WELCOME To
Trekkers Outdoor Recreation Club
Who are we?
We are a proudly SOUTH AFRICAN Outdoor Recreational Club. We understand that for this reason, we need to get back to nature on a regular basis to relax around the camp fire allowing our body clock to reboot.
We are more interested in developing long-lasting friendships and not whether your personal preference of camping convenience is a motorhome, caravan, trailer tent or tent. What is important to us at Trekkers is that you share similar interests, likes and dislikes. Enjoy getting together and participating in different activities.
We create a safe and secure environment to enable our children to play like we used to play in our youth.
The club currently consists of 11 Laagers situated in 4 provinces namely Gauteng, Free State, Western Cape and Eastern Cape. These Laagers host an Outspan (Outing) on a monthly basis. Hit the Outspans Tab to see the next Outspan in your province. Contact our National Secretary who will direct you in the right direction to make use of our TRY BEFORE YOU JOIN option.
TREKKERS History
The Trekkers Outdoor Recreation Club owes its origin to a small group of campers in Natal who in 1975 were fed up with the division between caravan and camping clubs, which at a time did not allow for mixing of various camping styles. The group held their first camp at Peatties Lake (which is now under the waters of Albert Falls Dam).
One of the founders approached the Trek Petroleum Company with a request to use the company Quagga emblem as the club logo, and for sponsorship. Both requests being granted. The Club name was derived from this association with Trek Petroleum and from the Voortrekkers who were the original towers of their homes on wheels in this country. Continuing the Trekker theme the individual sections of the club became known as Laagers and camps as Outspans. The club emblem was changed to the current Quagga in a spoked wheel when the Trekker sponsorship was later reduced.
The Trekkers Outdoor Recreation Club was constituted officially in June 1976, after the inaugural meeting held at Clanstal Caravan Park.
By January 1979, 7 Laagers had been formed. One in each Natal, Border Region, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth, the Vaal Triangle and the Free State. Over the period from 1979 to present, a further 14 Laagers were formed, some disbanded and in some cases re-formed.
Aims and Vision of the Club
- To promote outdoor living by means of Camping, Caravanning and allied activities.
- To comply strictly with and encourage education of all laws and regulations governing conservation, anti-pollution and the ecology of South Africa, thereby protecting and promoting its natural beauty, historic sites, game and nature reserves.
- To encourage and form close liaisons with other clubs and organizations, both locally and internationally which have similar aims.
- Our Vision is to become the club of your choice in your province.
Benefits of joining
Trekkers Outdoor Recreation Club
- Discounted rates with Outspans
- Increased safety and security achieved from camping in a group
- Group Encouragement to camp on a regular basis
- Camaraderie and friendship creating lifelong memories
- Children can associate with and befriend other children with like minded camping and outdoor experiences