Nuclear Nature Traditional Cache
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This cache can be done by mountain bike or walking and varies in length depending on what you choose.
Koeberg is to date the only nuclear power station in South Africa and supplies about 6.5% of the countries electrical needs. For more information visit (visit link)
The area around the station (3000 ha) has been changed into a reserve to conserve and protect the local fauna and flora. The wildlife in the area is really very impressive and your chances of spotting something are really good so bring all the gear you need.
Entrance into the reserve is free; you just have to sign in at the gates. The reserve does apparently close at 18H00 for hikers and cyclists but the gates don’t physically close and there is usually a guard present. Besides the hikes, there is also a Visitors Centre which is quite educational.
The cache can be reached via the Dikkop Trail or the Mountain Bike Trail. In parking lot at the trail starting point (S33 40.498 E18 26.441), you will find a map showing you different the routes which can lead you to the actual cache location (14 on the Dikkop Trail). The shortest route is about 4.7 km but if you have the time, try to do the whole Dikkop Trail (9.5km, 19.3km or 22.3km) as the diversity of the area is amazing to behold.
There is a section along the path where you cross under huge pylons. Stop and feel the power.
The original cache is in a white 2l ice-cream container containing:
* Readme Doc & Pen
* Hurricane Lantern
* Crystal Key Ring
* Light Key Ring
* Tiger Eye
WARNING - If there are sirens going off, or if you feel a little nauseaious with clumps of hair falling out of your head – this was not a good day to do the cache
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