Essentials
- Passport and visas
- International Vaccination Certificate
- Airline tickets
- Travelers checks
- U.S. Dollars
- Driver's license and/or other ID
- Insurance cards
- Polarized Sunglasses (With neck strap)
- Tour documents
- Luggage locks (preferably combination)
- Luggage ID tags
- Inexpensive alarm wristwatch
Personal
- Pocket comb or brush
- Daily disposable contact lenses (if worn)
- Reading glasses (if worn)
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss
- Shampoo/conditioner
(Sample packets are ideal!)
- Facial cleanser/face soap
- Facial moisturizer
- Makeup (if worn) - unscented
- Safety razor & cartridges
- Anti-perspirant, unscented
- Emery board
- Anti-bacterial hand sanitizer (unscented)
- Sanitary products
Clothing
- Brimmed "safari" hat with chin strap - (Micato Safaris will provide)
- Underwear (5 day supply - can hand wash)
- Photo/Safari vest (bush vest)
(Make good use of all those pockets!)
- Casual jacket (with interior pockets)
and slacks (wear departing U.S.)
- 3 pr. khaki slacks, Supplex or cotton/poly
(2 for the field, 1 for evening)
- Optional shorts or convertible slacks
- Belt (wear inflight)
- 2 or 3 Supplex shirts, convertible-sleeved
- 2 or 3 T-shirts (or buy in Africa!)
- Nightgown or pajamas
- 3 or 4 pr. socks (hand wash)
- 2 casual, lightweight dresses - long (women)
- Swimsuit & cover-up (No bikinis)
- Lightweight hiking or walking shoes
(Wear departing U.S. to save space)
- Walking sandals
- Shower shoes
- Bandana or scarf (for dust)
- Hooded sweatshirt (for cool mornings)
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First Aid/Health
- Insect repellant (at least 30% Deet)
- Sunscreen lotion (high SPF)
- Sunscreen lip balm/chapstick
- Vitamins
- Anti-malarial medication (prescription)
- Band-Aids
- Benadryl ointment
- Tylenol or Aspirin
- Allergy-Sinus medicine
- Imodium AD
- Dramamine tablets (Optional)
Optional Preferred Extras
- Durable convertible neck wallet (Can wear across shoulder under vest or on belt)
- Credit card (American Express, Visa or MasterCard)
- Journal or diary & ink pens
- Mini flashlight & batteries
- Spare batteries for everything
- Frequent flyer cards
- Pocket Totes umbrella or packable raincoat
- Kleenex Pocket Packs (several)
- Disposable reading material (for in-flight)
- Assorted heavy-duty Ziplock bags
(For packing everything!)
Serious Photographers
But who want to travel light!
- 35mm SLR camera w. 70-300mm zoom lens
- Optional digital camera or camcorder
- Lens hoods/shades, lens caps, filters
- Comfortable neck strap (and spare)
- Cleaning pen, solution, lens tissues
- Blower brush
- Extra batteries or charger, adapter & converter
- Heavy-duty ziplock plastic bags for cameras/film
- Camera bag, waistpack or daypack with rain cover
- Camera manual
- Film (200/400/800), average 3 36x rolls per day
- Slower 50/100 film for landscape photography
- Customs certification for photo gear
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