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Self Drive Safari Planning Guide SELF-DRIVE SAFARI PLANNING GUIDE bushlore.com So you are planning a self drive-safari in Africa? It is the perfect holiday option for travellers that enjoy freedom and flexibility! A self-drive safari in Southern Africa is one of the most popular travel options for visitors planning to explore Africa. But you need to plan every aspect carefully. This guide is here to help you make the right decisions. Let’s start planning! 1. HOW MANY IN YOUR GROUP? The number of people traveling together influences quite a few aspects of your trip. You should choose the 4x4 vehicle based on your group size, as well as the accommodation and campsites where you plan to stay along the way. TWO FOUR FAMILY MORE+ + bushlore.com PLAN YOUR SAFARI TO SUIT YOUR GROUP SIZE 4x4 Rental vehicles are set up according to the number of people travelling. But it also depends on your specific requirements. A family will have a different setup to a couple. It also influences the places you plan to visit. A large group will require more space for the vehicles, and a group of four using two vehicles can possibly make use of one site in some camps. If there are special requests, you need to take that into consideration. You might want to make use of a ground tent as some of your travel partners do not want to sleep in a rooftop tent. If two intrepid friends travel together, they might want to each have their own tent. This is where expert advice comes into play. If you require assistance with your self-drive trip, it is imperative to ask your rental company to assist with the planning and configuration based on your group size. INTERESTS, ACTIVITIES & THINGS TO DO ON SAFARI It is important to take into consideration the interests of all the group members. A family that includes children will have different requirements to a group of avid photographers. And an older couple will have difference interests than a group of friends looking for adventurous activities. Plan your self-drive route accordingly. If wildlife is the main attraction, include as many game reserves in your itinerary as possible. But also keep i mind that there are many awesome attractions along the routes and you don’t want to miss something really special. Your 4x4 rental specialist should be able to point out the most important and interesting sites to see, and will suggest a suitable duration to be spent there. Some activities might require an overnight stay. Others might just need an hours or so. It might also be a good idea to take into consideration where you will eat along the way. There are some hidden gems in small towns only known by the locals and experts, so make sure to add these restaurants on your list. Next up, how to choose the correct 4x4 vehicle for your self-drive safari… bushlore.com 2. CHOOSE YOUR 4X4 VEHICLE There are a variety of 4x4 rental options to choose from. Your choice will depend on the number of people travelling together and the destinations you plan to visit. You might decide to camp all the way, so a fully equipped 4x4 or a camper will be best. If you are staying in accommodation establishments along the way, an SUV or unequipped 4x4 will work for you. There are options for 2 persons, 4 persons, 5 persons and 7 persons. Your 4x4 rental company should provide a vehicle and equipment that suits your travel plans. State of the art camping equipment makes a big difference when putting up camp often. Choose the 4x4 that suits your requirements. EQUIPPED CAMPER SUV UNEQUIPPED The following needs to be taken into consideration: Does your 4x4 rental company offer unlimited kilometres? Can you cross borders without hassle? Are the vehicles reliable and safe? What type of equipment is included? Does your 4x4 rental company offer 24 hour roadside assistance and back up support? Are you offered route planning and booking assistance? Does your 4x4 rental company have a comprehensive footprint (depots and offices) across the destinations you are planning to visit? How long has the company been operating? What are others saying about the 4x4 rental company? SEE ALL VEHICLES bushlore.com SOME OF THE BUSHLORE 4X4’s 2 PERSONS - Toyota Hilux (HilC2) 2 - 4 PERSONS - Toyota Hilux (HilCAM) Fully-Equipped 4x4 Fully-Equipped Camper 4x4 2 PERSONS - Toyota Land Cruiser 4 PERSONS - Toyota Land Cruiser (CruCAM) Fully-Equipped Camper 4x4 (CruC4) Fully-Equipped 4x4 2 - 4 PERSONS - Toyota Fortuner Toyota Hilux (HilS) 5 Seater (ForC) Equipped 4x4 Unequipped 4x4 SEE ALL VEHICLES bushlore.com CAMPING EQUIPMENT LIST The below equipment checklist must form part of your 4x4 rental Bushlore Camping Equipment Bushlore Safari Equipment Aluminium Roof rack Long range fuel tank (129/160 litre) Gas cylinder holder Front