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There is nothing more frustrating and irritating than to find yourself in the bush,
a hundred kilometres from no-where, only to find that there is something important
you did not pack, like a vaccination certificate or a spare
mantel for your one and only gas light.
A Check-list is a vital in planning for a succesful Overland Safari. If you have any questions, or suggestions, contact me at - umvoti@mweb.co.za |
| Vaccinations: Yellow fever, Hepatitis A, Tetanus, Typhoid. | |||||||||||
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Do a detailed list of equipment, description, number, value of :- vehicle, cameras, lenses, binoculars, fridge, food, spares and sundry equipment, etc, as this may be required by customs. |
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| GENERAL: Batteries immobiliser Binoculars Calculator Catapult & marbles Cell phone charger |
Fishing gear Hats Needle/thread + buttons Note book & pens Rubber bands Small gifts |
Pocket knife Sunglasses Spare reading glasses Torch + batteries LED headlamp + batteries |
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USB cable connectors for Camera, Cell phone, Chargers,
Flash cards, GPS, Laptop, etc Spare keys for vehicle, padlocks, etc Useful names, telephone numbers and addresses |
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PHOTOGRAPHIC: Airbrush, lens tissue Batteries and charges Cameras & lenses Film & Video tapes |
Manuals Memory/storage cards Spare batteries + charger Lens cleaner & tissue Tripod and Window rest (bean bag) |
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Basic Toiletries:
Brush/Comb Dental floss, tooth picks Face cloth Foot powder Hand & face cream Lip ice |
Nail clippers Toilet paper Soap/shampoo Spare tooth brush Sun block Toothbrush/paste Cotton ear buds |
Towels Tampons Toilet paper Shaving kit Vaseline Wet-ones |
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FIRST AID: Consulate a Doctor for Anti-biotic, Malaria prophylactics and other prescription medicines. |
Anti-allergy Antibiotics Antihistamine cream/tablets Antiseptic gauze Antiseptic cream Bandages Corenza-C Cotton wool Cough mixture Detol / savlon / TCP |
Cotton wool Cough mixture Detol / savlon / TCP Elastoplast Enos Eye drops First aid book Insect repellant Immodium or similar Lip ice |
Malaria Tablets M-chrome Plasters Rubber gloves Scissors Latex gloves Syringe/needles/sutures Tweezers Vicks Vaseline |
| Head ache & muscular tablets (Disprin, Bezenol) |
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CAMPING EQUIPMENT: 25lt Steel drum 50lt DrinkingKINGWater + pump Adapter plug Axe Bath plug Camp table Clothes pegs Cold box & ice bags Duckboard Dust brush Electric extension cord Engel fridge Fire extinguisher(s) |
Fire lighters Folding chairs Gas bottles (full) Gas cooker(s) Glass stands Matches/lighter Max/Min thermometer Mosquito coils Neon light + spares News papers Porta potty Refuse bags (heavy duty) Rope & stretchies |
Rubbish/refuse/litter bags Shade cloth Shower fitting Sleeping bags & pillows Small bow saw Spade Spare gas jet & jet cleaner Spare gas washers / mantels Tail gate table Tent/pegs/poles/guy ropes Thermos flask Torch & batteries Water bottle Water filter & purification tablets |
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KITCHEN: Milton: for disinfectant of drinking water, vegetables; (table spoon to 50lt) Tea box with tea, coffee, sugar, mugs, T-spoon Mugs / cups / glasses / plates / knives / forks / spoons / egg lifter |
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Braai fork & tongs Bucket with lid 20lt Can/bottle opener Chopping board Delfoot / Braai grid Detergent Dish towels |
Folding canvas dish washer Gas box & plates Kitchen & bread knife KIchen scissors Paper plates Paper towels |
Plastic bags & food bags Pot scourers Potato peeler Spoon & ladle Table net Washing powder |
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FOOD: As the trip is for a long period it is impossible to carry all we need for that time. At some stage we will have to rely on what we can get locally. Snacks for travelling: rusks, ginger biscuits, sweets, biltong, etc Alcohol - your choice: beware as there are customs restrictions on quantity. MEAT: [There could be 'Foot & Mouth’ restrictions with regard movement of meat.] Quantity depends on freezing facilities Mince 125 grams per adult/meal Stew 150 " Wors 175 " Steak 200 " Bacon / eggs / fish - as is available. |
Beverage & Drink: condensed milk cremora drinking chocolate milk powder fruit juice concentrate Sugar tea/coffee Bread, Dairy & Cereals: baking powder bran rich self raising flour bread flour breakfast cereals butter / margerine cheeses cooking oil/olive oil crackers crispy bread matzos mealie meal marmalade rice / smash spray & cook |
Condiments: aeromat chutney chillie powder curry gerkins herbs & spices jams & spreads mayonnaise salt/pepper sauces soup powders tobasco tomato sauce wellingtons sweet chillie sauce Dehydrated Food: [for emergenies, light and easy to pack] beans broccoli butternut carrots peas |
Tinned Food: a selection of choice; as with vegetables & whatever else not on list. Lentils & Whole moong – if germinated in a bowl (takes about 4 days) excellent for salad or substitute for vegetables. |
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MOTOR SPARES:
Depends on make of vehicle. Ensure that tyres, and spare, are new. Fit chevron at back and have safety triangles. Fire extinguisher. Check all reflectors. Get 'ZA' display for back. Vehicle workshop & parts manual |
Body, etc Contact adhesive Epoxy steel glue Fit chevrons & safety triangles Masking tape (broad) Padlock for tailgate Pres-stick Reflective tape. Silcon sealer Silcon spray Electrical: 250ml battery H2O Battery charger Cable ties Crocodile clips x 4 Electrical connectors Globes (interior/head /tail lights) HT leads & LT wire Insulation tape Jump lead (heavy duty) Length electric flex Multi meter Spare battery Spare fuses Test light (12 v) |
Engine: Engine Air filter Fan belts Filters: fuel, oil Gasket maker / Gun gum Hose clamps Plug spanner Radiator hoses Spark plugs Fuel & oils: FUEL: 5 J-cans Siphon pipe Engine oil 5lt Gear box/diif oil 500ml Brake fluid Grease + grease gun Q20 oil Quick start Silicon spray Tool, etc: Assorted: bolts, nuts, washers, self tapping screws Feeler gauge Fencing pliers & wire Few pieces of flat iron Flat file (large & small) |
Hacksaw Hand drill & bits Hammer & punch Long nosed pliers Plug steel wool Screwdrivers Shift spanner Side cutters Sockets & spanners Square sand paper Vice grip Waste cloth Wheels, Suspension, Recovery: Aerosol tyre sealer x 3 D-shackle Ensure that all tyres are new Hi-lift jack & wheel spanner Puncture repair kit Sand ladders (best use belting) Shock rubbers/washers Spare shock absorbers Spare tyre & tubes Tow-rope Tube valves Tyre levers x 2 Tyre pump & gauge |
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Vehicle reflectors: Get red for the back and white for the front reflective stickers (about 5 cm x 5 cm) before entering Zambia. Normal reflectors are considered inadequate. So what if the vehicle looks like a mobile ‘Christmas Tree’, it could save plenty in spot fines. |
If you have any questions, or suggestions, contact me at - umvoti@mweb.co.za