{"id":102196,"date":"2017-11-17T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-11-17T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelstartblg.wpenginepowered.com\/packing-for-your-bushveld-holiday-in-south-africa\/"},"modified":"2025-11-04T13:54:39","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T13:54:39","slug":"packing-for-your-bushveld-holiday-in-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/packing-for-your-bushveld-holiday-in-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"What to pack for your bushveld holiday in South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Summer is here, and we\u2019re veering away from the norm of booking into fancy hotels and trying something a tad bit different \u2013 a camping or bushveld holiday in South Africa! One question that many of us brave souls may ask though is what on earth do you pack for your time away in the wilderness? Hotels come with amenities, not to mention all the regular things such as hot showers, beds and kettles and cups! So, when you\u2019re out in the bush with a camping tent and a few logs of braai wood, what else does your list of essentials need to contain? Before packing your bags, know that there are numerous options for your bushveld holiday in South Africa. Time spent in the bush does not always necessarily mean in a tent.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64020\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/forest-campsite.jpg\" alt=\"forest-camping-bushveld\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Bushveld\/Camping options in South Africa<\/h2>\n<p>There are a few options that you could choose from and still be extremely close to nature, while not necessarily having to worry about bugs climbing in under your tent. Some of these include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Renting a cottage\/bungalow on a farm or in\/near a reserve.<\/li>\n<li>A caravan park with basic facilities (there are more than 700 options in South Africa).<\/li>\n<li>Glamping \u2013 \u2018glamour\u2019 camping, including electricity, comfortable beds and showers<\/li>\n<li>Wilderness camp sites\u2013 just you, your tent and the great outdoors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64017\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/african-campsite.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Decided on where to stay yet? Good. Now for the packing!<\/h2>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve decided what kind of bushveld holiday you\u2019re after and have made a reservation, you will have to start packing. For the different styles of bush holiday, you will need various items \u2013 from an actual shelter and a portable stove if you opt for a wilderness camp, to simpler things such as your own set of towels and \u2018shower slippers\u2019 when in a caravan park.<\/p>\n<p>Assuming you\u2019ve chosen the more extreme version of a bush vacation and have opted for a wilderness camp, here is a list of the basic essentials to take along on your trip:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A sleeping bag \u2013 a lightweight one that will keep you warm in the evenings. You may also consider a thin blow-up mattress (along with its pump) and pillow for extra comfort.<\/li>\n<li>A camping chair \u2013 to relax in as you listen to the sounds of nature all around you.<\/li>\n<li>A portable stove and a pot\/pan to cook basic meals in, along with some utensils.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64019\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/camp-kitchen.jpg\" alt=\"african-camp-kitchen\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Clothing for all weather situations, even in summer \u2013 this sounds simple but it can be easy to forget that less is more. Consider light, breathable layers, and don\u2019t forget a rain jacket as summer rains do happen (e.g. KZN, Mpumalanga).<\/li>\n<li>Comfortable, durable shoes \u2013 trainers or hiking boots work great, and a pair of flip-flops for relaxing around the camp. Make sure to also pack in high-performance socks if you plan on doing some exploring.<\/li>\n<li>Accessories \u2013 hat, sunglasses, hand towel, scissors.<\/li>\n<li>A first-aid kit \u2013 make sure to include the essentials such as bandages, plasters, painkillers and allergy tablets.<\/li>\n<li>Insect repellent.<\/li>\n<li>Sunscreen \u2013 the higher the SPF, the safer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64018\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/camp-chair.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Basic toiletries \u2013 leave your perfumes\/aftershaves at home and settle for underarm deodorant, lip balm, toothpaste &amp; toothbrush, feminine hygiene products (if needed), a bar of soap and toilet paper.<\/li>\n<li>A torch or headlamp \u2013 essential, as there may not be any other light after dark.<\/li>\n<li>Lots and lots of water, unless you\u2019re near public water ports.<\/li>\n<li>A pocket knife \u2013 for opening tricky packaging, peeling a potato or sharpening a stick or two.<\/li>\n<li>Food and snacks \u2013 non-perishable foods (e.g. beans, tuna, tinned spaghetti), pre-marinated meats if you\u2019re planning a braai, and snacks like trail mixes, biscuits, biltong etc. As well as herbs and spices if you\u2019re planning on cooking. Also, don\u2019t forget a sweet treat or two like a big bag of marshmallows!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64021\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/marshmellows.jpg\" alt=\"campsite-african-marshmellows\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A cooler and ice packs box for your cold beverages and perishable foods.<\/li>\n<li>Trash bags to pick up your litter.<\/li>\n<li>A good book, some board games or even your tablet with a nice selection of movies (along with your battery charger\/power bank).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-64022\" src=\"https:\/\/travelstartmu.wpenginepowered.com\/zablog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/riverside.jpg\" alt=\"riverside-bushveld-holiday\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For some great options of where to pitch your tent, have a look at our blog on <a href=\"https:\/\/travelstartstg.wpenginepowered.com\/25-best-south-african-campsites-pitch-tent-summer\/\">25 of South Africa\u2019s favourite campsites<\/a>, including options in the Drakensberg in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/lesotho\/flights\">Lesotho<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/lp\/kruger-national-park\/flights\">Kruger National Park<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i>Image credits:<\/i><\/p>\n<p>thereal_noodle via Instagram<\/p>\n<p>campingsouthafrica via Instagram<\/p>\n<p>garethleathers via Instagram<\/p>\n<p>lyndaschenker via Instagram<\/p>\n<p>onder.sayan via Instagram<\/p>\n<p>daisymyburgh via Instagram<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer is here, and we\u2019re veering away from the norm of booking into fancy hotels and trying something a tad bit different \u2013 a camping or bushveld holiday in South Africa! 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