Flight Details

Depart Tuesday 7th July meet at Teesside Airport at 4:30AM
Flight KL1530 0600 then KL561 to Entebbe

Return 22nd July 2220 KL562 then KL1533
Arriving Teesside 0900 Thursday 23rd July

Uganda is +3hrs

Louise and Shika don't forget your passports. We have all the others.

See you there

Packing List

Mrs Kirk has done the usual long and comprehensive packing list.

Copy as follows :

Packing List for Uganda 2009

Please remember your hold luggage has a weight restriction of 20kg and you must be able to carry it yourself.

= Main Luggage – a big, soft bag that’s easy to carry, it doesn’t have to be a rucksack, but shouldn’t be a hard suitcase.

= “Day sack” This must be big enough to carry possessions for a day’s but small enough that you can carry it for 5a day’s of trekking!

= “Handbag” you may wish to take a small bag to use in the evenings; on the flight; when out shopping; to carry purse and camera, please make sure it is a secure bag (ie zippable, across the body)

Camera (spare films/memory cards)

Binoculars

Small torch/head torch, spare torch

Spare batteries

Chargers

Sunglasses (and a spare pair as you’re bound to lose/break them)

We don’t need 20 of everything, so where possible share with friends

Money belt (not essential)

Plastic bags to keep things dry, keep toiletries in, and to keep wet clothes in (range of sizes) Sealable sandwich bags work well

Sleeping bag (compact if possible!)

Sleeping bag liner (for warm nights or extra insulation on cooler nights) (not essential)

Toiletries

Shampoo/conditioner (share)

Soap/body wash

(biodegradable products may be useful, you can get general purpose “wash”)

Face products

Deodorant

Toothbrush

Toothpaste (share)

Body lotion/moisturiser

Prescription drugs (including Malaria tablets)

Pain medication (paracetamol/aspirin)

Immodium/oral rehydration sachets

Antiseptic wipes and Plasters

Alcohol hand wash

Any other medication/treatments you feel you might need eg throat lozenges, indigestion remedies, eye drops, lady products (may be difficult to purchase so bring spares)

Sun tan lotion After sun! (share)

Insect repellent (a-plenty) preferably with DEET

After-bite!

Clothes (cotton items where possible)

Trousers (a few pairs)

Shorts (a few pairs)

Skirt/dress (not essential)

Cotton t-shirts (vest/short sleeved/long sleeved)

Light cotton long sleeved shirt (for evenings when plenty of bugs)

Swimwear

Sarong (can double as cover for shoulders in sensitive areas or as light sun protection)

Towel (as compact as possible)

Pyjamas/something to sleep in (For extra warmth and I’m not being a prude but if you need to nip out of your tent at night!)

Underwear

Boots/sturdy shoes for walking (ankle support recommended)

Trekking sandals

Flip flops for quick trips at night!

Nicer sandals

A hat (something to keep the sun and rain off your face and neck)

Jacket or jumper or fleece (for any cooler nights)

I know very few people who pack efficiently. Most of us find ourselves unpacking everything every night just to find a pair of socks. A useful tip is to compartmentalise your luggage, put things in clear bags. For example put all your pants in a small clear plastic bag, t-shirts in another etc, it makes things so much easier to find.

Flight Bag

On the flight wear loose clothes (something you can sleep in comfortably), layers for temperature variation, comfortable shoes for plodding about airports.

Spare clothes (light jumper, socks, undies, t-shirt)

Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, foot spray, deodorant, lip balm, moisturiser, contact lens things NO MORE THAN 100ml containers)

Prescription drugs (inhalers etc) in original packaging

Any liquids must be in a clear plastic bag to go through security at the airport.

Eye mask

Ear plugs

Foot/Neck pillow (pillow can also be useful for camping)

Sweets/crisps/nibbles

Sandwiches (if you don’t like airline food)

(Water/drinks are now not permitted unless bought at the airport)

Books/magazines/walkman or I-pod

Get packed its all go go go

Not long now.

Visa's have been received and are all present and correct.

We have our group allocation for the trekking permits, and the "teams" have been chosen.
I of course have requested the best viewing.
When I say best, I mean the shortest walk.

So get packing its not long