LOCATION | Tankwa Karoo

ROAD CONDITIONS | Bad, corrugated and dusty – drive very slowly

IDEAL VEHICLE | Lekker Camper VW Campervan or Toyota Safari camper

EVENT | Crazy, completely nuts, out of this world collaborative city, musical and arts gathering created by a spirit of participation and volunteerism

Survival at Afrika Burn

Water:  There is no water available at Afrika Burn.  The VW T3 Campervans do not have running water on board, but you can rent water containers from us.  The VW T5 Campervans and the Toyota Safari 4x4 campers have a small sink which is suitable for cleaning your teeth or washing your hands only, but not enough for the festival duration.  Take your own water for everything (washing, drinking, cleaning etc.) but do not take too much and do not waste it. Water is a precious resource in South Africa - we beg you to use water sparingly and please do not waste water. If you have any water remaining at the end of the festival then bring it back with you so that it can be used sensibly - please do not just throw it away.  25 litre water containers (empty) are available to rent - just add in the Comments section when you book.

Ice:  There is nothing for sale except ice at Afrika Burn.  You may buy ice to keep your food and drinks cold, but you’ll need to ensure that all water is removed from fridges on a regular (at least daily) basis.  Leaking water will damage the campervan units. Use leftover melted ice for cooking or cleaning. We recommend renting a cooler box from Lekker Camper as the ice queue can be long and isn't always close to your campsite. 25 litre cool boxes are available to rent - just add in the Comments section when you book.

Food:  There is no food or anything for sale at Afrika Burn.  Take all food and required items with you.  Do not take too much, but do take enough.  Dried food and tinned food works well. All campervans have a gas stove for cooking. Woolworths sells the best good quality food that generally last longer. There are lots of supermarkets in Cape Town (Waterfront and Gardens), Somerset West (Waterstone Village) and in Worcester (Mountain Mill shopping centre). Afrika Burn operates on a gifting ideology, so you may find some yummy food kindly offered to you at various camps but this should not be relied upon for all your eats! Take all rubbish away with you.  Do not overload the vehicle as this represents a safety issue and you may cause an accident or be stopped by the police. 

Electricity: There is no electricity at Afrika Burn. If you want electricity then you can either rent a solar package from Lekker Camper or get access to your own generator through a camp or privately. Without electricity, the fridge and lights will only work for approx. 1 day after you park up, after which your boerewors, gin and tonic and craft beers may get warm.  Running the engine stationary for long periods of time in the hot weather at the festival will cause battery issues and/or damage to the vehicle - do not do it. All campervans (except Toyota 4x4 Safari campers) are fitted with an external plug with an extension lead to plug into 220v electricity. All campers have internal electrical sockets which only work when you are driving, plug into electricity or have a solar package (for low wattage items only). 

Solar Power:  The solar panels should ensure all cameras & iPads stay charged and the refreshments and meat are ice cold.  It is deisgned for 2 peoples normal use. The solar package is suitable for low wattage appliances only such as camera batteries, phones, tablets and the provided lights and fridge.  It is NOT suitable for high wattage appliances such as hairdryers, hair straighteners etc. as they will overload and break the system.  The other electrical items such as the fridge will then stop working. The power collected by the solar system is dependent on the hours of direct sunlight during the day and the power used.  Save power by charging items during the day, minimise opening the fridge and turn off lights when not in use.

Toilets and Showers: There are compost toilets and portaloos at Afrika Burn which the community do their best to keep nice - you may wish to consider pimping a loo as your contribution to the event. The compost toilets on the outer edges of the burn, which are enclosed on three or four sides with no roof, have lovely views of the desert and are generally more pleasant than the enclosed stinky portaloos. There are no official showers at Afrika Burn, except some camps that may offer you a shower (perhaps naked). If you want to wash, use biodegradable wet wipes or bring a portable solar camping shower and extra water, or our recommendation is to make do with a bucket, flannel and some biodegradeable soap - your grandparents did it, most Africans still do it daily - you won't die by not having a shower for a few days and using a bucket and flannel instead! Make sure your products are biodegradable. It is strongly encouraged to collect the grey water, try to evaporate it and bring back any remaining. The Lekker Camper campervans do not have toilets or showers on board.

Mobile/Cell Phones:  There is normally no or very limited mobile reception at Afrika Burn and from our understanding it drops at some point on the way to the festival, depending on which operator you are with. 

Equipment Shops:  If you want to buy any additional equipment then there are lots of outdoor shops in South Africa. The following shops will also deliver: - Takealot, Outdoor Warehouse, Makro . Please don't overload your vehicle as it is dangerous.

Booking Information

• We operate on a first come, first served basis.  We do not ‘hold’ campervans for customers, as it is not fair to other customers.  If you wish to book your campervan, then you need to book securely on the website and pay the full remaining balance by EFT/bank transfer.  One booking per campervan. 
• The full remaining rental balance needs to be paid by EFT/bank transfer within 30 days of making your booking, or sooner if advised in your booking confirmation. Proof of payment must be emailed to admin@lekkercamper.co.za in order to keep your vehicle reservation, with no exceptions whatsoever. 
• If you want a solar package, then add this in the Optional extras section when you book. This is subject to availability.  
• If you want water containers or something else specific then tell us in the Comments section of your booking and we will do our best to help.
• Delivery - we will try our best to deliver to you when and where you ask but please be patient with us as this is an extremely busy time and we are also dependant on traffic and flights. The AB delivery schedule will be finalised closer to the time.
• There is a minimum rental duration over this period which is reflected in your online quote. 
• You can opt to take the campervan for less days, but you will still pay for the minimum period. 
• The chosen excess will be locked on your credit card on the working day before your rental.  Please ensure that your credit card will work for international payments (check with your bank) and have sufficient funds available, as no refunds or exceptions will be made if you credit card does not work. 
• Cancellation / Postponement Policy
  

  The percentages below indicate the portion of the total rental amount retained in the event of cancellation:

  - 90 days or more before pick-up: 25% retained / 75% refunded
  - 89 to 30 days before pick-up: 50% retained / 50% refunded
  - 29 to 5 days before pick-up: 75% retained / 25% refunded
  - Less than 5 days before pick-up or no-show: 100% retained / no refund
  - If vehicle is returned early for any reason, no refund will be considered
  Please note: -
  • In all the above instances, bank transfer fees are for the customers account. Lekker Camper can non not be held responsible for any changes in currency rates and deal in ZAR (South Africa Rand) only.
  • Any refunds authorised can only be paid back to the account where they came from. This is controlled by the South African and International banks to prevent fraud and money laundering.
  • Cancellations must be made by the Customer in writing to Lekker Camper.
• To ensure cover, for example in the event of not being able to travel or use the booking, it is recommended that the hirer obtain his or her own travel insurance in advance.
• Bookings are non transferable i.e. can not be changed to another person

Sorry: We know that all these ‘rules’ seem a little dull, but this is the only way that we can safely continue to rent out our campervans and vehicles for the festival. We want you to have a great and happy Afrika Burn - it can be a crazy, fun and wonderful experience to be part of and it may just blow you away! 

We look forward to hearing from you.  If you do have any queries, then please do not hesitate to pop us an email (info@lekkercamper.co.za) or check out our website.