Guyana Kit List - Rainforest Giants

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 our 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

  • Walking boots

  • 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 15 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, 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

  • Swimming gear

  • Snorkel and goggles

  • Sarong

  • 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

Camera equipment

We get a mix of photography levels on our expeditions. Some people just bring their phone, others want to capture wildlife on more professional setups. If you’re thinking about what camera equipment you’d like to bring, you can consider the below:

  • Main camera body. This can be mirrorless, compact or hybrid. Your lens choice tends to be more important than the main camera body. Full frame, APS-C or Micro Four Thirds are all fine.

  • Lens: for landscapes something along the lines of a 16-35mm or 24-70mm work nicely.

  • Lens: for wildlife something around 100-500mm as wildlife can be up to 100 - 200m away, particularly bird life.

  • Lens: for astrophotography a fast (f.28) wide angle lens is an excellent choice.

  • Spare batteries and a charger. These can be charged on our solar power system at our main jungle camp, but we will not always have a method of charging during the canoeing phase of the expedition.

  • Memory cards to ensure you can safely store your content. Sandisk are a well known and quality brand.

  • A good sturdy tripod that supports your camera and the largest lens you will be using.

  • Filters are useful (such as NDs, polarisers, and UV filters). These will help you better handle strong sun.

  • A cleaning kit such as a blower, microfiber cloths and a lens pen to keep everything clean.

  • A good camera bag that offers some protection to your equipment as well as easy access. Examples include Lowepro and Shimoda.

  • Rain protection / wrap in case we are filming in adverse weather.

  • Silica gel to protect against humidity.

We’re happy to make further recommendations depending on your experience level and what you aim to achieve. You don’t need the best top-end equipment to take great shots. And remember, the best camera of all is the one in your hand!