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LUGGAGE CARRIERS
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Water & dust resistant bag - This is your main bag (suitcase or bagpack) and looking at the harsh conditions, it's advised to have it dust & water resistant.
Daily bag - a small, handy dust and water resistant bag for your daily safaris and other activities.
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ACCESSORIESOctober
(Post monsoon)		November to mid March (Winter)Mid March to June (Summer)
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1Valid submitted ID card with Beyond Wild – This is required for the airport security as well as for the safaris (Passports in case of non Indians, any Government recognized ID for Indians).
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2Photo copy of the ID card – This is just in case the original ID card is misplaced.
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3Toilet kit (soap, tooth brush, tooth paste, toilet articles, handy wipes, face wash etc.) – The resort/lodge shall provide soap, shampoo, towel but the participants are advised to get basic toiletries for personal use.
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4Cold cream and Lip protection – This is to protect against the early morning dry cold.
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5Moisturizer – It is very dry in most tiger reserves and thus a small moisturizer tube would come very handy.
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6Sun screen (SPF 30 or above) – This is an absolute must as the temperatures can be pretty high in the afternoons, irrespective of the month. Neutrogena, Suncross, Lakme are some good mid-range brands.
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7Ziploc bags to protect camera, binoculars and other such things from dust – All jungles are dusty and our equipment has to be protected from the very fine dust particles. Please ensure ziploc bags of various sizes are carried for the same.
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8Basic first Aid and personal medicines if any - Analgesics, cold and cough tablets, anti-Diarrheal medicines, Bandaids, etc are important.
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9Camera, lenses, extra batteries and memory cards – If you are carrying camera equipment, ensure extra batteries and memory cards are carried.
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10Camera charger.
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11Camera and binoculars cleaner - Microfiber cloth, lense solution and a lense cleaning brush are essential to clean your camera and binoculars after every safari.
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12Beanbag - an essential utility piece for supporting heavy camera equipment.
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13Binoculars – Binoculars are very important on a wildlife safari and at least one pair per 2-3 persons is essential. Olympus 10x50 is a good entry level option.
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14Guide books - Birds, botany, mammals, etc, based on your interest.
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15Insect repellent and Odomos to protect from the ticks, mites and mosquitos.
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16Reading and writing material - To make notes during and after a safari.
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17Snacks - Nuts, biscuits, dry fruits, protein bars etc to be munched while on safari.
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18Torch – We stay at a jungle resort which has adequate lighting but still it is wise to carry a good torch. Also, power outages are not uncommon.
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19Mobile + charger.
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20Sunglasses, preferably polarized – These are essential to shelter your eyes from the sun and dust.
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21Prescription glasses and or contact lenses (with liquid eye solution and closed lens case) for those who use them.
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22Water Bottles - Staying hydrated during the course of your safari is essential and to do so, you must carry water bottles to quench your thirst in the long sunny drives. A Milton all weather bottle is ideal. Please carry re-usable bottles.
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23Plastic bags to store used clothes - laundry is not always feasible so please carry 2-3 differently shaped bags.
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24A money purse - A small wallet with petty cash for souvenirs and other things bought for personal use.
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25Melatonin - In case of long-haul flights.
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26Dry bags or reusable waterproof bags - Great for wet or dirty clothing and to protect camera equipment from the elements.
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Toilet paper - The resort does provide this but it is crucial to carry the same which comes inhandy during transit.
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28Mini tissue packs.
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29Scissors, tweezers - essential for cuttiing baggage tags!
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30International travel adaptor - For India there are three associated plug types, types C, D and M. Plug type C is the plug which has two round pins, plug type D is the plug which has three round pins in a triangular pattern and plug type M is the plug which also has three round pins. India operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz.
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31Hand sanitizer.
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32A good quality face mask.
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CLOTHING
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33Neutrally coloured clothing for the safari (browns, greys, blues, etc) – These colours are recommended to camouflage with our surroundings and to maintain the decorum of the forest. Bright colours like red, yellow are not encouraged.
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344 to 5 tees/shirts – Casual wear tees/shirts in neutral shades to be worn on safari. You can mix half-sleeve and full-sleeve tshirts. Light, airy cotton/linen clothing always makes a safari more comfortable.
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352 to 3 pairs of (loose/comfortable) casual / safari trousers – These can be cotton tights / trackpants / linen trousers for greater comfort.
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36Handkerchiefs – It is advisable to carry hankies and wet wipes on safari.
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37Neck Buff / headband / bandana - for the safari dust and cold. SAFARI ESSENTIAL!
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381 long sleeve pullovers - To avoid getting sunburns.
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39Walking shoes – These can be hiking / sports / casual wear shoes - Insulated and light sports shoes are the most comfortable!
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40Flipflops/floaters – To be used in the rooms or in the resort as per the instructions laid out by hotel management.
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41Swimming wear – If the resort has a swimming pool, you can use it for leisure activities. Swimwear is compulsory.
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42Sleepwear - Pyjamas and other nightwear for a comfortable, relaxed sleep. A sweater for cold, winter nights would make you sleep like a baby.
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433 to 4 pairs of cotton socks.
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44A light jacket - it can be cold in some reserves all the way till April, especially in the morning.
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45A thick down jacket / parka for the cold – It can be quite cold in the morning and the safari vehicles are open air. A jacket with a hood is recommended. .
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46Monkey cap/balaclava – To cover the ears and nose in case it gets windy and cold.
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47Woolen gloves, woolen socks, inner body thermals, 2 pairs of each. Winter mornings in India are very cold and you will find these items of great value.
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48Fleece jacket - it is always recommended that you layer yourself in 3 to 4 layers during winter safaris and the fleece layer can go below the outer jacket. Since fleece attracts a lot of sticky, dust particles, it is not recommended as the outermost layer.
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49Compact umbrella - Although the Indian monsoon starts by the end of June and conlcudes by late September, you never know when it rains thanks to global climatic changes!
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50Wind-cheater - Picture a morning with the thermometer showing 5 degrees Celsius with an open gypsy moving at 30 kph. The wind can sting!
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51Rain jacket/poncho - Ponchos are brilliant items, light in weight, very malleable and can protect you, your safari bag as well as the camera within itself!
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52Loungewear - Although a safari holiday, there might be gala dinners, interactive sessions, campfire nights and other interesting activities so keeping a pair of two of comfortable loungewear might come in handy.
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53Underwear.
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