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Packing Guide for Caprivi

A packing guide list for safaris to the Caprivi strip in Namibia

Over-packing easily heads the list of biggest travel mistakes

ESSENTIALS:

Visas, tickets, passport, money, etc, in a neck wallet or money belt
Toiletries, Soap (in a plastic bag) Shampoo,Toothpaste, Toothbrush Contact lens and spare glasses, Razor, Hair care equipment (brushes, comb, blow dryer) Makeup [Light].
Binoculars - a good pair for game viewing

SUGGESTED CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT:
We recommend that you take comfortable, casual, wash-and-wear clothing. White and bright colours should be avoided. Please take soft bags as these are easier for packing in the vehicles and aircraft. Evening dresses are not necessary. In the bigger hotels gentlemen may wear a jacket for dinner

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BEFORE YOU GO:

Passport	Traveler's Checks	Airline Tickets	Student cards
Visas	Credit Cards	Health Documentation	Emergency Info
Visit Doctor	Foreign Currency	Extra ID	Photocopies of important documents
Insurance Info	US or € Cash	Int'l Driver's License	Photocopies of important documents

HEALTH CARE NEEDS:

Band Aids	Antiseptic Toilettes	Calamine Lotion	Malaria Pills
Adhesive Tape	Antibiotic Cream	Sunscreen:	Antacid
Bandage	Insect Repellent	Tweezers	Foot Powder
Birth Control	Antihistamine Cream	Scissors	Aspirin

Diarrhea Medi

Multi Vitamins

Cold Medicine

Tampons/Pads

WASH KIT

Soap	Washing powder - for clothes	Towel
Shampoo	Shaving Kit	Contact Lens Preparation
Deodorant	Toothbrush & Paste	Lotions/Skin Creams
Mirror	Sink Stopper	Comb/Brush
Toilet Paper	Q-Tips	Fingernail Clippers

CLOTHING: Think light, durable, breathable & layers - cotton, wool, silk & polypropylene.

1x Sun hat	2 long sleeved shirts:	underwear and socks
1 tracksuit	5 T-shirts	swimming costume
1 sweater	2 pairs or jeans / trousers	1 pair of sandals
1 warm jacket	3 x pairs of shorts	1 pair of good walking shoes

SOME BASICS

Plastic Zip-Lock travel Bags	Money Belt/ Neck pouch for Passport	Camera & Accessories
Padlock/Keys	Tickets & Cash	Padded Case
Luggage Tags	Binoculars [ Good pair]	Lenses
Water Purifier or Iodine Tablets	Extra Batteries	Film - lots of it

MISCELLANEOUS:

Sleeping bag	Travel Alarm/Watch	Calculator
Flashlight & Extra Batteries	Sunglasses/Case/Strap	Journal
Candle	Voltage Converter	Pen
Water Bottle	Swiss Army Knife	Reading Materials
Door Jammer	Lighter/Matches	Bird and animal books

Travel Hair Dryer

Plastic bag for dirty cloths

Travel Guides/Maps

Rain gear (advisable from Nov to April)

Round pin plug adapter - 220 volts

Other:
Lots of patience
A good attitude
A friendly smile

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