I'm heading off to
Namibia in a week’s time and spent this weekend attempting to pack. I've never
been, so knowing what to take has been difficult. Like most travellers, I want
to travel light, but it's their Autumn (or as good as) and temperatures
will vary from below 10C to above 30C, there could also be a lot of
rain.
These are the
perfect conditions for a pair of Merrell Chameleons. Not the most fashionable
of shoe, but a lightweight walking trainer, great for the hiking we might do,
and for when standing in a puddle attempting to push the car out of the mud. A
pair of Converse will also accompany me for those few
nights we'll spend in the towns. A trip to South America taught me that they're
the best trainer for being squashed in a rucksack without being ruined.
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I've been told to
cover up from the sun and insects, so aside from the mountain of t-shirts and
the couple of jumpers and hoodies I'll be taking, I'll also pack some Levi
Commuter 511 chinos and a pair of Gap cargo pants. I'm not sure if you can buy
the Levi's anymore, but they're built to be sturdy and have some fancy type of
nanotech that keeps them clean, apparently. The cargo pants have large pockets,
useful for holding my giant Nokia 6310i which is (unfortunately) replacing
my iPhone for the fortnight. Bring on Snake 2!
My bag will mostly
be full of practical clothes. Boring I know. Dust, mud, and sleeping in a tent
just don't mix well with anything remotely expensive. I will take one luxury
item though, a pair of Sunspel chino shorts. A tan colour is probably
the only one that can get dust stained without anyone noticing.
Finally, I'm
packing my - now slightly old - Nikon
D3000 camera. Hopefully I'll be returning with lots of animal shots,
rather than just strange shapes seen through a mud splattered lens.
I've never been to
Sub-Saharan Africa before, so if anyone has any tips please send them through
to me! - Nik.
YOu are going to have an amazign unforgettable time Nik! My tip is not to sweat the small stuff but go with an open heart and wide eyes and Africa will amaze you. I look forward to hearing more x
ReplyDeleteWow, Namibia! Can't wait to see those pictures!
ReplyDeleteNik, you are so lucky! Have a fantastic time and looking forward seeing your photos
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What?!?! This is so awesome! Please take lots of photos and don't forget to share with us. Have fun! Is it a trip for fun or for work?
ReplyDeleteSounds amazing! Cannot wait to see the photos, bet you'll have an amazing time.
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sounds exciting! I hope you will have a safe trip!
ReplyDeleteNamibia? That sounds amazing, also hard to pack for haha. Have an awesome time!
ReplyDeleteNamibia—wow! Are you going with a group? It sounds like a Nat Geo type of excursion, haha. I cant wait to see the photos!
ReplyDeletewow!!! I can't wait for the photos! Enjoy!!!
ReplyDeleteThe pictures are really beautiful! enjoy your trip!
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Thanks everyone! It was an amazing trip. Some pics are up on my Tumblr page: http://nikspeller.tumblr.com/. Unfortunately, I didn't have my camera to hand when a hippo walked out of the water and started grazing outside our tent...
ReplyDeleteAmazing!While a great many people associate Sub-Saharan Africa with safaris,there are interminable different potential outcomes for adventure.You can query the Sahara with a Tuareg caravan,visit pygmy villages,hike through the wilderness to track gorillas,unwind on tropical islands,nibble on monkey or python, and substantially more.Thank you.
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