Preps & Gear

Immunizations

Yellow Fever
Meningitis
Hep A
Hep B
Tetanus
Rabies
Thypoid Fever
Diptheria
Petussis
Polio

Medical Kit

Painkillers

Paracetamol / Ibuprofen Celebrex

General

Gravol for nausea, vomiting
Lomotil for adult diarrhoea / Lacteol Fort for kids diarrhoea
Oral-rehydration sachets
Lozenges for sore throat
Gascon for excessive acid, indigestion, and gas
Antihistamines creams and tablets Zytec / Zytec D
Antibiotics Ciproxin and Amoxycilin for adults / Klacid and Augmentin for boys
Malaria prevention and treatment, Malarone and Doxycycline (3 months usage max)
Ear drops
Eye Drops, saline
Nasal spray
Egocort Cream / Hydrocortisone for skin allergies, insect bites, ezcema
Lamisil, Canesten cream for fungal infections, itchiness, flaky skin
Fucidin, Bactroban for wound and skin infections
Flamazine for treament of boils
Diamox for altitude sickness
Methy Salicyclate for insect bites
Canesten pessary for vaginal infection
Diametapp for boys cough and cold
Cold / Flu tablets

First-aid Kit

Dressing
Band-aid
Alcohol swabs
Antiseptic wash
Muscle balm
Phiten tape and relaxing gel
Anti-inflammation pads
Medicated oil
Peppermint oil
Motion sickness wrist bands

Others

Hand sanitizer
Surgical masks
Lemongrass oil
Jasmine oil
30% DEET insecticide cream / spray / patches
Permethrin insect repellent
Nopikex mosquito repellent soap (only available in Colombia!)
Tide pens
Sunscreen
Wet wipes
Bath gel / Shampoo / Conditioner
Dry shampoo (for next time!)
Body Lotion / Baby Powder
Toothbrush/ Toothpaste/ Floss

Nutrients / Supplements

Fish oil, multivitamins, probiotics

Documents

Passport size photos (40 each)
Certified true copies of passport / birth certificate / ID / marriage certificate
Immunization record (Yellow Fever mandatory in many countries)
Medical insurance claim forms
International Driving Permit

Treats (some long gone, by now)

Skippy Peanut Butter with Chocolate rice crispies
Tea Bags
Starbuck coffee sachets
Coffeemate
M&M Peanut
Dark Chocolate
Energy Bars

Gadgets & Misc.

1 x Binoculars (8.5 x 42)
3 x Camera
1 x Computer
1 x External hard drive
1 x iPad
1 x iPod touch
3 x Kindle
2 x Alarm clock
Head lamps/ flash lights
Rechargeable batteries / chargers ( not useful )
Night light ( not useful )
Multi-plug extension cord / Adaptors
1 x External battery charger pack
2 x Swiss knife
6 x Notebooks for journal
Guidebooks for every country visited
Thumb drives various capacity
1 x Skipping rope and resistance bands
1 x Sewing/mending kit
Ziploc bags (various sizes)
1 x Whistle
4 x Silk Sleeping bag ( with pillow insert is better )
Compact microfiber towels (bring next time!)

Useful Apps

Kingden’s Guide to African Mammals
Mammals of Southern Africa
African Mammals (free)
Spending Tracker
XE Currency (converter)
Four Square
Trigger Trap (photography)
TT Pod (music)
English-Swahili dictionary

Personal Gear

Packed in separate garment bags and into 4 suitcases – 2 soft cases and 2 hard cases
(Total 120kg, inclusive of 3 carry-on back packs)
1 x large foldable/packable bag
1 x small recycled shopping bag

Boys (each)

1 x Hiking pants
1 x Jeans
1 x Chinos
1 x Shorts
3 x Long sleeved shirt ( 1 too many )
1 x Safari shirt
2 x Short sleeved shirt
2 x T-shirt
2 x Long sleeved T-shirt
1 x Polo shirt
1 x Sports Shirt
1 x Sports shorts
Swim pants / solar suit / googles
2 x Pyjamas
10 x socks + underwear
1 x Hiking boots
1 x Gaiters
1 x sports shoes
1 x flip flops
1 x city shoes
2 x Hat
1 x Rain jacket
1 x Fleece
1 x Hoodie
1 x Belt
1 x sunglasses

Laura

Andre

1 x Hiking Pants
1 x Jeans
2 x Chinos
1 x Shorts
1 x Safari shirt
3 x Long sleeved shirt
2 x Short Sleeved shirt
2 x Polo shirt
2 x T-shirt
2 x Blazer
1 x Sports T-shirt
1 x Sports shorts
10 x socks + underwear
2 x belt
2 x Pyjamas / sleepwear
1 x Rain jacket
1 x Fleece
1 x Sweater
2 x Hat
1 x Swim pants / solar suit / googles
1 x Hiking boots
1 x Gaiters
1 x Casual shoes
1 x Sports shoes
1 x flip flops
1 x sunglasses