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| Other Essentials for Safari | City
If you are not going five star with air conditioning it’s always a good idea to travel with your own treated net to countries with insect born diseases.
In suspect hotels you may use a tropical quilt to cover the bed. People may also prefer to use their own sleeping bag wherever they go – a comfort rating 0C 10C should be adequate for hotels unless you’re going to a very cold area.
It’s also recommended to carry a small torch in your pocket in case you find yourself in an unlit area. Additionally, power cuts can be frequent.
Jungle
Pack your sleeping bag and equipment in a watertight stuff sack particularly during the tropical wet season. The key to a good nights’ sleep is air-flow so a treated net with a medium mesh is preferable to an untreated net with fine mesh. To avoid insect-borne diseases in the tropics, treat your night time sleeping equipment with permethrin.
Desert
At night your three potential elemental enemies are freezing cold temperatures, wind and dust, dust, dust. A hammock might only be partially useful, as you cannot guarantee to find suitable trees. Self inflating mat give the best cushioning but are prone to puncturing so take a repair kit. In case you bring a tent you will have protection from wind.
Trekking
If you are not very experienced, you will more than likely be trekking with guides who will organize your night time accommodation for you. Perhaps you may need your own sleeping bag (comfort rating will depend on where you are going). If you may encounter rain or river crossings, make sure it is packed in a watertight stuff sack.
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