The Battlefields of Angola - 2010
Join Colonel Jan Breytenbach on this exploration of the battlefields of Angola, from Cassinga to Cuito Canavale. Jan Breytenbach is a legend in his own lifetime, having started the 32 Batallion, the Recces and 44 Parachute Brigade. He was involved in most of the battles that took place in Angola,
and will give a first-hand account of what happened, as well as some of the political background to the conflict. The trip will consist of rough camping and adventurous exploration of the area.
The date for this trip has been changed to November, which means that Monty will not be able to go along after all, as he'll be running a birding trip to find the African Pitta. Mike McWilliams will therefore be in charge of all the arrangements. The plan is to meet in Ruacana on 9th November to be at Cuito Cuanavale by 11th November, and the trip will last for approximately 10 days, with an optional extension. Mike can be contacted at 082 604-5334, or via email on
rranger@mweb.co.za.
Maximum 6 vehicles.
| Leaders: |
Colonel Jan Breytenbach |
| Dates: |
November, 2010 |
| Cost: |
Contact Mike Williams for details. |
In Search of the Angola Pitta (aka African Pitta)
Monty is planning on travelling through Mocambique and Zambia during November 2010, to try and track down the very elusive Angola Pitta (now known as the African Pitta). He’ll be stopping at good birding locations on the way up and back, and hopefully find some spectacular birds to add to everyone’s life lists. To join this trip, you’ll need your own 4x4 vehicle.
Maximum 6 vehicles
| Dates: |
November - exact dates to be confirmed |
| Accomm: |
Mostly camping with perhaps one or two lodges |
| Cost: |
R4 000 per person to join this trip. This will cover all the pre-trip research, arrangements and bookings, obtaining of local guides, etc. All travelling, accommodation and food costs will be for your own account. |
