{"id":1329,"date":"2013-02-25T15:00:36","date_gmt":"2013-02-25T13:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/?p=1329"},"modified":"2013-02-25T15:00:36","modified_gmt":"2013-02-25T13:00:36","slug":"handy-hints-on-packing-for-an-overland-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/acacia-africa.com\/blog\/2013\/02\/25\/handy-hints-on-packing-for-an-overland-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"Handy Hints On Packing For An Overland Trip!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><\/div>\n<div>So you\u2019re heading off an overland expedition, an adventure that can run anywhere from a week to a whole two or three months.\u00a0Or you might be touring as part of a round the world trip.\u00a0\u00a0Knowing what to pack for a first timer can throw up all sorts of questions so\u00a0<b>Acacia Africa<\/b>\u00a0(<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/UcLhit\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/UcLhit<\/a>) have some tips on what to bring\u2026<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>A fleece is a sure thing especially if you\u2019re on a safari in the winter months, but to be on the safe side it\u2019s best to bring a few layers, even in the more moderate summer.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Those heading off an a gorilla trek should bring a pair of long combats.\u00a0\u00a0You\u2019ll usually find yourself traversing the deep forest undergrowth of Uganda and you don\u2019t want to get caught out by stinging nettles.\u00a0\u00a0A lightweight waterproof jacket is always handy as the rain comes whatever the season.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Bouldering in Spitzkoppe, trekking in the Okavango Delta, or heading off on a walking safari in Polokwane?\u00a0\u00a0Make sure you bring a comfortable pair of walking shoes that are already well worn in.\u00a0\u00a0There\u2019s nothing worse than ending up with a blister out on tour.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>A sarong is a must for the ladies, you can throw it around your shoulders as a shawl when the cooler evenings come around, and for Zanzibar and other predominantly Muslim countries it\u2019s a handy piece of kit when it comes to showing a little respect.\u00a0A sports bra is another sure thing especially if you\u2019re looking to pump up the adrenaline.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>For information on Acacia Africa and the tour operator\u2019s 18<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0Birthday giveaway please visit the\u00a0<b>WIN! 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