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What to Bring? Deciding what to bring when you are planning on working and travelling in Africa can be quite a complicated procedure. African Impact has compiled a very helpful list combining safari & travel essentials which are useful to volunteers and travellers alike. » African Impact's Safari & Travel Checklist Important Documents - Working & Travelling in Africa It is vital that you make 3 photocopies each of all your important travel documents such as visas, passports and work permits. You should keep one copy in your backpack, one for your day-bag and one to give a set to your parents or a reliable friend back home. Ask them to put them in a safe place in case you need to contact them in case of an emergency. To be extra safe we recommend making copies of the following: Drivers licence Serial number of flight tickets Your embassy phone # in the countries you will be visiting International drivers licence Glasses/contact prescription Serial # of travellers cheques Serial # on valuables e.g. cameras International youth hostel card All insurance details and any emergency contact numbers Credit card numbers & emergency numbers to report theft What to bring - Safari & Travel Checklist Handy Hints : Old clothes are a great bargaining tool with curio sellers and market vendors in exchange for their wares. Travel Essentials: Passport All travel tickets Cell phone Toothbrush and brush Shaving stuff Pens Poncho Mosquito net Student identity and ISIC cards Immunisation record Travellers cheques Moneybelt Shampoo Diary Toiletries Photocopies of nb documents Medical kit (see below) Casual and smarter clothes (see below) Toiletries: Kleenex Lip balm Moisturiser Sun screen Brush or comb Dental floss Shampoo Safety pins Shaving stuff Insect repellent Deodorant Travel wash Conditioner Wet wipes Nail clippers Flannel Toothbrush and paste Clothes: Underwear Cotton shirts Sarong ‘Beach pants’ Long-sleeved shirts Good walking shoes Shorts Jeans Skirt Belt Sweater Clothes to bargain with T-Shirts Shoes Light waterproof top/windbreaker Swimming stuff Sun hat/cap Trousers Comfortable/presentable shoes Shirt Smart sandals Safari & Travel Essentials: Visas Insurance Emergency numbers Sun cream Guide books (lonely planet) Passport photos (6 copies) Glasses/contact lenses and sunglasses Prescriptions Sewing kit Added Extras: Watch Swiss army knife Film Whistle Adapter plugs Travel Alarm Universal sink plug Combination padlocks Personal alarm Flashlight Camera Spare batteries Walkman/CD player/iPod Books Phrasebook Address book Telephone card Lonely planet for your region Photos of family/friends Re-sealable bags Inflatable neck pillow Head torch Compass Large black bin bag   Medical: Sterilisation kit Motion sickness medication Water purification tablets Adhesive bandages Throat lozenges Medical kit Vitamins Adhesive bandages Antibiotic cream Sharp-ended tweezers Anti-diarrhoea medicine Medic-Alert identification Antibiotic cream Anti-fungal foot powder Thermometer Handy Hint: When packing, pack your luggage so that it is light enough for you to carry it yourself. This will always make your life easier on the road! African Impact's volunteer projects in Africa: Read More - Volunteer Projects in Africa Read More - Volunteer Feedback Make enquiry - Volunteer projects Make enquiry - Africa travel           print this page | bookmark this page (CTRL-D) | send to a friend back to top

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