From the fresh air to the magnificent hiking trails this country provides, taking a walk on the wild side of South Africa is always a pleasure. While you might find that there is no need to add an extra element of fun to your traditional hike route, you’ll find you’ll appreciate any well-known trail in a new way.
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By creating and participating in hiking bingo, you’ll have the opportunity to seek out a variety of elements in nature you would not have noted. Unsure how to curate a hiking bingo card? Take a look at a few sights and activities to add to your nature bingo template.
Pick your location
Hiking bingo works great if you pick a location that has a variety of hiking trails and is quite expansive so you can take your time to explore and search for the items on your board. From national parks with rock formations to mountain trails with a sea view, you’ll have a tapestry of choices to pick from.
Do research & add fauna and flora known to appear here
The one thing to keep in mind when constructing a hiking bingo card is to add items you’re sure will appear at this location. From bird species to indigenous plants, this fun game template needs to be realistic and doable to ensure the activity can actually be completed. Here are a few things you can add to your hiking bingo card:
- Bird species
- Hiking sign indicators
- Insects
- Wildlife
- Plants in bloom
If you’re looking to add a little more of a challenge, you can also add non-traditional items to spice up your bingo card and leave it up to chance. Whether it’s seeing a number of people on the hiking trail or spotting a rare animal sighting, this will allow the game to carry on for a while instead of completing too early.
Create & print
The next step is to make your hiking bingo ideas and template come to life. Be sure to make the bingo grid big enough so you can tick off the items with ease. You can also keep the card on a plastic sheet to ensure the page does not get dirty or ruined if rainy weather makes an appearance on your hike.
Invite your friends
Invite your friends to challenge yourself and create a fun game between your hiking comrades to add a sense of competition. Print out the correct amount, and include a few markers for individuals to keep track of their sightings. The best way to play the game is to divide and conquer, where each individual chooses a different trail route.
This will ensure that the same sightings are not being made and prolong the game. Be sure to set up an end time to meet again at the entrance to see who has won.
Article originally published by Getaway Magazine.
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