Things to carry
Packing for Safari
- Passports, Travel Insurance, money and tickets
- A few photocopies of all personal documents such as passports, visas, flights, travel insurance, vaccination card, international debit cards, (Master Card, Visa credit cards etc.) driving license
- Telephone list for immediate blocking of lost debit card and insurance
- Closed fitting shoes preferably snickers, boots, good rubber shoes.
- Torches/phone torch can also be used
- Hat/Cap to protect you from the sun
- Prescription glasses, Sunscreen, sunglasses and lip balm
- Power adapter with 3-4 sockets – this enables a shaver, trimmer, electric toothbrush and any batteries to be charged via a single adapter
- Toiletries e.g. toothbrushes and toothpaste, toilet rolls, insect repellant/lotion.
- Light clothing for hot days and change of clothes(Casual, comfortable clothing)
- A light, compact raincoat if it is likely you will encounter rain (gorilla and chimp trekking)
- Swimsuit – some of the lodges and camps have swimming pools
- Long sleeves & long pants to protect you from the sun and mosquitoes
- Pocket money.
- Binoculars
- Any medication you are on.
- Hand Medicine: analgesic, allergy pills, remedy for diarrhea (maybe Imodium), malaria pills, plasters and disinfectant wipes
- Pain killers.
- Drinks and beverages.
- Snacks.
- Camera and memory cards
- A spirit of adventure and willingness to participate.
- Great deal of patience.
- A Smile and sense of humor.
