A few tips to help you prepare for your trip
Security
A trip in a motorhome, avoiding travelling at night, will not expose you to insecurity. Avoid leaving visible valuables in the vehicle. Avoid shortcuts on the outskirts of major cities that could take you through townships. You should carry a mobile phone with you.
Type of luggage
Prepare your suitcases: the useful and... not the superfluous.
When travelling by motorhome in South Africa it is important to save as much space as possible.
In order not to be overwhelmed and especially if you pick up and drop off your vehicle in two different cities, remember to bring soft bags or even backpacks that can easily be stored in a corner of the motorhome.
If your city of departure and your city of arrival are the same, you can always leave your empty suitcases in a locker at the rental centre.
A day bag can be very handy to keep your valuables, or even for your excursions and visits.
Documents
Passports: Your passport must be valid for 6 months after your arrival in the country. Contact your embassy for more information.
Plane tickets
National and international driving licence
Voucher/voucher for your motorhome, hotel reservations, ferries...
Credit card. Remember to check with your bank for your daily authorized debit amount.
Travel Insurance
Tip: remember to leave a copy of your papers with your family and friends so that they can fax them to you if necessary. And/or keep a copy in a different place from the originals.
Last minute info: Parents travelling with their children are asked to present the birth certificates of each child upon arrival in the country. Check with the embassy or consulate.
General
Cell phone. Remember to check with your operator about the cost of using your phone in South Africa.
Camera
Sunglasses
Travel Guide
Address book
CD for the road
Ipod/MP3 and headset, speakerphone
Chargers for phone, camera, computer, music player
Adapters for South African plugs
Pocket knife, such as a Swiss Army knife for example
Flashlights and batteries
Medical prescription, eyeglasses, contact lenses
Books, magazines (you will be able to exchange your books in the rental centres)
Watch with alarm
Card games, board games...
Binoculars for observing animals
Water bottle to hold your drinking water and keep it fresh
Toiletries kit
Classic toiletries: toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, shower gel, razors, hair dryer, comedy products, wipes...
Sun cream (minimum index 30)
Sunglasses
First aid kit (bandage, aspirin, antiseptic, scissors...)
Your medical prescriptions
Clothing
In summer take light clothes with you, with a few sweaters and jackets for the cooler evenings.
In winter consider taking half season clothes, with warmer jackets or overcoats.
Favour loose-fitting clothes or comfortable sportswear and still raincoats and anoraks.
General Info
Extraordinary country with many campsites and a developed road network.
Avoid driving at night and always spend the night in established campsites.
It is important to reserve your campsite in advance during peak seasons.
For 5 - 6 passengers we recommend booking long in advance.
For certain park and nature reserve roads (except Kruger) a 4x4 vehicle is recommended.
