GCNDZ5 Bulembu’s Past (Traditional Cache) in Eswatini created by Rhett & Scarlett

This cache has been archived.

Rhett & Scarlett: I found out that indeed the widespread fire in July, 2007 took out this geocache. The town of Bulembu fought the fire as a unit but much of the surrounding area was badly burnt.

I didn't have time to plant a new geocache while there in February, 2008, so I'll archive this geocache.

GCNDZ5 ▼

A cache by Rhett & Scarlett Message this owner

Hidden : 4/9/2005

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Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

Bulembu’s Past is a cache located near one of the many mines that made Bulembu so bright at its height of prosperity in the mid 1960’s.

Bulembu, Swaziland was a thriving mining town that is a fragile shell of its former glory. Recently, Bulembu Development Corporation has breathed new life into this mountain town by encouraging businesses, tourism as well as restorative organizations like Kingdom Builders, Teen Challenge and ABC orphanages to help the community.

Exploration through the hills and valleys of this area will yield many wilderness rewards. The cache is located south of town near a mine approached by a road best traveled 4x4 vehicles or very adventurous 2 wheelers. Hiking is also a rewarding option. The road forks (labeled by signs) to a waterfall or a tunnel. Follow the tunnel option to the mine near the cache. The old mine deserves exploration along with your geocaching experiences. By the way, the tall fence you can see to the west of the mine is the Swaziland / South Africa border. More information about Bulembu, Swaziland can be found at http://www.bulembu.com/

Small note on cache maintenance: This cache will be maintained by a local resident of Bulembu, Swaziland

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Ybbx sbe vaqvpngvbaf bs n sver ybat ntb.

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)

Bulembu’s Past Traditional Cache

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