Keep your journal and pen handy to record your experiences and what God is teaching you. Remember it best to go ‘old school’ and just take your Bible for this. There is no electricity where we are camping.
Cash and Debit/Credit Card
There’s not a lot to buy where we are camping, except for cold drinks. No need for local currency.
Medication
Please remember to inform me if you have any medical concerns
Appropriate Clothing
Take time to think about what clothes you really need for your trip. Less is more and packing space is limited in the vehicles and trailers. In the campsite casual clothing is fine. When we go out to minister is it best to wear culturally-appropriate clothing is needed. Men: Collared shirts and long pants. For women a long dress or long skirt and a loose fitting blouse.
Non-Perishable Snacks
Tuck away durable snacks like granola bars, biltong, droë wors, trail mix or oatmeal. Don’t worry about packing enough to last your whole trip. Just bring a few to tide you over when needed. Snacks (nuts, packaged food that does not require refrigeration and, if you will be in a hot climate, won’t melt!)
Tea, coffee, water, and energy drinks will be supplied.
Camping gear and Clothing
● Tent and groundsheet
● Mattress or stretcher. If bringing an air mattress, bring a repair kit if you have. It’s no fun sleeping on the floor.
● Sleeping bag and pillow
● Headlamp with spare batteries
● Camping chair
● Mosquito repellent
● Malaria med
● Hat
● Casual clothes
● 3 - 4 sets of ministry clothes
● Shorts (modest) and loose fitting shirts/blouses
● Underwear & sleepwear
● Comfortable walking shoes
● Plate (Or paper plates if you don’t want to wash)
● Cutlery (knives, forks and spoons)
● Bowl for cereal and desserts
● Coffee mug
● Plastic or stainless steel drinking glass
● USB / Car charger
● Personal toiletries (Environmentally-friendly soap or shower gel, deodorant, medicine, etc.)
● Sunscreen (bring plenty - it’s going to be hot!)
● Wet wipes (very helpful to keep yourself clean if there is no water for showers)
● Towel
● Raincoat
● Day pack (small backpack)
