Brenton invites you to

Light the Lantern

Lantern Weekend on the Orange. Three nights by the river at Augrabies.

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  1. The note · The weekend Lantern Weekend on the Orange Hosted by Brenton. Three nights by the river.
  2. The sign · When Fri 19 – Mon 22 March 2027 Human Rights Day long weekend. Arrive from 14:00 on Friday.
  3. The map · Where Augrabies Falls Rest Camp Riverside stands, Northern Cape. 120 km past Upington.
  4. The cooler · Bring Tent, headlamp, your own meat & drinks And something warm. Desert nights bite.
  5. The mug · The plan The falls at sunrise, the river by raft Braais, Moon Rock, and late nights under the lantern.

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Event details

Lantern Weekend on the Orange

Hosted by Brenton. Three nights on the river at Augrabies: granite, quiver trees, the falls thundering in the gorge, and one good lantern to sit under when the dark comes.

Dates
19–22 March 2027Friday to Monday · Human Rights Day long weekend
Arrive
From 14:00 SAST, FridayPack up by 10:00 on Monday
Camp
Augrabies Falls Rest CampFour riverside stands together, booked under Brenton’s name. Augrabies Falls National Park, Northern Cape.
Getting there
About 9 hours from JoburgOr fly into Upington, 120 km away, and we’ll fetch you.
Your share
R420 per personThe stands for three nights. EFT details come after you RSVP.
Park entry
SANParks conservation feePaid per day at the gate. Wild Card holders get in free.

Pack

  • Tent & sleeping bag
  • Headlamp (the lantern has its limits)
  • Camp chair
  • Your own meat & drinks for three nights
  • Cooler box & ice
  • A warm layer — desert nights get cold
  • Hat, sunscreen & river shoes
  • Your Wild Card, if you have one

The plan

  1. Fri 14:00Arrive, pitch, first cold one
  2. Fri 19:00Light the lantern, first braai
  3. Sat 06:00The falls at sunrise
  4. Sat 09:30Rafting on the Orange (optional, highly recommended)
  5. Sun 07:00The Dassie Trail and Moon Rock
  6. Sun 18:30Potjie by lantern light
  7. Mon 10:00Pack up, coffee, the long road home
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Stands are booked by the head, so let us know either way.