Ethnic expedition along Congo river: to Balumbe Pygmies, tribes of Equateur, religious sects and Sapeurs of Kinshasa
DR CONGO
January 28 - February 8, 2024
Tour Democratic Republic of the Congo
Tour Democratic Republic of the Congo
Rainforest of Equateur province of Democratic Republic of the Congo remains one of the last places on Earth where few traditional Pygmies' tribes still survive. Balumbe people go hunting, collect wild honey from the top of huge trees and fish in the jungle.
Our expedition to one of the most syncretic and smashing world's countries also explores Wallee women, Pygmies of Babongo, curious religious sects of Tata Gonda and God of Our Ancestors, as well as unique Sapeurs' subculture in Kinshasa.
Our expedition to one of the most syncretic and smashing world's countries also explores Wallee women, Pygmies of Babongo, curious religious sects of Tata Gonda and God of Our Ancestors, as well as unique Sapeurs' subculture in Kinshasa.
tour to Congo DRC Ethnic expedition to Balumbe nomadic Pygmies, tribes of Equateur and Sepeurs of Kinshasa
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Rainforest of Equateur province of Democratic Republic of the Congo remains one of the last places on Earth where few nomadic Pigmies' tribes still survive. Balumbe people go hunting, collect wild honey from the top of huge trees and migrate in the jungle.
Our expedition to one of the most smashing world's countries also explores Wallee tribe, Bakongo culture, folklore of Pygmies of Babongo, as well as unique Sapeurs' subculture in Kinshasa.
Our expedition to one of the most smashing world's countries also explores Wallee tribe, Bakongo culture, folklore of Pygmies of Babongo, as well as unique Sapeurs' subculture in Kinshasa.
SCHEDULE AND COST:
Dates: January 28 – February 8, 2024
Duration: 12 days / 11 nights
Number of participants: 7 – 12
Cost per person:
• 3 640 USD subject to 12 participants,
• 3 840 USD subject to 10 – 11 participants,
• 4 140 USD subject to 9 participants,
• 4 340 USD subject to 7 – 8 participants.
Everything is included except for:
- international flight to Kinshasa roundtrip,
- international medical insurance,
- DR Congo visa (to be obtained in advance in the DRC embassy in your country, on your own, at some 150 USD. We provide for Invitation letter and immigration paper that accompanies invitation letter. Cost may change)
Estimated cost of flight Moscow – Kinshasa – Moscow: USD 900 – 1200 (Usually bought on your own, we consult you).
Estimated cost of flight Cairo – Kinshasa – Cairo: from USD 450 (Usually bought on your own, we consult you).
Single supplement: provided by default
TRAVEL PROGRAM: TOUR TO DR CONGO
Day 1. January 28, 2024 (Sunday). ARRIVAL IN KINSHASA
Arrive in Kinshasa, DR Congo's capital and the fastest growing city in Africa with almost 20 million residents. Transfer to the Hotel Platinum or similar.
* Recommended flight:
- or with Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa, departure from Moscow on January 27 at 22:00, departure from Addis Ababa at 10:00 am on January 28, arrival in Kinshasa at 12:10 pm on January 28,
- or with Egypt Air via Cairo, departure from Moscow on January 27 at 17:05, departure from Cairo at 18:05 on January 28, arrival in Kinshasa at 22:55 on January 28,
- or with Turkish Airlines via Istanbul, departure from Moscow on January 28 at 7:15 am, departure from Istanbul at 19:10 am on January 28, arrival in Kinshasa at 0:45 am on January 29,
- or any flight with arrival in Kinshasa any time on January 28 or in the night from January 28 to 29.
Meals included: dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Platinum or similar
Day 2. January 29, 2024 (Monday). KINSHASA – KISANTU – TATA GONDA SECT – MBANZA NGUNGU – KISANTU (6h)
PCR test may be done today before departing for unvaccinated traveler or tomorrow evening.
