• Good quality sunglasses - preferably polarized.
• Sun hat
• Small flashlight
• Golf-shirts, T-shirts and long-sleeved cotton shirts
• Shorts/skirts and Long trousers/slacks - the half zip off type are great
• Track suit
• More formal attire for your stay at prestigious city hotels or on one of the luxury trains.
• Underwear (sports bra recommended on game drives as the roads can be bumpy and uneven) and socks
• Good comfortble shoes (running/tennis shoes are fine)
• Light weight sandals are nice wear while in camp on warm days
• Swimming costume
• Warm winter jersey
• Warm Anorak or Parka and scarf / gloves for the cold winter months (May to September)
• Light rain gear for summer months (late November to April)
• If you wear contact lenses, we recommend that you bring along a pair of glasses in case you get irritation from the dust
• Light weight binoculars
• Bird book if you are a keen birder
• Personal toiletries (basic amenities are supplied by most establishments)
• Malaria tablets (if applicable))
• Moisturizing cream & suntan lotion
• Insect repellent e.g. Tabard, Rid, Jungle Juice, etc
• Basic medical kit (aspirins, plasters, Imodium, antiseptic cream, Anti-histamine cream. a prescription of general purpose anti-biotics from your doc is useful )
• Visas, tickets, passports, money etc
• Waterproof/dustproof bags/cover for your cameras.

Please note that the majority of people bring too much clothing. Most camps offer free laundry service on a daily basis to wash clothes regularly. Bright colours and white are NOT advised whilst on safari nor are sensitive items of clothing like silk or cashmere which may be damaged.

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