Here are a few general rules that will help you decide what to bring.
Please try to avoid anything white or bright, these colors shine out in the bush and aesthetically are never pleasing. Khakis or earth colors are good.
It makes our lives a lot easier , particularly where light aircraft charters are concerned if you pack your clothing into soft carry bags, just an average sized duffle bag will usually be sufficient. Remember that most camps have a same day laundry service which means that you don’t need to have too many changes of clothes.
Here is a basic list that I think is a useful skeleton.
- 3 long sleeved cotton shirts (sleeves can be rolled up and down according to sun/temperature)
- 2 pairs of shorts
- 2 pairs of trousers (zip off trousers that convert to shorts are great as they can be put on or taken off very easily)
- 2 tee shirts, great for under your shirt on a cold morning or casual in the evenings
- 3 pairs of socks
- 2 good pairs of walking shoes (hiking boots are not necessary, most of our walks are over fairly easy terrain and hard rugged soled hiking boots are very noisy)
- A good wide brimmed hat
- A baseball cap (good for when there is wind and on game drives)
- A fleece or jacket for the mornings and evenings
Other
Sunglasses
Sun block
Insect repellent to put on your hands and feet in the evenings
Ziploc bags, these are always useful
Binoculars
This is a whole subject in itself but it is very important that each member of a group has a pair, the best all rounders are about 7x40 or similar , they will give you good light gathering in low light and be easy to hold without being too heavy.
