Mzanzitravel Magazine Issue 15

CAMPING IN SOUTH AFRICA
HAS NEVER BEEN MORE EXCITING
Camping in South Africa has been a South
African summer mainstay for ages. And with
people looking to connect with nature and
take some Insta-worthy snaps, camping is
the best option.
South Africans have been using this pastime
to explore the country, gain new and different
experiences, and enjoy themselves and
relax. But don’t just think cold mornings
with potjies on the fire and lazy afternoons
under the sun. Camping in South Africa
has evolved, with music and arts festivals
incorporating the tradition into their events,
and businesses catering for luxury camping
in the wildnerness.
Here are a few affordable camping ideas
that can be tailored for your pocket.
Camping Khapela
If you prefer camping with convenience,
Camping Khapela offers a full-service
camping experience with tents, inflatable
beds, dinner, lunch, breakfast, security and
campsite maintenance. Born from the idea
that not many middle and upper-middle
class black people camp in South Africa, its
founder, Karabo Sepharatla, built a package
around his love for people, camping, travel
and South Africa.
Claiming to offer the ultimate in camping
experiences, the Soweto-based company
helps with hiking, music festivals, and private
and public getaways. Travelling is easy,
accessible, affordable and doable. It’s your
country enjoy it!
Camping Khapela makes camping accessible
and provides South Africans the opportunity
to experience the country’s out-of-thisworld
holiday destinations with family and
friends. All you really need to do is just turn
up. The tents and potjiekos will be set up
when you arrive. If you want to find out
more information about Camping Khapela,
feel free to visit their website on
www.campingkhapela.com
Rocking the Daisies
For its fourteenth year running, Rocking
the Daisies is bringing together the best of
international and local musical talent. But
this year’s line-up promises to be something
special with UK pop sensation The 1975, US
rapper Russ, and Australian one-person band
Tash Sultana, looking to rock the Western
Cape from 4-6 October.
The camping facilities have never been better
and if you’re planning to camp you will need
to buy a camping pass. Camping passes will
be available to festival ticket holders only.
Once you have bought your festival ticket
you will be able to book your camping pass.
With three campsites – general camping,
priority camping and the ladies camping –
prices range from R225 to R525. Organisers
encourage concertgoers to get their camp
passes early; the sooner you get it, the closer
you will be to the festival entrance and
main arena.
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