Namibia is one of those destinations that is just perfect for camping. And for the millennial who is looking for that epic holiday but who doesn’t want to camp the traditional way, then this blog is just for you.
Camping is one of those past times that has the power to become something that you can become obsessed with. While the idea of going to a fancy hotel and having everything taken care of for you is exciting and doesn’t require much planning from your side, camping is special. Travelling across the landscape and eventually coming to a place appropriate enough to set up a tent is loads of fun and it gives you the opportunity to have more control over how you plan to spend your holiday.
Camping allows you to really appreciate the country you are exploring and it allows you to see things through different eyes. When you are planning a holiday trip and you have camping on your list of preferred accommodations, you will be able to see life in Namibia is slow, natural and comfortable. And luckily, with these more modern ways of camping, the option that you choose can be a lot more comfortable and it will have everything you can dream of to make your Namibia safari so much more special.
It all comes down to packing
Although there are those camping packages that will include all of the camping basics that you could possibly need, if you are either planning your own trip or if you just want to double-check that you have everything you could possibly need in order to make the most of your time here in Namibia, this is your must-pack list.
- Towels and Blankets
You are staying in the desert and you are probably not going to be spending more than a night or two in each place, you need to choose a towel and blankets that will dry fast and which can perhaps be used for more than one purpose.
- Bring Delicious Coffee
When you are camping out in the wilderness, you will want to bring along the best coffee as well as everything that you will need in order to prepare the coffee. Since you are roughing it, you might want to think about how you will be making the coffee over a fire. But whatever you do, don’t pack horrible coffee, you will thank us later.
- Bring Winter Woolies
And thermals. It gets incredibly cold in the desert at night, especially in the winter.
- Entertainment
You should never play loud music when you are out in the middle of nowhere because it will interrupt the wildlife. Instead, bring along your kindle or a couple of good books, which you can read by the fireside while sipping on some good coffee.
- Be Eco-Friendly
When you braai out in the wild, you are taking a risk. So you should only use eco-friendly braai equipment and you should keep the fire well away from grass.