I was invited to stay at the home of Andrew, ZS6WPX.
He and his family reside in a small village called Waterval Boven (the v’s are pronounced like f’s).
It is in the North Eastern region of the country and about 3-1/2 hours from Johannesburg by car.
zs_House
That is little Magda (Andre’s daughter) at the end of the driveway. The tower in the back we just finished erecting
Andre’s home served as an excellent base point of operations as from there we made one trip into Kruger National Park and two different trips into Swaziland (see section on 3DAØ).
![Andre, ZS6WPX](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/zs/summary/zs_Andre.jpg)
Here is where I first met Andre, ZS6WPX, at the Johannesburg International Airport.
![Magda, Andre’s daughter](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/zs/summary/zs_House.jpg)
That is little Magda (Andre’s daughter) at the end of the driveway. The tower in the back we just finished erecting
Andre’s Family
![Andre (ZS6WPX) and his wife](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/zs/photos/ZS_AndreMagda.jpg)
Andre (ZS6WPX) and his wife Magda.
![Andre Junior](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/zs/photos/ZS_AndreOperating.jpg)
Andre Junior. Here is young Andre sending CW.
![Young Magda](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/zs/photos/ZS_Magda.jpg)
Young Magda. Son of Andre and his XYL.
![Traditional dinner](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/zs/photos/ZS_TraditionalDinner.jpg)
Traditional dinner. I don’t remember what it’s called but it’s a traditional South African dinner which is cooked in this pot outdoors
Steam Engine Train Ride
![WJ2O- Dave](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/zs/photos/ZS_Train.jpg)
WJ2O- Dave. We took a short trip on this steam engine driven train.
![Train](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/zs/photos/ZS_Train2.jpg)
Going around the corner and down the hill.
![Waterval Boven](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/zs/photos/ZS_Waterfall.jpg)
At the end of the ride we come to the waterfall which is the namesake for Waterval Boven.
![waterfall park](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/zs/photos/ZS_MagdaAndreMagda.jpg)
Resting at the waterfall park is Andre’s wife and kids
Kruger National Park
![Kruger Park Cabanas](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/zs/photos/ZS_Kruger_Cabanas2.jpg)
Kruger Park Cabanas.
At the park there are several camps where you can spend the night. Our first night was spent here.
![Kruger National Park Cabanas](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/zs/photos/ZS_Kruger_Cabanas3.jpg)
Another perspective of the cabanas
![Kruger Park front porch](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/zs/photos/ZS_Kruger_Cabanas.jpg)
Front porch
![Grass roof in Kruger Park Cabanas](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/zs/photos/ZS_Kruger_CabanaRoof.jpg)
Grass roof,. I was really interested in how they used grass for the roofing material.
![Grass Roof](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/zs/photos/ZS_GrassHutCloseUp.jpg)
Close up of the roof from the outside.
![Giant ant hill at Kruger national Park](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/zs/photos/ZS_Kruger_AuntHill.jpg)
Giant ant hill at Kruger national Park.
![Wild boar](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/zs/photos/ZS_Kruger_Boar.jpg)
Wild boar.
![Wildlife in Kruger National Park](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/zs/photos/ZS_Kruger_Deer.jpg)
More wildlife.
![Giraffe in Kruger National Park](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/zs/photos/ZS_Kruger_Giraffe.jpg)
Rhinoceros… also live in South Africa but here is a Giraffe.
![A camp in Kruger National Park](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/zs/photos/ZS_Kruger_CabanaOutside-1.jpg)
Another camp. Here’s where we spent our 2nd night in the park.
![Wildebeests in Kruger National Park](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/zs/photos/ZS_Kruger_IDontKnow.jpg)
Wildebeests, also called gnus. I didn’t get out of the car and try to start a conversation with it.
![Kruger Park monkey](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/zs/photos/ZS_Kruger_Monkey.jpg)
Kruger Park monkey
![Dave's Car rental](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/zs/photos/ZS_Kruger_RentalCar.jpg)
My car rental. With Magda helping Dad pack.
![roadway inside Kruger National Park](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/zs/photos/ZS_Kruger_Road.jpg)
A typical roadway inside Kruger National Park.
![Kruger National Park](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/zs/photos/ZS_Kruger_View.jpg)
Another perspective of the park.
![Zebras in Kruger National Park](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/zs/photos/ZS_Kruger_Zebra.jpg)
Zebras at the National park
![Kruger park Zebras](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/zs/photos/ZS_Kruger_Zebra2.jpg)
Close up of Zebras.
![Kruger National Park river](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/zs/photos/ZS_Kruger_River.jpg)
Park River
Mozambique
![Mozambique](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/zs/photos/ZS_BorderWithC9.jpg)
Mozambique (C9). We are on the South Africa side of Mozambique border crossing. We didn’t go in, just looking.
WJ2O/ZS6 QSL Card
![WJ2O/ZS6 QSL Card front](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/zs/qsl/3DA0_1_QSL_F-1.jpg)
![WJ2O/ZS6 QSL Card back](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/zs/qsl/VE_QSL_B.jpg)
Licensing:
Refer to the section on 3DAØ.
Equipment:
Kenwood TS-850 Transceiver
486-DX Laptop Computer
Heathkit Micromatic Keyer
Inverted Vees
Customs:
This was a walk by and no questions were asked.
![Travel route](https://images.harvestamerica.tech/wj2o/dxpeditions/zs/Travel/ZS_Waterval_Boven.jpg)