Artificial sweetner if you are accustomed to that at home. It will not always be available in camp.

A roll of duct tape... from covering blisters to gun repair and worth it's weight in gold when you need it.

Sorry... saw Scott already mentioned so +2 from me!

Will also add a big + 2 for Cipro!

1. antibiotics- take them proactively

2. a little ditty bag to carry ammo, flashlight, sunscreen etc in the truck- keeps it in one place and out of pockets

3. pack light. 1 jacket, 2 shirts, one pair long pants, one pair shorts 3 pair socks, 3 air undergarments, boots, shoes on plane, flip flops, one t shirt, track suit pants for around the fire after shower, one hat and that is all for clothing. Camp staff will wash clothes daily, everyone brings way too much clothing.

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Originally posted by bwanamrm:
A roll of duct tape... from covering blisters to gun repair and worth it's weight in gold when you need it.

A roll of duct tape and some zip ties have saved my trip a few times.

I can just see it now.
Man ask his wife to help him pack, "honey hand me those condoms next, no baby they're for my rifle not my pistol, OK sweety I won't take them, but if my gun gets rusty, it's your fault!"

the most important tip is one on attitude. Safari is an adventure in a third world country, stuff can, and probably will, go wrong or worse. Roll with the punches and have a good time....

troy

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Originally posted by ghostbird:

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Originally posted by fujotupu:
If you encounter those days of unexpected drizzle during your hunt a pack of condoms can be very useful as scope covers, no fitting instructions required - rudimentary but work a treat and cost almost nothing; pocket camera recommended.

Try explaining to your wife why you are packing condoms for your safari !

If she's a blonde you'll get away with it

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Originally posted by Aaron Neilson:

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Originally posted by fujotupu:
If you encounter those days of unexpected drizzle during your hunt a pack of condoms can be very useful as scope covers, no fitting instructions required - rudimentary but work a treat and cost almost nothing; pocket camera recommended.

Fujo, brother! You need to get out a bit more often. Its 2012 now, like 505 says - they make scope covers, etc.

Guess we know what you're thinking about in the bush?

I know Aaron - we're not that backward .... be surprised though how many times them balloons have saved the day, the scope cover is in the truck which is an hour away or it got left behind in camp.... Also useful as a tourniquet.

I totally agree that the most important to bring is a pair of high quality light boots that you have used for some time both in cold and hot weather.

I have a pair of boots that I just love.
I bought them on plain luck on a sale and they are by far the best hunting boots I have ever owned.
I can walk for hours and hours, day after day in very rough terrain and never get an issue with my feet at all.
Blisters or other problems with your feet can very quickly ruin your hunt.

Everything else you can buy, rent or borrow at the airport or at the camp if your things get lost.
I never put my hunting boots in the checked in luggage.

1. Once you figure out your budget, set aside another $1000 or so....the "extra" will not be "extra" by the time you are done!

2. Leave all your worries at home, they have no place on safari.

When in Joberg Airport....

Make sure you pick up some cuban cigars at the duty free for the celebration after you shoot jaws.

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Originally posted by safari-lawyer:
Artificial sweetner if you are accustomed to that at home. It will not always be available in camp.

This is a good one. I took splenda on my elephant hunt in the Caprivi. It was nice for my coffee.

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Originally posted by fujotupu:

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Originally posted by Aaron Neilson:

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Originally posted by fujotupu:
If you encounter those days of unexpected drizzle during your hunt a pack of condoms can be very useful as scope covers, no fitting instructions required - rudimentary but work a treat and cost almost nothing; pocket camera recommended.

Fujo, brother! You need to get out a bit more often. Its 2012 now, like 505 says - they make scope covers, etc.

Guess we know what you're thinking about in the bush?

I know Aaron - we're not that backward .... be surprised though how many times them balloons have saved the day, the scope cover is in the truck which is an hour away or it got left behind in camp.... Also useful as a tourniquet.

Fujo - If you're clients are using the "Butler Creek" scope covers, they can/will be there all the time. They just need the right equipment.

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Originally posted by Chris Lozano:

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Originally posted by bwanamrm:
A roll of duct tape...

A roll of duct tape and some zip ties have saved my trip a few times.

It's much easier to wrap the duct tape lengthwise around a business card. A quarter inch of tape wrapped in this way is a LOT more than you will ever need and it will fit in the credit card slot of your wallet. Much more convenient than a big bulky roll that you either won't carry or that takes up too much space.

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Originally posted by Aaron Neilson:

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Originally posted by fujotupu:
If you encounter those days of unexpected drizzle during your hunt a pack of condoms can be very useful as scope covers, no fitting instructions required - rudimentary but work a treat and cost almost nothing; pocket camera recommended.

Fujo, brother! You need to get out a bit more often. Its 2012 now, like 505 says - they make scope covers, etc.

Guess we know what you're thinking about in the bush?

bush being the key word here.

Tap on lights came in very handy on our last trip. We had our regular torches but these we left at the bedside. An easy reach over and a tap and instant light enough to find your way to the head without stepping on a creapy crawly. Being flat they won't roll off a table when you are fishing for them in the dark. Battery life is excellent and they are very bright. Dirt cheap also.

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Originally posted by Blacktailer:
GOOD bug repellent.

Avon Skin-so-soft "Expedition" bug repellent if I can make a recommendation. Didn't get bit wearing that, did get bit when I wore deet.