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| The unique African safari
atmosphere is epitomised by the accoutrements of the bush. Come dressed for the part and
your enjoyment will be immeasurably improved. Bring the wrong gear and you’ll have
the hyenas laughing all the way to the waterhole! |
Campsite in Chobe
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Here are some tips for what
– and what not – to bring with you.
- Soft luggage bags (hard
suitcases are more difficult to transport and are difficult to fit into tight spaces!)
- A good sun-hat or protective cap that covers
the face and back of the neck – the African sun is merciless. (‘Rednecks’
means something entirely different in Africa!)
- One pair of long
pants (loose-fitting for walking – cotton is good; we suggest avoiding denim as it is
too hot and too constricting), and three pairs of shorts in summer. Two long and two short
in winter. We advise neutral colours.
- Four shirts – a combination of t-shirts
and collared shirts, and long and short sleeves. (The mornings and evenings get colder
than you’d think!)
- One pair of
comfortable, all-weather boots or sneakers.
- One pair of loafers or sandals for the
evening.
- One all weather jacket – for cool nights
and wet days. Try and get one with lots of pockets, they come in handy for binoculars,
wildlife guides, sunglasses and sunscreen.
- One swimming suit and two towels.
- A track suit or sleeping clothes.
- A money pouch
for passports and cash.
- A penknife or
multi-purpose tool (optional).
- A good torch
with extra batteries.
- Include a good
sunscreen (nothing less than 20SPF), mosquito repellent and lip balm – also with a
sunscreen – in your toiletry bag. If forgotten, these are available locally.
- The Ranger will
have a comprehensive first-aid kit, but please cater for your own specific personal
requirements.
- A good pair of
sunglasses. If you wear contact lenses, you may find the African dust irritating. If
possible, we suggest bringing any prescription spectacles along as well.
- A sturdy, though
not too heavy, pair of binoculars is essential to get the most out of game and bird
viewing.
- The camera of your choice: for good game
shots, a lens of at least 200 mm is suggested. However, take the weight into
consideration; some of the compact zoom cameras do a fine job.
- Malaria prophylactics – please see ‘Health’.
- A good book for
the lazy afternoons when it is too hot for even the animals to venture out!
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