The Rogue Travel Wallet

Now available from Kendrick Imports www.kendrickimports.com
Rogue have developed a brand new Travel Wallet in a great soft Tan leather.

This travel wallet has all of the credentials you would expect from a Rogue product:
Hand –made
Top Quality leather
A great Finish
A useful product
Designed to give years of service!

The Rogue Travel Wallet has the Rogue  logo stitched on the front and closes with a secure flap complete with magnetic catch.

Rogue Travel Wallet in Tan

Inside the Travel wallet has compartments for travel documents, tickets, passports as well as sections to keep business cards in.

Inside of Rogue Travel Wallet

A great piece of travel kit from Rogue and great value at £25
Available from Kendrick Imports at http://www.kendrickimports.com/rogue/accessories/miscellaneous/rogue-travel-wallet.html
Or call 0845 475 1281 to order yours!

What to pack for your Safari trip.

Whether it is your first “Safari” to Africa, or you are a returning visitor, this list of what to pack may be of help.  The time of year that you are visiting Africa, and the specific country you are visiting will make some difference to the number of warm items of clothing you need to pack, but this guide is a good rule of thumb.

Firstly your clothes must be up to the job!!  Of African Origin safari clothing are authentic safari wear.  The clothes are made in Africa and worn by the guides working at the lodges.  The styles and fabrics are all tried and tested and have come through with flying colours!!

Clothes should all be neutral colours so that you blend in with the environment.  Cotton fabrics are the best as they help you stay cool and comfortable.
•    Short & Long Sleeve Shirts / blouses – Long ( or ¾) sleeves are great for warmth in the evenings and early mornings, protection from the sun and insects. 100% cotton is the preferred fabric worn by the guides and people you will meet working at the lodges.

100% cotton blouses Of AFrican Origin

•    Shorts/Skirts & Trousers – Long cotton trousers can protect from the sun & insects in the evenings. However you will find that your guides and most guests will be in shorts or skirts during game drives and walks.
•    Safari Hat – Wide brimmed hats work best. Rogue in South Africa make a “breezy hat” which has mesh sides and is excellent for keeping the head cool but sun off your head and neck.  Packaway hats are also great for travelling as they fold flat in to a calico bag and are therefore very easy to pack and do not take up valuable space!

Rogue 301K Breezy Hat - great in the heat!!

•    Safari Jacket or Fleece – you may go out for a game drive before sunrise when it could be chilly.  Make sure you have at least one warm jacket or fleece as being cold is no fun!
•    Footwear – High heels will not be needed in the bush…EVER! Shoes that will not “slip off” are ideal when on the game drives.  You will need some type of hiking or safari boot if you plan on any walking safaris. The Rogue Desert Boot is a great option as it is smart but strong and looks great with shorts or trousers.

Rogue Desert Boot - great for bushwalking or dinner!

•    Sun tops that can be worn under a blouse for the girls is a great idea so that when the temperature goes up you have an extra layer to peel off and can get some sun on your shoulders!!
•    Binoculars, in general a compact pair with no zoom are easiest to use.
•    Camera.
•    Sunglasses.
•    Sun Screen.  At least factor 25.
•    Insect repellent.  It’s up to you whether you choose a DEET product or a non-DEET product.  Bug Geroff is a natural non-DEET insect repellent that was developed in South Africa and has been widely tested in malarial areas.  The trick is to reapply often and use the full range of products. The Bug Geroff Travel Pack is perfect for your Safari holiday.

Non Deet insect repellent

•    Malaria prophylaxis: please consult your GP/travel nurse. These are essential if you are travelling to a malaria area and will need to be organised well before you leave.
•    A Rogue sling bag to pack your binoculars, camera, insect repellent and sunscreen in.

Sling bag for every day use.

•    Adaptor plugs are useful to recharge phones, cameras etc.

It is best if you pack your clothes in to a soft canvas or leather bag.  Suitcases are awkward for the small planes and transfer vehicles. Rogue make a range of bags exactly for this purpose!

available in olive or sand canvas

Authentic safari wear and accessories such as hats, boots, bags, clothes and insect repellent are available in the UK from www.kendrickimports.com
All products you will find on the Kendrick Imports website are made in Africa and are available for immediate delivery.

Travelling to South Africa in the near future? Coming from Europe?

Take a look at our website for ideas and tips on what you need to take and to see Authentic Travel and Safari hats, boots, clothes and accessories.

