This weekend my wife and I were taken on an OFF THE GRID digital detox weekend courtesy of VARDEN SAFARIS. We spent time in an empty farmhouse, sundowners on the top of SUNSET ROCK, getting into camp at the MAVHURADONA wilderness, great food and drinks jumping to the cool waters emanating from one of the many springs in the area. Although I enjoyed myself I have to admit that I was a first time GLAMPER and it was apparent that there is so much cool equipment I need to get for my next trip!
1. BINOS
When everyone else was bird watching I was the only person who couldn't see what was going on. Although those that had were happy to share I couldnt help but think having my own set would have been cool. |
3. BIKE
Mavhuradonha Wilderness area is definately a great place to be in touch with nature and even better if you have a horse. If you can't afford that then definately riding this awesome terrain on a bike will do the trick! |
2. SOLAR LIGHTS
I absolutely loved the fact that Varden Safaris had these cool solar jars. They are so cool and versatile. They even have an SOS mode as well and 2 levels of brightness. |
4. SHOES
Definately will not be taking my flimsy shoes out to a glamping weekend. A nice pair of hiking boots would be great. The nature trails up the mountain to check out ancient rock paintings was such a highlight of this trip |
5. LUGGAGE
Nelsy and I are always travelling to urban cities and you could tell by our lugguage that we had not gone offroad ever before. Definately getting one bag to fit all our stuff is a definate must have and being something I have to carry, I get to pick the colour! |
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6. CAMERA
I am definately going to be super biased here and just say that you definately will need a really good DSLR camera because you need to get great shots of so many different things. From a horse in a canter, a bird on the road, an impala in flight and your friends jumping into a whirlpool! |
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7. SADDLE
Ok so let me be clear about this loooool I know nothing about horses but this one weekend definately made me love horses and want to learn more. So I would just go and buy a saddle just for motivation. |
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8. TENT
I have never been camping before so Varden Safaris thought I should start with GLAMPING to break me in gently. One day I hope to set up a tent and sleep in the wild in a wilderness area that doesn't have many predators loooool. |
9. BIRD BOOKS
You definately need to know all the little guys flying around you daily in this beautiful place |
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10. HAT
You definately need to look like an explorer when exploring the great MAVHURADONHA wilderness so wearing a hat at all times not only protects you but just makes your pictures on social media look awesome! |
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