Packing List

PACKING LIST

• Extra luggage can be left in a locked storage room at your hotel for no charge.
• Valuables can be left in a safe deposit box at your hotel (typically $1/day).
• It’s best to leave all jewelry at home.

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)
• Sweater, jacket, windbreaker
• Rain racket 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)

• Sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, closed toe, preferably waterproof
• Tennis shoes, sandals, dressy shoes, and/or flip flops
• Comfortable, breathable socks

• Suitcase or duffel (20kg/44lb max for internal flights)
• Day pack for daily activities and easy access (rain cover is nice)
• Waterproof plastic bags for storing clothing and gear (ziplocs work)
• Packing cube, compression bag, clear toiletry bag for airplane
• Money belt, security pouch, document organizer

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
• Tripod
• Cell phone
• Batteries, chargers
• GPS (for, Geocaching)

• Alarm clock
• Calculator (for currency conversion)
• Electricity adapter

• Strong binoculars
• Quality camera with long lens
• Wide brimmed hat with strap
• Animal and bird guide books
• On your safari, take along any items you need for the day in a separate day pack: sunglasses, camera and video (lenses, batteries, disks, tapes), binoculars, water, snacks, bandana, hat, wet-wipes, hand sanitizer, etc.
• Camping safaris: Sleeping bag

• Soap
• Shampoo, conditioner
• Shaving supplies
• Nail clippers, file, brush
• Toothbrush, toothpaste
• Moist towelettes (handi-wipes)
• Hand sanitizer
• Lotion
• 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

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

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

• Document organizer
• Passport
• Visas for all countries as necessary
• Airline tickets, e-tickets (make sure name on ticket matches name on passport)
• Copy of AWR travel itinerary
• Medical insurance card
• Address book
• Business cards
• Make copies of passport, visas, drivers license, airline tickets/schedule, travel itinerary, credit cards (front and back), travelers checks’ numbers, frequent flyer numbers, travel insurance, and emergency contact information. Leave a copy with someone at home and put a copy in a travel companion’s luggage and email them to yourself (or Google Docs).

• Yellow fever certificate and vaccination records

• Swimsuit and cover-up
• Beach sandals
• Reef shoes (for sharp rocks and coral)
• SCUBA/snorkel equipment (mask, snorkel, fins, wetsuit)
• Underwater camera

• Sunglasses with straps
• Eyeglasses, contacts, solution
• Binoculars
• Pocket knife
• Notebook, pencil and pen
• Playing cards, games, books, frisbee, football, kite
• Energy bars, hard candy, snacks, and comfort foods
• Duct tape
• Matches or lighter
• Clothes line, sink stopper, detergent

• Cash, travelers checks, credit cards (including some small bills, U.S. dollars must be newer than 2002)
• Guide books, maps, language books
• Umbrella, particularly useful in the rainy season
• Salt, pepper for bland food, flavoring for coffee
• Duct tape (can be wrapped around water bottle)

• Water bottles and Camelback (useful on bumpy roads)l
  • Steripen, water filter, iodine or chlorine dioxide purification tablets
  • Bottled water is also available for purchase at hotels and markets

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

• Shoes, t-shirts, hats, warm clothing
• Nerf football, frisbees
• Candy, energy bars
• Pens, school supplies

• U-shaped neck pillow (blow-up)
• Books/magazines
• Toiletries (3 ounces/container, 1 quart clear bag)
• Snacks
• Water bottle (empty through security)
• iPod, MP3 player
• Cell phone
• Eye shades, ear plugs
• Melatonin or other sleep aid