Budget Camping

Table of Contents

Vehicle

Suitable 4 x 4 vehicle.  With a roof, side flaps made from PVC, canvas or with side windows for better visibility

The vehicle should have the following

  • Guest Library for reference books on flora and fauna
  • Communal storage for personal items
  •  A cooler box
  • 12 v charging point
  • Blankets or ponchos or raincoats (on raining season) 
  • Extensive tool kit per vehicle including spade and axe
  • Second spare wheel, repair kit and appropriate jack
  • Second Battery

Service Staff

1 service staff per 4 guests (excluding guide)

Professional Guide

There is a professional guide who is also the driver, as per regulations

Uniforms

All staff should wear uniform

Tents and amenities

  • Tent shall have a minimum length of 1.8meters ( 5.9 foot) and 1.2 meters high (3.9 foot)
  • Sufficient ventilation, windows to be gauzed and have closable flaps
  • Fly sheet and a door mat
  • Communal  mirror,  washstand or hand wash bowl
  • Tissue and insect repellant can be in the communal area
  • Lighting in the tent

Bed Linen

  • Mattress at least 5cm thick (2 inches) made from high density foam

Bathroom Facilities

  • Bucket shower and short drop toilet, seat and lid. The enclosure made from canvas or PVC in natural colors. Maximum of 8 people per toilet
  • Towels not provided 
  • Toiletry not provided
  • Toilet paper provided

Dining Tent

  • Shall have chairs and table with lines
  • Cutlery – Stainless steel, enamel, porcelain and glass

Food and Beverages

A full breakfast, lunch and dinner shall be provided.

  • Cooking fire may also serve as social fireplace
  • Hot beverages provided
  • Safe drinking water

Services

  • Tent shall be serviced once a day
  • Hot water provided twice a day

Communication

Cellphones, radio communication

Conservation and environment

Safety, Heath and Environment (SHE) polity including emergency procedures