After early breakfast, from 5.00 am drive to Tata Gonda Land (Arrive at 08.00am), a religion that is mixture of Animistic and Christian beliefs. Tata Gonda In the depths of the Central Congo province, the followers of the now dead prophet Tata Gonda live in total autarchy. Today, several hundred voluntary followers from Congo and Angola continue to follow the spiritual path of their "guru". Their purpose is to combat an unjust and sinful world through continuous prayer and an austere, monastic life. We will visit their headquarters, far away from prying eyes, if we are allowed to do so. In total privacy, this community lives self-sufficiently according to their beliefs. They do community work, have vegetable gardens, a river with drinking water, a fish farm, prayer facilities, dormitories and everything else these "tropical Franciscans" could need. Activities with Tata Gonda may last up to 4 hours.
Around noon, departure for Mbanza Ngungu (1 hour driving via Kisantu) to admire the rusting colonial architecture of the Belgian colonizers*. In Mbanza Ngungu we will visit the old train station with abandoned wagons and old residences of the former rulers in 19 – 20 centuries.
Late evening, move back to Kisantu. Overnight in Hotel Mbuela Lodge or similar.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Accommodation: Hotel Mbuela Lodge or similar
Day 3. January 30, 2024 (Tuesday). KISANTU – KINSHASA (4h)
After breakfast, last visits around Kisantu with its colonial architecture and drive back to Kinshasa (4 hours driving). Visit the national museum with interesting works of traditional Congolese art. In the afternoon we will meet the vivid Sapeurs (Dandies) around Victoire Square and listen to some Suku music (Congolese Rumba). Check-in at the hotel. PCR test for domestic flight (if needed).
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Platinum or similar
Day 4. January 31, 2024 (Wednesday). KINSHASA – MBANDAKA
After breakfast, transfer to N'djili airport for 1 hour regular domestic flight to Mbandaka, formerly Equateurville, was founded by Henry Morton Stanley in 1883.
Arrival in Mbandaka, capital of the province of Equateur, the city located at the crossroads of the Congo River and the Ruki River, around 11 am. Transfer to the Djogolo hotel to settle in and have lunch. Around 2 p.m. we will visit Ethnographic Museum, the Botanical Garden of Eala and end of the day at the amazing sect called Nzambe ya Bakoko (God of Our Ancestors). Return to the hotel for dinner.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Djogolo hotel
Day 5. February 1, 2024 (Thursday). MBANDAKA – LOLANGA – LOPOKO
After breakfast, we reach the Mbandaka port and take a wooden motor boat up the Congo River (about 7 hours by boat) towards the last traditional Pygmies in the western part of DR Congo, the Balumbe. Stopover to visit the Lolanga village which is the capital of the Lolanga territory. Visit to the Protestant church, depending on arrival time, attend mass. We continue our navigation along Lolanga river to arrive at the Lopoko village around 4 p.m. Night in tents.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: tents
Day 6. February 2, 2024 (Friday). LOPOKO – MABAKO VILLAGE (BALUMBE PYGMIES)
After breakfast, we leave the boat and we take the traditional canoe for an hour of navigation, then we will walk 30 minutes to reach the Balumbe Pygmies village where we will stay one night. Upon arrival, a welcome dance by the Pygmies followed by a presentation of notables from the community and then a break. Around 2 p.m. after lunch, visit of the school, tour of the village and adult dance. Evening around the fire animated by children under 7 years old with the famous Isankele dance. Night under tent.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: tents
Day 7. February 3, 2024 (Saturday). MABAKO VILLAGE (BALUMBE PYGMIES) – MBANDAKA
The Balumbe are a hunting and gathering pygmy tribe living in the primary forest of DR Congo. Nowadays, they are also dependent on fishing and some farming.
After breakfast, we go out into the forest with Pygmies in order to observe hunting and traditional collecting wild bees' honey from the high trees, and also to discover knowledge of Balumbe of medicinal plants.
Say goodbye to Balumbe and return to Lopoko village. Take the boat back to Mbandaka downstream Lolanga and Congo rivers. Arrival in the evening. Night at the hotel.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Djogolo hotel
Day 8. February 4, 2024 (Sunday). MBANDAKA – MOOTO
After breakfast, we take the road to the south of the city for the Mooto village with a stopover at the crossing of the Equator line.
