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
- 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.
- 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!)
