{"id":21363,"date":"2014-02-06T10:23:33","date_gmt":"2014-02-06T10:23:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stg-httpsdrpremcom-staging.kinsta.cloud\/travel\/?p=21363"},"modified":"2020-08-07T05:26:13","modified_gmt":"2020-08-07T05:26:13","slug":"tips-pack-african-voyage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stg-httpsdrpremcom-staging.kinsta.cloud\/travel\/tips-pack-african-voyage\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips to Pack on an African Voyage"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"3d7cc8c963a61e748f620f45353014da\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9477973674766713\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"8885944693\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>What you pack all depends on whether you are going on a two week holiday, the time of year you are travelling and how you are travelling. Here\u2019s how you pack for Africa.<\/p>\n<p><b>Choosing your Suitcase, Bag or Backpack (Rucksack)<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p>If you are going on an\u00a0organised safari\u00a0you may be limited to baggage size you can take on your safari\u00a0vehicle &#8211; so check first with your operator.<\/p>\n<p>If you are travelling independently it is sensible that you take a backpack (Rucksack)\u00a0rather than a suitcase &#8211; you may have to walk distances to find housing etc. and a backpack will make like a lot easier.<\/p>\n<p>It is sensible to line you baggage with polythene to protect it against dust and damp. Make sure that it is the right size or a good sturdy make and sits comfortably on your back.<br \/>\n<b>Clothing<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The rule is take as little as possible &#8211; it all depends on which area of Africa you are travelling around and the climate at time of travel<\/p>\n<p>1 x Long-sleeved shirts\/blouse,<br \/>\n2 x Light long trousers will help protect you against the sun and insect bites.<br \/>\n2 x Skirts\/Dresses<br \/>\n3 x T\/Shirts<br \/>\n2 x shorts<br \/>\n1 x Swimsuit<br \/>\n1 x small towel (Sarong is better)<br \/>\n1 x Hat that shades your neck<br \/>\n3 x pairs Socks<br \/>\nCotton Underwear and socks<br \/>\n1 x good pair of well broken in Walking boots<br \/>\n1 x Plimsolls\/Sandals or flipflops<\/p>\n<p><b>General Accessories<\/b><\/p><div class=\"3d7cc8c963a61e748f620f45353014da\" data-index=\"2\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9477973674766713\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"8885944693\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Pocket knife &#8211; Swiss Army<br \/>\nSmall Sewing kit<br \/>\nTwisted elasticated clothesline<br \/>\nElectrical adapter<br \/>\nCamera, film and extra batteries<br \/>\nBinoculars<br \/>\nSmall battery operated alarm clock<br \/>\nDay pack<br \/>\nSun glasses<br \/>\nZiplock Plastic bags for electronics and film Lighter<br \/>\nSmall torch (Flashlight) black outs are frequent in most of Africa<br \/>\nMosquito net impregnated with permethrin<br \/>\nWater Bottle<\/p>\n<p><b>First Aid and Toiletries<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Toiletries: toothpaste, soap, shampoo &#8211; although you can purchase these items along the way<br \/>\nPkt. baby wipes or wet wipes (if travelling in distant regions).<br \/>\nMalaria tablets<br \/>\nInsect repellent containing DEET<br \/>\nSome kind of pain killer<br \/>\nAntiseptic\/Antihistamine Cream<br \/>\nBand aid and bandage<br \/>\nSun lotion<br \/>\nImmodium and other Anti-diarrhoea medicine<br \/>\nRehydrating Salts<br \/>\nIodine tablets and water filters to purify water if bottled water is not available.<\/p>\n<p><b>Prescription medications<\/b>: Make sure you have enough to last during your trip, as well as a copy of the prescription(s).If you wear glasses or contact lenses, you should have with you a spare pair of glasses or enough lenses and cleaning solutions to last your trip. 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