Mooto is an old Catholic mission established since 1960. Pitching and installation of tents, then visit of the mission, the cathedral and meeting with the village chief and free evening.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: tents
Day 9. February 5, 2024 (Monday). MOOTO VILLAGE (BABONGO PYGMIES)
After breakfast, visit the pilot center of the association "VZW Mooto & Bikoro" which supports the population in sustainable development in agriculture, health and education: plantations (palm grove, cocoa, beans, etc.), huller, mill, canteen public.
We enter the forest for a demonstration of different types of traps, picking medicinal plants with the Pygmies. Return to camp for lunch. In the afternoon, we tour the village and discover the daily activities of the inhabitants.
Around 6:30 p.m. after dinner, cultural evening with Babongo Pygmies and Bantu group: dances and explanation about Iboga culture. Night in tents.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: tents
Day 10. February 6, 2024 (Tuesday). MOOTO VILLAGE (BABONGO PYGMIES) – IYEMBE (WALLEE WOMEN) – MBANDAKA
After breakfast, we take the vehicle to go to the Iyembe village to discover the Walléé women. Wallee is a special status of the women, who have just brought a baby. It is unique feature of the tribes in this region.
Return to Mbandaka. Free evening. Option to experience the atmosphere of Mbandaka and exhibit a few dance steps. COVID test will be organized by our agent (if needed).
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Djogolo hotel
Day 11. February 7, 2024 (Wednesday). MBANDAKA – KINSHASA
After breakfast, transfer to Mbandaka airport. 1 hour flight to Kinshasa with scheduled flight. PCR test to take flight back home or to another country (if needed).
If time permits, the optional program can be arranged, such as performance of "trash artists" or visiting Bonobo (dwarf chimpanzee) sanctuary.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Platinum or similar
Day 12. February 8, 2024 (Thursday). KINSHASA – RETURN FLIGHT
Breakfast. Pick-up PCR test results. At the appointed time, transfer to the airport. Flight back home.
* Recommended flight:
- with Ethiopian Airlines to Moscow via Addis Ababa, departure from Kinshasa on February 8 at 13:35, departure from Addis Ababa at 23:30 am on February 8, arrival in Moscow at 7:25 am on February 9,
- or with Royal Air Maroc to Moscow via Casablanca, departure from Kinshasa on February 8 at 6:20 am, departure from Casablanca at 22:30 am on February 8, arrival in Moscow at 6:25 am on February 9,
- or with Turkish Airlines via Istanbul, departure from Kinshasa on February 9 at 2:15 am, departure from Istanbul at 14:45 on February 9, arrival in Moscow at 18:40 on February 9,
- or any other flight with departure from Kinshasa any time on February 8.
Meals included: breakfast
Accommodation: no
Dates: January 28 – February 8, 2024
Duration: 12 days / 11 nights
Number of participants: 7 – 12
Cost per person:
• 3 640 USD subject to 12 participants,
• 3 840 USD subject to 10 – 11 participants,
• 4 140 USD subject to 9 participants,
• 4 340 USD subject to 7 – 8 participants.
Everything is included except for:
- international flight to Kinshasa roundtrip,
- international medical insurance,
- DR Congo visa (to be obtained in advance in the DRC embassy in your country, on your own, at some 150 USD. We provide for Invitation letter and immigration paper that accompanies invitation letter. Cost may change)
Estimated cost of flight Moscow – Kinshasa – Moscow: USD 900 – 1200 (Usually bought on your own, we consult you).
Estimated cost of flight Cairo – Kinshasa – Cairo: from USD 450 (Usually bought on your own, we consult you).
Single supplement: provided by default
TRAVEL PROGRAM: TOUR TO DR CONGO
Day 1. January 28, 2024 (Sunday). ARRIVAL IN KINSHASA
Arrive in Kinshasa, DR Congo's capital and the fastest growing city in Africa with almost 20 million residents. Transfer to the Hotel Platinum or similar.
