Packing List

The following is only meant as a guideline as you may have your own preferences. This also depends on the length of your safari.

1. 1-2 long sleeved shirts
2. 3 short sleeved t-shirts
3. 2 –3 pairs of light weight slacks/trousers – that can dry quickly (if wearing on treks)
4. 1 pair of shorts
5. 1 sweater or sweatshirt
6. A waterproof and windproof jacket
7. 1 skirt ( for women)
8. Gloves – gardening or similar (for gorilla trekking)
9. Strong waterproof walking boots – pants should be tucked into socks and boots while Trekking (heavy soled rain boots also work well)
10. Pair of sports sandals like Tevas
11. Hat-wide brim or with a visor for sun protection
12. Sleepwear
13. Underwear
14. Lightweight wool socks
15. Swimsuit (and a plastic bag)

Miscellaneous

Sunscreen
Sunglasses with neck strap
Insect repellent with DEET
Small day pack
Flashlight
Binoculars
Extra batteries
Camera and extra lenses
Film particularly fast film for the gorillas.
Personal toiletries
Prescription medicines and possibly prescription itself
Kleenex tissues
Sewing kit (needle, thread, safety pins)
Small notebook
First Aid Kit including anti-diarrhoea medicine, rehydration sachets, aspirin, cold medication, antiseptic cream, band-aids, motion sickness pills, lip balm, eye drops and personal medication.