Light
cotton tops and cotton trousers / shorts in summer |
| Long-sleeved blouses / shirts for game drives or safaris
(even in summer, they will protect you from the sun and
from mosquitoes) |
| Safari
trousers for evenings and cooler days |
| T-shirts |
| Shorts
or a light skirt |
| Jeans or
safari trousers for evenings and cooler days |
| Khaki,
brown, and beige colours - for game hikes and safaris. |
| White is
not a suitable colour for most game viewing or hiking
safaris. Firstly it increases your visibility quotient
to the animals you are wanting to get a closer look at
and secondly,it will get dirty very quickly. |
| Fleece
or sweater and a windbreaker for game drives, because it
is highly possible that you may go out on a hot day, but
be faced with a chill evening on your return. Some areas
have a steep temperature gradient. ie: Hot days and very
cool nights. |
| Sun block,
sunglasses, hat, insect repellent, moisturiser, lip
salve - these are essentials. The African sun is harsh
most of the year. |
| Comfortable walking shoes or sturdy hiking boots.
Sneakers and trainer type footwear is not suitable for
game or safari hikes, especially white footwear. |
| Layers
are most practical for the fluctuating day / night
temperatures of Africa. Dull and / or neutral colours
are more suitable for safari. |
| Cotton
clothing is recommended for summer. It is best to pack
hardy, durable clothing Generally, casual comfortable
clothing is suitable throughout the year but you may
want to. |
| What to Pack |
Apart
from clothing, essential items and vaccination
certificates - If you have any medical conditions,
read the last paragraph on this page. |
| Camera
film and batteries can generally be obtained in any
major city or town. But of course the further away you
get from civilization, the likelihood of availability
decreases - like everything else. So please be sure to
have sufficient supplies for your needs prior to
embarking on a long trip. |
Secondly, the essentials -
Personal toiletries
Anti-Malaria tablets
A camera (and / or binoculars) are a must |
| Towel, torch and sleeping bag for camping safaris (sleeping
bags can be hired from most safari operators). Also
bring any reading or writing material you might need.
You will have moments when you want to do something
other than nothing at all. |
| PHOTOGRAPHY: |
New
Kalala is an extremely photo-opportunistic camp. From panoramic scenery, wildlife and birds to people and
vibrant ceremonies. Rich colour and good low lighting
conditions abound. It is considered rude to take
pictures of people without asking them first. Always
carry enough film as it is difficult to get in some
remote places. Keep your cameras in a dust resistant,
padded case and out of the midday sun.
A 200 mm (or longer) telephoto lens will prove very
useful on safari. |
| TRAVEL INSURANCE: |
| It is
your responsibility to provide for your own travel
insurance. It is imperative that you accomplish this
prior to your arrival in Africa, since you will be
unable to participate in any traveling activities
without it. |
PERSONAL MEDICAL CONDITIONS: |
This
is important, so please refer to our Health Notices.
Should you have any particular ailments requiring
specialised medication, you should ensure that
sufficient stocks are carried by you, during your
stay.
If you are carrying prescription medicine, you must
carry a copy of the prescription with you |
| PLANNING YOUR SAFARI: |
Planning a safari is a challenge and one that you will
find quite unlike planning for most of your previous
travels. However the preparation and anticipation of the
actual trip can almost be as exciting as your safari
itself!
African Welcome Safaris Safaris offers many different
itineraries and types of safaris. Our friendly staff
will use their expertise knowledge to help find the
safari that best suites you. |
| Some of the first questions you should ask yourself when
starting to plan your safari are: |
Where
should I go on safari? |
When is
a good time of year to go? |
What
kinds of activities are available? |
What is
my budget? |
What is
my travel style? |
| Who is
traveling? |
| The age
range and makeup of your party should be taken into
account. Some safari camps do not allow children under
the age of 12. A family has different requirements than
a honeymoon couple. If you are traveling alone, some
safaris are better choices than others etc. |
| Once
you have a clear idea of the kind of safari or tour you
want, you can search our web site for more info. Send us
an e-mail : info@newkalala.com and our professional consultants
will send you the best safari option to suite your
requirements. Let us help you create the African safari
experience you have always dreamt about! |
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