Packing List

• Men – long pants, short sleeved shirts, jacket, optional long sleeved shirt and tie for church or formal meetings as needed. Long shorts can be worn during relaxing times.
• Women – dresses or skirts below the knee as the thigh is considered the provocative part of the body. Generally, in the villages, men may not respect women who wear pants (trousers). Flimsy or “gauzy” skirts can get caught in the thorns along the trails or blow in the wind and tight skirts make movements difficult, especially climbing in and out of the Land Rover. Sturdy clothing, such as denim or khaki, are recommended. Bring a slip or half slip if needed.  Shirts should be modest.  If some vacation time or safari is scheduled, pants or knee length shorts may be appropriate for women.
• Shoes – closed-toe shoes are recommended. Sandals can be worn, but can put you at risk for getting a small parasite (chigoe flea/jigger) under your toenails, though sandals should be worn in the bathing shelter. You can buy rubber work boots in Uganda for around $15.
• Underclothing – be prepared to wash these by hand. Someone may be available to wash your other clothes for you. Quick drying materials are recommended.
• A light/rain jacket and hat
• Toiletries – sun screen and mosquito repellant (with deet), tooth brush/paste, deodorant, soap, shampoo/conditioner, towel, comb/brush, hand mirror, and basic first aid kit.  Additional supplies may be available for purchase in country for long-term visitors.
• Medicines – Personal prescription medications. Malaria prevention (Malarone, Lariam [mefloquine], or doxycycline). Aspirin/Tylenol/ibuprofen, Pepto-Bismol, Kaopectate, ciprofloxacin, antibiotic ointment, band-aids.
• Passport –Your passport has to be valid for at least an additional 6 months. Make a copy of it to carry with you in a ziplock bag.
• Visa - It is good to get it before you come, but you can still get a visa upon arrival in Uganda. It costs $50-$100. As of 1 June 2016 your Ugandan visa can be obtained online at:  https://visas.immigration.go.ug and the cost is $100 online. This shoulc done at least 2 months prior to your travel to Uganda. You can also apply for a multiple entry 90-day East African Visa (Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda) at: http://newyork.mofa.go.ug/data/smenu/138/East-African-Tourist-Visa.html
• Yellow Immunization card (Yellow Fever)*
• Bible and Bible study/devotional materials
• Journal, notebook and pens
• Water bottle
• Full size sheet or a set of twin sheets or a sleeping bag if you are camping +/- a small pillow
• Flashlight/head lamp with extra batteries
• Ministry supplies as requested by the field
• Money – US dollars should be dated newer than 2009 with no rips/tears/ stamps/markings/heavy folds/etc; bills larger than $20 are preferred due to preferential exchange rates

*At the time of this writing, Yellow Fever immunization is required.  Please check http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/uganda for most current recommendations.

Miscellaneous items which may be useful: 

• Your favorite snacks e.g. energy bars, fruit roll ups (local snacks can also be purchased)
• Phone with international calling plan (can also be purchased here for <$100)
• Tablet or Laptop computer (internet access not guaranteed) – beware of theft risk
• Camera with extra batteries or charger
• Music or musical instrument (check with team coordinator)
• Photos of friends and family (no immodest or swimsuit photos)
• Pocket knife (DO NOT carry in your Carry-On bag!)
• Binoculars, especially if a safari is planned
• Tissue or Toilet paper for travel (can be purchased locally)
• Fanny/Bum pack or small bag
• Please leave electrical appliances at home (hair drier, curling iron, electric razor, etc.)
• Vet supplies if needed (check with team coordinator)
• If you want to bring small gifts for children or others, please consult with us first as this can cause problems if not done in a culturally appropriate way
• Special treats/spices/candy from your home to share! (contact Lomilos for current specific needs: africavet@yahoo.com)