What to pack
Please travel light and, if possible, pack in soft bags rather than hard suitcases. Laundry services are available in most hotels. We suggest a small backpack for day excursions.
Safaris and Holidays
- For hiking and primate tracking, trainers/walking boots (there will be mud/dust and it can be slippery in the rainforest). Long trousers (and possibly gaiters). Consider a long-sleeved shirt too.
- Standard face masks, for primate tracking.
- Socks to tuck trousers into to stop ants getting into your pants
- For rafting, kayaking, or paddleboarding bring clothes which you don’t mind getting wet
- Sweater/fleece for cooler evenings and early mornings
- Rain jacket
- Hat
- Sun screen
- Insect repellent
- Sarong/wrap (multiple uses)
- Hand sanitiser
- Swim wear
Avoid wearing
- Military style clothing e.g. camouflage trousers
- Revealing or tight clothing e.g. very short shorts. If in doubt, err on the conservative side, especially outside tourist locations like on community visits.
Don’t forget your …
- Camera
- (head) torch
- Phone/watch with alarm clock
- Battery chargers/spare batteries (the power supply may be erratic)
- Anti-malarials
- Prescription medicines from home (you may not be able to buy the same brands locally)
- Cases to protect items like cameras and contacts lenses from dust
- Keep a copy of your passport somewhere other than in your passport!
- Re-entry visa to your country of residence, if applicable
- Padlock to secure your suitcase/rucksack while you are out of the hotel. Not all hotels have safes.
Donations
Please don’t forget to pack any donations.
