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Safety
Safety is priority. You MUST have your own health and travel insurance. You wil be living in the wild, so please be aware of the potential dangers as Kuzikus inhabits dangerous snakes, arthropods and mammals. Most wild animals are not a threat to us and will only attack as a last resort, in self-defence if threatened. Therefore, for your safety, you will learn how to behave, be aware and what precautions to take in the bush. BRinK is not liable for any accidents.
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BRinK provides
- Experienced field biologists and guides for help and guidance
- Equipment for research and data analysis
- Large tents for living
- All food and drink, crockery and cooking
- Lamps and candles for atmospheric lighting
- Large tents for space for dining, relaxing out of sun and computing work
- Washing facilities for clothes and dishes
- Personal washing facilities and toilet
- Basic first aid
- 4x4 and petrol + transfer between WHK/Airport and Kuzikus
You should bring
- Sleeping bag (it can get cold at night)
- Camouflage, beige or dark coloured clothing suitable for work in the bush and hot weather
- Nice clothes for public awareness work and presentations
- Waterproofs, high-ankle walking shoes
- Personal first aid
- Insect repellent and/or net (tents have mosquito doors), high-factor suncream
- Biodegradable wash for clothes, body and hair
- Personal spending money
- Headtorch, binoculars and camera are highly recommended
Bear in mind, the electricity in camp is based on solar and might not always be available, so to safe energy wind-up and solar powered electricals are best!
If you would like to bring your own identification guides, we recommend:
- Chittenden H. 2007. Roberts Bird Guide. Africa Geographic Publishers. SA.
- Sinclair I, Hockey P, Tarboton WR. 2002. Sasol Birds of Southern Africa. SA
- Stuart C, Stuart H. 2007. Field Guide to Mammals of Southern Africa. Struik. SA
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