GVI Base Initial vibe

 

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It was a really simple process with  GVI member picking a few of us up in town. We left Hoedspruit bout 1pm and drove for about 1hr to get to Base at Karongwe Private Reserve, Limpopo. IT is a nice simple base with concrete walls and wide open windows to view the game as it passes by through the day and night. The bedrooms are simple set up as dorm style bunks with mosquito nets and ceiling fans. There is a long dining chill area with multiple tables and lounge style chairs at varying heights off the ground. The kitchen is open and set up with gas stovetops lit with a match. Outside we have hammocks a swing chair all attached to the giant Mahogany tree. The Mahogany tree gives us much need shade at the heat of the day.

 

The days have started simple with class session not starting until 7:30 I generally wake up around 5:30am and out of bed about 6am anyway so it's pretty easy going. Our 1st few days have just been introductions session that last for about 1hr  covering OH&S, a run through of the program, roles and duties around base and  how to enter our data after game drives.

 

The meals on drive are cooked by volunteers and staff and so far soo good. We have had pallea, beef stronganoff, and beetroot and butternut salad with all the extras that we get at the café.