If you have finished with hotel and transport matters and are sure about the local travel agent who will take you to find orangutans in the Sumatran jungle, this is an important thing you also need to know.
This is not about traveling to the city or relaxing on the beach, this is about trekking in the Sumatran jungle, you really have to prepare everything, you have to be ready for slippery paths, climbing, insects, or leeches that suck your blood.
As an experienced local guide, we will give you the tips you need before entering the wild of Sumatra, you need this list in your suitcase.
- Hiking shoes
Frequent rain will make the trail slippery and not plate, there will be trails that up and down. You have to bring special shoes for trekking.
2. Long Socks
Long socks will prevent insects or leeches from touching your skin. We have tips for you, you can tuck your long pants into your socks.
3. Long Trousers
Paired with long socks will protect you from insects and leeches
4. Raincoat
Rain will be very difficult to predict here, the wind quickly carries black clouds
5. Backpack
Especially if you book a multi-day trek, size 20-40 liters or according to your needs
6. Mosquito spray
Mosquitoes will greatly disturb comfort during activities, this one is not a problem if you forget, the stores around here sell mosquito spray.
7. Headlamp
If you are booking camping in the jungle, we highly recommend bringing it, it is very useful if you want to go to the toilet or just see nocturnal animals around your camping site
We hope our tips can help you prepare what you need when trekking in the Sumatran jungle.
