ESSENTIALS
4X4 WITH LOW-RANGE
EXTRA FUEL & WATER
CAMPING EQUIPMENT
ALL DOCUMENTATION
FULL INSURANCES
SNACKS & DRINKS
SHOPPING DIRHAMS
CB RADIO REQUIRED
| ■ | 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 |
| ■ | 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 |
| ■ | 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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