Safari dress is casual and your wardrobe does not require any “special purchase” items. Most people wear shorts and a t-shirt during the day and long sleeved shirts and long pants in the evening. If you are particularly sensitive to the sun, wear a loose, long-sleeved cotton shirt during the day. In a few areas, it can get quite chilly at night. It is preferred that your daytime clothing be in neutral colors to blend in with the surroundings.

SAFARI CLOTHING:

• 2-3 pairs of sturdy cotton shorts. Bring these in addition to the shorts you wear on the Kili climb, which will get very dirty.
• 2 pairs of lightweight cotton pants
• 1 skirt or dress slacks for hotel evenings
• 2 long-sleeved shirts
• 4-6 short-sleeved shirts or t-shirts
• 1 plenty of changes of underwear and some warm socks for evening.
• 1 warm sweater or fleece jacket
• 1 lightweight waterproof jacket or parka
• 1 pair walking shoes, tennis, or running shoes
• 1 bandanna (many uses)
• 1 pair sandals, Tevas, or rubber thongs (great for camp showers)
• 1 shade hat with wide brim or baseball cap
• 1 bathing suit (some lodges have pools)

SAFARI EQUIPMENT

• The following is duplicated from the Kili climb list:
• 1 duffle bag
• 1 small padlock to lock suitcase or duffle
• 1 daypack
• wide-mouth plastic water bottle, minimum 1 qt. Capacity
• toilet kit including biodegradable shampoo and soap
• plenty of sunscreen
• flashlight (head lamps are great) with spare batteries
• nylon stuff sacks or plastic bags to organize clothes, laundry, and other items in your duffle
• pocket knife
• thin, quick-drying washcloth (towel is provided on safari)
• binoculars, essential for good wildlife viewing

OPTIONAL SAFARI ITEMS

• camera, film, and spare batteries
• paperback reading and writing material (keep weight at a minimum)
• travel clock or watch
• snacks: trail mix, nuts, hard candies, decaf beverages, powdered electrolyte replacement drink mixes such as Gatorade
• clip-on book light
  

Please note: while camping, you will have no access to electricity or shavers or hair dryers. In hotels, you will occasionally find 240 volt AC/55-cycle with three pin square 'British' type sockets. you will need to bring an adaptor for your appliances.

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