Monday 17 October 2011

MOI SAFARI....(II)

While planning to go on your safari trip, you’ll need to pack loads of things from your international passport to making sure your visa is in place etc. Just make sure there won’t be any  unpleasant surprises on your holiday.

The golden rule here is to pack as lightly as possible. You don't want to be stuck with a lot of heavy baggage that you might not use anyway.

This safari packing list is based on the advice and recommendations from all the trip reports over the years.

Don't leave home for your holiday without  these things…they are very important

  • A warm jacket as the nights can be surprisingly chilly
  • The right clothes: Light clothes for the day, also avoid bright colours- they alert the animal so you might want to stick to neutral colours like beige, khaki, brown etc, 
  • Swimming costume: most hotels around have pools
  • A wide-rimmed hat to shade you from the sun   
  • Sunglasses: To protect your eyes from the sun and from dust
  • Insect repellent or anti-mosquito sprays, Mosquito nets too
  • Good walking shoes very important  for the adventure moments
  • Drugs: Malaria tablets, Pain killers, Allergy remedy, antibiotics, If you are dependent on any drugs please take extra
  • Wet wipes/hand sanitizer
  • Pocket Knife
  • Small first aid kit 
  • Books to read in the evenings and may be deck of cards for fun
  • Day bag /back pack: To transport the items you need while driving or walking round the safari
  • Binoculars
  • A small bottle for taking water on your trips
  • Flashlight 
  • Camera with extra memory, films , batteries and battery charger, you’ll sure want to save wonderful memories of your holiday
  • Protective Sun screen lotion to prevent your skin from UV rays and sun burns although dark skin people get rarely burned

With all these, I’m sure you are ready to go on your trip, Enjoy!

9 comments:

  1. Good idea HoneyDame! plus I looked around for you. to go on a safari trip.

    www.fly4cheaper.com or www.wakanow.com would be your choice if you are in Nigeria like i am.

    If you are in the UK, US or canada, you could try travelocity.com, orbitz.com or Hotwire.com

    These sites will give you an idea of what you'll need flights+hotel+ tour .

    Thanks for always dropping by here.

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  2. This was an interesting list. Swimming costume? I would not have thought of that. And the insect repellants, do they really work? I have not found them really effective. Avoid bright colors? That I did not know. I have learnt some new things today. Thanks for sharing!

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  4. I am with Honeydame on this..
    I am bookmarking this..is it fun going alone? Do you know of anyone who did this for honeymoon?
    Thanks for the tips

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  5. @The Relentless Builder:Yes dear, swimming costumes are very necessary as the days can be hot, a swim will make all the difference.I didn't think repellants were effective until I used this mosquito repellant pump spray. Cant remember the name now, but i promise to get it for you. and true bright colours attract animals.My pleasure dear. thanks also for stopping by

    @HoneyDame:Awww, thanks for the award. appreciate

    @Unveilinggold: Honestly i don't think it will be fun going alone. Its better you go with a group of friends or with your partner.A client of mine just got back from their traditional honeymoon has they tagged it. They spent 9days in Kenya visiting parks, reserves and beaches, and they loved it.

    Thanks all for stopping by. Enjoy your weekend

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  6. This tips make me wanna go on a trip immediately. I can't though cos of work and some other things. I have taken note of all this wonderful tips. Thanks once again for sharing. Looking forward to many more. ;-)

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