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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 - for you to choose from. ||| www.Afrizim.com

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  

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   Cellphone  
Luggage Tags   Binoculars [ Good pair]   Lenses  
Water Purifier or Iodine Tablets   Extra Batteries   Film /Chips
- 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)   Square pin plug adapter- 220 volts  

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

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

 

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