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DIRECTIONS TO THABA THOLO

VIA BRITS, NORTH WEST

VIA BELA-BELA, LIMPOPO

From Johannesburg or Pretoria, the shortest route is via BRITS. Drive through Brits to Thabazimbi, along the R511 for 140 km. At the T-Junction at Koedoeskop, turn right on the R511 towards Thabazimbi.
Travel for 40 km until you reach another T-Junction, turn right towards Thabazimbi. After 9 km, turn left to Dwaalboom. Follow the Dwaalboom road for 10 km, then turn right onto the Rooibokkraal dirt road. Follow the dirt road for 11.5km.
Look out for a green sign and yellow print with “Farm Amsterdam” on your right. At the first gate, there is an intercom that you would need to press & hold to speak to the Gate Operator to open the gate. Second Gate is manned and the access register needs to be signed.

VIA BELA-BELA, LIMPOPO

Take the N1 north out of Johannesburg / Pretoria, towards Polokwane (Pietersburg).
Take the R516 off-ramp to Bela-Bela. Drive along the R516 for 80km towards Thabazimbi.
At the T-Junction at Koedoeskop, turn right on the R511 towards Thabazimbi.
Travel for 40 km until you reach another T-Junction, turn right towards Thabazimbi. After 9 km, turn left to Dwaalboom. Follow the Dwaalboom road for 10 km, then turn right onto the Rooibokkraal dirt road. Follow the dirt road for 11.5km.
Look out for a green sign and yellow print with “Farm Amsterdam” on your right. At the first gate, there is an intercom that you would need to press & hold to speak to the Gate Operator to open the gate. Second Gate is manned and the access register needs to be signed.

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AIRSTRIP

All aircraft intending landing on Thaba Tholo are required to request and receive permission to land.

The Thaba Tholo airstrip is located on the northern boundary of the reserve. The strip is registered with some conditions (see below). During the auction, we provide a shuttle service from the airstrip to the auction location.

We also man the frequency 124.8. Call at 15 miles and we will make sure that the airstrip is clear

HELIPADS

Before the auction each year we prepare the area next to the auction facility for helicopters (S 24°28.774’E 027°15.201’). A number of helicopter landing sites are selected and white markings are painted onto the grass. It is best to approach from the south of Amsterdam, keeping well clear of the auction pens. We have a dedicated team waiting for the arrival of helicopters and they will collect the pilot and passengers soon after you have landed.

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DIRECTIONS TO THABA THOLO

VIA BRITS, NORTH WEST

VIA BELA-BELA, LIMPOPO

VIA BELA-BELA, LIMPOPO

VIA BELA-BELA, LIMPOPO

VIA BELA-BELA, LIMPOPO

VIA BELA-BELA, LIMPOPO

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WISH TO FLY IN

AIRSTRIP

HELIPADS

Airstrip Conditions

HELICOPTERS

PLEASE DO NOT OVERFLY THE PENS WEST OF THE DESIGNATED LANDING AREA.

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