General Packing List

Remember - the lighter you travel the better! A lockable suitcase with wheels is ideal if you flying & go by Nile cruise, but if you going by train or felucca so it is recommended to have a pack back   It is recommended that you keep your luggage weight around 15kg and certainly no more than 20kg. A small or medium-sized backpack (45-50 litres) is another good option.

Please refer to the specific country section for climate details. When you pack your clothing,

consider the climate at the time of year you are travelling and any specific requirements for

your trip as at certain times of the year some of the items suggested in the list that follow may

not be necessary. Bear in mind that the weather will vary significantly from place to place.

Laundry facilities are available in some destinations.

Below is a list of equipment and documentation that we suggest you take with you: 

-Travel documents: passport, visa (if required), travel insurance, air tickets or e-ticket receipts,

- Photocopy of main passport pages, visa (if required), travel insurance and air tickets

- Spare passport photos

- Money: cash/credit card/EFTPOS card

- Money belt

- Small padlocks

- Metal chain and padlock to secure luggage on overnight trains.

- Small first-aid kit

- Daypack for use on day or overnight excursions

- Watch/alarm clock and torch/flashlight (and spare batteries)

- Electrical adapter plug

- Toiletries/roll of toilet paper/travel wipes

-  Insect repellent

- Sunscreen, lip balm, sunhat and sunglasses

- Earplugs and eye mask (for light sleepers)

- Extra pair of prescription glasses (if required)

- 2 strong plastic garbage bags (for laundry and in case of rain)

- Refillable water bottle

- Phrase book

- Warm clothes - when travelling in cooler climates (check climate chart)

- Comfortable and sturdy walking shoes with good walking socks

- Camera and spare film (or recharge for digital cameras)