Before setting off for mountain gorilla
safari in Africa, particularly in Uganda and Rwanda, you should prepare and set
in advance and double check with your list to ensure you have everything.
·
Check that a copy of the Bradt
Guide book for Uganda- great reading on the plane and great readings as you
rest at your lodge or tented camp.
·
An Anti- Malaria regiment along
with any other medicine will be required
·
Carry along with you sun lotion
·
You should Bug Repellant for
skin and clothing. Buy an insect repellant that also protects
·
Imodium – just in case
·
First- Aid kit – simple First
kit that is light but has some anti- bacterial cream, band aids and other items
including some eye drops our just might
need flushing out, anti- diarrhea medicine, rehydration sachets, aspirin and
cold.
·
You need a couple of packets of
antiseptic wipes
·
Carry along with
you sunglasses
·
You have the carry along
Binoculars along with you
·
A camera and battery
·
Cameras and battery charger
remember that a UK plug is used here. You ought to bring a quality camera since
there will be so many opportunities for picture taking.
·
Flash light and pictures will
be filmed particularly for the gorillas
·
Hand sanitizer is also required
The following aspects should also be
considered!
At least 2-3 pairs of lightweight
slacks/trousers that can dry quickly
One (1) pair of shorts is required
1 to 2 long sleeved shirts are required
3 short – sleeved t-shirts are required
A breathable waterproof and windproof
jacket/coat like a Gortex is required
One sweater, sweatshirt of fleece is
required
For women, one skirt is required
A swimming suit is required
Very strong waterproof walking boots-pants
should be trucked into socks and boots while trekking
You need to carry heavy soled rain boots
You need a pair of sports
Telescopic Trekking staff
Hat: wide-brim or with a visitor for sun
protection
You need a sleep wear
You need underwear and moisture wicking for
gorilla tracking
Lightweight wool socks is required
You need wash cloth
You need an alarm clock
Health and Beauty Items
You are required to bring Anti- bacterial
wipes, body lotion, Com and brush, contact lens solution, deodorant, face cleanser, Floss, insect repellent, Lip balm,
malaria tablets, personal- hygiene items, prescriptions, Razors, Shampoo and
conditioner, shavingel, soap, sunscreen, Toothbrush, Toothpaste. The first aid
kit should include; gas relief tablets, antacid, anti diarrheal medicine, anthistamine
for allergies, bandages, candied ginger for motion sickness and aspirin pain
reliever
Miscellaneous
You need to get addresses of friends and
family mostly for postcards, ATM/ credit cards and your bank should know that you will be travelling abroad
before you leave. A bird and animal guide book is required. Contact
information, driver’s license, health-insurance card. Please check to see if
your health- care provider has an overseas partner healthy snack. Dried fruit, chewy granola bars, mini bagels, nuts, and pretzels), Local
guidebooks, Maps, Money belt, Money conversion chart, Passport, Photocopies of
passport, Photograph of luggage contents in case of loss, Printouts of
reservations, Translation dictionary, Travel journal, Travel pillow and blanket,
Vaccination certificate, Ziploc bags for stowing small liquid containers at
airports
Type of clothing
Clothing needed include neutral colors to
avoid bright colors and whites, which can distract animals and Equipment.
Batteries are needed for small electronics and cameras, video camera and
laptops, Headphones for watching in –flight movies, iPod, Reusable water
bottle, small compass and video camera.
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