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What to take???
On Sun, 29 Aug 2004 09:24:25 GMT, "George Thomson"
wrote: I think I remember about a year ago someone posting a list of the things to take on safari, also the what you can and cant get things, Like ........ Batteries Film Plugs 240v? what sort of adaptors Clothes... do you need something warm at night? I think I also remember some one saying dark colours are best??? George, please have a look at the preparations chapter in http://www.michna.com/kenya.htm. Hans-Georg -- No mail, please. |
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"George Thomson" wrote in message . uk... Hi I think I remember about a year ago someone posting a list of the things to take on safari, also the what you can and cant get things, Like ........ Batteries Film Plugs 240v? what sort of adaptors Clothes... do you need something warm at night? I think I also remember some one saying dark colours are best??? Thanks That is just the kind of info I was looking for. Pith hat and elephant gun will have to go back into the cupboard!!! |
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Hi Dave,
Nice list, but I do question the advisability of telling clients to take small gifts for local kids (who often beg for these). (Its a different matter if the gifts are for camp staff...though I think they would prefer cash!) This story about "gifts for kids" seems to make the rounds of US tourists going on safari. The truth is, that (1) practices like this train kids to become beggars (2)tourists have NO way of distributing this stuff to the kids that really could use them-- the same kids on the same popular routes tend to get them time after time (3) it can encourage kids who might otherwise be in school to be truants...because they can make good money collecting these trinkets and reselling them. I think it would be better to tell clients to give appropriate gifts or donations to local charitable organizations or schools. The best thing I have found: BOOKS. Many schools don't even have a dictionary or atlas, and they are thrilled to get a paperback. And camp staffers get really excited by current paperbacks and current magazines. I bet the local camps could come up with a few alternatives (they certainly have in places where I have travelled.) A few more items that I found really useful: 1) beige or brown bandanna (good over nose for dusty rides, smelly carcasses etc, also a cool headband when wet, keeps sun off back of neck, etc) 2)if hiking, a small role of breathable first aid tape (more useful than band-aids or moleskin for blisters, also good for patching mosquito net holes, etc.) 3)keyring sized LED microlight-- wear on a cord around neck or wrist, or on zipper pull of jacket-- invaluable for camera adjustments during night drives, and for finding the real flashlight in the middle of the night 4)sunscreen (might have missed this on your list) 5) For photographers-- a static-charged dust brush (works much better than air bulbs and lenspapers in dusty places.) Dave Patterson wrote: Here's the Checklist we provide our clients for east Africa: Passport - Tickets - Cash and Traveler's Checks Sleeping Pills - Ambien is a prescription medication we use Over the counter products are also effective and drugstore brands are as good as brand names, in our experience Lariam or Malarone (the prescription malaria preventive medications) Electricity Converter and Adapter - The 3-prong adapter is used in Kenya Pepto-Bismol tablets - 2 each day will help prevent diarrhea Imodium A-D - the best anti-diarrheal medication; Bring It! A laxative - yes! Sometimes your system needs a little help! Bufferin - Tylenol - Sudafed - Contac, or other cold medication Camera - lots of Film - CHECK YOUR BATTERIES Small Flashlight - CHECK YOUR BATTERIES A travel alarm clock - CHECK YOUR BATTERIES A sleep mask for the plane - British Airways supplies a small onboard kit that you will find at your seat when you board. It includes a sleep mask, a toothbrush and toothpaste, and a pair of socks to wear on the plane. Detergent for washing clothing - (Laundry service is available at the Camps) Travel Kleenex - Wash'N'Dri packets Insect repellent - we suggest products with DEET Sunglasses - Hat or Cap A map of Kenya if you choose IMPORTANT!!!! - XEROX the first 2 pages of your passport with your photo & the details of the date of issue, passport number, etc. Take this along, but in a separate place and not in your checked baggage. ITEMS YOU MIGHT LIKE TO HAVE WITH YOU NOTE! DECAFFEINATED COFFEE IS NOT AVAILABLE IN ALL CAMPS! But, hot water is always available... so if you bring your own De-Caf, you can have it whenever you choose. BINOCULARS - If you bring a pair, 10X50 might be best. These are available at discount stores for $30 to $50. But, they are heavy, of course. 10X25 are also useful, but have a smaller field of view. If you would like to bring small gifts, T-shirts & caps (with logos) and/or ball point pens are always welcome. Also welcome are school supplies such as notebook paper, notepads, coloring pencils, etc. for the children. Note, however, opportunities to hand these out will be limited. |
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"George Thomson" wrote in message .uk...
Hi I think I remember about a year ago someone posting a list of the things to take on safari, also the what you can and cant get things, Like ........ Batteries Film Plugs 240v? what sort of adaptors Clothes... do you need something warm at night? I think I also remember some one saying dark colours are best??? My wife and I are now planning our 5th trip to Africa. We have developed the list below based on prior experiences. The clothing is based on laundry being done daily in bush camps. You might chance it with fewer shirts, etc but you may run short if rain keeps laundry from drying. Southern areas include laundry but in East Africa you may have to pay by the piece. Also, if you plan to take bush planes you will be restricted to 10 to 12 kg (22-26 lbs) total baggage weight and it must be in soft bags (we have seen people be left behind because they didn't follow these rules). Hope this helps, Chris CLOTHES BELT HANDKERCHIEF(3) HAT WITH WIDE BRIM JEANS RAIN PARKA SANDALS SHIRTS, LONG SLEEVE SHIRTS, SHORT SLEEVE(4) SHIRTS, T -COLORED(2) SHOES, HIKING SHORTS(2) SOCKS, WHITE LINERS(4) SOCKS, HIKING(2) SWEATER/SWEAT SHIRT SWIM CLOTHES UNDERSHORTS(5) TOILETRIES, ADMINISTRATIVE BAG, FOLDING CLOCK COMB CREDIT CARD PINS DENTAL FLOSS FEM CARE PRODUCTS INSECT REPELLENT NOTEPAD RAZOR SHAMPOO SHAVING CREAM SOAP STEPTIC PENCIL SUNSCREEN, SPF20 SUNGLASSES/CASE TOILET PAPER WET WIPES ON AIRPLANE ADDRESSES, AFRICA BOOKS CASH EAR PLUGS EYE SHADES GLASSES ITINERARY, RESERVATIONS MED RECORD BOOK NECK SUPPORT PASSPORT & PHOTOCOPY OF 1ST PAGE PHONE NUMBERS, AFRICA PHONE NUMBERS, HOME PHOTO EQUIPMENT, FILM PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS COPY OF PRESCRIPTIONS SLEEPING PILLS TICKETS TOOTHBRUSH TOOTHPASTE TRAVELLER CHECKS & COPIES WALLET CONTENTS LIST WATER BOTTLE MEDICAL ANTIBIOTIC OINTMENT ANTIBIOTICS, CIPRO ANTIFUNGAL OINTMENT BANDAIDS BENADRYL HYDROCORTISONE IBUPROPHEN OR ASPIRIN IMODIUM INSECT REPELLENT TUMS SLEEPING PILLS SUDAFED SUNSCREEN, SPF20 VITAMINS, ETC |
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