| Although it may seem fairly simple to pack for | | | | * Sunscreen |
| backpacking holiday, you will find that packing is | | | | * Hat |
| well… not that simple. | | | | * Lip balm |
| Spread everything you are planning on taking, out | | | | * Contraceptives |
| on your bed. Then put half of it back in the | | | | * If you use any regular medication, please |
| cupboard and take the other half with you and | | | | ensure you have enough to last you for the |
| you will probably still find at the end of your trip | | | | entire tour plus an extra week, just in case. |
| that there are things you didn't use. Try and think | | | | Africa Outdoor Clothes: |
| of it this way… the more space you have, the | | | | * Open shoes (flip flops/sandals/jandals) |
| more awesome souvenirs you can take home! | | | | * Comfortable walking/hiking shoes. |
| The bottom line is to pack clothes that you don't | | | | * Bathing suit/swimming shorts |
| mind getting dirty, that are easy to wash and dry | | | | * Light cotton tops/t-shirts/sleeveless tops. |
| and don't need to be ironed. Consider leaving it | | | | * Sarong, you will find these very practical as |
| behind after your trip and if you can live without | | | | they can be used as a towel, a skirt, a sleep |
| it, it is the right item to take on your Overland | | | | sheet, you name it. |
| adventure! | | | | * Available all over Africa. |
| Africa Travel Essentials: | | | | * Lightweight long-sleeved tops for game drives |
| * A Backpack or soft duffel bag. Suitcases are | | | | or safaris (this will protect you from mosquito's |
| not suitable for Overland travel. | | | | & sunburn) |
| * A small daypack | | | | * Cargo pants/track suit pants for evenings and |
| * Sleeping bag (if required). | | | | cooler days |
| * Roll mat or self-inflatable camping mattress (if | | | | * Shorts/light skirt/dress |
| required). Bring a spare patch and some glue! | | | | * Lightweight waterproof jacket |
| * Sleeping sheet (to use inside your sleeping bag | | | | * Sweater or polar fleece (the nights can be cool) |
| for extra insulation or on top of your sleeping bag | | | | * Socks |
| in warm conditions) | | | | * Underwear |
| * Head torch and spare batteries. | | | | * One set of smart clothes for a night out |
| * Sun glasses | | | | Photography: |
| * If you wear contact lenses, bring spares. Also | | | | * Camera with relevant batteries and chargers |
| bring glasses as you might find the dusty dry | | | | * Memory cards large enough as you may not be |
| conditions hard on your eyes. | | | | able to get them anywhere else |
| * If you wear glasses, bring a spare pair. | | | | * Film for your camera |
| * Mosquito net if you are planning on sleeping | | | | Small First Aid Kit: |
| under the stars. | | | | Clients are required to bring their own basic first |
| * Washing line – look for a pegless one – | | | | aid kit which should contain: |
| they are brilliant! | | | | * Pain killers – ie: paracetamol |
| * Towel | | | | * Rehydration sachets for diarrhoea |
| Toiletries: | | | | * Anti diarrhoea medication |
| * Your normal toiletries | | | | * Antihistamine tablets or cream |
| * Insect repellent | | | | * Antiseptic cream, e.g. |