Recommended Packing List
Gorilla tracking in Uganda and Rwanda, Borneo and Madagascar Wildlife Holidays, Lowland Gorillas in the Congo, CAR and Gabon and Migration Safaris in Tanzania
Here at World Primate Safaris we recommend that you dress modestly whenever travelling abroad; it is always better to blend in with the local population rather than sticking out like a sore thumb both for safety reasons and also so that you can truly appreciate the people and culture that you are part of during your journey.
Travellers may have their own preferences but please bear in mind our suggestions below:
- Khaki/natural coloured clothing for safaris / trekking
- 1–2 pairs of light weight trousers/slacks – that can dry quickly (if wearing on treks)
- 1 pair of shorts
- 1-2 long sleeved shirts – quick drying preferably
- 2-3 short sleeved t-shirts – moisture-wicking preferably
- Casual clothes for evenings
- 1-2 pairs trousers/slacks
- 1-3 sports/long sleeved shirt and/ or blouse
- 1 dress/skirt for ladies
- 1 Lightweight waterproof/ windproof/breathable jacket e.g. Gortex/ Event type fabrics
- 1 fleece, sweater or sweatshirt
- Sturdy/lightweight waterproof walking boots – trousers/pants should be tucked into socks and boots while trekking (heavy soled rain boots or gaiters also work well).
- 1 pair shoes for evening wear
- 1 pair sports sandals are also useful e.g. TEVA
- Swimsuit (and a plastic bag for packing in)
- Towel – Many lodges provided these but if needed, we suggest taking trek towels. These are light weight, pack to a small size and dry quickly. Good to get a large or extra large size mind.
- Bush hat with a brim for sun protection
- Underwear
- Lightweight wool socks
- Gloves – gardening or similar (for gorilla tracking only)
- Gaiters
- Sunscreen and moisturizing cream
- Sunglasses with neck strap
- Insect repellent with DEET (please note DEET can affect man-made fibres and plastics)
- Daypack/ small rucksack
- Torch/ flashlight – LED models are light weight and have a good battery life
- Binoculars
- Alarm clock- though our staff will wake you!
- Ear plugs
- Spare/ extra batteries
- Camera and extra lenses
- Camera charger/converter/adapter for 220/240AC voltage, plus cigarette lighter adapter is useful
- Film particularly fast film for the primates (400-1600ASA)!
- Personal toiletries
- Prescription medicines and possibly prescription itself
- Wet-wipes/ tissues
- Back-up glasses especially if you wear contact lenses
- Wash cloth and plastic bag (if needed)
- Ziplocs/ dry bags and other plastic bags for keeping valuables dry or storing wet clothes
- 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.
- Photocopies of your passport, visas, credit cards and airline tickets (it is advisable to have 2 sets to keep in separate places)
World Primate Safaris wishes you an enjoyable trip if you do have any questions or queries please do not hesitate to contact us: sales@worldprimatesafaris.com or +44 (0) 1273 691642 Emergency Mobile: +44(0) 7887 637628.