KendrickImports www.kendrickimports.com can kit you out with all the gear you need for your South African experience.
The list of “Must –haves” include:
A Rogue hat http://www.kendrickimports.com/index.php/rogue/hats

Rogue Breezy hats keep you cool

Rogue Boots such as the purpose made Rogue Desert boot http://www.kendrickimports.com/index.php/rogue/boots/rogue-desert-boot.html as featured in the Travel Africa Magazine.

Rogue soft, strong Suede Desert boot

Clothing that is designed for the climate.  Take a look at the Of African Origin Range of natural fibres.  The clothes are 100% cotton and will keep you comfortable whatever the temperature. http://www.kendrickimports.com/index.php/of-african-origin

Authentic Safari Shirt

Finally don’t forget your Insect repellent.  A natural Non-Deet product is best for you.  The Bug Geroff range was developed and is made and used in Africa.  It was featured in the Real Travel Magazine last month.  You can reapply as often as you need to and the range includes a travel pack, soap, moisturiser, gel and a leather strap you can re-use by applying the Tagetes oil on to eat every day.  Check out the range at http://www.kendrickimports.com/index.php/bug-geroff

If you are travelling to South Africa from Germany there is a great source of information on where to stay and what to do in Suth Africa at http://www.suedafrika24.info/en/ check out all the hot tips!!!

100% cotton skirt

Rogue Desert Boots

The Rogue Dsert boots are becoming a very popular travel boot / safari boot.  The boot is made in South Africa by Rogue and imported by Kendrick Imports www.kendrickimports.com

Rogue Desert Boot

The boot has a lightweight crepe sole, and the uppers are made from soft suede which makes it a light and comfortable boot to wear whilst travelling.  Added to this, the top of the boots are padded fro comfort and the design of the boot with the all-in-one tongue, makes the boot easy to put on oand off!

The boot was reviewed by the Travel Africa magazine last month as follows:-
“These boots are aimed at those of you who are heading out to Africa on Safari and want a pair of boots to handle 3 things:

The occasional day walking in the bush;

look smart enough to wear out for dinner (in town or camp);

be comfortable enough to wear all day long.

This unique Desert boot made by Rogue in South Africa has lightweight crepe soles which provide decent traction on gently sloping dirt and rock surfaces. The uppers are made of soft suede, which offers better protection against thorns and sharp rocks than those made partially of mesh. Although not as breathable as some mesh boots, overheating is unlikely unless activity is strenuous. They are also comfortable enough inside to wear without socks if need be. The uppers are padded for comfort, and their high sides give support when walking over uneven ground.”

The boots are part of the complete travel gear you need for any trip available from Kendrick Imports.  Your complete safari  and travel needs from a Rogue hat , to Of African Origin Safari clothing and Bug Geroff DEET free insect repellent products are all available in just a few clicks at www.kendrickimports.com

Rogue hat

Of African Origin Safari clothing

DEET free insect repellent products

All the products you find on the Kendrick Imports site are authentic safari gear.  Made in Africa and used in Africa.  None of the products will disappoint you – we promise!

Click www.kendrickimports.com or call us on 0845 475 1281 if you have any question on our products.

Kendrick Imports now imports a range of Safari Wear.

When in the African bush environment having the right type of clothing  makes the difference between being comfortable and able to fully enjoy your experience to being the wrong temperature, sweaty and thoroughly fed up!
Alongside the Rogue hats, Rogue boots Rogue bags and accessories that Kendrick Imports stock (which are long-standing bush-wear industry standards), a range of clothing has now been introduced (also from South Africa ) branded Of African Origin.
This is an authentic range of Safari  clothing for use on Safari or travelling. Most of the range is made from durable cotton with the unique Of African Origin logo of a zebra boy!

The clothing is all used by many of the guides and Rangers in Southern Africa and so has been fully tested in the harsh African environment.  The cotton shirts, blouses, shorts and skirts are all 100% cotton, thick enough to give protection from thorns whilst walking in the bush, but cool enough to allow your skin to breathe.  The shape of the clothing has been developed over many years, with feedback from Rangers and lodge staff so that it is the right shape to give complete comfort.

The Of African Origin Range of bush clothing includes Safari Jackets and fleeces for the cooler winter morning game drives and walks, the usual blouses, shirts,, shorts and skirts that you would expect, along with Chinos for men, ¾ trousers for ladies and a great range of Polo shirts,     T shirts and vest tops. There is a fantastic range of bandanas with a unique of African Origin design which completes your Safari wardrobe!

The range includes just about everything need for that Safari trip (except socks!)…. well we had to draw the line somewhere!
This range of clothing is “Made in Africa and Used in Africa” and available from the Kendrick Imports web site at www.kendrickimports.com

If you have any questions about the range of clothes, or are not sure what to pack, then give us a call on 0845 475 1282…. we will be happy to help!

