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WHAT SHOULD WE BRING WITH US?<\/strong>
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\nSun protection<\/strong>
\nHigh Altitude = High UV so please come prepared with sun tan lotions, sun-glasses hats and long-sleeved tops. This even applies in winter – UV rays reflect off snow!
\nClothing<\/strong>
\nThe only thing that’s truly predictable about mountain weather is that it’s totally unpredictable! Come prepared for four seasons in one day. Layers are a good bet. There’s nowhere really fancy in the area, so you can leave your sparkly dresses, jackets and stiletto heels at home! Practical, warm and comfortable clothing is the order of the day.
\nMedication
\nThere are no pharmacies in Barkly East, Rhodes or Lady Grey, so it is sensible to bring prescription medication with you. There are however hospitals and doctors in the towns in case of emergency.
\nUseful Items<\/strong>
\nCameras, binoculars, fly-fishing rods, mountain bikes
\nFood<\/strong>
\nIf you are self-catering then bring any unusual foods that you may want with you. There are supermarkets in Lady Grey and Barkly East, and a small supplies shop in Rhodes, but you can only rely on getting basic foodstuffs. Supply of fresh fruit and veg is very variable. There are however excellent butchers in Barkly East and Lady Grey and the local meat is good value and of superb quality.<\/p>\n

WHAT’S THE WEATHER LIKE?
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\nClean and invigorating is the best way to describe the climate in the Eastern Cape Drakensberg and four well-marked seasons occur:<\/p>\n