Madagascar Kit List - Expedition Whale Shark

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.

Ideally you should bring a duffel bag rather than a hard case as this will be far easier to transport on our boats.

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 or comfortable trainers

• Flipflops or sandals

• Sunglasses

• Sun hat

• Around 3 tops, one of which should be long sleeved for sun protection

• A jumper

• Shorts

• Swimming gear - bikinis, trunks. We strongly recommend you bring at least one rash vest to protect yourself from the sun. Those that feel the cold might want to bring a 2-3mm wetsuit top as well.

• Bras, pants and socks as required

• A day backpack or dry bag of around 15 litres

• At least x1 1l water bottle

• 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

• Water shoes

• Snorkel and goggles - these can also be borrowed free of charge in-country

• 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

• Notebook and pen

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

• Comfortable town/travel day clothing