Recommended Packing List

Riding in a desert requires some thought about clothing and accessories - there are no facilities while on safari to do more laundry than rinse a few items, so pack for the duration.

These are our recommendations

Luggage
Please use a SOFT luggage and keep it under 20kg for easy loading into high vehicles.

Essential Items

Headlamp
Beanie / Woollen hat
Hat / Baseball cap
Fleece jacket
Buff / Bandana

Clothing

Long sleeved cotton shirts for riding x 4 (preferably in subtle colours)
Riding trousers/jods x 3
Casual trousers x 2 (for travelling and excursion days)
Shorts x 1 (in summer for around camp)
T-shirt x 2
Long sleeved shirts for the evenings x 2 (also for lodge nights)
Pullover x 2
Warm ‘Pyjamas’ x 1
Lightweight waterproof jacket (for foggy mornings)
Lightweight down jacket / vest
Underwear, Socks
Flip Flops
Comfortable walking shoes / trainers (for around camp, travel etc.)

Riding Gear

Helmet (recommended not compulsory, but might be a condition from your insurance – please check!) Sun visor to fit around helmet
or Wide brimmed Hat (with a string)
Boots / Chaps - full or half
Gloves
Seat saver (if needed)

Accessories

Sunglasses
Sunblock SPF 50 & Lip balm (with SPF!)
Toiletries (Shampoo, Toothbrush and -paste, wet wipes, moisturiser)
Personal medication / Pain killers (for sore muscles)
Camera
Power bank / extra batteries/ spare memory card

Bring a good sense of humour!

Packing List PDF