / Paul Marais Tour Tue Nov 24, 2015 10:24 am | |
| Sound interesting ! How's the grub. Can't be doing with bush meat. |
|  | | 90th

Posts : 10799 Join date : 2009-04-07 Age : 67 Location : Melbourne, Australia
 | Subject: Ian Knight / Paul Marais Tour Tue Nov 24, 2015 10:38 am | |
| Hi Sas1 The food at Ithala Game Reserve and Isandlwana Lodge is exceptional , you cant beat the Ostrich at Isandlwana Lodge , or the Chicken Livers for breakfast at Ithala ! . Isandlawana Lodge is two courses for B'fast , 2 or 3 for Lunch ( depending on how hungry you are ) . and 4 for dinner ! . 90th |
|  | | 90th

Posts : 10799 Join date : 2009-04-07 Age : 67 Location : Melbourne, Australia
 | Subject: Ian Knight / Paul Marais Tour Tue Jan 05, 2016 6:51 am | |
| Here is a gentle reminder for those who may've forgotten about a wonderful opportunity , which awaits in May for those who wish to walk in the footsteps of those who did so , and died on the 22nd Jan 1879 . [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]90th |
|  | | 90th

Posts : 10799 Join date : 2009-04-07 Age : 67 Location : Melbourne, Australia
 | Subject: Ian Knight / Paul Marais Tour Sat Jan 30, 2016 9:07 am | |
| Another reminder for anyone who is thinking of travelling to SA , to actually stay a week at Isandlwana , see for themselves the terrain , and distances involved , it will certainly make the Battle clearer in one's minds eye , you mightn't get a Medal ..... but you will surely have much more of an idea of what went on , when , and where and by whom ! . Cheers 90th [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] |
|  | | John Young

Posts : 3135 Join date : 2013-09-08 Age : 67 Location : Слава Україні! Героям слава!
 | Subject: Re: Ian Knight / Paul Marais Tour Sat Jan 30, 2016 9:55 am | |
| 90th, Are you on a percentage for this commercial enterprise? John Y.  |
|  | | warrior3
Posts : 100 Join date : 2010-06-28 Age : 58 Location : Maidstone, Kent
 | Subject: Re: Ian Knight / Paul Marais Tour Sat Jan 30, 2016 10:15 am | |
| That's exactly what I thought! |
|  | | 90th

Posts : 10799 Join date : 2009-04-07 Age : 67 Location : Melbourne, Australia
 | Subject: Ian Knight / Paul Marais Tour , Zululand May 2016 Sat Jan 30, 2016 11:27 am | |
| Hhahahahhahaha , JY & Warrior3 all I can say is '' I Wish '' ! . Just putting it back in the domain , the truth is it needs about 6 or so to go ahead , I'm trying to ensure it goes ahead , as I want to go again ! . 90th |
|  | | warrior3
Posts : 100 Join date : 2010-06-28 Age : 58 Location : Maidstone, Kent
 | Subject: Re: Ian Knight / Paul Marais Tour Sat Jan 30, 2016 12:14 pm | |
| Hi 90th Yeah, good for you. Ian does a great job. Went with Holts in 2007 - absolutely fantastic. Been on my own three times. It's cheaper, but not not as good as going with Ian, Paul, and a group of Zulu War fanatics. Hopefully going with Ian's tour in 2017. Might see you then. Cheers |
|  | | 90th

Posts : 10799 Join date : 2009-04-07 Age : 67 Location : Melbourne, Australia
 | Subject: Ian Knight / Paul Marais Tour Sun Jan 31, 2016 8:41 am | |
| Yes Warrior I'll be certainly going in 2017 if I'm still breathing ! , will definitely see you there . 90th |
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