Lamanai What to Pack

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Luggage and bags: The boats that transport you to the Lodge have enough room for a reasonable amount of luggage. We travelled quite lightly but nevertheless had a mid-sized bag each and this wasn’t a problem.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Leave your fancy clothes at home, you won’t need them here! Take long sleeve shirts and long trousers for trips to the Mayan ruins, as mosquitoes can be a problem there, a hat for sunny days and waterproofs for wet ones (we had one downpour!), and comfortable walking shoes as you’re likely to be out and about a lot.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: You’ll probably want to use insect repellent for trips to the ruins and walks in the forest, and for evening boat trips on the lagoon, though we didn’t find mosquitoes to be a problem anywhere other than at the ruins. Remember to take plenty of sun protection as you could be out on the water a lot which intensifies the effect of the sun. You can buy basic toiletries and non-prescription drugs in the small shop at the lodge, but take everything else with you as there are no other shops nearby.

Photo Equipment: A zoom lens is useful for capturing the wildlife, and ideally you should have a camera that’s capable of adjusting the ISO so that you can take pictures without flash after dark, as the night-time safari is a must!