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Tips on what to pack for a trip to Kruger National Park, posted by real travelers and Kruger National Park locals.
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THESE BOOTS ARE MADE FOR WALKING.
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  • A good pair of hiking boots is definitely a must bring along when visiting the Kruger Park, Due to the long wild grasses and insects as well as spiders and other creatures of the veld it is advisable to wear your boots at all times while out in the veld.

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    Kruger Park Essentials to take-
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  • Backpack- Normal size and small day back

    Good walking boots- (prefarably with ankle-covering)-
    Sandals for comfort when "at home"
    Comfortable clothing, Khaki coloured or dark anyway-no bright colors (shorts, jeans & tee shirts)
    A warm jacket or duffle-coat (mornings & evenings can get chilly)
    Swimming costume- most acommodations have a pool
    Sun hat or cap
    Sunglasses

    Sun-Screen (strong factor)
    Insect-repellant
    Small First Aid box (with usual plasters,bandage, antiseptic, scissors etc)
    Pain Medication Tablets
    Anti-Histamine Tablets for allergies
    Wet wipes
    Hand Deod Gel
    Anti-Diiarreahea tablets
    After-sun soothing balm
    Anti-Bee Venom ( if allergic to bees)

    Camera & Charger
    Batteries
    Adapter for Chargers
    Cam-Corder

    Usual

    Sun-umbrella
    small note book & pen- for making notes on observations
    Small hand held tape recorder ditto & (captures the glorious sounds of the bush)
    Guide Books ( Birds & Animals of Southern Africa) can be bought at shop inside park gate

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    YOUR FOOD AND DRINK FOR THE DAY
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  • you must get something for your head as the sun is hot in the park ......

    there are lots of toilets in the camps

    One can get film in the park at the big camps but again its going to cost you .......

    bring your drinks as well even th ewater is expensive ......

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    What to pack
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  • Hat, sunglasses, camera... Touring at Kruger Park - Kruger National Park
    Hat, sunglasses, camera...
    Touring at Kruger Park
    by diver-x
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    We brought our usual suit cases plus day-packs for driving. This worked fine.

    I would recommend during any time of the year to wear sneakers or a good walking shoe. I wouldn't feel comfortable in sandals due to bugs, snakes, what have you. . .

    We were there in the Fall (late April / early May) and shorts & T-shirts were good during the day, but early mornings and evenings were very cool and jeans and sweatshirts were best.

    Despite the cool weather, the sun was intense. I wore a wide-brimmed hat, even in the car, for sun protection. Also a good pair of sunglasses is a must!

    Definitely, you'll want to bring sun block at any time of the year.

    Kruger is a malarial zone, so I brought prescription pills for malaria prevention, but during the fall, there aren't many mosquitoes. Better safe than sorry, I say.

    Bring bug repellent with Deet and wear it at least at night & early morning, if you're out.

    To get nice views of the wildlife, you'll need a zoom lens that goes up to about 300mm. That's not to say the animals are always far away. Sometimes they're a little too close for comfort!

    Even though we stayed at the rest camps, we didn't need any camping gear. The huts at the camps are really just cottages and they are equipped with anything you need. The camp shops also sell food, utensils and other camping supplies.

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    Proper Camera Equipment
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  • Lioness Lounging on the River Bank - Kruger National Park
    Lioness Lounging on the River
    Bank
    by Bwana_Brown
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    Sun hat, shorts and short-sleeved shirts are a must. Also, sandals will be much more comfortatble than shoes while you are driving around, especially if you go bare-foot!

    You must have a decent telephoto/zoom camera. The photo here shows the first lioness that we came across, lying down on the bank of a dry river bed. Our poor 105 mm (2X) maximum zoom camera could not do the job. You should have at least 400 mm (8X) capability if you really want to get some great game shots! We came across this lioness during our first morning expedition near Satara Camp. Our videos are not bad and we had some great binocular views, but the photo just does not cut it!

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    Dont forget to pack these!
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  • Pack a good pair of binoculars! - Kruger National Park
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    by Jenniflower
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    Luggage with wheels is always a good idea, wherever you are travelling.

    If you are doing a night hike, bring a backpack and a water bottle.

