FOR YOUR SAFARI, INTO THE INTERIOR

If you would like to know expected weather conditions and temperatures during your stay please phone the weather office on 082-2311-606.

Please do not expect the following:

• T.V. except for key rugby matches ie Sharks!
• Shopping Mall,café or bottle store.
• Gold taps and air conditioning.
• Cell phone reception or public telephones

Please expect the following:

• A bush camp
• An off-road 27km track to camp.
• Hi-clearance only when dry,diff-lock or 4x4 vehicles are best in the wet.
• Weather!-generally the days are warm but if it rains the evenings can cool off quite rapidly
• Informal dress code.

Suggested Items to bring:

• Keen fishermen - fly rod
• Insect repellent
• Torch
• Binoculars for bird and game viewing
• A sense of Adventure!

Do not bring:

• Stress!
• Valuable or sentimental jewellery e.g. watches and chains. The bottom of the Tugela is a treasure chest of Ray-bans and Swatches!
• If you can’t be parted from the above please hand them in to Jackalas (Yes, that is his name) at the bar.

FOR THE RIVER:

• Glasses strap if you wear dark glasses or sunglasses
• Swimming costume and sarong / light shorts/ T.shirt
• Waterproof windcheater in case of cold conditions or RAIN.
• Strops or footgear you do not mind getting wet.
• Cap or hat or peak
• Block out
• Old towel for the river

Do not bring:

• Anything white as it will become Tugela Cream forever after.
• Jewellery.

OFF- RIVER

• Casual bush clothes.
• Comfortable shoes in case you want to go on a game walk, abseil or quad ride.
• Days can be extremely hot so generally light clothing but bring something warm in case of a cold snap.
• Something waterproof in case of rain. Our vehicles are open.

Do not bring:

• Towels for showering
• Bedding
• Cell phones (They don’t work at camp)
• An obsession with time (watches don’t work at Zingela either!)