New-look game drive vehicle



The original (sorry about the photo!)

When we bought the Lodge in 2008, the game drive vehicle that came with it, a somewhat dilapidated old Toyota land cruiser, was white with zebra stripes.  The stripes were quickly removed, leaving it a rather stand-out white. 

White for the last 3 years, plus the new ladders fitted

Undercoat

Changing it has long been on our task list and we have finally got round to carrying out the threat.  At long last we have an environmentally friendly green colour, with our logo on the doors, and with ladders on the side so that guests can climb up to the seats with relative ease.  We have also added wooden trim to the doors and the cab area as well as wooden arm rests at the back.  There was a huge amount of work involved, building the ladders (like giant meccano), preparing the body work for painting and the actual painting itself and shaping and fitting the wooden sections.  The spare tyre has been fitted in neatly under the rear seat.  All told, we can now take guests out with pride and with confidence that we at least look the part!

The finished green vehicle, with logo, trim and all