The layered clothing technique works very well. Days tend to warm up from 09h00

 

HUNTING CLOTHING:

MISC. CLOTHING (for camp)

3 shirts, long sleeved, khaki

2 shirts

2 pair shorts, khaki

2 pairs of slacks

3 pair trousers, khaki

2 pairs of socks

2 shirts, short sleeved, khaki

Sweater or jacket

3 pairs cotton socks

Shoes

3 T-shirts

  

Sweatshirts / sweaters

  

Thermal underwear (for June, July & Aug)

  

Windbreaker

  

Warm overalls (these are recommended but can be done without)

  

Lightweight gloves

  

1 pair comfortable walking shoes

  
 


NB - CAMOUFLAGE CLOTHING IS STRICTLY ILLEGAL

 

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

 

  • Personal toiletries and medications plus malaria prophylactics, lip salve, aspirin, sunblock and anti-diarrhoea tablets
  • Insect repellent (Muskol)
  • Tick Repellent Spray (odourless !!!)
  • Leatherman, Swiss army knife or small lock blade, with pouch for belt carry (not an essential item, but useful to have)
  • Camera (if digital please bring your USB cable or adaptor with. We would like to download your pictures too)
  • Spare camera battery
  • Flashlight (extra batteries , extra globe)
  • Reading material

 

HUNTING EQUIPMENT

 

  • Primary rifle- we recommend a .375 calibre with scope
  • A second rifle is optional - minimum calibre should be .270
  • Belt and cartridge holder for 8 to 10 rounds
  • GOOD binoculars (8 x 30 or stronger - rubber armoured, fitted with an over-the-shoulder adjustable webbing carry strap but any similar ones are suitable)
  • Hunting Knife

 

AMMUNITION

 

For .375:

-40 rounds 270 grain soft points

-20 rounds solids

For .270:

-60 rounds 140 grain Winchester fail safe

Back up :

-If you are leopard hunting~ 10 X 3" 00 Buck Shotgun shells