4x4 Camping Safaris

We can arrange Selfdrive 4x4 Camping Safaris or you can join us on an organized guided 4x4 Camping Safari for that extra peace of mind..

DESTINATIONS:

SERVICES OFFERED (Guided Safari):

4x4 Instructor and Registered Guide (15 years experience)
Backup Service
Recovery equipment
Fully equipped Support vehicle (Toolbox, Recovery equipment, Spare bulbs, Fuses, Compressor)
Satellite phone for emergencies
Radio communication between vehicles
First Aid Kit
Toolbox
E-mail facilities (subject to network coverage)
Detailed Itineraries
All waypoints for GPS
The ultimate “bush” experience.

VEHICLE RESTRICTIONS:

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RULES:

ETIQUETTE:

Etiquette towards Wildlife:

Avoid setting up camp in close proximity to water holes, game paths and hippo runs
Approach wild animals slowly and quietly - avoid sudden movements
Allow herds to cross your path at their leisure and do not drive through among the animals as the young and sick are normally kept in the middle of the herd. The animals might see this as an attack.
NEVER feed any wild animal!!! Not only will they become dependant on humans but they will also loose their fear of humans and will become demanding and aggressive. By feeding an animal you are in fact signing their death sentence.
Regularly shine a torch around the outskirts of your camp to see if you have any fireside visitors.
Be extremely carefull when shining a torch inside the camp at night time as this might startle a prospecting visitor. A startled elephant could destroy a whole campsite and endanger fellow travellers.
Avoid wearing white and bright colours as this attracts insects.
When confronted by a wild animal, DO NOT RUN. Slowly move away and keep quiet.
Only leave footprints and only take memories and photos....

Etiquette towards local villagers and rural inhabitants:

Reduce your speed when passing through a village to prevent billowing clouds or dust and sending children, goats and chickens scattering for cover.
Ask permission to camp near a kraal or a village and always offer to pay.
Ask permission to photograph people and their possessions and always offer some form of renumeration.
If you do want to make a donation, seek out the chief or headman. Never give sweets to children.
Be selective when gathering firewood in the bush - especially near villages. Firewood is essential to the locals for cooking and they will end up walking long distances to collect firewood. A large bonfire is regarded as a wastage.
Always leave gates as you found them.

Etiquette towards your fellow travellers:

Respect each others space when pitching your tent. Rather spread out than camp on each other's doorsteps.
Avoid shining your torch or headlamp in somebody else's eyes.
Avoid using your vehicle's brights when driving into a campsite.
Teach your children what is acceptable and what is unnacceptable.
Respects the privacy of others. Announce your presence when approaching their tent. Walk around someone's campsite and not through it.
Always ask the group leader if you can braai at your own site. We understand that family bonding is required from time to time.
Respect the quiet serenity of the sounds of nature. Avoid constant opening and closing of doors, music from your vehicle and excessively loud talking and laughter.
When packing up camp be considerate to others that might want to sleep late.
Make sure you have the right equipment. If you don't have it - buy it. People do get annoyed if you keep on borrowing.
Foul or abusive language and blasphemy is unacceptable.
A good sense of humour will make any trip a pleasurable one.