Sawai Madhopur Packing List Tips by grets Top 5 Page for this destination

Pack light

Luggage and bags: Don't overload yourself, especially if you are travelling by train. A smallish soft bag or rucksack is all you need. Take a day sack for the things you'll want to take out with you on safari.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Lightweight clothing in neutral colours are best for game viewing.

Sturdy shoes.

Something to protect you from rain, as you will be travelling in open vehicles with no cover! A cape is ideal as it will cover your top half and your legs when you are sitting down, as well as any bags and camera equipment.

Early morning game drives can be cold, especially in mid winter. If you are going in Dec/Jan, take hat, gloves, scarf and several warm layers. The rest of the time a warm fleece and a wind proof jacket will suffice. The lodges will provide a blanket.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Take everything you need with you, as most things will not be available locally.

Make sure you are up to date on all your innoculations. Check with your doctor in plenty of time prior to your departure.

Ranthambore is in a malaria area, so make sure you are taking the correct prophylaxis. Most need to be taken for one week before you go and four weeks after you return.

Photo Equipment: You will need a long length telephoto lens - 400-500mm is ideal.

As most of the game viewing takes place during early morning and late afternoon, light conditions will be far from ideal. Take fast film and/or a tripod/monopod to avoid camera shake.

Take something to protect your camera equipment from dust and rain.

Take twice as much film as you think you will need, and plenty of batteries. Make sure you have them with you on the game drives - not leaving them in your room as some people did!