* Recommended flight:
- or with Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa, departure from Moscow on January 27 at 22:00, departure from Addis Ababa at 10:00 am on January 28, arrival in Kinshasa at 12:10 pm on January 28,
- or with Egypt Air via Cairo, departure from Moscow on January 27 at 17:05, departure from Cairo at 18:05 on January 28, arrival in Kinshasa at 22:55 on January 28,
- or with Turkish Airlines via Istanbul, departure from Moscow on January 28 at 7:15 am, departure from Istanbul at 19:10 am on January 28, arrival in Kinshasa at 0:45 am on January 29,
- or any flight with arrival in Kinshasa any time on January 28 or in the night from January 28 to 29.
Meals included: dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Platinum or similar
Day 2. January 29, 2024 (Monday). KINSHASA – KISANTU – TATA GONDA SECT – MBANZA NGUNGU – KISANTU (6h)
PCR test may be done today before departing for unvaccinated traveler or tomorrow evening.
After early breakfast, from 5.00 am drive to Tata Gonda Land (Arrive at 08.00am), a religion that is mixture of Animistic and Christian beliefs. Tata Gonda In the depths of the Central Congo province, the followers of the now dead prophet Tata Gonda live in total autarchy. Today, several hundred voluntary followers from Congo and Angola continue to follow the spiritual path of their "guru". Their purpose is to combat an unjust and sinful world through continuous prayer and an austere, monastic life. We will visit their headquarters, far away from prying eyes, if we are allowed to do so. In total privacy, this community lives self-sufficiently according to their beliefs. They do community work, have vegetable gardens, a river with drinking water, a fish farm, prayer facilities, dormitories and everything else these "tropical Franciscans" could need. Activities with Tata Gonda may last up to 4 hours.
Around noon, departure for Mbanza Ngungu (1 hour driving via Kisantu) to admire the rusting colonial architecture of the Belgian colonizers*. In Mbanza Ngungu we will visit the old train station with abandoned wagons and old residences of the former rulers in 19 – 20 centuries.
Late evening, move back to Kisantu. Overnight in Hotel Mbuela Lodge or similar.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Accommodation: Hotel Mbuela Lodge or similar
Day 3. January 30, 2024 (Tuesday). KISANTU – KINSHASA (4h)
After breakfast, last visits around Kisantu with its colonial architecture and drive back to Kinshasa (4 hours driving). Visit the national museum with interesting works of traditional Congolese art. In the afternoon we will meet the vivid Sapeurs (Dandies) around Victoire Square and listen to some Suku music (Congolese Rumba). Check-in at the hotel. PCR test for domestic flight (if needed).
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Platinum or similar
Day 4. January 31, 2024 (Wednesday). KINSHASA – MBANDAKA
After breakfast, transfer to N'djili airport for 1 hour regular domestic flight to Mbandaka, formerly Equateurville, was founded by Henry Morton Stanley in 1883.
Arrival in Mbandaka, capital of the province of Equateur, the city located at the crossroads of the Congo River and the Ruki River, around 11 am. Transfer to the Djogolo hotel to settle in and have lunch. Around 2 p.m. we will visit Ethnographic Museum, the Botanical Garden of Eala and end of the day at the amazing sect called Nzambe ya Bakoko (God of Our Ancestors). Return to the hotel for dinner.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Djogolo hotel
Day 5. February 1, 2024 (Thursday). MBANDAKA – LOLANGA – LOPOKO
After breakfast, we reach the Mbandaka port and take a wooden motor boat up the Congo River (about 7 hours by boat) towards the last traditional Pygmies in the western part of DR Congo, the Balumbe. Stopover to visit the Lolanga village which is the capital of the Lolanga territory. Visit to the Protestant church, depending on arrival time, attend mass. We continue our navigation along Lolanga river to arrive at the Lopoko village around 4 p.m. Night in tents.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: tents
Day 6. February 2, 2024 (Friday). LOPOKO – MABAKO VILLAGE (BALUMBE PYGMIES)
After breakfast, we leave the boat and we take the traditional canoe for an hour of navigation, then we will walk 30 minutes to reach the Balumbe Pygmies village where we will stay one night. Upon arrival, a welcome dance by the Pygmies followed by a presentation of notables from the community and then a break. Around 2 p.m. after lunch, visit of the school, tour of the village and adult dance. Evening around the fire animated by children under 7 years old with the famous Isankele dance. Night under tent.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: tents
Day 7. February 3, 2024 (Saturday). MABAKO VILLAGE (BALUMBE PYGMIES) – MBANDAKA
The Balumbe are a hunting and gathering pygmy tribe living in the primary forest of DR Congo. Nowadays, they are also dependent on fishing and some farming.
