Mt Carmel  

480m from top to turkey

Use 124.8 for Airband

 

http://www.arl.noaa.gov/ready2-bin/main.pl?Lat=-25.66&Lon=30.75
 
 

Takeoff faces  E, S, W.
Turkey is in fields opposite of Barvale store.


Barvale store renowned  for its Ginger beer.

Possibility of Hippos coming out to graze on landing field at dawn. And there might be crocs in the river.

Up to 1 hour drive to takeoff from turkey.  
Meet at Barvale store and park your cars.
Check on usage of landing field first with locals.
Best way up is via chicken farm. Follow a local and do not get lost.
 

Mt Carmel as seen from Nelspruit

 

SE Take Off area

 

 

Where to stay

Hawkshead Guestfarm

http://hawkshead.co.za/ next to Golden Spot

Golden Spot

 Golden Spot  Holiday resort.   Towards Nelspruit behind the Xcel petrol garage,  Rondavels or more expensive chalets.

Got a simple store an simple takeaway place at the Garage.  Google Earth link 

 What else to do

Sudwala caves around the corner. Or day trip to Sabie, MacMac pools,  Gods window.... only when it is dry.

Or try and fly    Barberton, Bambi or Sabie  , Densa,  Gods Window   or   Ngodwana