Mozambique - 10 - 18 June 2006 (GS/Road Trip)

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The Mozambique Trip for this year will be from the 10th to 18 June 2006.

It is confirmed: this ride is a "GS/Road" bike trip with the last 8Km of good sand road. The roads are tarred and in good condition.

We will depart from Pretoria on Saturday morning the 10th of June to CASA do CAMPO via the Komatipoort border just 6km into Mozambique. Here we will stay over for our first night and according to our host will enjoy the BEST Portuguese chicken in Mozambique with 2M (DoisM) local beers. Early Sunday morning we will depart to the tropical paradise of Ponta de Barra where will stay for 6 nights. We are planning a lot of activities during our stay in Ponta de Barra, so please check this space for more details. We will depart from Makolo Bay on the Saturday the 17th to Casa do Campo where we will again stay over and leave Sunday morning on our way back home.

Our destination is a true tropical paradise. Makolobay is situated on the estuary of Inhambane at Ponta de Barra. Kilometers of unspoilt golden beaches, breathtaking coral reefs, a fabulous lagoon and sea-life in abundance makes Makolobay an unsurpassable destination for holidaymaker and fisherman alike. Situated 530km north of Maputo and 25km from the historical town of Inhambane, access by road is a pleasant drive by tarred road which is suitable for the passage of a normal vehicle. However, the last 8km's leading to the lodge is a dirt road.

There are 120 beds available in Makolo Bay, Inhambane, consisting of
the following:

10 X 4 Sleeper casitas with 1 X Dbl and 2 X single beds and 1 bathroom.
10 X 8 sleeper chalets with 3 X Dbl and 2 X single beds and 2 bathrooms

Confirmation of reservation on a "first come, first served" basis.

All of the above rooms have fans and mosquito nets over every bed.
Situated on the beach with a 180º sea view that is ideal for whale watching from the deck, while the beaches are pristine..

Crayfish, prawns, calamari, crab and fish available in abundance on there doorstep!

For budgeting purposes you could work on the following costs;

2 x Night stay at Casa do Campo (10/17 June) @ R150pppd
6 x Night stay at Makolo Bay (11-16 June) @ R150pppd

A backup vehicle is available, and will be towing the club trailer. Each bike will pay R250 for the backup vehicle for 9 days.

Please let me know ASAP if you will be joining us for this GREAT Adventure to Mozambique!! There are only limited accommodations available and I need to confirm.

Please check this space for more details.

Regards,

Pauli Massyn
Cell: 082 887 0117
Mailto: [e-mail]
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[Slowcoach]

Count me in Pauli, at this stage its still Moz sand one me nil want to go get quits. Colin (Tina wants in for the prawn and crayfish feasts.)

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Border requirements: S.A.
Valid SA passport - no visa required.
Other passports please enquire from your travel agent.
Original bike licence certificate (registration certificate); if on lease/H.P. please obtain a letter from your financial institution authorizing you to go over the border. This letter must include all the bike's particulars, e.g. Engine & VIN nos.

Please enquire from your insurance company whether your policy is valid across the border and make necessary arrangements.

Border requirements: Mozambique
Third party insurance R80.00 valid for 3 months;

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REMEMBER!! – No Exit Letter can mean no Holiday

Even the most helpful of custom officials will be unable to assist you if you’ve forgotten to get an exit letter before trying to take your financed bike over the border.

Please apply for an exit letter by sending a written request (accompanied by a copy of your ID) to your Financial Service provider. Remember to specify the borders to be crossed and the exit and re-entry dates. Allow for delays when specifying these dates as you will only be allowed to exit and re-enter within specified period.

Remember it as important to allow at least 48 hours for the exit letter to be issued as it takes time to retrieve the NATIS documents from there storage facilities. Remember to specify a fax number to which the letter, and the copy of the NATIS document, can be faxed. Lastly don’t forget to arrange for special insurance when going in the Mozambique, most insurance companies do not cover this area.
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I need to confirm the bookings to secure our accommodation.
Please let me know ASAP if you would be joining us for this Adventure Trip.

Confirmed members:

Pauli & Joy Massyn,
Colin & Tina King,
Pieter & Zonica de Koker,
Frank en Estie Roon,
Renier & Malinda Jordaan,
Bossie & Nettie Boshoff,
Tobie & Janine Lochner,
Andre Beneke & Tanya Schonfeldt,
Willie Marais (Backup Vehicle),
Daniela du Preez,
Jean Botes,
Bill Lance,
Etienne Van Der Stockt.

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Some pics from our Moz Adventure last year!

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The Official Trip details and route plan will be available later today on our website. (8 May 2006)

Please contact me should you require any additional information.

[Mud Pooh-bah]

Pauli

Your route plan and postings looks excellent. Thanks for all the arrangements and hard work thus far. I think no one will be able to resist to join us with after reading the posts and route plan and viewing the photos. I am looking forward to this trip I think it is gonna be an epic adventure.

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Its official OUR First ROAD Bike CONFIRMED!!!!

BMW Motorcycle Club Pretoria Chairman - Renier and Malinda Jordaan!!!

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[Renier]

I thought we would tag along and see how the RS handles the sand . Atleast we will be relaxed after a long day watching some people with their quest against the sand.

Now where are Tommy and Daniella (Daniella have you convinced Marius to go yet so that you can ride pillion ;D) -" has you two got your licenss yet".

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I can confirm at this stage that we will be 21 people, 13 bikes and 1 backup vehicle.

Thanks!

Pauli

[Dani]

Yes I'm in - That arm is ok again! Still to work on the licence thing tho - Once almost in jail is one too many!
And Renier.. what makes u think I'll ever want to be pillion I'll take the sand on all by myself.. and my 650GS of course.. (talking of issues with the sand!)
Looking forward! Thanks for the excellent organising so far Pauli!
D.

[Scary]

Concratulations Renier, Must I fly in to ride your bike in that last few km? I’m sure a RT can Wheelie in Sand !

Won’t join you guys this year…..snik. Won’t miss next year though. Promise !
I envy you. Have a nice trip !!!!

[Slowcoach]

Thanks for all the info so far Pauli, have you got a name list you can put on the forum also do you need me to fax proof of payment Cheers Colin

[Slowcoach]

appolagies Pauli just found a list, I should have known you would have that done Colin