Pilots are invited to a fly in to the heart of the Zululand bushveld. The event will showcase the splendor of the East coast up to the Mozambique border. The itinerary is as follows:
Thursday 14th May: Fly in at your leisure to the spectacular Ezulwini Lodge situated in Hluhluwe. See http://www.ezulwini.co.za/index.html ( S27’ 59. 053 ; E032’ 20. 335’) . The runway is just short of 500 meters and is adjacent to the lodge. Larger aircraft that require more runway will be accommodated at the nearby Hluhluwe Airfield. ( S28’ 00. 500 ; E032’ 16. 300’) . Security will be provided at the Hluhluwe airfield, the cost thereof being shared by the pilots concerned. The radio frequency for both airfields is 124.8. Transport will depart from the Hluhluwe airstrip for the lodge at 17h00 sharp. Savour the spectacular flora, fauna and wildlife that the lodge has to offer. Acclimatize to the Zululand bushveld with a few cold beers around the fire.
Friday 15th May: After a luxurious bush breakfast, fly to Sodwana Bay, Lake Sibaya, route northward to Mabibi coral bay, the infamous Kosi Bay Lake system, skim Ponta do Ouro Bay along the Mozambique border and return via the spectacular Ubombo mountain range.
SAT 16TH. Route to the coast over the spectacular St Lucia wetlands, Charters Creek and Fanie’s Island. Fly south along the Maphutoland Marine Sanctuary. Pass Cape Vidal Bay, Mapelana and visit the Jolly Rabino shipwreck, this being the most expensive maritime disaster in the world. Continue southwards to the Richards Bay harbour. Return to view the confluence of the white and Black Umfolozi Rivers abeam the world acclaimed Umfolozi Game Reserve. The reserve boasts the highest density of rhino in the world. Avgas can be purchased from en route Richards Bay airport. Mogas will be available at the lodge and at Hluhluwe.
On Saturday, those that do not wish to fly can be hosted on a leisurely guided game drive of the Umfolozi and Hluhluwe game reserve.
Sunday17th: Depart for home at your leisure.
Concessionary rates have been offered as follows; Bed R195 p.p.
Breakfast: R65 p.p. Dinner R125 p.p. The dinners are a spectacular two course meal.
A daily pilots briefing will be held after dinner at 17h30.
Queries: Contact Mike French 083 630 5073
Accommodation bookings: Tel the lodge on 035 562 2100 or 035 562 7002
I am not affiliated to the venue in any way. This is about promoting aviation.
MIKE FRENCH
Gyrocopter
ZU - EKK