After breakfast, we go out into the forest with Pygmies in order to observe hunting and traditional collecting wild bees' honey from the high trees, and also to discover knowledge of Balumbe of medicinal plants.
Say goodbye to Balumbe and return to Lopoko village. Take the boat back to Mbandaka downstream Lolanga and Congo rivers. Arrival in the evening. Night at the hotel.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Djogolo hotel
Day 8. February 4, 2024 (Sunday). MBANDAKA – MOOTO
After breakfast, we take the road to the south of the city for the Mooto village with a stopover at the crossing of the Equator line.
Mooto is an old Catholic mission established since 1960. Pitching and installation of tents, then visit of the mission, the cathedral and meeting with the village chief and free evening.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: tents
Day 9. February 5, 2024 (Monday). MOOTO VILLAGE (BABONGO PYGMIES)
After breakfast, visit the pilot center of the association "VZW Mooto & Bikoro" which supports the population in sustainable development in agriculture, health and education: plantations (palm grove, cocoa, beans, etc.), huller, mill, canteen public.
We enter the forest for a demonstration of different types of traps, picking medicinal plants with the Pygmies. Return to camp for lunch. In the afternoon, we tour the village and discover the daily activities of the inhabitants.
Around 6:30 p.m. after dinner, cultural evening with Babongo Pygmies and Bantu group: dances and explanation about Iboga culture. Night in tents.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: tents
Day 10. February 6, 2024 (Tuesday). MOOTO VILLAGE (BABONGO PYGMIES) – IYEMBE (WALLEE WOMEN) – MBANDAKA
After breakfast, we take the vehicle to go to the Iyembe village to discover the Walléé women. Wallee is a special status of the women, who have just brought a baby. It is unique feature of the tribes in this region.
Return to Mbandaka. Free evening. Option to experience the atmosphere of Mbandaka and exhibit a few dance steps. COVID test will be organized by our agent (if needed).
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Djogolo hotel
Day 11. February 7, 2024 (Wednesday). MBANDAKA – KINSHASA
After breakfast, transfer to Mbandaka airport. 1 hour flight to Kinshasa with scheduled flight. PCR test to take flight back home or to another country (if needed).
If time permits, the optional program can be arranged, such as performance of "trash artists" or visiting Bonobo (dwarf chimpanzee) sanctuary.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Platinum or similar
Day 12. February 8, 2024 (Thursday). KINSHASA – RETURN FLIGHT
Breakfast. Pick-up PCR test results. At the appointed time, transfer to the airport. Flight back home.
* Recommended flight:
- with Ethiopian Airlines to Moscow via Addis Ababa, departure from Kinshasa on February 8 at 13:35, departure from Addis Ababa at 23:30 am on February 8, arrival in Moscow at 7:25 am on February 9,
- or with Royal Air Maroc to Moscow via Casablanca, departure from Kinshasa on February 8 at 6:20 am, departure from Casablanca at 22:30 am on February 8, arrival in Moscow at 6:25 am on February 9,
- or with Turkish Airlines via Istanbul, departure from Kinshasa on February 9 at 2:15 am, departure from Istanbul at 14:45 on February 9, arrival in Moscow at 18:40 on February 9,
- or any other flight with departure from Kinshasa any time on February 8.
