Guyana - Kit List

The list below provides a guide on what kit you should bring with you on this trip. It is your responsibility to ensure this kit is fit for purpose: serviceable, suitable for the environment and an appropriate fit.

Please note that your baggage allowance for the internal flight is usually limited to around 20kg per passenger (including carry on). Precise figures are confirmed closer to departure.

Feel free to contact us for any questions regarding kit. We can recommend quality brands at different price points, as well as good rental options.

Required kit

  • Wellies or walking boots, although note walking boots are unlikely to dry overnight if you get them wet

  • Around 3 pairs of trousers and 3 long sleeve tops/shirts - something thin, tough and quick-drying is best

  • Shorts and t-shirts for the evenings, as well as a jumper

  • Flip flops or sandals for around camp

  • Bras, pants and socks as required

  • A raincoat or poncho

  • A day backpack of around 20 - 30 litres

  • At least x1 1l water bottle

  • A head torch with spare batteries

  • Personal first aid kit - for example, painkillers, wound dressings, blister plasters, tweezers, zinc oxide tape, antiseptic spray/wound wash, antiseptic cream, support bandages, anti-diarrhoea pills, rehydration sachets, any medication you regularly take

  • Wash kit – for example, toothbrush, toothpaste, antibacterial hand gel, sunscreen, small towel, insect repellent, sanitary products as needed, contact lenses as needed. Please ensure your products, such as soap, are fully biodegradable.

Recommended kit

  • A method of viewing wildlife. We do not provide binoculars, scopes or camera equipment to individual guests. We recommend bringing a quality pair of binoculars and camera equipment to capture your experiences.

  • Sunglasses

  • Sun hat

  • A small blow up pillow for in the hammock

  • Swimming gear (including snorkel and goggles)

  • Battery pack, spare batteries for equipment and relevant cables

  • Large packets of silica gel to protect electronics against humidity

  • Dry bags - we recommend fully submersible dry bags for the jungle environment

  • Notebook and pen

  • Socket converter (ideally one that is surge-protected)

  • Pocket knife

  • Comfortable town/travel day clothing