What to pack
What to pack
The following is a typical list of what might be required while you are on safari. It is advisable to wear a number of thin layers to peel off as the day heats up. Winter or the dry season runs from May- October and weather typically is warm during the day and can be cold at night and early morning. September and October can become very hot preceding the start of the rains. Summer or the rainy season runs from November to April and as a guide is hot during the day and cooler at night with rain showers possible. Please try to pack using a soft bag and limit weight to under 15-20 kgs including hand luggage.
- Outdoor clothing in neutral tones and natural fibres work best
- Light-weight cotton type long trousers/long-sleeved shirt (for cool evenings, to repel mosquitos)
- Tracksuit or pyjamas for sleeping
- Light wind proof jacket, sleeveless jacket or fleece – (for game drives/ boat trips/ winter nights and longer drives between camping areas)
- Comfortable walking shoes / sandals for camp
- Socks
- Underwear
- Swimwear
- Sarong or multi-purpose cotton wrap-around – (useful also as sun screen or dust cover for cameras)
- Hat in neutral tones
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen lotion / sunblock / lip-aid
- Toiletries / moisturising creams
- Small private medical kit
- Reading glasses / contact lenses / lens fluid / extra glasses for dusty conditions
- Insect repellent
- Wet wipes
- Flash light or head torch/ 2 sets of batteries
- Binoculars
- Camera or video equipment / extra batteries/ Memory card
- Dust-free camera bag / waterproof or plastic bags if doing mokoros/boats or in summer
- Books / reference books
- Passport / visas / travel documents / vouchers / plane tickets
- US$ for personal expenses and gratuities
- Cash in US $ for Visas/ International departure taxes
- Travelers’ cheques / credit cards (please obtain latest info before traveling)
- Small container of detergent for underwear washing the camp staff do not wash underwear in all camps
- Plug adapters for South African 3 pin plug for invertors on mobile safaris or plugs in some lodges.
Safari and Guide Services, SGS AFRICA
Has made a selection of its Botswana Mobile Safaris and Lodge itineraries for 2010.
Este año Safari and Guide Services amplia su negocio y te invita a disfrutar de sus safaris guiados en castellano. Ahora, podrás realizar un safari móvil o un safari mixto a través de Botswana acompañado de un traductor bilingüe Inglés / Castellano .
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