Meals included: breakfast
Accommodation: no
Cost includes:
• Domestic flights Kinshasa – Mbandaka – Kinshasa
• accommodation in hotels based on single rooms (DBL for family couples)
• accommodation in camping based on single
• camping equipment: tents, mattresses, furniture, cooking stuff, dishware, cutlery
• full board meals (3 times a day) along the route
• unlimited drinking mineral water along the route
• Transport: minibus or Toyota Coaster bus in Kinshasa and Central DRC, 4x4 jeep vehicles (3 participants in each car maximum) in Equateur province, all with AC and experienced drivers,
• all airport transfers
• all boats along the route
• all permits, all activities, visits and entrance fees along the route
• governmental taxes
• financial support of local communities/tribes
• photo- and video shooting allowance
• experienced English speaking professional guide along the whole route
• Russian-speaking and English-speaking team leader
Cost excludes (additionally paid):
• international flight to Kinshasa roundtrip and airport taxes (55 USD tax to be paid while leaving DRC)
• international medical insurance
• visa of DR Congo (to be obtained in advance in the DRC embassy in your country, on your own, at some 150 USD. We provide for Invitation letter and immigration paper that accompanies invitation letter. Cost may change)
• tips
• optional activities in the program
• alcohol, soft drinks and personal expenses
• single accommodation in hotels
To take with:
- sets of clothes suitable for the weather conditions, including lightweight clothes (shorts, T-shorts), and one set of warm clothes (hoody or light jacket), long sleeve clothes
- sun hat/panama
- swimwear
- raincoat
- comfortable trekking footwear, light footwear (sneakers)
- sleeping bag for warm weather
- mosquito net for sleeping place (is a must!)
- personal hygiene items (towel, wet tissues, soap)
- individual medical kit (analgesics, antiseptic, antibiotic, antiviral, intestinal, multivitamins, rehydration, court plaster, your personal medications)
- anti malaria prevention pills (up to you to decide but recommended)
- yellow fever certificate (is a must!)
- COVID vaccination certificate or certificate with negative result of PCR coronavirus test (to be verified before the trip)
- sunblock set (cream, spray)
- various repellents (is a must!)
- sunglasses
- big backpack for stuff (up to 70 l)
- small backpack for radial walks (25 – 30 l)
- head torch
- favorite meals (chocolate, nuts)
- photo and video camera, tripod
- power bank, batteries
• Domestic flights Kinshasa – Mbandaka – Kinshasa
• accommodation in hotels based on single rooms (DBL for family couples)
• accommodation in camping based on single
• camping equipment: tents, mattresses, furniture, cooking stuff, dishware, cutlery
• full board meals (3 times a day) along the route
• unlimited drinking mineral water along the route
• Transport: minibus or Toyota Coaster bus in Kinshasa and Central DRC, 4x4 jeep vehicles (3 participants in each car maximum) in Equateur province, all with AC and experienced drivers,
• all airport transfers
• all boats along the route
• all permits, all activities, visits and entrance fees along the route
• governmental taxes
• financial support of local communities/tribes
• photo- and video shooting allowance
• experienced English speaking professional guide along the whole route
• Russian-speaking and English-speaking team leader
Cost excludes (additionally paid):
• international flight to Kinshasa roundtrip and airport taxes (55 USD tax to be paid while leaving DRC)
• international medical insurance
• visa of DR Congo (to be obtained in advance in the DRC embassy in your country, on your own, at some 150 USD. We provide for Invitation letter and immigration paper that accompanies invitation letter. Cost may change)
• tips
• optional activities in the program
• alcohol, soft drinks and personal expenses
• single accommodation in hotels
To take with:
- sets of clothes suitable for the weather conditions, including lightweight clothes (shorts, T-shorts), and one set of warm clothes (hoody or light jacket), long sleeve clothes
- sun hat/panama
- swimwear
- raincoat
- comfortable trekking footwear, light footwear (sneakers)
- sleeping bag for warm weather
- mosquito net for sleeping place (is a must!)
- personal hygiene items (towel, wet tissues, soap)
- individual medical kit (analgesics, antiseptic, antibiotic, antiviral, intestinal, multivitamins, rehydration, court plaster, your personal medications)
- anti malaria prevention pills (up to you to decide but recommended)
- yellow fever certificate (is a must!)
- COVID vaccination certificate or certificate with negative result of PCR coronavirus test (to be verified before the trip)
- sunblock set (cream, spray)
- various repellents (is a must!)
- sunglasses
- big backpack for stuff (up to 70 l)
- small backpack for radial walks (25 – 30 l)
- head torch
- favorite meals (chocolate, nuts)
- photo and video camera, tripod
- power bank, batteries
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