What to pack for a safari?
Comfortable clothing: short and long cotton trousers, light T-shirts or shirts, sweatshirt or jacket for the evening and when visiting the northern parks. Neutral colors preferred. The bright colors disturb the animals. It is usually hot, but in the early morning or evening the temperatures are lower and breezy. If you visit the parks of the north it is advisable to bring some heavier clothes for the evening and early morning, being at an altitude above 1000 meters the climate is cooler.
Comfortable sneakers type shoes. Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and cocoa butter. Mosquito repellent. Power adapters for English type sockets to charge the camera. Binoculars, camera and some spare memory cards. Soft suitcases are recommended because the trunk of the jeep is very small.
Suitcase recommended
FLY SAFARI CON CESSNA AIRCRAFT
If you take one of the local airlines to go directly to the parks, the baggage must be of soft material and not exceed 15 kg.
Recommended luggage size: 67cm long x 35cm wide x 35cm high.
SAFARI BY ROAD
Since the space for luggage in off-road vehicles is limited, it is very important to keep a small suitcase or bag made of soft material, carrying only the essentials with you. This will also facilitate travel from park to park.
In your tent or lodge you will find all the bath products, bubble bath, shampoo, body lotion, mosquito repellent and hair dryer.
Medicines and vaccinations
NO MANDATORY VACCINATION
Prophylaxis for malaria is not mandatory (personal choice). For more information, please contact your family doctor or the tropical disease center in your city. Compulsory yellow fever for those arriving from endemic areas such as Tanzania and Congo (a flight of less than 12 hours does not trigger the obligation).
IT IS GOOD TO BRING IN YOUR SUITCASE IN ADDITION TO YOUR PERSONAL DRUGS:
- Tachipirina for fever and pain
- Antihistamines
- Broad spectrum antibiotics
- Antidiarrheals
- Intestinal antibiotics
- Decongestant eye drops
- Probiotics
- High protection sun creams (we are at the Equator and it is advisable to use a 50 protection sun cream)
- Cortisonici per soggetti allergici
Discovering the lakes
