WHAT TO PACK
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Lightweight, long-sleeved shirts & trousers (neutral khaki / olive; deter insects & blend with forest)
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Sturdy closed-toe walking shoes or trail runners
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Wide-brim hat, sunglasses, and high-SPF reef-safe sun cream
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Reusable water bottle (refill stations throughout camp)
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Personal medications & quick-access first-aid kit
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Headlamp or small torch – red-beam preferred (the lodge supplies loaners, but photographers often bring their own)
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Day-pack for camera, binoculars, and rain layer
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Light fleece or pashmina for 18 – 20 °C dawn drives
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Dust scarf / buff for red-dirt tracks
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Swimwear for the salt-water pool and Sekong River dips
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Packable rain jacket or poncho; quick-dry trousers
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Waterproof dry bag for electronics on boat cruises
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Spare socks—forest trails can be muddy after showers
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200–400 mm lens (wildlife), 24–70 mm (landscape & camp)
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Silica gel packs & lens cloth - humidity rises after first rains
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Extra batteries / power bank; charging is solar-powered but sockets fill quickly
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Binoculars (the lodge has communal pairs; birders may prefer their own)
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Slip-on sandals for tent deck
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Notebook or field guide for species lists
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Lightweight yoga apparel (daily sunrise sessions at the pavilion)
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