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| Pith helmets are charming but hot, and you will do better to choose a style that folds up for packing; hats are a smart way to protect your hair as well as your ears and face. |
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The standard suggestion is DEET, but more pleasant solutions include Skin so Soft and Oil of Citronella, the preferred anti-mosquito scent employed by the Leakeys at their research camp near Lake Turkana. If you sit out by the river or the camp fire, wear long sleeves and long pants in the evening, and tuck your slacks into your socks. Use the coil and the mosquito nets provided. Italians insist that basil plants repulse mosquitoes, but garlic seems to repulse only two legged creatures. A dot of ammonia will reduce the itch and inflammation of a bite, even those caused by Tse tse flies.
Your personal choices: Aspirin, Lomotil, eye drops, band aids, disinfectant.
A few ATM in major cities; check with your bank. For currency exchange, www.oanda.com
Check
your expiration date when you begin to make plans; renewing a passport can
take weeks. Make a photo copy of your passport ID page and keep it in a separate
place, maybe with those receipts for your traveler�s checks. How to Apply
for a Passport Renewal
Rain
gearLight jacket and small umbrella, or poncho. Buy online Men's Regular Rain Slicker Women's Regular Rain Slicker
You need 2 or 3 tops, at least one long sleeve shirt with a tight weave to prevent sunburn. Khaki is a great color for watching wildlife; camouflage is illegal in many African countries because that�s what soldiers wear. I rarely pack T-shirts because I like to buy them as souvenirs. Women should avoid revealing tops or halters when excursions include mosques, or exploring Islamic towns such as Lamu, Kenya or Stonetown, Zanzibar. Roll shirts, slacks and skirts rather than folding; it saves space inside your luggage. |
 Men's Regular Long Sleeve Solid Mesh Polo |
 Jane Seymour SAFARI JACKET |
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| Sandals are not smart footwear in areas where there are poisonous snakes, thorns, rough terrain, or when a rain shower can flood unsanitary gutters, especially in developing countries. Running shoes may be comfortable but they are discouraged in better hotels and restaurants. Consider topsiders or slip-ons instead. Do not try to break in new shoes while traveling; take old friends of your feet. |  Hand-Sewn Driving Shoes |
 Desert Boot |
 Mephisto Women's Rush Shoe |
 ADIDAS SAMOA LX |
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 Timberland Men's Roll-Top Boot |
Orvis DESTINATION SHORTS
A
long skirt can be dressed up with a jacket for the plane or train, and it is
also cool to wear when shopping in the
sultry streets of Lamu or Zanzibar, where Islam custom frowns upon revealing
clothes. Supplex safari skirts pack in half the space of jeans.
Casual
Ease Dress
| Blue jeans take forever to dry, are not welcome in many restaurants or clubs, and only look good on a perfectly slim tush. Khaki slacks are good for day and night, and can be dressed up or down. |  Natural Issue Wrinkle Resistant Khakis |
 Lightweight-Twill Cropped Pants |
 Rhinohide Pants |
Check your accommodations for laundry service, and take along a small ziplock of detergent for washing out your own things. Invincible Cotton Socks
Never
underestimate the power of the sun to zap your energy or wrinkle your
skin. Certain destinations, such as Australia and Africa, demand extra
care, as do many outdoor activities: skiing, sailing or snorkeling, for
example. Sand and snow reflect the sun so the impact is multiplied. It
takes a tight weave of cloth to protect your skin; the difference in
shirts can range from 5 to 30 SFP. Some shirts and slacks actually have
indications of sun protection, but the simple test is to hold them up
to the light. Even if you wear protective clothing, apply sunscreen to
your hands and face. While there are some reports that sunscreen itself
can do harm, you should be able to tell by doing your own personal test
for a day. If you use Retinol or alpha hydroxy on your skin, you may
need a special kind of sunscreen, because the combination of sunscreen
and these treatments may create a reaction as unattractive as sunburn.
The great news is that protected skin can recover, and the second best
thing you can do for your skin, after protecting it from the sun, is
drinking healthy amounts of water.
One packing trick is to carry a very small container of sunscreen in your
pocket or backpack so that you can reapply during the day, even if it means
replenishing the small bottle from a larger one
The zip lock bags are perfect for packing a wet suit. Jasper Orchids Swim Short
| Rubber flip flops for walking in public showers, by the pool or beach. |  The North Face A5 3 Point Sandal - Womens |
 The North Face A5 3 Point Sandal - Mens |
Check with your lodge beforehand to see what is provided. Even remote tented camps provide shampoo, shower caps, soaps, and hair dryers. Consider leaving much of this behind to lighten your load. One lifesaver, a small can of Evian provides a refreshing facial mist on those long international flights that are so dehydrating.
Secure
necessary visas as soon as your travel plans are firm. Here�s the application
for Tanzania http://www.tanzania-online.gov.uk/visa/visahtml_form.html
Kenya: http://www.kenyaembassy.com/forms/visa_form.htm
Zambia www.zambiaembassy.org/vaf.pdf
For your camera, your swimsuit
Blue
jeans take forever to dry, are not welcome in many restaurants or clubs,
and only look good on a perfectly slim tush. Sandals are not smart footwear
in areas where there are poisonous snakes, thorns,
rough terrain, or
when a rain shower can flood unsanitary gutters, especially in developing
countries. Taking your jewelry is generally not a good idea, but you
can buy beautiful local necklaces, bracelets and earrings. A decent wristwatch
is always a good idea: Traveler's
Dual Time Watch
Packing list for climbing Kilimanjaro/ to come
international
flight. 
