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  1. charlw

    Accomodation & Attractions - RECOMMENDED / NOT RECOMMENDED by WildDog members

    Clarens is a popular destination. The Gate Guesthouse welcomes bikers. The owner has ridden from Cape Town to Cairo and can give advice to anyone with plans to do the same. Phone 0836360219. Special deal if you are a Wild Dog.
  2. charlw

    Bucket list trips - Lesotho 2023

    Leave your car and trailer at my guesthouse in Clarens. You can enter Lesotho at either Fouriesburg/Butha Butha or at the border post at Qwa Qwa. www.thegateguesthouse.co.za
  3. charlw

    Clarens Tour 3 - 5 November 2023

    I have space for 8 adventure bikes who want to experience something completely different. I am a retired teacher and have taken many school groups through the eastern Free State focusing on geography, history and science tours. In collaboration with Mike Fogg (previous SA motorcycle champion)...
  4. charlw

    Around Lesotho?

    Let me know if you need accommodation in Clarens. My wife has a guesthouse there and I am in the process of adapting it specially for adventure bikers.
  5. charlw

    Clarens ride

    Any adventure bikers wanting a weekend break to Clarens, contact my wife Mariaan on 0842009440. She has reduced her rates for her guesthouse in Clarens. Now only R500 per night for a seperate unit that sleeps two persons. Or the main house that sleeps four for only R900 per night.
  6. charlw

    Accommodation recommendations in clarens

    The Gate guesthouse in Naude Street is an awesome place. Very central and close to trails for walking and mountain bikes.
  7. charlw

    Caprivi and Botswana

    Thank you for the info
  8. charlw

    Caprivi and Botswana

    I am planning a trip to Caprivi and Botswana over late December and early January. I know south Namibia as far as Etosha but am not familiar with territory further north. Any information on budget lodges and decent campsites will be appreciated. I have googled this area but keep coming across...
  9. charlw

    Rhodes ride

    The third Rhodes ride for adventure bikes will be held from 27th to 30th March 2019. If you are interested in exploring the southern Drakensberg, please send an email to [email protected] Accommodation, meals, and outings are all part of the package.
  10. charlw

    Rhodes Adventure Bike Rally 2018

    Only two places open for this event. Includes fly-fishing and clay-pigeon shooting.
  11. charlw

    Rhodes Adventure Bike Rally 2018

    Honda, KTM, BMW on tour in Rhodes.
  12. charlw

    Rhodes Adventure Bike Rally 2018

    Pics from 2017
  13. charlw

    Rhodes Adventure Bike Rally 2018

    You poor fellow. Sounds like you need an informative lecture. Last year we enjoyed talks from the locals about the history of the village, the distinctly different vegetation of the area, the animals that survive at high altitude, farming practices (both old and new). Not everyone's cup of tea...
  14. charlw

    Rhodes Adventure Bike Rally 2018

    After a very enjoyable event last year, this year's event will take place from 4 to 6 April in Rhodes. An event for the more discerning rider where plenty of activites, rides and lectures keep you busy every day. The local food comes well recommended as well. For more information, send an email...
  15. charlw

    Rhodes Adventure Bike Rally - the Spring edition

    There are a number of folk who are keen to do this event but the dates in September / October are not suitable. For this reason, the event will be held at the end of March every year.
  16. charlw

    Rhodes Adventure Bike Rally - the Spring edition

    Hi Baffler I received your email. Will reply to you this weekend. Roads are all gravel. Some are easy riding, and others are more challenging. We will do the easy routes and on these routes I will indicate green (easy) sections and red (more challenging) sections. Most of the out rides are into...
  17. charlw

    Rhodes Adventure Bike Rally - the Spring edition

    Some photos from the previous event.
  18. charlw

    Rhodes Adventure Bike Rally - the Spring edition

    The next Rhodes Adventure Bike Rally will be from the 30th September to the 4th October. The previous autumn edition was a roaring success, which all participants enjoyed. Send an email to '"[email protected] for more details. This event is for the biker who wants to learn more...
  19. charlw

    Rhodes Adventure Bike Rally

    The next Rhodes Adventure Bike Rally will be from the 30th September to the 4th October. Send an email to '"[email protected] for more details.
  20. charlw

    Rhodes Adventure Bike Rally

    Splitting the group up ended in a bit of confusion with half the chaps waiting at the farm below for breakfast and the other half attempting the new Ben McDhui Pass. None the less half the group were entertained by Gerhard who showed them the ins and outs of sheep farming. The other half...
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