Dibiki Hartenbos is a caravan park near Hartenbos with 24 campsites mostly used by long-term campers, 6 private caravan stands with own ablution and kitchen, 2 self-catering luxury tents, and 8 chalets. They were one of the first resorts to focus on long-term campers for up to 3 months. Dibiki’s owners are very focused on …
Lake Pleasant Caravan Park in Sedgefield was where we camped in February 2024. At this stage we were already 13 months into our long-term camping lifestyle, and its still better than at home in Centurion. The resort is just outside Sedgefield in the Western Cape and the area offers a top community Farmers’ Market, a …
Calendar Month vs. Rolling Month Camping Bookings Calendar month vs rolling month camping bookings can sometimes be an issue for long-term campers although most campers don’t know it exists. But, why is that? In South Africa, and indeed globally, two common systems exist: monthly bookings and rolling month bookings. Monthly Bookings: Calendar-Based Camping Bookings Monthly …
Ultimate Guide to Camping Chairs: Comfort in the Great Outdoors Camping chairs are more than just a place to sit – they can enhance your outdoor experience by providing comfort, convenience, and a touch of home while you’re exploring the great outdoors. Whether you’re an avid camper, a beachgoer, or someone who enjoys watching sports …
UV Rays – what it means Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a form of electromagnetic radiation that originates primarily from the sun. Despite being invisible to the human eye, UV rays significantly influence our environment and health. UV rays pose special risks for campers, especially long-term campers as they are in the open air for longer …
Ants in our caravan – a testing experience Ants in our caravan appeared systematically and then became a flash flood. We were camping under big trees at Lake Pleasant and had the usual slight irritation of small black ants in the cupboards and wherever there were something for them to eat. There was still some …
Camping at Harkerville Forest Lodge Harkerville Forest Lodge is a caravan park near Knysna and Plettenberg Bay in the Knysna forest. It caters mainly for school and church groups and offers 25 camping sites. Ten campsites are mainly for overnight, weekend and holiday campers and accommodate tents, caravans and Motrohomes (RVs) with ease. We made …
Big Fish Caravan and Camping Jeffreys Bay Big Fish Caravan and Camping campsite near Jeffreys Bay on the banks of the Gamtoos River was our October 2023 stop. Big Fish is a real farm camping ground, and a clear favourite with caravan campers and anglers. Big Fish is a dairy farm with a few hundred …
Camping at Medolino in Port Alfred Medolino Caravan campsite was a trip down memory lane after we visited 15 years ago, and that is where we camped in September 2023. It is one of those family run caravan parks that has an atmosphere that reflects the fact that you can call the owner in the …
What is there to do in Port Alfred? Nature View Port Alfred Farmstall outside Port Alfred, images referred to in the blog post What is there to do in Port Alfred? Click an image to enlarge