With forethought and a little imagination your camping trip can be very enjoyable and a bit of an adventure. Before I go off on holiday I always have a practice in my garden and make sure I can remember how to put my tent up. When my tent is erected this also gives me the chance to check that all the pieces are there and in good working order and I can also make sure my tent is waterproof. If I have bought a new tent then this will give me the chance to familiarise myself with it before I venture out. Just think how embarrassed I would feel if I arrived at my beautiful destination and didn’t know how to assemble my holiday accommodation!
When I have chosen my destination and found my camping site I think facilities, do I want to have them readily available or do I want to ‘rough it’. If I were a happy hiker and carrying my tent and equipment in a rucksack then depending on where I stopped for the night I may have to forgo some of life’s little creature comforts. I would also be limited to how much I can physically carry so I would have to remember to take this into account when packing.
If I were travelling by car or van then obviously I can take more equipment and can travel further afield. There are many organised camping sites available world-wide. They vary from basic sites with water and toilet facilities to ones that also include a swimming pool, shops, restaurants and entertainment. Costs will vary immensely so I always weigh up my options before I decide. Do I want peace and quiet and open spaces, basic facilities or a more sociable and busy holiday full of entertainment, the choice is mine.
I really do think it is a good idea to make a list before I embark on any trip. For camping you really do need to remember the basics. A drinking vessel, water, plate, cutlery, pot for cooking and heating water in, a torch and of course a warm sleeping bag are a definite must as is the one thing most people forget – a can opener! On a personal level, I always think it is also a good idea to take along my own toilet roll. A camping bed or blow up bed are also a must so that I can hopefully have a good nights sleep off the lumpy ground. I also take warm clothes even if I am travelling in the summer as night time can be decidedly chilly in a tent.
Normally when camping I cater for myself so I obviously will need some sort of cooker. I could by a small gas or petrol stove and can choose between single ringed stoves or larger double ringed cookers. It may take skill and ingenuity to cook a three course meal on them but they will do the job of heating or cooking my basic food. Opting for nostalgia and lighting a fire is always a last resort as my surroundings might be dry and a spark could easily set dry undergrowth alight. Apart from the safety aspect fuel would have to be collected for the fire, not easy if there are no old branches or pieces of wood in the near vicinity.
Careful thought goes into what food to take. If I only have one cooking ring then there is no point in taking food which needs to be oven cooked! Unless I can buy fresh food daily then tinned food is ideal as I won’t have a fridge to keep perishable food in.
Most importantly remember to do as I do and leave my camping site as I would wish to find it, clean and tidy, I remove all my rubbish and leave it looking as if I was never there.
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South Africa and particularly the city of Cape Town, is totally different from all its African neighbouring countries. The country resembles Europe, in many aspects. Even with weather. The South African climate is very mild, pleasant in summer and autumn. In Cape Town the weather is even rather cool in spring and in winter one can see snow on some mountains.
As in the southern hemisphere, the seasons of the year are opposite to the northern hemisphere and European seasons. The South African summer is from December till March. Famous personalities, businessmen, artists, singers, writers, people of a high rank, prefer to invest in properties in Cape Town. Elite villas on the coast, in the most prestigious areas, are awaiting for their owners on long hoildays and Xmas.
Cape Town is an ideal place to come with children - there are enormous varieties of all kinds of activities for tourists. Huge amounts are being spent every year to make Cape Town even a better 'tourist attraction' - so even if you visited Cape Town a few years ago, this time you will find many new possibilities for an active holiday. For the whole family, for all ages from young to old.
For example, Cape Town's Disneyland - Ratanga Junction - South African park of Amusement. All kind of amusing rides, fantastic shows with snakes, birds. Music and light shows for the youth. Food stalls and restaurants are everywhere, halaal and kosher meals are also available at Ratanga Junction.
In Cape Town you will be able to enjoy a trip above the city on famous African helicopters. One can only imagine what amazing photos can be made from above - worthy of international magazines!
If you are in Cape Town, then a visit to the famous Table Mountain is a Must. For tourists' convenience you can chose between personal hike (that will take you 2-3 hours to reach the top) or use the comfortable cable-car. 2 minutes and you will be exposed to a breath-taking views - city, ocean, mountains, exotic plants, You will need few a hours to explore the beauty of Table Mountain. And to spend sunset in the cafeteria on Table Mountain is very romantic and memorable indeed.
In a just couple of hours drive from Cape Town you can visit the great Congo Caves, crocodile, ostrich and rabbit farms... Have you ever dreamt to ride on ostriches? In South Africa it is possible and you will be welcome under trained guide supervision. Moreover, there one can purchases unique items from ostrich and crocodile skin at a very affordable price.
To expose children, especially in their teens, to the beauty and adventures of Cape Town is very rewarding! Youth are fond of extreme sensations that make their holidays unforgettable. Youths' interest for adventures and exotic leasure can be fulfilled in the Aquarium - watching shark's feeding! And tourist are even allowed to dive in this Aquarium. This is a worthwhile entertainment for brave adults as well.
If you happen to have an official diver's certificater, you can get a life-time experience and visit islands of ancient sunken ships. Otherwise, again as I mentioned above, visit an Aquarium - it is much more than just an educational trip or sensational show. Find yourself in a world, a miraculous underwater world of amazing fish and sea creatures, all colours, all kinds... And the highlight of this visit, indeed, a great white shark! Just imagine, behind the thickest glass in the world you will meet face to face with great white shark!
One other detail, rather moral lesson, you will learn in Aquarium - near the exit you will see a big note "The most dangerous predator in the world" - and you will see yourself, in a large mirror.
If you and your kids always wished to go on safari in Africa, then in South Africa your dreams will come true. One of the most important tourist destinations is the Kruger National Park where you will be exposed to the world of wild animals.
What an experience - your adrenaline will rise high, your heart will tremble when the leopards, and even giant lions and elephants will walk just a few meters from your car. Just be careful - during the whole trip in Kruger Park stay inside and don't open your windows.
The are too many adventures for active holidays in South Africa. It will fill you and your family with energy and memories for years to come!
Still, some parents prefer to leave kids at home. Without any doubt, it cannot necessarily be a wise decision? By leaving your children with grannies or nannies, you deprive them not only of unforgettable entertainment but also harmonious development.
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