How Wind Works in South Africa: A Practical Guide for Campers Wind is one of the hardest campsite conditions to judge. Rain is visible. Temperature can be measured. Wind may be gentle at one moment and violent a few minutes later. It can also behave very differently at two campsites only a short distance apart. …
Phala Rocket Stove The Phala Rocket Stove is a fold-flat, South African-made rocket stove for camping, caravanning, boating, stoep cooking and load-shedding backup meals. It gives campers a compact wood-burning stove that stores flat (you can store it in a couch), assembles quickly, and delivers focused heat for outdoor cooking. Phala Rocket Stove: A Fold-Flat …
From Campsite to Shop Shelf: The Red Gold Concentrate Story Camp cooking is different from home cooking. Space is limited, ingredients must earn their place, and every item in the caravan or camping box should solve more than one problem. Red Gold Concentrate was developed during three years of full-time camping as a practical way …
Read more “FROM CAMPSITE TO SHOP SHELF: THE RED GOLD CONCENTRATE STORY”
Super El Niño 2026 South Africa: What Campers Need to Know 22 July 2026 Update: A Very Strong El Niño Is Becoming More Likely NOAA’s latest update, issued on 9 July 2026, shows that El Niño has strengthened further. There is now a 97% chance that it will continue into early 2027, and an 81% …
Read more “SUPER EL NIñO 2026: WHAT SOUTH AFRICAN CAMPERS NEED TO KNOW”
Xylo Fire Roasted Coffee Xylo Fire Roasted Coffee Albertinia is a South African craft coffee roasted over wood fire rather than gas or electric heat. It combines traditional roasting with a flavour profile suited to outdoor use, such as camping and caravanning, but it is also a welcome coffee guest in any home. Quick facts …
Hail-detection checklist is designed specifically for campers in South Africa. It requires no instruments — only your eyes, ears, and awareness of wind and temperature. Use it whenever a storm approaches so you can protect tents, awnings, vehicles, and gear. This is the simplest way to know 10–20 minutes before hail falls. With the changes …
Removing Monkeys from Campsites: Hidden Ecological Costs Removing monkeys from South African camping sites may seem like a simple fix for nuisance behaviour — stolen food, raided kitchens, or noise. But such actions trigger complex ecological and social consequences that extend far beyond the boundaries of a campsite. Monkeys are not invaders; they are part …
Read more “THE ECOLOGICAL COSTS OF REMOVING MONKEYS FROM CAMPSITES”
WHAT SENSES DO VERVET MONKEYS USE? Understanding how vervet monkeys use their senses helps campers predict their behaviour and secure their campsites. Vervet monkeys rely on a combination of sight, hearing, smell, touch, and taste to move around, find food, and detect danger. Their sensory priorities differ slightly from humans, giving them advantages in certain …
Vervet Monkeys at Campsites: How They Think and How to Coexist Vervet monkeys are a common sight at campsites across South Africa. With their black faces, grey fur, and sharp intelligence, they can be both entertaining and challenging. These primates are not malicious – they operate with different instincts, priorities, and “thinking” patterns than humans. …
Caravan Nose Weight South Africa: Law and Measurement Caravan nose weight (also called towball load or drawbar load) is the downward pressure a caravan or trailer applies to the vehicle’s towbar. Correct nose weight is critical for safe and stable towing in South Africa. Legal caravan nose weight in South Africa 2011 proposal not yet …