Australian Rainforest Wildlife Safari

Australian Natural History Safari

Thank you for choosing our tour whilst visiting The Wet Tropics. The following suggestions may be of help in planning for the safari.

Clothing:
During the day you will visit three different environments: Lowland Rainforest, Upland Rainforest and the Dry Eucalypt Forest of the outback so we suggest you wear cool, loose fitting, lightweight clothing. Remember you are in the Tropics and it is important to keep cool.

This is the Wet Tropics so a lightweight shower proof jacket could be handy at any time of year. In winter (June to Sept) bring a warm jacket as it can be cool at our luncheon venue at Mt Lewis.

Footwear:
Your shoes should be preferably closed, for example, joggers, trainers, sandshoes etc.

Insect repellent:
It is advisable to apply insect repellent to all exposed areas of skin before leaving your hotel room, particularly in summer and rainy weather. Pay attention to your lower legs, ankles, the tops of your feet (under socks) and the backs of your hands and neck. We recommend you use the local product Rid in its lotion form. Do not bring pump sprays or aerosols with you. Remember to wash the palms of your hands after applying insect repellent before handling food, binoculars and cameras etc.

Note: You will be less attractive to some insects if you avoid wearing dark colours such as navy blue. Mosquitoes may also be attracted by the odour of some perfumes and deodorants.

Photography:
We prefer that the wildlife not be exposed to a close-up direct camera flash. If you wish to take photographs of the animals you will require either fast film or the ability to set a higher ASA rating on your digital camera.

Perfume:
During our rainforest walk we will encounter, at close quarters, a variety of mammals and birds. Scents are very important in the natural world allowing individual animals to recognise each other and to broadcast their social standing in the group. Our manufactured scents can be overpowering and confusing to wildlife, causing unnecessary stress. Therefore we request that you do not wear perfumes, after-shaves or strong smelling deodorants.

Food:
Vegetarians and those with other dietary requirements are happily catered for, so please advise us of any such requirements at the time of booking.

Drinking Water:
In the tropics your body requires a lot of fluid and you would be well advised to carry water with you on all of your outings whilst here.

Take Care.

David Armbrust.