Tag Archives: Camping

Solar panels are essential for bush campers

Let’s face it; nowadays it is difficult to camp for longer than a day without having electricity available. Most modern day campers travel with a fridge or a freezer, or both. On top of keeping our food fresh, we all have cell phones, laptops, iPads, tablets, cameras and a variety of electronic equipment that needs to be charged regularly. Continue reading Solar panels are essential for bush campers

Camping checklist

Self-drive travellers have different overnight options. They can choose to stay in full board or self-catering accommodation, or to camp. Campers have the option of travelling with and staying in a mobile home or campervan, or to camp the old-fashioned way. Well, not really the old-fashioned way, because nowadays there are so many gadgets and such a variety of equipment available in the outdoor shops.  Continue reading Camping checklist

Etiquette for wild camping in Africa

For most campsites with a reception, it is pretty obvious what the rules of the camp are.  However, for bush camping and some of the remote community camps all over Africa, we as campers should agree to a code of conduct.

These camps are not always managed properly and if we do not take control of keeping these scenic places in a serene condition, they will deteriorate. Therefore we at Tracks4Africa suggest a few guidelines.

Also read: What you need to get through the border

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