What to pack for your 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.
• Cameras and films.
• A spirit of adventure and willingness to participate.
• Great deal of patience.
• A Smile and sense of humor.