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Packing Guide- Zimbabwe
Over-packing easily heads the list of biggest travel mistakes. Women
generally over-pack. They pack for four seasons and six moods. Maybe
seven
British Airways will allow only one bag/per passenger, weighing up
to 23 kg in the hold
World Traveller (economy class) passengers arriving with extra bags
will pay heavy -
SUGGESTED CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT:
In the Southern Hemisphere, mid-summer is at Christmas and winter
lasting from May to August.
Generally mild winters but night time and early morning temperatures
can be low so take at least one warm jacket, if only for early morning
and night game drives. Otherwise take comfortable, casual, wash-and-wear
clothing.
Sept and October are the hottest months both day and night. Rains start
in November (mostly thunderstorms) till March. Definitely light cotton
clothes and shorts/light skirts are the most comfortable. A cotton wrap
is most useful when canoeing to protect against the sun.
White and bright colours should be avoided. Clothing should be khaki,
green or other neutral colour suitable for guided walks. ( Recent studies
have shown that dark blue clothing can hardly be seen by many African
mammals) Please note camouflage clothing should be avoided as it is
not well received by government authorities
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
Luggage is restricted to 12kg maximum per person for travel in charter
flights
| PACKING CHECK LIST
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| Passport |
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Traveler's Checks |
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Airline Tickets |
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Student cards |
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| Visas |
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Credit Cards |
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Health Documentation |
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Emergency Info |
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| Visit Doctor |
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Foreign Currency |
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Extra ID |
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Photocopies of important documents |
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| Insurance Info |
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US or € Cash |
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Int'l Driver's License |
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| Band Aids |
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Antiseptic Toilettes |
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Calamine Lotion |
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Malaria Pills |
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| Adhesive Tape |
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Antibiotic Cream |
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Sunscreen: |
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Antacid |
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| Bandage |
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Insect Repellent |
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Tweezers |
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Foot Powder |
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| Birth Control |
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Antihistamine Cream |
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Scissors |
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Aspirin |
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| Diarrhea Medi |
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Multi Vitamins |
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Cold Medicine |
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Tampons/Pads |
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| Soap |
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Washing powder - for clothes |
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Towel |
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| Shampoo |
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Shaving Kit |
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Contact Lens Preparation |
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| Deodorant |
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Toothbrush & Paste |
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Lotions/Skin Creams |
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| Mirror |
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Sink Stopper |
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Comb/Brush |
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| Toilet Paper |
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Q-Tips |
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Fingernail Clippers |
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| CLOTHING: Think light, durable, breathable
& layers - cotton, wool, silk & polypropylene. |
| 1x Sun hat |
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2 long sleeved shirts: |
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underwear and socks |
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| 1 tracksuit |
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5 T-shirts |
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swimming costume |
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| 1 sweater |
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2 pairs or jeans / trousers |
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1 pair of sandals |
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| 1 warm jacket |
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3 x pairs of shorts |
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1 pair of good walking shoes |
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| Plastic Zip-Lock travel Bags |
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Money Belt/ Neck pouch for Passport |
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Camera
& Accessories |
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| Padlock/Keys |
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Tickets & Cash |
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Cellphone |
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| Luggage Tags |
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Binoculars
[ Good pair] |
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Lenses |
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| Water Purifier or Iodine Tablets |
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Extra Batteries |
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Film /Chips
- lots of it |
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| Sleeping bag |
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Travel Alarm/Watch |
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Calculator |
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| Flashlight & Extra Batteries |
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Sunglasses/Case/Strap |
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Journal |
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| Candle |
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Voltage Converter |
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Pen |
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| Water Bottle |
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Swiss Army Knife |
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Reading Materials |
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| Door Jammer |
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Lighter/Matches |
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Bird
and animal books |
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| Travel Hair Dryer |
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Plastic bag for dirty cloths |
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Travel Guides/Maps |
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| Rain gear (advisable from Nov to April) |
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Square pin plug adapter- 220 volts |
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Bear in mind the following:
- Most safari camps / lodges and hotels provide basic toilet amenities
- Laundry can be done on a daily basis (and many camps provide this
service free of charge but hotels do charge a nominal fee)
- Mainly casual clothing is required
As no formal clothes are needed throughout most of southern Africa,
we recommend that you limit your luggage to the basics. More formal
attire is usually required only when staying in the more prestigious
city hotel establishments or on any of the luxury trains. On a game
safari, casual clothing is the order of the day.
Other:
Lots of patience
A good attitude
A friendly smile
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 |
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