Wild Dog North bash - 21/22/23 Oct 2016 - NEWLY UPDATED

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Orangeswifty

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We had a proposed venue in mind in Thabazimbi which would have provided good access to the Waterberg routes.
How-ever - It is very dry there and the Lodge wanted us to book out the entire venue.
It would have worked out too expensive and we abandoned the idea.

After serious deliberation we decided to rather investigate Ruby River Resort at Loskopdam in Limpopo.
It is 50 kilometres from Middelburg in Mpumalanga and within 200 k's or so from either Jhb or Pretoria and a proper halfway brunch stop for us when we ride to Loskopdam and surrounds. Good striking distance for most so that you don't need to take leave for the Friday.
As a matter of fact if you leave work after 4 you can still reach the venue before 6.
It is easily accessible for Gautengers, Limpopians and Mpumalangans :thumleft: :biggrin:

The resort is accessible by tar via the N4 Middelburg or via well maintained dirt routes through Bronkhortspruit and the Wilge river which are pillion friendly and have been tested extensively on previous trips. Note that the N11 between Middelburg and Groblersdal before the dam is currently under construction and there are various stop and go's which may be a pain in the ass.
The resort is situated on the Olifantsriver flowing from the Loskopdam. It is green and scenic.
The resort has plenty of accommodation of various grades and also offers a well maintained campsite with clean ablutions.
Hondsekierie and myself went through to arrange with management.

The weekend of 21/22/23 October has been reserved for the very first Wilddog North Bash at Ruby River Resort Loskopdam. :3some:


WILD DOG NORTH BASH - 21/22/23 October 2016


Bash fee R350 p/p  includes T Shirt, Wood for the fire, pap sous and salads with meals, a complimentary Boerie roll on Friday and a backup vehicle to retrieve broken down bikes within a 300km radius of Pretoria.
If you only come the Saturday to Sunday the bash fee is R220 p/p (includes T shirt, pap, sous and salad for Saturday eve and access to the back up vehicle if needed

Pay R350 for 2 nights and R220 for one night ONLY into H Schnetler CAPITEC Savings acc no 1409052182, code 470010
Please use your forumname and your T shirt size as reference : eg: Orangeswifty 2XL (T shirt sizes are S,M,L,XL,2XL,3XL,4XL and 5XL)

VENUE BOOKED: RUBY RIVER RESORT, LOSKOPDAM, Limpopo

D0198 off the N11 between Middelburg and Groblersdal

GPS Co-ordinates: S25° 18.628' E29° 25.595'

Reservations: Reception Tel no Tel 013 262 4941 / 083 673 3067
Email: [email protected]
Refer to Wild dog bash reservations

We have made a provisional block reservation for the weekend for around 48 people.
For all accommodation incl camping you book with the Resort directly, pay your deposit and pay them in full later.
Note that you pay for the accommodation in full and the onus rests on you to fill it with mates/friends who want to share in order to utilise them fully.
YOU HAVE TO BOOK AND PAY DEPOSITS ON OR BEFORE 30 SEPTEMBER 2016.
THE BLOCK RESERVATION IS ONLY VALID UNTILL THAT DATE AND WILL BE OPEN TO OTHER GUESTS AFTER.
Your accommodation for the weekend should be around R200 to R250/day

The provisional reservations are:
1. Hak en Steek - Log Cabin sleeps 4 - 1 double and 2 singles - R950/night
2. Wag 'n bietjie - Log Cabin sleeps 4 - 1 double 2 singles - R950/night
3. Gwarriebos - A frame sleeps 4 - 1 double 2 singles - R850/night
4. Sekelbos - A frame sleeps 4 - 1 double 2 singles - R850/night
5. Kameeldoring - Sleeps 2 - 1 double - R750/night
6. Boekenhout Log Cabin - Sleeps 6 - 1 double 4 singles - R850/night
7. Luxury Safari Tents - Cederwood, Kiaat, Rooshout - Sleeps 4 each at R750/night
                                - Pecanwood and Milkwood - Sleeps 6 each at R850/night

There are obviously more accommodation available to book if we fill the block reservation bookings.
You will have to enquire at Reception

The campsite is available at R50 p/p/night

FOOD AND DRINKS ARRANGEMENT
We have secured the Lapa and pool at the campsite for exclusive use by the Wilddogs and there will be a barman and cashbar available. You may of course bring your own to drink as well but we feel it only fair to support the Resort bar which will be available the Friday and Saturday evenings at the Lapa arranged specially for us

The resort has a full barmenu available on the deck at the bar and you can have breakfast there as well.

BRAAIPACKS: Decent Chicken (R65) and meat (R80) braaipacks will be available on order only
You have to indicate your option(s) here and pay cash at the venue.
see reply #224 page 11

We will arrange for pap and sous and a salad.
Bags of wood for braai will be available at R20 each.
We will have a bonfire at the Lapa/Pool on Friday and Saturday nights

OUTRIDES:
There are plenty of options for outrides to go and investigate the surrounds.
Dulstroom is only a 100k's or so away and accessible via dirt or tar.
Maps and routes are posted on Page 7 Reply #136


Come and join us for a WILDDOG 2016 year-end send off to be remembered :thumleft:
 

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