    Some ideas:

    Light coloured clothing that doesnt absorb the sun as much as dark clothing. If you're going on safari, pack comfortable walking shoes and khaki, brown or beige casual clothes.

    Long-sleeved shirts and trousers will help protect you against the sun and insect bites.

    Take a warm jacket for game drives; and, if you're going in summer, make sure it's water-proof.

    A cap/hat that covers your head and neck.

    Long socks if you are going hiking (extra protection against snakes if you come across one).

    Sunglasses.

    Comfortable sandals and tackies/trainers/sneakers.

    The KNP supplies towels and linen. These are excellent quality. You may want to bring an extra towel for swimming though. (Rock pools are lovely!)

    Take your recommended Malaria tablets, sun screen (Factor 35), headache tablets (from being in the car during the sun all day, may bring on a headache), and usual little things like some plasters for blisters, Tabard for the mossies (mosquitos), cotton wool, germolene etc.

    Your camera, with charger, and a SOUTH AFRICAN plug extension.

    Bring along the best lens you can - a zoom lens will be needed as the animals are often in the distance and may only look like tiny specks in your photos when they are developed.

    If you are on an overnight safari tour and will be camping, you will need a roll-up matt, a blanket and a torch.

    Find out what cooking implements will be provided by your guide.

    Have a map of KNP handy, plus a local bird, flower and tree book. For this you also need a pair of good quality binoculars

    This is so that you don’t get lost (you don’t want to be left in the Park at night!), plus can appreciate all that’s around you that much more.

    It is not just a place to sight-see, but a place to learn from too.

    Dont forget a torch!

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  • Phone: +27 (21) 424 1037
  • Website: http://www.krugerpark.org/
  • Other Contact: http://www.sanparks.org/
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    About Malaria
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  • It will be a lot of confusing if you need malaria pills or not.
    The experts in your country will not be sure either. The health companies who produce the pills will tell you that the risk is high and the locals will tell you that they never need or use any because they cannot take the pills anyway as you can only take malaria pills for a limited time. The choice is yours, depends a lot on the season and the exact locations you are going to visit, in general the risk in not very high, but taking Malarone pills for couple of weeks wouldn’t kill you but malaria can.

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    Not that much
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  • A t-shirt and shorts will do. A jersey for the nights as it cools down. Good footwear is important.

    The normal stuff, like painkillers and bandages. Make sure you had your shots and malaria pills.

    Digital camera. Here you can really find out what your camera is worth. Not only pictures but filming is great as well.

    If you stay in the camp, you have to use the national parks campsites. Most of the times its fully booked. Look out for campsites outside the park (most are situated near the gates of the park). It is likely to be cheaper outside the park than inside.

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    Safari gear
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  • Because of the nature of the trip I took a lot more camera gear than usual. To carry and protect this I bought a Lowepro mini trekker backpack. These are great. There was room for all my camera gear and my other hand luggage. The internal sections can be changed to accommodate your own needs and the bags give lots of protection (www.lowepro.com).

    Baggy cargo style trousers and long sleeve shirts for mosquito protection. Rohan gear is great (www.rohan.co.uk). I took a good pair of hiking boots.

    Malaria tablets from home and mosquito repellent.

    I took 2 SLR bodies and while in the park hept a 70-210/F4 on one and a 300/F4 on the other. I also used a 1.4x converter with the 300/F4 at times. Film was a mixture of 200 and 400 ASA. The conditions were overcast at times and with a long lens the 400 was useful. For support I used a bean bag which sat on our lunch cool-box inside the truck. I rested the camera on this instead of trying to use a tripod or monopod. This seemed to work quite well.

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    What to pack
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  • Backpack is more comfortable maybe then a suitcase, but you will not carry your stuff much anyway, some will do it for ya.

    Good walking shoes especially if you plan to do some walking safari. Light safari cloths recommended for better camouflage.
    Warm cloths for the nights, especially if visit during the South African winter which is June to August.

    Mosquito Repellent can be helpful, depends on the season you visit, we in the winter didn’t need it at all.

    I think this is very clear and no need to mention, you go all the way here to see the animals, have the best what you can get.

    Warm sleeping bags in the winter as it will be cold at night.

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