PACKING LIST

Recommended Packing List 

Your list may vary a bit depending on the venues chosen for your program and the season (winter vs. summer). Note that we try to have laundry done at least once during a two-week program, and that there is usually a grocery store that we can usually stop at on the way to camp on the first day if you have forgotten something (approximately 1-2 hours from most of  our venues).

• Walking shoes / Hiking boots (closed toe)
• Sandals for around the camp (flip flops and/or slippers)
• Neutral coloured clothing (khaki, green, brown) – not white or bright colors – layers are best: 2 pairs short pants, 2 pairs long pants, 2 short sleeved shirts, 2 long sleeved shirts, socks & undergarments for a week, an outer layer or windbreaker.
• Warm jacket for night drives for winter weather (May – Aug)
• Gloves, beanies, scarves, fleeces – it gets cold in the early morning and night, especially if we are driving around on an open vehicle
• Sun hat and sun cream
• Swimming costume (bathing suit) for warmer weather (venue permitting) – mid-days can get hot, even in winter
• Raincoat / Poncho
• Toiletries – soap, toothpaste, etc.
• A towel for drying off after showering/swimming
• Torch (flashlight)– very important – a head torch (head lamp) as well as a normal hand-held torch is recommended
• Extra batteries for torches, cameras, etc.
• Sleeping bag and pillow
• Water bottles (at least 1 liter bottles)
• Day pack – rucksack
• Camera, memory cards, charging cables and adaptors (see adaptor photo below)
• Pocket knife (if you have one)
• Notebooks and pens/pencils
• Binoculars
• Any personal medication that you need
• Any luxuries that you would require – chocolates, sweets, etc.
• A little bit of pocket money (not much, as there are not a lot of opportunities for shopping, there are ATMs available in most towns, and most shops accept credit cards)

The most common type of electrical adapter for USA to SOuth African outlet conversion. These are available in most airports.