Africa Travel Tips

• 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 waterproof.
• Smart-casual clothes for eveningwear, although a few upmarket destinations will expect something more formal - check with your travel consultant if you're not sure.
• Malaria tablets, insect repellent and (if necessary) a mosquito net. Also see malaria above.
• Sunblock, sunglasses and hat.
• Prescription medications: make sure you have enough to last during your trip, as well as a copy of the prescription(s).
• Over-the-counter anti-diarrhoea medicine (just in case!) if you think you'll have trouble finding a pharmacy on your trip.
• Binoculars, camera and plenty of film or memory for a digital camera.
• Visa or MasterCard credit card and/or traveller's cheques - Diners and American Express are not always accepted. Keep travel documents in a safe place - many airlines no longer resubmit lost tickets and require a police affidavit if you want to avoid paying the full fare for their replacement.