Tankwa 1 – Red post box Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

Knagur Green: Although a cache replaced this with a throw down in May 2021 and moved the coordinates, the CO did not accept this and change the coordinates and enable the cache . Therefore it is accepted that the CO is no longer interested as they have not responded to all prior logs and requests

Due to no response from the CO after the request to maintain or replace the cache, I am archiving it to, stop it showing on the listings and/or to create place for the geocaching community.

The Geocache Maintenance guideline explains a CO's responsibility towards checking and maintaining the cache when problems are reported.

Please note that if geocaches are archived by a reviewer or Geocaching HQ for lack of maintenance, they are not eligible for unarchival. This is explained in the Help Center

If the CO feels that this cache has been archived in error please feel free to contact me within 30 days, via email or message via my profile ,quoting the GC number concerned

Thank you for understanding

Knagur Green

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Hidden : 9/24/2015
Difficulty:
2 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

Cache placed in a public park.  Delicate container please be carefull when retrieving.

A series of caches between Calvinia and Ceres on R355.  This is the longest uninterrupted road between 2 towns in South Africa, 250 km.  The aim is to highlight the Karoo.  The road covers various areas, from typical Karoo to semi desert and succulent plants.  The area is circled by various mountain ranges as one travel from Calvinia to Ceres.

The name Tankwa is derived from the Koi name “place of the great river” or “place of great water”.  This must have been eons ago as the area is now very dry and on the verge of a semi desert in the middle.  The slower one travel the more you will see.

The road is notorious to be a tire “eater”.  Be prepared!!!

To the north of Calvinia is the Hantam mountain range.  There is a nature reserve with a beautiful view of the town.  Two caches are there as well.  For the one you will need a high clearance vehicle or be prepared to walk!!

The post box is still in working, so post a letter to you (or a friend) from here.  The post box is very big – 6.17 meter high and 9.43 meters around.  The biggest post box in the southern hemisphere.  From here take the road to the next cache.  You will be traveling on a plateau and on the Bloukrans Pass.

This cache is placed very close to the big red post box.  Please handle with care as it is very delicate.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Uvtu Qryvpngr

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)


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