ESSENTIALS

 

4X4 WITH LOW-RANGE

 

EXTRA FUEL & WATER

 

CAMPING EQUIPMENT

 

ALL DOCUMENTATION

 

FULL INSURANCES

 

SNACKS & DRINKS

 

SHOPPING DIRHAMS

 

CB RADIO REQUIRED

Vehicle Requirements

A well maintained and recently serviced 4X4 with low-range gearing
Quality all-terrain tyres in good condition, we advise against retreads
Good ground clearance, and comprehensive underbody protection
Spare parts and fluids, as appropriate for your particular make of vehicle
Ideally not less than 20L additional diesel, and 30L if it's petrol
A minimum of 20L water per vehicle, and a first aid kit equipped for bleeding and burns

Camping Requirements

Sleeping bags and a tent, we recommend a quality canvas roof-tent, well secured
Check our roof-tents page and compare our products and prices with those of others
If using a conventional tent, you will need stretchers / mattresses and a groundsheet
Lightweight camping chairs are a necessity and so too is a basic travellers picnic kit
Shovel, loo paper, plus the usual bathroom necessities and creature-comforts required

Other Requirements

Passports and current vehicle registration document, which should be in your name
Fully comprehensive medical and vehicle insurances, including for repatriation
Warning triangles and greencard document
Sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, and suitable protective clothing and footwear
Innoculations as recommended by your GP
Your own driving snacks and drinks, which can be purchased in the larger villages
Tupperware and wet-wipes, both are really useful, as are Petzl-type head torches
Local currency in small denominations, for souvenir shopping, strictly not for handouts
All vehicles must be equipped with a CB radio for our essential communications en piste
Should you prefer not to purchase a CB radio we will gladly hire to you at competitive cost

 

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