Planning is essential especially
if choosing a self-catering or
camping option. This planner
is purely a guideline and can
be adapted for your specic
requirements.
To use space eciently, keep similar items
together in trunks, plastic boxes or a
drawer system. Categories should include
the following:
• Tools and spares
• Kitchen items and foodstu
• Photographic equipment
• Separate water and fuel
Look at weight distribution so as not to
inuence the vehicle’s centre of gravity.
Secure the load using ratchet straps or
a cargo net. If using an open load area
protect the load with a tarpaulin or
tonneau cover.
Before you leave:
• Advise your security provider
• Service your vehicle dependant on KM.
• Leave spare keys with a neighbour or
family member
Driving
For the trip, use the meal planner (last
section) to plan snacks and refreshments.
Typically, one may need the following:
• A bag to hold refuse which can be
emptied when you stop to refuel or
have a break
• Snacks packed in easily accessible
containers
• Drinks, preferably water and non-zzy
drinks
• Wet wipes and tissues
• Spare prescription glasses or
sunglasses
• Driver’s license and identication
• Passports
• Visas
• International driver’s license
• Triptyque or carnets
• Third-party insurance
• Petrol card
• Credit card
• Forex
• Firearm license and competency
certicate if required
• Water or soft drinks
• Route schedule
• Compressible pillows for a
nap in the car
• Plan stops every two hours to walk
around and refresh and combine them
with refueling and bathroom breaks
• Torches
• Conrmation of accommodation
preferably in a travel le (separate
download)
• Cross-border paperwork and applicable
vehicle decals
• Vehicle registration papers
• Permission from nance company
to take vehicle across a border if still
under nance
• First aid kit with prescriptions if
crossing borders
• Journal and pen/pencil
Copy all documents and have them
certied - rather use certied copies
when stopped and asked for any
documentation.
Bathroom
As you pack your normal toiletries, don’t
forget the following:
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Dental oss
• Soap and nailbrush
• Shaving kit
• Towels and face cloth
• Toilet paper and tissues
• Body cream and sunscreen
• Nail le and nail clipper
• Insect repellent
• Shower head (many places
skimp on this)
• Basin plug
• Optional camp shower
Cooking
• Firelighters
• Gas lighter
• Braai tongs
• Charcoal or wood
• Frozen meals to heat up if you don’t feel
like cooking
• Salad ingredients
• Vegetables suitable for a braai
• Coee/tea, milk, coee concentrate
NISSAN TRIP PLANNER 02