Manukuza Safaris
Checklist – Multiday Wilderness Backpacking
Clothing
- Colours: Neutral Colours including Brown shades, greens, dark khaki
- Underwear
- Socks [x2]
- Shirts [x2]
- Shorts [x2]
- Quick drying pants
- Belt
- Walking Boots (Comfortable/ WORN-IN)
- Sandals
- Gaiters: [Sand, grass seeds]
- Remember warmer “layers” for early mornings & evenings in the cooler winter months. Jacket, beanie etc
- Hat/ Cap
- Sunglasses
- Buff
- Waterproof Jacket/ Poncho: Lightweight
- Swimming Costume [for washing]
Toiletries & Health
- Sun Screen Lotion
- Lip Protection
- Towel [quick drying]
- Face cloth/ Bandana/ Buff
- Soap [biodegradable]
- Deodorant
- Toothbrush & Paste
- Toilet Trowel
- Toilet Paper [used with lighter]
- Malaria: Prophylaxis – contact Doctor
- Insect/ Mosquito Repellent
- Anti-Chaff Treatment
- Malaria: Prophylaxis
- Personal Toiletries
- Personal Medicine
- Personal First Aid
Carrying & Camping
- Backpack: Multi Day
- Backpack Rain Cover
- Daypack: Super Light
- Head Torch
- Torch & Batteries (night watch)
- Collapsible Bucket/ Basin [for water collection]
- Stuff Sacs/ Dry Bags
- Plastic packets (litter)
- Waterproofing: Bag Liner/ Plastic Bag
- Tarpaulin with cord and a few pegs (Rain)
- Bivvy Bag
- Mosquito Net
- Ground Sheet / Tarpaulin
- Sleeping Bag [Sheet in summer]
- Ground matt (sleeping on)
- Pillow (collapsible)
- Portable Chair or Seat
OTHER
- Identification/ emergency contact details
- Car Keys
- Trekking Poles
Eating & Drinking
- 2 x 2l Coke bottles [cheap, light, collapsible, strong]
- Additional 4l Water Storage [Collapsible Bladder/ Water bottle]
- Water Bottle/ Hydration Bladder [3l]
- Water Purifying Filter (Sawyer)
- Water Purification Drops
- Stove & fuel (all meal to be cook on this)
- Mug
- Knife & Spoon/ Spork
- Pot Set
- Washing Liquid [biodegradable small/decanted]
- Scouring Pad
- Dish Cloth
GENERAL
- Multi-Tool/ Pocket Knife
- Sewing Kit
- Cable Ties
- Camera
- Matches & Lighter
- Mobile Phone & Charger [keep off/ on aeroplane mode
- Binoculars
- Solar Power Bank
- Para-Cord [+10m]
Food Examples
BREAKFAST
- Pronutro, Future life, Oats-so-easy, muesli, nuts, dried fruits.
LUNCH
- Provita, Salti-craxs, tuna, cheese wraps, chicken-mayo sachets, salami, etc.
DINNER
- Pasta, dehydrated vegetables, smash, soya mince, bully beef, tuna, salami, chorizo, pre-packaged hiking meals, spicy rice, 2 minute noodles, couscous.
SNACKS
- Energy bars, biltong, trail mix, sucking sweets, biscuits, etc.
DRINKS
- Coffee, tea, powdered juice, cup-a-soup, etc. [prepacked into mini Ziplock bags]
- Rehydrate/ Salt Tablets/ Game
Manukuza Safaris
Checklist – Wilderness Camp & Day Walks
Clothing
- Colours: Neutral Colours including Brown shades, greens, dark khaki, etc.
- Remember warmer “layers” for early mornings & evenings in the cooler winter months. Jacket, beanie etc
- Walking Boots (Comfortable/ WORN-IN)
- Gaiters: [Sand, grass seeds, etc]
- Shirts
- Shorts
- Socks
- Underwear
- Quick drying pants
- Belt
- Sandals
- Hat/ Cap
- Sunglasses
- Buff
- Waterproof Jacket/ Poncho: Lightweight
- Swimming Costume
General
- The lodge runs off Solar power/ failing that we will run a generator for an hour or two in the evenings.
- Mobile Phone & Charger [keep off/ on aeroplane mode]
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Matches & Lighter
- Multi-Tool/ Pocket Knife
Carrying
- Backpack: Day pack
- Head Torch & spare batteries
- Torch & spare batteries
- Waterproofing: Bag Liner/ Plastic Bag
- Trekking Poles
- Water Bottle/ Hydration Bladder
Other
- Identification / Emergency details
- Car Keys
Meals (Self-Catering)
BREAKFASTS
- Quick meal before we depart for our walk; oats, rusks, fruit, muesli etc.
LUNCHES
- Provita, Salti-craxs, tuna, we often suggest cooking a little extra the previous night to snack off
DINNERS
- Typical Boma braai environment
- Braai meat, bake potatoes, mielies on the braai
- Potjie & remember we do have a gas oven/stove in the kitchen
SNACKS
- Energy bars, biltong, trail mix, sucking sweets, biscuits, etc.
DRINKS
- Coffee, tea, powdered juice, cup-a-soup, etc
- Rehydrate/ Salt Tablets/ Game
- Something cold for after a hot day out
OTHER
- Condiments: sugar, salt, pepper, sauces etc.
Toiletries & Health
- Sun Screen Lotion
- Lip Protection
- Swimming Towel
- Soap [biodegradable]
- Deodorant
- Toothbrush & Paste
- Toilet Paper for walks [used with lighter]
- Insect/ Mosquito Repellent (Cream/ Spray & Coils)
- Anti-Chaff Treatment
- Malaria: Prophylaxis
- Personal Toiletries
- Personal Medicine
- Personal First Aid
Sleep Out (if applicable)
- Ground Sheet
- Sleeping Bag [Sheet in summer]
- Ground Matt (for sleeping on)
- Pillow
- The camp will supply cutlery & crockery