Check list

• Good quality sunglasses - preferably polarized. Tinted fashion glasses are not good in strong light
• Sun hat
• Golf-shirts, t-shirts and long-sleeved cotton shirts
• Shorts / skirts
• Long trousers / slacks
• More formal attire (gents - sports jacket or lounge suit. Ladies - cocktail dress) if you are staying at a prestigious city hotel or are journeying on a luxury train
• Underwear (sports bra recommended on game drives as the roads can be bumpy and uneven) and socks
• Good walking shoes (running / tennis / trainers are fine unless you are planning to do any ambitious hiking)
• Sandals
• 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)
• Camera equipment and plenty of film / extra digital memory cards
• If you wear contact lenses, we recommend a pair of back-up glasses, in case you get irritation from dust whilst on safari
• Binoculars. Night vision binoculars are not essential but highly recommended if your holiday includes night game drives on safari
• Newman´s bird book if you are a keen birder (available at airports and quality bookshops)
• Personal toiletries
• Malaria tablets (if applicable)
• Moisturising cream and suntan lotion
• Insect repellent e.g. Tabard, Rid, Jungle Juice etc. Freely available from chemists and retail outlets
• Basic medical kit ( aspirins, plasters, Imodium, antiseptic cream, anti-histamine cream etc
• Tissues / wet-wipes
• A small torch is often very useful
• Visas, tickets, passports, money etc
• Waterproof / dustproof cover for your camera

Please note that bright colours and white are NOT advised whilst on safari / game drives. Remember that there may be weight restrictions on luggage amounts for internal / domestic flights.