Orange River 4 Day School Package
PASSPORT:
Please remember to bring a valid passport.
ZA STICKER:
To be visibly placed on the inside of your vehicle’s windscreen or on the rear of your vehicle
NOTE TO SCHOOLS:
If you are traveling in your School Bus, please ensure that you apply for your Cross Border Permit well in advance. You can contact the following number to retrieve your application forms – (012) 362 1864. There is also a Road Tax which is payable at the Border Post, and varies depending on the vehicle that you are driving.
If you are traveling by vehicle, the drive is on average 7 – 8 hours. However if you are traveling by Bus you can expect a traveling time of 10 –12 hours.
WET GEAR:
Costume, shorts, hat or cap, track shoes /strops (something that will stay on your feet) long sleeved shirt, T-shirts, waterproof windbreaker.
DRY GEAR :
Track shoes, underwear, towel, kikoi / sarong
In the winter months a track-suit, woolen hat and gloves are advisable
DRINKS:
Bring your own drinks,including water.
This alternatively can be purchased at our base camp to avoid cross border taxes.
Cans or boxes are a good idea (no glass bottles, please)
Ice and cooler boxes will be provided and there will be a re-supply point at the halfway mark.
GENERAL:
Knife, Fork, Spoon, Mug, Plate, Camera, small torch, toilet paper, toiletries (preferably biodegradable) compact sleeping bag, sleeping mat or air mattress, ground sheet, small fold up tent (advisable during the Winter months), insect repellent (please note that there is no Malaria in this region) sun protection lotion (a high factor is advisable during the Summer months) deck-chair and an umbrella
Note: air-mattress :our guides don’t carry the manual air-pump. Please bring along your own.