Teams United in Love of Sport

The Leighton Buzzard Observer – a local Bedfordshire newspaper, featured an article on The Hazyview Blue Bird Young Stars football team and their link with Leighton United Football Club.

This article appeared in the 28th April edition of the paper and is the first of two features.  The second will include the experiences of 15 year old Jack from Leighton Buzzard,  who played for the team in a match in April whilst visiting Africa.

Kendrick Imports www.kendrickimports.com prides itself on its fairly and ethical trading principles and has organised the partnership between Leighton United and the Hazyview Bluebirds!

Kendrick Imports in the Kruger Park

Kendrick Imports and the Kruger Park April 2009
April 8th and 9th 2009 saw Kendrick Imports www.kendrickimpots.com visit the Kruger Park in South Africa.  Ten of us spent 2 days in this National Park spending one night at Berg-en-dal Camp.
The Kruger National Park is one of several National Parks in South Africa.  The broad aim of the Parks is to preserve natural ecosystems so that the full range of animal and plant species and their habitats are protected, and that ecological processes such as droughts, periods of high rainfall are allowed to take their natural course.
The Kruger Park is in Mpumalanga to the east of South Africa.  It is about the size of Wales and is totally wild.  All of the animals in the park are wild and although are not afraid of the outline of vehicles, will become frightened and run away if you break that silhouette by for example putting your head out of a sun roof.  This may also cause them to attack with serious consequences!

The whole gang of ten packed the cars with essentials for a night’s stay in the Kruger Park… including food, water, Rogue hats, Rogue boots, Rogue bags, http://www.kendrickimports.com/index.php/rogue spare clothes, Bug Geroff insect repellent http://www.kendrickimports.com/index.php/bug-geroff and a few beers!

Rogue canvas and breezy hats

We got to the Phabeni Gate in to the park at 6am as it opened.  Every person must be checked in and be accounted for on the gate pass.  We drove slowly for two hours until a breakfast stop at Skukuza Camp (the nerve centre of the Park).  During those 2 hours we saw elephant, kudu, zebra, rhino, buffalo, giraffe and a wonderful leopard which crossed the road in front of us.

We spent the night at Berg-en-dal Camp in the south of the park.  The camps have self-catering bungalows equipped with a BBQ area, kitchenette, bedrooms and bathroom.  We booked ourselves on a night drive, leaving at 5pm and returning and 8.15pm.  Before setting off we all used Bug Geroff insect repellent as the park is a malarial area and it is essential to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes.  The Bug geroff soap http://www.kendrickimports.com/index.php/bug-geroff combined with either the spray, gel or cream is an effective deterrent to the mosquitoes and as it is DEET free is safe to use even on children.

Playing Uno before night drive!

The night drive was fantastic, with sightings of most game.  We were treated to a close encounter with a black rhino – much smaller than the more common white rhino. (Both types of rhino are the same colour but the white rhino has a wide lip and is much bigger.  The black rhino is much more aggressive and skittish). The black rhino was spotted whilst we were all out of the game-viewing vehicle having a “sun-downer”.  Awesome! We also saw a herd of Buffalo standing on the warm road at dusk and most exciting of all a leopard right beside the game-vehicle.  We followed the leopard for a short while before it “evaporated” out of sight back in to the long grass.

After a very tasty dinner of boerewors (South African Farmers Sausage) followed by steak, garlic bread, salad and potatoes we listened to the sound of Hyenas “whoooooping” in to the night.  The cottages were metres from the perimeter fence and there was much anticipation about what sounds might be heard later that night.
A stay in the park is a must for any visitor to South Africa.  It is a very special place and as it is completely wild there is always such anticipation about what you might see…. Right up to the moment when you stop at the exit gate and have your exit permit stamped.

Hazyview Footy Team get new equipment

Hazyview Bluebird Young Stars April 2009
The local Hazyview football “The Bluebird Young Stars” team were in action again this morning. The team are based in Mpumalanga in South Africa.   Kendrick Imports, Gola and Leighton United Football Club provided balls a ball bag, training cones, pumps and new trainers for the young team.

The equipment was received by two of the coaches Sipho and Joseph earlier this week.

Em hands over boots from Gola

The team were in action this morning and were joined by Jack who brought 15 balls and lots of training cones from Leighton United FC. Jack played with the boys for a while during the match and had quite a few interesting comments to make afterwards.  He commented on how hot it was playing in temperatures of 26 degrees, also how hard the pitch was.

