L21 - Die Hut 27 to 29 August

Marcuskraal is a wonderful campsite with lots and lots of orange trees laden with oranges. The plots are fairly level. The ablutions are spotless, modern and have a constant supply of hot water, hand soap and sanitizer. Well done Marcuskraal. It is campsite we would certainly camp at again.

It was with great excitement that we hitched up to tow out to Berg River Resort. After a long and trying two-month recovery, we were finally ready to re-join the world.

Mountain Breeze Resort, Stellenbosch is a wonderful campsite with lots of pine trees for shade. The plots are level and no grass due to the trees but not a problem unless it really rains. There is a lovely swimming pool for the summer. The ablutions are neat, clean and have a constant supply of hot water and hand soap and sanitizer. Campers must supply their own toilet paper. All campers enjoyed this camp, just a pity the present owners lease is expiring end of June 2021. We just have to wait to see what happens to the present campsite

Fish Eagle is a lovely camp site on a working farm. It is a wonderful campsite to form a laager and has lovely grass, no need for a groundsheet and sufficient have braai drums. There is a small swimming pool and the river for fishing. The ablutions were neat, clean and have a constant supply of hot water, toilet paper and hand soap and sanitizer. All members rated this camp as being one we will come back to soon.

Chapman's Peak Caravan Park 28th May 2021 (AGM)Friday was a pleasant day although rain had been predicted, I was pleased to find Dawn andBrian were set up on the right hand side, as Rhia had warned me at reception, that a crowd wasexpected on the Left. Poor Leslie and Marieta had set up without chatting to Rhia and they wereon the left and had to move. Not that easy once everything is unpacked and settled.

What a lovely weekend we had as the management of Mountain Breeze Caravan Park prepare for the closure of this well frequented and much loved park. We do hope and pray that we will be able to camp here in the near future.

L9 - FEEDBACK OF VAN STADENS MAY OUTING

Friday dawned with the threat of rain, but once again we were blessed with wonderful weather for our AGM weekend. During the course of the day the families trickled in and by Friday evening the campfires were lit, and everyone gathered around and chatted into the early hours. On Saturday morning, some members opted for breakfast in the town, while Gen and her merry band of helpers started to prep for the evening meal.

After much preparation and deliberation, the Inaugural outspan of Laager 15 finally made it to the realization of many outspans that will be held in the future. As mentioned previously, this was a vision come true and well supported by all who attended. Our very first outspan was notably held at De Hollandsche Molen, one of our most favorite parks in the Western Cape and highly recommended.

Proposed Outspans TORC L15

Many of us were looking forward to an extra long weekend at Onrus, some arriving as early as Thursday, and the last family will only leave on Friday this week!! But for the majority of us it was a four-night weekend. We had a bumper turn out with 25 sites booked.

Some of the Laager members decided to have an extra long weekend and arrived at Kambati on Thursday. Friday morning saw the rest of the members arriving and by the evening everyone had arrived to enjoy a lekka gesels around the fire with much laughter. Saturday morning found everyone trying to guess the mystery activity we had planned. At 2pm everyone gathered and was told they would be making a kite. Everyone became excited, like kids again, as no one had built a kite since childhood. Everybody had lots of fun making the kites and especially trying to fly them. Poor Lesley was made to run up and down by Leighton to try and get the kite to fly. Unfortunately, as per the Premier Log, John’s Liverpool kite did not feature at all and Robbie’s Manchester United kite took flight and stayed ahead. Sunday evening being an extra night, we had snacks which everyone enjoyed and a wonderful time around the fire again

After not having an Outspan since November last year due to Covid, we were all looking forward to getting out into nature and seeing each other again. This campsite was the ideal place to pick up where we left off last year. To just relax and charge our battery’s, was just the break we all needed.

It was a pleasure for us to be the hosts at Berg River. It started off on Friday with everyone doing whatever they liked. On Saturday, we had a street braai where we all sat at our respective camp sites.

We arrived on Friday to join the rest of the campers, most of whom arrived the day before for the first outspan for 2021. The weather was extremely hot and the little splash pool provided some much needed relief from the 38+ °C heat.

Anchoring Straps - Tie Down

Coghlan’s 6000 mAh Power Pack provides power to your smartphone, digital camera or tablet anywhere you go. Never be without power again! Power can be recharged to the device by USB, solar or dynamo cranking. (Does not include Solar Panel) The Power Pack stores energy in high-grade lithium polymer cells for later use. The durable case is water resistant (not waterproof) and can be stowed away in your backpack or jacket pocket. Charge the Power Pack via the supplied USB cable, solar or dynamo function. Recharge your device with the supplied Micro USB connector. Includes a bright LED light. 6000 mAh power. 10 Minutes in the Sun should result in 10 min talk time 1 Minute cranking the dynamo should result in 10 minute talk time.

Ultralight Easy to use Long Lasting Incredibly effective filtration, Multiple modes of use: Straw, Bottle or inline on a Hydration Bladder. The lightest and most versatile personal water filtration system, the Sawyer MINI weighs less than 60g, fits in the palm of your hand, and provides 0.1 micron absolute filtration — removing 99.99999% of all bacteria, such as salmonella, cholera and E.coli, removing 99.9999% of all protozoa (such as giardia and cryptosporidium), and removing 100% of microplastics. Rated over 100'000 filtered litres of water, the award-winning MINI is perfect for everything from camping with the kids to traveling abroad where tap and bottle water cannot be trusted, to kitting out your emergency go bag Kit Includes: Mini Filter Pouch Cleaning Plunger Drinking straw Instructions

Boabab 2 - 2 Sleeper

Miskruier - 4 Sleeper

Plug & Coupler Safety Box

Loo Loo Toilet Tent

Tentco Single 3d Fold Up Mattress

Tent Seal 5L

The Classic15 brings a new benchmark to the industry with a perfect mixture of strength, aerodynamic modern design, build quality and durability. This 15ft Pop-Up caravan is equipped with a kitchen, toilet, and shower and accommodates a family of 4. This compact design is perfect for the weekend warrior or a serious off-roader pioneering Africa or the world.

Like a Swiss army knife, the CLASSIC12 is equipped with a kitchen, toilet and shower while accommodating a family of 4. This compact design is perfect for the weekend warrior or a serious off-roader pioneering the world.

This spacious off-road caravan offers more space & luxury with a double bed, inside toilet & shower and ample storage space for all your extras to enjoy your time away.

A luxurious off-road caravan built for families who prefer camping away from the crowds. The Enkulu 2 is easy to camp with and you’ll be ready to relax and pour drinks in under 3 minutes! With a slide-out bed and pop-up roof, there is ample space inside for the family.

If we’d be comparing our caravans to breeds of dogs then this would definitely be the Jack Russell – small and compact, but very tough and with a big heart! And of course, where you go, it will go! Equipped the same as all the other Infanta products, you will have everything you need in a smaller amount of space. This one will be able to go with you on any 4×4 or off-road trail and if sleeping under the stars is not your thing, the Enkulu 1 will not disappoint.

We’ve chosen this name for our camper cruiser, because the combination that we have here, definitely shares the same personality traits than that of a bull. Stubborn, strong-willed and maybe a bit belligerent but would you have it any other way when planning your next trip to the outskirts of Africa? And who doesn’t want to camp in a spot where no one else can tow their caravans!