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Re: To camp or not to camp

Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2019 4:35 pm
by okie
Hmmm..... unless you go the really cheap way , with a simple tent , without all the bells and whistles , then IMO , in the end therefore camping can be very very expensive .
Certainly , its not everyone who can afford to by an expensive , brandnew caravan or 4 x 4 trailer , but keep in mind , even if bought second hand , at some stage prior to that , this specific piece of equipment was NEW , and it cost money ....

Now , of course , you can hire a trailer or caravan , usually at a price , starting at around R400 to R500 per day .
Now , add your camping fees , PLUS the extra cost of fuel for pulling the damn thing along behind you , and then compare the cost with that of a bungalow , and then , I do not think that cost difference is all that much :O^

Re: To camp or not to camp

Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2019 5:01 pm
by Lisbeth
It depends on the number of persons, I'd say. Anyway, we are not only talking about the cost ;-)

Re: To camp or not to camp

Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2019 6:28 pm
by okie
Of course yes \O That's what I've been talking about earlier , including the cost , so IMO , camping is not necessarily worth it as a saving , and in any event , one can also get bungalows/ accommodation that can probably give you the same type of ambience as camping .
so , basically , it come down to one's own taste and preferences lol
Neither option is necessarily cheaper , or better than the other ...........
Nothing is for nothing , and you pay for what you get ;-)

Re: To camp or not to camp

Posted: Mon May 06, 2019 12:56 pm
by Flutterby
The joys of camping. ;-)

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Re: To camp or not to camp

Posted: Mon May 06, 2019 12:58 pm
by Alf
O-/ :shock:

Re: To camp or not to camp

Posted: Mon May 06, 2019 2:49 pm
by Lisbeth
I did not know that lions camp -O-

Re: To camp or not to camp

Posted: Mon May 06, 2019 10:29 pm
by Flutterby
Of course...if there's shelter from the sun or rain they'll take it! ;-)

Re: To camp or not to camp

Posted: Tue May 07, 2019 5:35 am
by Alf
He could’ve used the chair to sit down comfortably lol

Re: To camp or not to camp

Posted: Tue May 07, 2019 4:30 pm
by Peter Betts
okie wrote: Tue Apr 02, 2019 6:28 pm Of course yes \O That's what I've been talking about earlier , including the cost , so IMO , camping is not necessarily worth it as a saving , and in any event , one can also get bungalows/ accommodation that can probably give you the same type of ambience as camping .
so , basically , it come down to one's own taste and preferences lol
Neither option is necessarily cheaper , or better than the other ...........
Nothing is for nothing , and you pay for what you get ;-)
./.Its never a saving ..Just a better way to experience the Wilderness ..A way of life

Re: To camp or not to camp

Posted: Tue May 07, 2019 4:34 pm
by Peter Betts
Flutterby wrote: Mon May 06, 2019 12:56 pm The joys of camping. ;-)

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Masai Mara ..Permanent luxury safari camp ...Look at the open area , Large flat top trees well spaced and fancy Permanent safari chairs ..Probably the camp house cat of sorts