Travel essentials

• Passport (Photocopy To be carried on  safari)
• Travel insurance
• Medical insurance
• US$ cash / credit card
  

Clothing
Your clothing should be lightweight, breathable,hand-washable, and quick-drying.

• Shorts, mid-thigh or longer
• Long pants (zip-off pants are very useful)
• Short-sleeved shirts
• Long-sleeved shirts
• Undergarments, socks
• Sport bras for women (roads can be bumpy)
• Rain jacket and pants or rain poncho
• Sun hat with brim and chin strap
• Bandana (for dust, washing, etc.)
• Belt
• Pajamas
• Swimsuit (and cover up for women)
• Sweater, jacket, windbreaker
• Clothes line, sink stopper, detergent

Footwear

• Sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, closed toe, preferably waterproof
• Comfortable, breathable socks

Other accessories

• Head light to move around in campsites
• Camera, lenses and extra memory Cards
• Video camera

• Sunglasses with straps
• Eyeglasses, contacts, solution
• Binoculars
• Pocket knife
• Notebook, pencil and pen
• Playing cards, games, crossword puzzles, books, frisbee, football, kite
• Energy bars, hard candy, snacks, and comfort foods
• Duct tape (can be wrapped around water bottle)
• Matches or lighter
• Cash, travelers checks, credit cards (including some small bills, U.S. dollars must be newer than 2002)
• Guide books, maps, language books
• Backpack to put your essentials accessories
• A duffel bag to keep your changing clothes and other accessories (20kg/44lb max)

First Aid
You really only need one first aid kit in your travel group, so coordinate with your travel companions.

• Ibuprofin, Aceteminophen
• Bandaids/plasters
• Disinfectant, antiseptic cream, antibiotic ointment
• Gauze bandages and tape
• Throat losenges
• Vitamins
• Diahrea medicine
• Antihistemines
• Ace bandage
• Melatonin, Acetazolamide, or other sleep aid
• Malaria pills (talk to doctor)
• Antibiotics (talk to doctor)
• Prescription drugs (talk to doctor)

Toiletries

• Soap
• Shampoo, conditioner
• Shaving supplies
• Nail clippers, file, brush
• Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss
• Deodorant
• Moist towelettes (handi-wipes)
• Hand sanitizer
• Lotion (Badger foot balm is also helpful)
• Hairbrush, comb, mirror
• Small towel and washcloth
• Toilet paper
• Facial tissue
• Sunscreen
• Lip balm with sunscreen
• Insect repellent
• Q-tips
• Sewing kit
• Feminine products
• Cosmetics

Electronics
Store electronics in sealed water-proof bags (double bagged if possible)

• Headlamp or flashlight
• Camera, lenses, filters, memory disks (you will not be able to download)
• Video camera, tapes/disks
• Tripod
• Cell phone
• Batteries
• Alarm clock
• Electricity adapter

Kids

• Games, toys, books
• Swim toys
• Gifts for local children