Easter's Coming. Fuel Isn't Cheap. Go Anyway.
A Karoo escape, a van that brings the party, and how the community is dealing with the fuel price chaos.
code``codeTomorrow, petrol goes up by around R5.50 a litre. Diesel by close to R10.
We're not going to pretend that's fine - it's a lot. And for those of us who measure road trips in tanks of diesel, it stings.
But here's the thing. Easter weekend is four days away. The kids are off school. And there's a campsite in the Karoo with 8,000 hectares, zero cell signal, and some of the best skies you'll see in your life.
The fuel will cost more. The trip is still worth it. Go anyway.
🔧 Featured build: PartyBus
Dillan's 2016 Ford Transit Connect looks like any ordinary white panel van from the outside. It's not.
Inside: OSB panels, hidden storage, a slide-out ¾ bed, party lights, speakers, and a bike rack for dirt jump runs with the crew. Subtle on the street. Anything but once you've pitched.
Sometimes the build that surprises everyone is the one worth featuring.
🌍 Campsite spotlight: Buffelsrivier, Karoo, Western Cape
No cell signal. No crowds. Just 8,000 hectares, a campfire, and stars you forgot existed.
You pitch where you want. The Karoo does the rest. Evenings here are the real thing, fire going, sunset doing its thing, and a sky with zero light pollution.
High clearance vehicle required. 4x4 recommended. Budget-friendly. The perfect Easter escape if you're prepared to disconnect properly.
🐣 Easter on the road: a few things worth saying
The roads over Easter are no joke. School holidays mean traffic, fatigue, and pressure to push further than you should. A few things worth repeating:
- Leave earlier than you think you need to. Everyone else is also leaving on Thursday afternoon.
- Tell someone your route. Especially if you're heading somewhere remote. Buffelsrivier has no cell signal, that's the point, but plan accordingly.
- Rest when you're tired. The campsite will still be there.
- Check your recovery gear before you leave, not when you need it.
The whole point of getting out there is to actually enjoy it. Drive smart.
Have a good one out there,
Chris & Craig
