First Aid
We have a comprehensive first-aid kit for your group however there are items which you should bring to treat minor ailments or irritations.
Plan to look after your feet. Ensure you have a comfortable pair of walking boots and good thick socks. Each night you will have the opportunity to thoroughly wash and dry your feet. It is then a good idea to give them a liberal covering of foot powder to dry them out during the night. Next morning it is advisable to massage some 'Bepanthen' antiseptic cream into them.
Blisters should not be a problem if you have a good pair of walking boots and have broken them in properly. Nevertheless it is a wise precaution to have blister kit with you. The 'Spenko Blister Kit' (containing a soothing 'second skin') or 'Dr Scholl Blister Kit' are recommended.
Personal First-Aid Checklist:
- Anti-malarial tablets (as prescribed by your doctor)
- Anti-inflammatory tablets (as prescribed by your doctor)
- Antibiotic tablets (as prescribed by your doctor)
- Aquim Antibacterial Gel
- Canistene Antiseptic Liquid
- Tropical strength mosquito repellent
- 3 X 50g tubes of 'Bepanthen' (Antiseptic Cream with Vitamin B5) - for your feet!
- Two (2) Dr Scholl or Spenko blister packs
- Two (2) Rolls of broad elastic bandage
- Two rolls of Leukoplast waterproof elastoplast (5 cm X 5 m)
- Band-Aids (waterproof)
- Anti-histamine (Benadryl) - useful as a decongestant for colds or allergies and to ease the itch from any insect bites or stings
- Panadol Forte/Aspirin tablets/capsules
- Codral cold and flu tablets
- Sunscreen
- Scissors, tweezers, and safety pins
- Staminade/Gatorade/IsoSport electrolyte drink powder (Two (2) jars).
- Gastrolyte (for re-hydration if necessary)
- Dettol Antiseptic bottle