{"id":16354,"date":"2023-10-19T13:18:53","date_gmt":"2023-10-19T11:18:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/lowveld\/?p=16354"},"modified":"2023-10-19T13:18:53","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T11:18:53","slug":"what-to-do-when-hitting-the-road","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/lowveld\/blog\/2023\/10\/19\/what-to-do-when-hitting-the-road\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do when hitting the road"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We speak to local veteran adventurers Henri and Linda Pieters who give us a few of their favourite travel tips when setting out on a journey.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our number-one tip is good planning!<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Do your bookings well in advance after you have decided on the route and destination.<br \/>\n\u2022 Carefully consider travel distances between destinations and avoid travelling too far on one day.<br \/>\n\u2022 Plan to stay over at least two days at the various places to enjoy the pleasure of camping and scenery at each stop.<br \/>\n\u2022 Invest in Tracks4Africa (or put it on your wish list).<br \/>\n\u2022 Passports, permits, travel insurance, signage on vehicles (note that they differ for various countries) must all be finalised.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Motor vehicle and caravan\/ trailer<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Ensure your motor vehicle and caravan\/trailer are properly serviced before the trip \u2013 remember you are going to travel a few thousand kilometres, possibly through very rough areas. The right tyres for the trip are imperative!<br \/>\n\u2022 A good recovery kit is always very handy for flat tyres, sandy roads (air filters, oil, anti-freeze, etc).<br \/>\n\u2022 Pack your solar panels if you are planning to be off-grid for a while.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16357\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16357\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-16357 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/lowveld\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/10\/Etosha-camping-at-Okaukuejo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/lowveld\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/10\/Etosha-camping-at-Okaukuejo.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/lowveld\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/10\/Etosha-camping-at-Okaukuejo-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/lowveld\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/10\/Etosha-camping-at-Okaukuejo-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/lowveld\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/10\/Etosha-camping-at-Okaukuejo-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/lowveld\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/10\/Etosha-camping-at-Okaukuejo-265x198.jpg 265w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/lowveld\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/10\/Etosha-camping-at-Okaukuejo-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/lowveld\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/10\/Etosha-camping-at-Okaukuejo-560x420.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16357\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Home away from home, with all the creature comforts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Packing and preparing<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Start packing at least two days before you leave and make sure the caravan\/trailer\u2019s fridge\/freezer, batteries, lights, etc are working properly and charged.<br \/>\n\u2022 A full tank of fuel \u2013 you do not want to run out, so fill extra jerry cans.<br \/>\n\u2022 A full water tank. Take every opportunity to top up along the way.<br \/>\n\u2022 Prepare food in advance and freeze it in the camp freezer \u2013 we make pumpkin pies, roasted vegetable tarts and bake bread in tinfoil containers, etc. Meat is also packed per meal. The secret is food that can be prepared quickly.<br \/>\n\u2022 Salads like potato or pasta also go a long way.<br \/>\n\u2022 Most importantly is your ice for drinks \u2013 make sure that you also freeze it before packing (water sachets got us out of trouble numerous times).<br \/>\n\u2022 Drinks and beers should be packed properly to avoid spillage and must always be easily accessible.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tips when packing clothes<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Those who plan to go camping in Namibia, Botswana or Zimbabwe need to pack light yet smartly. Make sure to have a good selection of comfortable and versatile clothes.<br \/>\n\u2022 A light yet warm jacket \u2013 in Namibia the day temperatures are hot, but the nights can be freezing cold.<br \/>\n\u2022 A hat, sunscreen and good pair of sunglasses are a must.<br \/>\n\u2022 A pair of walking shoes and a pair of sandals &#8211; or even better, a pair flip flops &#8211; to get in the shower and to wear around the camp.<\/p>\n<p><strong>At the campsite\/destination<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Choose your campsite wisely.<br \/>\n\u2022 Opt for a great view or close to the water, or one with a good sunset or sunrise view. These are usually away from other campsites and offer a bit more privacy.<br \/>\n\u2022 Sites farther away from the bathrooms are the better option to avoid unnecessary noise or lights. If your campground is equipped with washrooms, you will want to pick a site<br \/>\nthat is a good distance away, especially if you go to bed early or are a light sleeper.<br \/>\n\u2022 When camping in the Summer, look for a site that has some shade and is close to trees, you\u2019ll thank us when the morning sun hits and makes your tent an oven.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16358\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16358\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-16358 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/lowveld\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/10\/Etosha-elephants-at-waterhole-in-Okaukuejo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/lowveld\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/10\/Etosha-elephants-at-waterhole-in-Okaukuejo.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/lowveld\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/10\/Etosha-elephants-at-waterhole-in-Okaukuejo-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/lowveld\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/10\/Etosha-elephants-at-waterhole-in-Okaukuejo-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/lowveld\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/10\/Etosha-elephants-at-waterhole-in-Okaukuejo-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/lowveld\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2023\/10\/Etosha-elephants-at-waterhole-in-Okaukuejo-631x420.jpg 631w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16358\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Elephants at the Okaukuejo Waterhole in Etosha National Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Driving\/travelling<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Always remember: you are on holiday and there is no rush.<br \/>\n\u2022 Be flexible \u2013 if you enjoy a camping site, stay longer (you can always make up for lost time later).<br \/>\n\u2022 It is always better to travel in the mornings and arrive at your next destination long before sunset to ensure you find the best available camping site and are settled before dark.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We speak to local veteran adventurers Henri and Linda Pieters who give us a few of their favourite travel tips when setting out on a journey.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":36,"featured_media":16356,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[19,35],"tags":[6139,6138,6140,684,73,4051,4908],"class_list":{"0":"post-16354","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-lifestyle-travel","8":"category-travel","9":"tag-adventuring","10":"tag-hittheroad","11":"tag-itinerary","12":"tag-travelling","13":"tag-getitlowveld","14":"tag-planning","15":"tag-tips"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - 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