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Sahara Desert Trek - Beaumond House
(10 - 19 Feb 2012)
Amazingly, this fantastic 10 day Sahara Desert trekking trip in support of the Beaumont House Community Hospice (Newark) is FULL.
Main Travel and Trek Sahara Desert Trekking page.
This group of around 50 enthusiastic supporters are going to have a wonderful experience. From the coach trip down to the airport right through to Marrakesh and out into the Sahara Desert, this trip will be filled with wonderful memories and many new experiences!
Sahara Desert treks are very different. There are no roads, no villages, no people, no ambient light at night, just total silence and a sea of sand. At night, you can even see the satellites zooming across the sky as you lay out in the open. If the 2011 trip is anything to go by, they won't need tents either; sleep under th stars.
Read the Grantham Feb 2011 Sahara Trek report.
This webpage will act as an information page for the group should you forget any details.
For information and support on the fundraising, go to www.saharatrek.co.uk
In case you can't find them...download the trekking notes.
Training walk details:
Jan, to be confirmed
Accommodation, don't forget to let us know who your room/tent partner is.
Equipment such as day sacks and sleeping bags can be hired. I am currently holding a list of these, orders will be placed in Jan for Feb delivery.
Some early TIPS:
Get your footwear EARLY and walk them in
Pool resources such as a First Aid kit; it can work out expensive if you don't, with much duplication
Tailor the First Aid kits to YOU. Pre-made up ones from shops are fine but they can contain waste items you don't need. Better to make a list and fine tune.
Protect that camera from the sand!
FAQ's (updated 16 Oct)
What is a Camelbac and should I use one?
A camelbac is a plastic bladder with a tube attached so that you can drink little and often during the day. Most modern dayacks have a pouch inside them to house the camelbac. Camelbac is actually a trade name so there are others on the market. Avoid cheap ones if you can; they are more likely to burst! A 2 litre capacity is about right. Go too small (1 litre) and you will find yourself re-filling and too big (3 litre) may not fit into your daysack pouch.
The tube comes out of the daysack, over your shoulder and sits there close to your mouth for your use when you need it. It negates the need to take a bottle out to drink.
Camelbacs are an excellent way of ensuring that you drink often and stay hydrated.
Bottles do the same job but generally require a stop to drink.
Do we need a sleeping mat (roll mat)?
No. You are provided with a foam mattress which is enclosed within a clean cotton cover. It is your mattress as well as your seating platform for meals.
Do we need a visa to get into Morocco?
No. Your passport does need to be vaild for 6 months on the date of entry into Morocco.
What do we sleep in?
2 person tents. You will be shown how to put them up/take down. We'll keep an eye on the overnight dew; it may be possible to sleep out under the stars (no requirement to put a tent up).
I am a vegetarian
No problem. We don't carry alot of meat anyway due to the hot weather so most of the evening meals revolve around vegetables and lentels, etc...
