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SUGGESTED PACKING LIST
ZIMBABWE
SAFARI
is a Swahili word that means a journey. The following
packing list is more than sufficient for your safari,
as the staff on a daily basis will do laundry. This
list should include the clothes worn to and from
Africa. In terms of colors, dark/olive green and
brown are best for hunting in the Zambezi Valley.
Hunting in the Valley is a game of tracking wary
animals in thick cover. Therefore, special attention
should be paid to the quietest clothing and footwear
possible.
• 3
pairs long or short pants (or a combination of longs
and shorts)
• 3-4 shirts (long or short sleeve or a combination)
• 2 pair of light, soft soled hunting shoes (well broken in!)
• 1 pair of old tennis shoes for hunting hippo/crocs or fishing
• 1 hat
• 4-5 pairs of underwear
• 4-5 pairs of quality socks
• 1 jacket
• 1 pair of light weight gloves
• 1 sweater or sweat shirt and sweat pants to wear in the evenings
• 1 small flashlight with extra batteries
• 2 cameras (to have a spare just in case)
• 1 pair of quality binoculars
• 1 kit of personal toiletries (inc. shampoo, sunscreen, medications, etc.)
• 1 extra small toiletries kit for the fly camp
OTHER
CONSIDERATIONS
• AVON
SKIN SO SOFT CRÈME INSECT REPELLENT (the only
thing to repel tsetse flies)
• Electrical adapter plug to recharge batteries on the generator to power
items such as video cameras) It’s best to purchase this at the JoBerg Airport.
Just tell the salesperson you need the Zimbabwe adapter.
• A few large zip lock bags to keep electronics dust free or dry if on
the river
• Please leave your tape measure at home
MEDICAL
Consult
your physician well in advance of your safari regarding
his suggested inoculations and medications. We have
had the following inoculations on previous trips
to various countries in Africa: Required, others
are at the discretion of you physician.
Yellow
Fever Hepatitis Typhoid
Tetanus Polio booster Anti Malaria prophylactic
We
would suggest bringing a supply of aspirin, anti-diarrhea,
laxative, etc. just in case.
In
addition, if lion or leopard is on your trophy list,
cough syrup or cough drops are a good idea. These
animals are hunted from a blind and absolute silence
is required.
