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Laundry is done daily, so pack light. Three sets of drab colored clothes, underwear and socks should be sufficient. Comfortable walking shoes/boots are a must! A light jacket, wool sweater, and gloves may be needed in the morning and evening. Note: Check with your Charter flight operator since they normally have a 25 kilo (55 lb.) weight limit per person.

Suggested Gear

3 changes of clothes
Warm jacket and gloves (if hunting in June-August)
Good pair of hiking shoes/boots
Tennis shoes (if hunting Lechwe)
Several pairs of socks
Hat
Bath sandals or "flip flops"
Malaria prophylaxis (check with your international health professional)
Prescription medications to cover the length of the trip plus extra days
Compact gun cleaning kit
Good camera, lots of film and spare batteries
Good pair of binoculars
Lens cleaner
Small torch (flashlight)
Pocket knife
2 cans insect repellent
Sunblock
Sunglasses
Soft gun cases (for travel in safari vehicle)
Personal toiletries
Personal first aid kit / Dental first aid kit
Belt and cartridge holder
Day pack/bag
Taxidermy shipping tags (provided by your taxidermist)
Some cash (for time spent in town/airport)

* Note: Camouflage clothing is allowed on safari, but it is recommended that you do not wear it during travel to/from airport and camp.

Optional Suggestions

Polaroid camera
Baseball caps, knives, t-shirts, candy, etc. for the Staff
Video camera and charging system (automobile charging adaptor)
Fishing tackle (if interested in a bit of fishing)
Good book to read
Diary or journal

Firearms / Ammunition

Two rifles is usually enough for any safari. Minimum caliber for Buffalo and Hippo is a .375. Bring 1 box of solids and 2 boxes of well made softs. Solids are necessary for the Hippo and in some circumstances for Buffalo.

For Lion, Leopard and most antelope you should bring a minimum of a .300 Win Mag or similar caliber. Usually 4 boxes of soft nose ammo is more than enough. There are many types of ammunition available and the most important thing is to find the ammo that you shoot most accurately with. The Perfect Shot

It is wise to brush up on shot placement before the safari and the book 'The Perfect Shot' is a great guide. Also, a lot of the shooting we do is off shooting sticks (a tripod that we carry around to shoot off) and so familiarizing oneself with shooting from these can also help.