- Light Clothing
- Airline Tickets
- International Health Certificate
- Hat or cap
- Water bottle
- Sun-block cream or lotion
- Insect-repellent cream or lotion
- Sunglasses
- A cheap smart-phone (unlocked)
- Handkerchiefs or face towels
- Hiking books
- Sandals
- Flip-flops
- Travel literature (Recommended: ‘The BRADT Travel Guide’)
- Some novels
- Writing materials
