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 …
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 …
60 Business Ideas for Long-Term Campers and Pensioners in South Africa Ways to Stay Busy or Earn Extra Income While Living on the Road 60 Business ideas is aimed at stimulating the conversation and providing ideas about keeping constructively busy while camping long-term. We are now in our third year of full-time camping, and one …
Caffeinated vs Decaffeinated Coffee We wanted to buy the brown cap, but, because we did not pay attention in class, we bought the blue cap Nestlé coffee. I can’t taste the difference, which made me think I should research the difference between caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee. Caffeinated vs Decaffeinated Coffee is often a subject of …
Wind and Gusts when Camping: Understanding the Differences Winds and gusts when camping are important to understand with variable weather such as in South Africa. Wind speed refers to the average rate at which air moves across an area over a set period. Wind gusts are short-lived, intense bursts of wind that significantly exceed the …
Why Do We Struggle to Remember Names? Why do we forget names of people we just met when they stopped at our caravan to introduce themselves and make small-talk? Remembering names can be challenging for many people, and this struggle is a common experience. When you camp long-term you meet many people and at every …
Hadeda Ibis: The Camper’s Alarm Clock Hadeda Ibis (Bostrychia hagedash) is a common sight and sound at South African campsites. Known for their loud, distinctive “haa-haa-haa-de-dah” call, these birds are often heard before they are seen. Ask any long-term or holiday camper what their most frustrating camping sound is, and the call of the Hadeda …
Long-Term Camping and Property Decisions Long-Term Camping and Property Decisions is an expanding article in addition to our previous article Sell Your House and Camp Permanently. When considering whether to keep your house, rent it out, or sell it while following a camping lifestyle, many factors come into play. The previous article dealt with the …