Pack For A Purpose: 

Make a difference in the lives of children around the world!

Use available space in your luggage to provide
supplies to the communities you visit.

If just 500 individuals pack 5 lbs (2.27 kgs) each,
we can provide 1.25 tons of supplies! You Can Have A Big Impact!

For just 5 lbs (2.27 kgs), you can bring
   • 400 pencils or
   • 5 deflated soccer balls with an inflation device or
   • A stethoscope, a blood pressure cuff, & 500 band-aids

http://www.packforapurpose.org/

Baggage:

• 1 suitcase (not large) with lock. This suitcase can be left at luggage storage facilities while visiting wilderness/safari areas.
• Soft bag for 10 kg (22 lbs) luggage for light plane transfers into safari areas.
• Small carry on bag for aircraft.
• Small soft khaki to bag/beach bag/tote bag which will fold into your luggage for books, binoculars, cameras, lip balm and sunscreen whilst on safari vehicles.

Clothing:

• Clothing: Winter months (May to September)
• Basic list for safari areas to fit into 10kg soft bag:
• 2 pairs jeans (or 1 pair jeans and 1 khaki cotton slacks)
• 1 khaki cotton slacks
• 3 long sleeve cotton shirts khaki or green/beige color
• 1 or 2 cotton shorts khaki or green/beige color
• 2 cotton short sleeve shirts khaki or green/beige color
• 3 T-shirts
• 4 pairs of socks
• 4 underpants/panties
• 1 sun hat– wide brimmed with under chin strap that will fold into your luggage
• 1 peak cap (khaki preferable)
• 1 beanie for night drives and early morning drives
• 1 swimsuit
• 1 leather comfortable walking shoes
• 1 flat easy-to-pack canvas shoes. Alternatively sneakers.
• 1 thongs/flip-flops
• 1 light sweater
• 1 long warm windbreaker/jacket
• 1 belt
• Clothing: Summer Months (October to April)
• Basic list for safari areas to fit into 10kg soft bag:
• 1 pairs jeans (or khaki cotton slacks)
• 1 khaki cotton slacks
• 2 long sleeve cotton shirts khaki or green/beige color
• 3 or 4 cotton shorts khaki or green/beige color
• 3 cotton short sleeve shirts khaki or green/beige color
• 3 T-shirts
• 4 pairs of socks
• 4 underpants/panties
• 1 sun hat – wide brimmed with under chin strap that will fold into your luggage
• 1 peak cap (khaki preferable)
• 1 swimsuit
• 1 leather comfortable walking shoes
• 1 flat easy-to-pack canvas shoes. Alternatively sneakers.
• 1 thongs/flip-flops
• 1 light sweater
• 1 long windbreaker/jacket
• 1 belt
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• Avoid dark blue, black or white colors which are easily visible to animals.
• Most safari lodges will offer laundry facilities at minimal charge and often it is complimentary
• The above clothing lists are probably adequate for Victoria Falls Hotel and at hotels and restaurants in the large cities, but you may want to take an additional pair of slacks, and shirt (smart casual).

Equipment/Toiletries:

• Binoculars
• Flashlight with batteries
• A bird book for enthusiastic birders
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen and lip balm
• Insect Repellant
• Eye pads, ear plugs, neck supporter, sleeping tablets, support socks for aircraft.
• Travel alarm clock
• Battery operated or disposable razor.

Electrical:

Electrical adapters and a converter/transformer for small electrical appliances is needed. Most African countries use 220 volt systems. Obtain from your local travel shop or Magellan catalog 1 800 962 4943, item #EA240K, #EA23MHG, #EA23MCG and #EA236A.

Take along your camera and lots of spare film and camera batteries

Medical:

• Anti malarials. Obtain current recommendations from your family doctor or CDC (Center for Diseases Control) or African sources.
• Hepatitis A and B and Tetanus shots prior to trip recommended.
• It is strongly recommended at the time of booking that you should purchase a comprehensive travel insurance policy of your choice. Your insurance should cover medical evacuation in the case of an emergency.

Travel Documents:

• Visas (go to traveldocs.com to establish whether visas are required)
• Passports
• Air tickets
• Driver's License
• Credit Cards (preferably Visa or MasterCard)
• Recommend that you take small denominations of cash:
• $1.00 notes x 50 ($50.00)
• $5.00 notes x 50 ($250.00)
• $10.00 notes x 20 ($200.00)
• $20.00 notes x 10 ($200.00)

Tipping:

Tipping is normally from 10-15% depending on the service level received. Tipping as you would in North America would be well received.

Purchases:

You can find many great purchases as you travel. A Value Added Tax (VAT) will be added to purchases in certain African countries. Save your receipts and present them at the airport prior to departure to claim back this tax