and or Rear diff lock/center diff lock Eezi Awn rooftop tent/s Dual battery system Ground tents if specified Tow strap Draw storage system Jumper cables Eezi Awning (optional, at additional cost) Rubber sand ladders 60L Water-tank (full) Puncture repair kit 2 Ratchet tie downs Towbar (on request) Fold up table Fire extinguisher Camp chairs Grass seed net Battery powered lamp Basic tool kit Torch Highlift jack / Air jack / standard jack Gas cylinder (full) and cooker top Additional spare tyre (2nd spare) Gas cylinder and lantern Bullbar Axe Air compressor and tyre pressure gauge Spade Steel canopy on double cabs, side and rear opening* First aid kit Winch (on request only, additional cost) Camp shower GPS (on request only, additional cost) Bedding Two way radios (Optional - additional cost) - sleeping bag, sheets, towels, mattress and pillows Satellite phone (Optional - additional cost) Mobile toilet (on request) 40L Fridge/Freezer Fold up shower or toilet enclosure (on request) Portable wash-up basin Full kitchen - See Gomo Kitchen below Gomo Camp Kitchen Picnic Box Campfire Box Camp Kitchen Paper plate holders Frying Pan Cutting board Plates No 10 cast iron bake pot Wooden spoon Forks Lid Bread knife Knives Collapsible Tripod Tongs Spoons Stainless steel Braai grid Serving spoon Teaspoons Butchers knife Utility knife Utility knife Waiters friend Utensil container Cutlery Container Utility container - L Dessert/Cereal bowls Billy can Mugs Kettle S/S CUPS Mixing/Salad bowl Can opener BOOKS AND DOCUMENTATION Pot lid lifter Spice container Field guide to mammals of Southern Africa. Dishcloth Bushlore 'On Safari': 4x4 and camp equipment information. All documentation required for cross border travel. bushlore.com 3. WHERE ARE YOU GOING? When it comes to the destinations you’d like to visit, it is always good to do thorough research! There are so much to see and do in Africa, and it will take more than one trip to tick off all the items on your bucket list. The first point to take into consideration is the available time you’ve allocated for your self-drive safari. This will directly influence how many destinations you can include into your holiday. You don’t want to spend ALL your time in the vehicle, and you don’t want to spend only one night in every destination. Here are some of the most popular self-drive destinations in Africa. BOTSWANA NAMIBIA SOUTH AFRICA MULTIPLE Each country has so many unique attractions and can easily be explored on it’s own! But if time allows, it is worth going on a multi-country self-drive holiday. Just keep in mind that distances are vast in Africa. With that in mind, it is very important to use a 4x4 rental company that offers adequate backup and support to ensure your holiday is not disrupted too much in the event of mechanical failure or a medical emergency. Ask the right questions. Find out where operational bases are located. Also read up on social media and get references from others who have done trips with the company you choose to rent with. Let’s go into a bit more detail about each country to help you make an informed decision in where you plan to go on your self-drive safari. bushlore.com BOTSWANA Botswana, one of Africa's most stable countries, is a destination worth exploring due to its vast wilderness areas and spectacular wildlife. Sparsely populated, Botswana protects some of Africa's largest wildlife areas. Safari-based tourism is an important source of income. Botswana is the ideal 4x4 self-drive destination. It combines well with Namibia but will require at least 3 weeks of available travel time. HIGHLIGHTS Moremi Game Reserve Makgadikgadi Pans Okavango Delta Kgalakgadi Transfrontier Park Savute Nxai Pan National Park Chobe National Park Central Kalahari Game Reserve MUST-SEE & MUST-DO Kubu Island at sunrise (Makgadikgadi) Tsodilo Hills Mokoro trip (Okavango Delta) Paradise Pools (Moremi) Savute marshes at sunset Nata Bird Sanctuary Sundowner cruise on the Chobe River Planet Baobab Camping under the stars Chapman’s Baobab Spectacular wildlife Hot Bread Shop in Kasane Khama Rhino Sanctuary Leopard Rock (Savute) BEST TIME TO VISIT BOTSWANA Botswana is a year-round destination. Some of the national park become inaccessible during the wet season (Moremi, Makgadikgadi), but this is the time to visit other parks that are not ideal during this season (Central Kalahari). The busiest time is during the winter months from June to August. Temperatures can drop significantly in the evenings so pack warm clothes. April and September are excellent times of the year as it offers exceptional birding opportunities and the weather is ideal. There is a special ‘secret’ season to visit Botswana, from January to March known as the emerald season.
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