| Walking boots |
The ground is rough and broken so be prepared for rough walking, a non-leather pair of shoes with ankle support is the best. |
| Sandals/flip flops |
These are a must. Most people wear them 50% of the time and are ideal for the heat, and around camp. For rough approaches we advise to use closed shoes and trainers. |
| Socks |
Whatever you normally use back home. |
| Long trousers |
Light weight to wear on the hot days and to hide from mosquitoes. |
| Shorts |
If you chose to wear shorts we ask the ladies to please keep shorts to the knee in respect towards our hosts. |
| Fleece/Sweater |
Always nice to have. It will be windy and cool in the evenings, although too hot to wear during the day in the summer. |
| Cold weather gear |
This will be necessary for the evening, as it does get windy. Warm hats are also advised. |
| Hat |
For sun protection. This is essential. |
| Towel |
Or sarong. |
| Sunglasses |
You don’t need expensive ones but make sure that they are UV protective as you will spend a lot of time outdoors in the sun. |
| Swimwear |
You may be lucky to find water pools in the mountains. |
| Torch and batteries |
The new LED head lamps are great. The batteries abroad are not always the best and we always recommend rechargeable. |
| Sleeping Bag |
A 3+ season bag is most useful. It is easy to make a warm sleeping bag cooler, but a lot harder to keep warm in a cool one. Get a 2 season bag if coming here in the summer months. |
| Sleeping bag liner |
These are essential especially in hot climates where any type of sleeping bag is too warm. |
| Pen knife |
Very good idea to bring one. |
| Sunscreen and Total Block |
NO tanning lotion!! Believe us, you will tan even by wearing factor 30. |
| Insect Repellent |
One containing 30% DEET is good. We will have mosquitoes when staying in St. Catherine’s village and in the mountain gardens. A Mosquito net is useful. |
| Camera, film and batteries |
If you use a digital camera then bring a charger plug adapter to use in St. Catherine’s village. Also bring a ziplock bag to protect your camera even while taking pictures as fine sand will quickly ruin it. |
| Batteries |
As already mentioned most batteries bought abroad are terrible, so bring a supply along. |
| Books |
Bring one or two and once finished can be rotated around the rest of the team. |