There were no markings to show the edge of the pitch, Jack said afterwards that the sideline on one side of the pitch was the ditch!
The team had a couple of players who spoke good English and Jack chatted with the boys.  They were keen to find out which sports Jack played, and gave him a spare trip to wear for the game. Jack was really impressed with the level of skill the team had and the commitment they all played with.

Leighton United balls & equipement well used

The team and the coaches really appreciate all the support they are receiving from Kendrick Imports, Leighton United and other sponsors such as Gola and lucozade.  It is great to see that they are making good use of the  equipment they are being given, and that it is being put to such good use and making a real difference to the team.

Nelson, one of the coaches, told me that not only were the boys grateful for the equipment, but the parents of the boys were very appreciative of the support they were getting as well.

Of African Origin Clothes distributed to people in Zimbabwe who REALLY needed them

Kendrick Imports http://www.kendrickimports.com now imports range of authentic Safari and travel clothing made by Of African Origin http://www.kendrickimports.com/index.php/of-african-origin

The range includes shirts, blouses, shorts, t shirts, polo shirts, safari jackets, skirts and bandanas. All of the clothes are specifically designed for Safari and travel.

The Company “Of African Origin” make the garments specifically for wear in the African climate and therefore they are perfect for your Safari wear!

All Of African Origin clothes are fairly and ethically traded.  Recently the company sent 1200 garments that were “over-runs” and had been collected over the years to a lodge called Matetsi in Zimbabwe. They asked for the clothes to be distributed to the staff.

These photos show how the clothes were received by the people who worked at the lodge:-

Clothes donated in ZImbabwe

Most people in Zimbabwe cannot afford the bare necessities anymore and although the staff at this lodge are amongst the fortunate few who still have a job, most of them have to support a large number of unemployed relatives as well as an ever rising number of AIDS orphans. They have barely enough money to buy scarce and expensive food and certainly no cash for clothes.

The clothes were put into  carrier bags by the lodge and given out to the staff – they say a picture paints a thousand words….. and just look at those faces!

Why not check out the great range of clothes yourself at http://www.kendrickimports.com/index.php/of-african-origin

You will find authentic safari shirts, blouses, shorts, skirts and jackets at prices that will make you smile too!

Of African Origin Authentic Safari Clothing

Kendrick Imports now stocks the Of African Origin range of Safari clothing.

The Of African Origin range of Authentic Safari clothes include all the clothes you would need for your Safari holiday.  The range was designed and is used in the Safari environment and is perfect for the climate and terrain.

The range includes blouses, shirts, skirts, shorts, trousers, ¾ trousers, ladies tops, men’s T-shirts as well as fleeces and Safari jackets for those cooler morning starts!!

Of African Origin are ethical traders.  Their garments are made by adults that have great working conditions and are properly paid.  The Company actively supports communities which struggle to achieve the basic necessities that you and I take for granted.

The Of African Origin clothes are used throughout Africa by the people who work in and run lodges.  The clothes are therefore completely tried and tested both in design for comfort and suitability to the African environment but also for quality of the fabrics so that they last!!

The owners of “Of African Origin” are Nic and Niamb.  They recently sent 1200 garments that were “over-runs” that had been collected over the years to a lodge called Matetsi in Zimbabwe.  They asked for the clothes to be distributed to the staff.

This is the thank you letter they received back:

Dear Niamb,

Our delivery truck ex Johannesburg arrived yesterday at Matetsi carrying 11 large boxes of clothes that you have donated. This is absolutely awesome! You can not imagine the impact that your extremely generous donation will have.

Most people in Zimbabwe can not afford the bare necessities anymore. Even though our staffs are amongst the fortunate few who still have a job, most of them have to support a large number of unemployed relatives as well as an ever rising number of AIDS orphans. There is barely enough money to buy scarce and expensive food and certainly no cash for clothes. Some staffs wear their uniforms off duty to save money on clothing.

A gesture like yours goes a long way to alleviate some of that hardship and I can assure you that every single piece of clothing you sent will find a new, grateful owner in the coming days. We will definitely take some pictures when the clothes are distributed for you to see some of the people you are assisting. I am hoping that one day we may have the pleasure of welcoming you as a guest at Matetsi so that you can personally meet some the people you have been helping.

Once again on behalf of our staffs and their families thank you very much for your kindness. You have brought some joy and happiness to people in need.

With kindest regards

Rolf

Check out the range of Authentic Safari Clothing only available in the UK through Kendrick Imports www.kendrickimports.com