It is really important to travel lightly and minimize your travel accessories.
Travel clothing can help reduce the amount of items you take.
Try to limit the colors of your garments to: Beige, Khaki, Green and Lt Brown. It is important to blend in.
CLOTHES
- 2 – T-shirts (quick drying, antimicrobial fabric can rinse clean.)
- 2 – Long sleeved shirts (travel shirts can block sun and bugs)
- 1 – Travel vest (lots of pockets and can be an extra layer)
- 2 – Zip off pants (pants and shorts in one)
- 1 – Safari hat (Wide brim and crushable)
- 3 – pair of socks (quick drying and insect repellent)
- 3 – pair of underwear (quick drying and antimicrobial)
- 1 – bathing suit
- 1 – lightweight down jacket or windbreaker
- Lightweight gloves & wool hat
- Pajamas
- Flip flops/sandals (wear in the shower)
- Comfortable hiking boots or walking shoes
ACCESSORIES
- Kindle or iPad (Great way to carry books and guide books)
- Headlamp (Helpful for walking between tents at night)
- Waterproof plastic bag (Keep damp clothes separate)
- 2 Pairs of reading glasses (Extra just in case)
- 2 pair of sunglasses (Hard to get a spare pair during the trip)
- Cell phone (Use at the airport)
- Chargers for your phone/kindle (Remember to bring the correct plugs to access the wall socket)
- Lightweight duffel bag for gifts
- Goggles (Dust can be an issue)
- Small note pad with retractable pen (Nice way to keep a log on what happened during the day)
- Journal (Write down your daily stories during down time)
- Metal water bottle (Refillable and crush proof)
- Camera (Take a telephoto lens, extra memory cards and batteries)
- Small flashlight (As bright as possible)
