Family Africa

Pre Departure Information

Useful things to pack

The sun is strong and can catch you unawares especially while you are on the water - take a hat, sunglasses and plenty of sunscreen!! Mosquitoes are always around, although they are worse from November - April during the summer. Take suitable malaria prophylactics (consult your doctor), plenty of repellent and some light coloured long trousers and shirts for the evenings.

Meals are informal, and children can have dinner early if required.

You will need stout, comfortable shoes for walking, as well as neutral coloured clothing. Winter night temperatures can fall quite low and a jacket or fleece is essential, as well as a warm sleeping bag. A raincoat is also recommended from October - April. Bring a book and a relaxed attitude for those hot summer afternoons or cool winter evenings. Binoculars, a camera and/or a VCR are recommended. Make sure that you charge your vCR batteries at Mowana Lodge because Delta Camp has limited facilities for recharging batteries.

On Mauritius you will require 'beach attire', and informal wear for evening. A waterproof jacket and docksiders will be useful if you plan to take a fishing expedition. Mauritius is a major manufacturing base for high quality clothing - Calvin Klein, Polo and Lacoste are amongst the designer labels manufactured on the Island. You can buy these clothes for a fraction of the prices found elsewhere, so you may be wise to travel with a minimum wardrobe and 'stock up' on Mauritius.

Any extras such as curios can be paid by credit card. MasterCard, Visa, traveller's cheques and cash (Sterling, Deutschmark, South African Rand, US Dollars ) are accepted everywhere, Amex or Diners Club are less so.

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