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AFRICAN SAFARI
CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT LIST


A. GUNS
One light Rifle

(.270, 30.06, 7mm Magnum, 300 Winchester Mag.,.300 Weatherby)
With variable power scope, 2-7 or 2.5-8
With rifle sling
80 round~of ammun'~on, (soft point)
Hard gun case
Soft gun case, sock type

One Heavy Rifle (when required)
(.375 H&H Mag., .458 Winchester Mag., .416 Rem, etc.)
With variable power scope 1.5-4
With rifle sling
20 rounds of ammunition, (soft point)
20 rounds of ammuntion, (full metal jacket)
Hard gun case - for both guns
Soft gun case, sock type
Shotgun 12 Ga. (optional)
Ammo for your shotgun - discuss with your PH.

B.CLOTHING
3 Pairs of cotton trousers - khaki or green color
3 Shirts - cotton, long sleeve
1 Khaki coat with hood or lightweight brown down jacket with hood
1 Hat - your choice
5 Undershirts
5 Undershorts
5 Handkerchiefs
1 Belt
1 Pair of camp shoes
1 Pair of leather boots - lightweight - similar to those used for bird hunting
1 Down vest or wool sweater
1 Jogging suit - for sleeping
1 Pair of light leather gloves - similar to golfing gloves
 
C. MISCELLANEOUS
1 - Folding Knife
2 - Chap-Lip
2 - Rifle shell holders and carrier - belt Ape
2 - Wash -cloths
Suntan lotion
Sunglasses
Camera - 35mm with flash and extra batteries for camera and flash
Plenty of 35mm film
Camera - video (optional) and accessories
Binoculars - your choice
Medications and recommended shots - see your doctor
Personal travel kit - razor, etc.
Candy (optional)
Canteen
Belt for canteen
Flashlight and extra batteries
Plastic bags - Ziploc, small and large
Tape measure
Water purifier - optional
Extra prescription glasses if you need them
Dermassage lotion or similar type for dry skin
Collimator (optional) to check the zero point of your rifle daily

Other
Travel Documents
Passport
Visa - when required
Reading material
Phone numbers - foreign - etc.
Confirmation of hotel reservations and/or car rentals
Air tickets
Money
Medical records - as required
INFORMATION
Nights are cool and a jacket is usually required for riding on a truck or sitting outside near the
campfire. Do NOT bring any camouflage clothing. Normal voltage supply in Africa is 220 volts -
50 cycles and the plugs are special.

DO NOT FORGET YOUR PASSPORT!!
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