Safari blog Shadows Of Africa

Nov 26, 2012

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SAFARI PACKING LIST


What to bring with you on safari


Safari essentials

  • A zippered rucksack (backpack).
  • A warm pullover or lightweight fleece.
  • A windproof/waterproof jacket.
  • Walking boots or shoes.
  • Long-sleeved shirt and long trousers.
  • Sunglasses and sun hat.
  • Sunscreen, lip balm, insect repellent.
  • Camera and binoculars.
  • Batery for camera
  • Flashlight
  • Guide books and travel literature.
  • Light reading.
  • Mobile phone and Camera charger

The Safari Medical Kit

  • Anti-malarial prophylactics.
  • Aspirin or Paracetamol for pain or fever.
  • Anti-histamine for allergies, insect bites or stings, and to prevent motion sickness.
  • Cold or flu tablets and throat lozenges.
  • Diarrhea blockers (note these should not be used for children and only under desperate circumstances for adults).
  • Oral re-hydration solution for diarrhea and sunstroke.
  • Insect repellent, sunscreen lip balm and eye drops.
  • Calamine lotion, sting relief spray or Aloe Vera to ease sunburn, insect bites or stings.
  • Antiseptic, for cuts and grazes.
  • Alcohol swabs to clean minor wounds, bandages and sticking plasters.
  • Water purification tablets.
  • Scissors and tweezers, kit containing syringes and needles



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