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4 Socks on safari

A er my first safari in Tanzania, I learned that one can always manage

with one less shirt or pair of pants, but having clean, dry socks is a necessity.

Socks can take a long time to dry, whether you or the camp sta washes them.
On a subsequent trip to Africa, we were hit with a spectacular rainstorm. I had
enough socks to see me through, due to the double duty they performed.
Pack more socks than you think you’ll need and leave an extra outfit home.

—Donna Cavalleri, 4-time traveler, Derry, NH

5 Bring insect repellent

Our travelers have recommended plenty, from Skeet Beater to Jungle Juice
100 to Avon Skin So So and anything with high concentrations of DEET. If you do

get bitten by a mosquito or tsetse fly, some say that hemorrhoid cream provides
the best itch relief.
6 Bring binoculars

Animals may come very close to your safari vehicle, and even to your lodge
or campsite. But you will see so much more with binoculars.

MORE THINGS TO BRING

A “buff”—to be used as a headband, dust mask, neck warmer, and more.
A sports bra—those roads are bumpy and you’ll be jostled.
Hands-free flashlight or portable lantern—for dark nights in tented camps.

Inflatable cushion/pillow—for those bumpy rides through the bush.
Moist towelettes—to refresh your face after a long, dusty game drive.
Nail brush—for cleaning feet at the end of a dusty day.
A nylon loofah—to maximize limited water while showering.
Photos of North American wildlife—especially bears, which don’t live in Africa—
to bond with local people.
A smartphone lanyard—to keep your phone safe in moving vehicles.

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