What to bring
What to bring can very from place to place but as a general rule the following list will cover most eventualities.
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Moisturiser
- Strong insect repellent (good supply of roll on or spray with Deet base)
- Anti-Histamine cream and tablets
- Any personal medication
- Three sets of cotton safari clothes in bush colours i.e green, brown dark khaki; avoid white and bright colours.
- Two sets of lightweight cotton evening wear long sleeves and long trousers will minimise insect bites
- Warm fleece
- Warm lightweight jacket for early morning game drives and cooler winter evenings
- Sports bra for ladies will reduce discomfort on bumpy roads
- Good pair of lightweight walking boots if on a walking safari otherwise a pair of thick soled trainers will suffice
- One pair of binoculars per person (Best you can get)
- One torch per person with long life batteries
- Camera Equipment including 200/300 mm Telephoto lens and lots of fast film and flash film. Digital cameras are particularly good for taking lots of photos
- Cleaning equipment for cameras and binoculars and a dust proof bag to carry them
- U.S dollars cash (bring smaller denomination notes) are the most readily exchangeable form of currency; credit cards are accepted in most camps
Special Note:
As transfers will be in small aircraft with a baggage capacity which may vary between 12 and 20 kgs, it is essential to pack all you safari equipment and clothes in a soft lightweight bag.
Clients who are going on to other destinations on a combination holiday may be able to arrange for a suitcase to be left at our agents offices or the airport while on safari.
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